05/08/2026
Nearly 100 years ago, a crowd gathered "up the hill" to witness the beginning of a Dayton landmark. On May 17th, we return to that historic moment. Join us for a monumental afternoon of tradition, music, and discovery!
📅 When: Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Dayton Masonic Center, 525 W Riverview Ave
✨ Event Highlights:
2:00 PM: Reenactment of the Cornerstone Laying with a Bagpipe Processional.
2:30 PM: Official Welcome from the Grand Master and Congressman Mike Turner.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Open House! Explore our beautiful spaces with live entertainment curated by Culture Works.
Food & Drink: Enjoy refreshments throughout the building provided by Bernstein's Fine Catering and Elite Catering.
4:30 PM: Grand Finale Performance in the Schiewetz Auditorium.
This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested to help us prepare for your visit.
https://www.daytonmasoniccenter.org/events/centennial-cornerstone-celebration-open-house-with-culture-works
Don’t miss this once-in-a-century chance to see the building not just as it was, but as it continues to thrive today!