Eola 207 F&AM

10/05/2026

Give me your thoughts on this beauty

10/02/2026

It’s GREAT to be a Mason…

08/07/2026

A Presidential Initiation Into the Craft

On February 18, 1909, just weeks before taking the Oath of Office as the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft became a Freemason in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Unlike most Masons, Taft was made a Mason “at Sight” a rare prerogative exercised by the Grand Master of Ohio, who convened an Occasional Lodge to confer the three symbolic degrees upon the President-elect in a single ceremony. Brother Taft would later become a member of Kilwinning Lodge No. 356, the same lodge to which his father and two brothers belonged. After the ceremony, he remarked:

“I am glad to be here, and to be a Mason.” (Kansas City Scottish Rite⁠)

The ceremony drew national attention, with newspapers across the country covering the event. One such article from The Cincinnati Enquirer featured several of the distinguished men present and even included King Edward VII, who had served as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England from 1874 to 1901, and James D. Richardson, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction. Contemporary newspapers described them as among the “highest-ranking Masons in the world.” While Freemasonry has no worldwide governing authority or single international leader, both men were unquestionably among the most respected and influential Masonic figures of their era.

William Howard Taft remains unique in American history not only as a President of the United States, but also as the only person to have served as both President and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Freemasonry has counted presidents, kings, judges, soldiers, craftsmen, laborers, teachers, and countless everyday men among its members. Yet within the lodge, titles and stations are left outside the door. Every Brother meets upon the level, acts upon the square, and parts upon the plumb.

Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 182 is proud to preserve and share the rich history of our ancient fraternity.

“The greatest honor in Masonry is not the office a man holds—but the character he builds.”

08/06/2026

We had a great honor this week at Eola Lodge No. 207. Right Worshipful District Deputy Grandmaster Chet Tokar made his official visit to our lodge on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. While visiting he delivered the Grandmasters message while also providing his own heartfelt message, echoing the Grand Masters message, while reminding us of our commitment to honor God, our Families and to the Fraternity!

Thank you to all the brothers who came out to share this special night of fellowship and Masonic tradition.

** Public service announcement: As always my brothers, be wary of leaving your phone unattended, even when Ryan Kilmartin is not around! 🤣

07/19/2026

We have had some amazing members..

07/04/2026

06/27/2026

As the 250th Birthday of the United States approaches, visit Eola Lodge to see the founding documents of our nation on display in front of the building for all to see.

05/31/2026

Arnold Palmer was a dedicated Freemason who was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in 1959 at Loyalhanna Lodge No. 275 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania; he exemplified Masonic principles, such as philanthropy, integrity, and relief, throughout his life. Brother Palmer was a Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, receiving the 33° Scottish Rite distinction in 1997 and the esteemed Gourgas Medal in 2010. Palmer's Masonic legacy is deeply intertwined with his extensive charitable endeavors, notably his support for the March of Dimes and the establishment of the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in Orlando, Florida. He embodied the fundamental Masonic principle of charity through his nonprofit organization, Arnie's Army. Well done, Brother, well done!

05/19/2026

Be PROUD to be a member of the finest fraternity on earth…