06/02/2026
Fellowship Lodge 236 is announcing the below America 250 Flag Day Celebration event as a means to promote freemasonry across the Genesee County area. We are highlighting Masonry's 200th year in Michigan with a showing of "Light on the Lakes: Michigan Masonic Journey " which was played at this year's Annual Communication. This event is free (Food is available for purchase) to all and open to the public. Please bring your families, friends neighbors, and colleagues and help us promote it by sharing it on your Facebook feeds. You will see it advertised on three digital billboards in the Flint Area as well and it will be announced on the CARS 109 and Banana 103 radio stations as well.
Brothers, please come out for this premiere America 250 Masonic Celebration! looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Celebrating America 250 & 200 Years of Michigan Freemasonry
Hosted by Fellowship Lodge No. 236 Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan
FREE • FAMILY FRIENDLY • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - RAIN or SHINE
Join Fellowship Lodge No. 236 for a historic community celebration honoring the Birthday of the American Flag, America’s approaching 250th Anniversary, and the Bicentennial of Michigan Freemasonry.
This special public event is part patriotic celebration, part community festival, and part educational open house designed to welcome the public inside Freemasonry and share the true story of who we are, what we believe, and how Masons have served Michigan communities for over 200 years.
Many people have had a father, grandfather, uncle, or family friend who was a Mason — but never had the opportunity to learn what Freemasonry is really about. This event is intended to answer those questions in a welcoming, family-friendly environment focused on fellowship, service, charity, patriotism, and personal growth.
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EVENT FEATURES
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America 250 & Flag Day Celebration -Celebrate the adoption of the American Flag on June 14th, 1777 and help honor the values of liberty, unity, service, and patriotism that continue to
define our nation nearly 250 years later.
Masonic Open House & Public Education -Tour the lodge, meet Michigan Freemasons, ask questions, and learn the truth about Freemasonry — the world’s oldest and best-known fraternity devoted to:
• Brotherhood & Fellowship
• Character Development
• Charity & Philanthropy
• Family & Community Values
• Personal Improvement
• Service to Others
“A Light on the Lakes: The Michigan Masonic Journey” - Discover why 14 U.S. Presidents (Including Michigan's own President Gerald R. Ford) and thousands of consequential American men chose to become Freemasons. Special documentary presentation throughout the day will highlight 200 years of Michigan Freemasonry and the extraordinary
role Freemasons played in shaping Michigan communities and institutions.
Michigan “Save the Battle Flags” Preservation Ceremony - Fellowship Lodge No. 236 — known throughout Michigan as the “Brotherhood of Flags” - will conduct a special charitable presentation supporting the State of Michigan’s effort to preserve and conserve over 240 historic Civil War Battle Flags. Over the past five years, Fellowship Lodge has funded the
preservation of five historic battle flags. During this year’s ceremony, the Lodge will donate $2,000 toward the conservation and adoption of the 4th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regimental
Battle Flag.
Learn more about the preservation effort here: https://www.mscbattleflags.org/
Experience educational exhibits, and ceremonial posting of the colors by Civil War re-enactors honoring Michigan’s military heritage.
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring performances by:
Flint singer/songwriter Dan Hall
Flint Town Funk
Lupe’ the Buffoon presented by magician & juggler Rick Carver
(Additional entertainment announcements coming soon!)
FOOD & FAMILY FUN
• Multiple Food Trucks (Food is available for Purchase)
• BBQ • Mexican • Ice Cream & More
• Bounce Houses
• Dry Slides
• Kids Activities
• Family Games & Entertainment
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WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS
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Freemasonry has quietly helped shape communities across Michigan and America for generations through charity, leadership, civic involvement, and brotherhood.
This event is an opportunity to:
• Build community connections
• Promote patriotism and civic pride
• Highlight charitable work in action
• Preserve Michigan history
• Strengthen understanding about Freemasonry
• Welcome a new generation of men and families into fellowship and service
As Michigan Freemasonry celebrates 200 years of history, Fellowship Lodge No. 236 is proud to help lead this effort across the communities of Flint, Davison, and Swartz Creek.
Come celebrate heritage, community, patriotism, and fellowship with us.
