Knox Masonic Lodge #639

06/13/2026

Brother todd Todd Leinbach came out with that fine rat rod of his

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

These boys are giving the side of the lodge a much needed facelift

05/13/2026

If you’re still looking for onions, come out to Chesterton this Saturday near the Wendy’s parking lot on Indian Boundary.

02/11/2026

DONATIONS NEEDED BEFORE FEBRUARY 27TH!

On March 7, 2026, the Masonic Library & Museum of Indiana will host “A Night At The Museum,” a gala dinner and silent auction at the historic Indianapolis Masonic Temple, 525 N. Illinois Street. The evening will be hosted by Grand Master Randy Seipel with a program from author Christopher L. Hodapp (Freemasons For Dummies).

We are respectfully asking Masons to consider donating an item, service, or experience for our silent auction.
This special evening will welcome 150 –200 guests, including community leaders, preservation advocates, and supporters from organizations such as Indiana Landmarks, the Indiana Historical Society, and the broader Indianapolis civic community. Guests will enjoy private tours of the Temple and Museum, along with a rare opportunity to explore this extraordinary building.

Dedicated in 1909 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Indianapolis Masonic Temple is an eight-story Indiana limestone landmark designed by the noted architectural firm Rubush & Hunter. Inside are extraordinary spaces, including:

• A 1,100-seat auditorium
• Six ceremonial lodge rooms in classical architectural styles
• A unique Egyptian-themed ceremonial room
• A round ballroom and historic dining hall

Proceeds from the gala and auction will directly support the historic renovation and preservation of the Temple and the ongoing work of the Masonic Library & Museum of Indiana.

We are seeking a wide range of auction items, such as:

• Masonic jewelry, memorabilia or signed books
•. Unused time in a vacation home (Florida, Phoenix or other winter location; Indiana lake house in summer; a time-share property, etc.)
• Your spare sporting or entertainment event tickets
• Gift certificates for dining, services, or retail
• Unique experiences or behind-the-scenes tours
• Artwork, collectibles, or specialty merchandise

All donors will be recognized in event materials and signage, and your generosity will be highlighted to an audience that values history, preservation, and community leadership. Major donors will be highlighted on a new donor wall display in the Temple lobby.
If you would like to contribute, please contact:

Thea Emard Campbell, Silent Auction Co-Chair
[email protected]

Or Chris Hodapp at [email protected]

Time is of the essence! We must have donation commitments by Friday, February 27th to ensure inclusion in our event program.
Your support will help preserve an irreplaceable piece of Indiana’s architectural and cultural heritage — and ensure that we can continue to serve the community for generations to come.

Thanks for your consideration and for helping us protect our historic treasures and continue our mission!

(The Masonic Library & Museum of Indiana Inc. and the Indianapolis Masonic Temple Foundation are both 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.)

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Whether you donate to us or not, join us for this terrific evening with the Grand Master! Tickets are on sale now

01/18/2026

Abraham Lincoln was not a Freemason.
And that matters — because truth matters.

Yet few men embodied Masonic virtues more clearly in word and deed.

Lincoln did petition to join Tyrian Lodge in Springfield in 1860. He later withdrew that petition, not from lack of interest, but from integrity. He feared it could be seen as a political move to gain votes during a critical election. He reportedly told friends he would return to the Lodge after his presidency.

History never gave him that chance.

Still, listen to his words and watch his life.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

That is prudence.
That is discipline.
That is preparation before action.

Lincoln believed in moral labor. In careful thought. In refining the man before swinging the tool. He spoke often of humility, unity, charity, and duty — not as slogans, but as responsibilities borne under terrible weight.

Freemasonry teaches us that not every man who lives the Craft wears an apron — and not every man who wears an apron lives the Craft.

Lincoln lived it.

Measured speech.
Deliberate action.
Character before power.

That is the work.

01/15/2026

I know you!