Hillsborough Lodge No. 25 F & AM

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Hillsborough Lodge No. 25 F & AM Free & Accepted Masons: Tampa's oldest Masonic Lodge. Located in Downtown Tampa, Florida. Est. 1850 Hillsborough Lodge No. 25 F. & A.M.

is Tampa's oldest Masonic Lodge, and home to one of the largest membership rolls in the State of Florida. Our original charter was Instituted in 1850, with original membership records of only 61 Brothers by the end of 1851. Many of the Brothers and Past Masters of Hillsborough Lodge were very active in the Tampa community and leaders of this great city. Worshipful Abe Maas was a very successful entrepreneur as one of the principal owners of Maas Brothers in Downtown Tampa. Worshipful Vivian Gaither was an instrumental leader in Tampa, and now has a high school named in his honor, Gaither High School. Hillsborough Lodge continues to be a pillar of strength within the Tampa community by continuing to promote the tenets of Freemasonry instituted by our ancient Brothers. Charity, hope, and relief to our fellow man and all of humanity is what our fraternity and Freemasonry is built upon. Food and toy drives, charity events, and support of the Masonic Home of Florida are just a few of the ways we contribute to those in need. In order to continue this work, we are always ready to welcome men of leadership, great disposition, and good moral character. Our Lodge is rich in history, and guided by the strength & bond of our Brothers. We invite you to browse our web site and learn about Freemasons and our Masonic Lodge. If Freemasonry appeals to you, please visit our Lodge or contact us via phone or E-mail at [email protected]

10/07/2026
Last night we had a packed house of over 100 people for our First Responders appreciation night!!!After a fine dinner, e...
10/07/2026

Last night we had a packed house of over 100 people for our First Responders appreciation night!!!

After a fine dinner, everyone migrated upstairs and the night was kicked off with the Flag presentation by the McDill Air Force Honor Guard.

First, the Worshipful Master presented an appreciation award to R:.W:. and Hillsborough Batallion Chief Jeremy Tabak for his many years dedicated service to the community

Presentations were given by many of the agencies of Hillsborough county detailing how they have reduced response times, reduced overall crime, are using new technology to the advantage of their agencies and the public and their plans for the future. It was very interesting and informative!!! The presentations were done by:

Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister
Hillsborough Fire Chief Jason Dougherty
Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp
Tampa Police Deputy Chief Eric DeFelice
Plant City Police Chief Richard Mills
Plant City Fire Chief David Dittman
Temple Terrace Fire Batallion Chief Christopher Damico

On behalf of the Lodge, the Worshipful Master presented Service and Recognition Awards to:

Hillsborough County Sheriff Office Deputy Kaitlynn Yagos
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Public Relations Officer Jessica Coy
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue LT. Denontre Burney
Plant City Fire Rescue Fighter Paramedic Enrique Freire
Plant City Police Department Officer Jeffery Christie
Tampa Police Department Officer Jasmine House
Tampa Fire Rescue LT. Cesar Nino
Temple Terrace Fire Department Firefighter Paramedic Zhan'delle Jackson (accepted in absentia)

Thank you all that attended this amazing and informative evening!!! We really appreciate our First Responders and we are glad we got to show them what they mean to us and the community!!

Special thanks go out to Worshipful Joe Citro for putting this great evening together, acting as MC and executing no small feat of getting all the dignitaries in one place at the same time!!

We look forward to next year!!!

Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Florida

10/07/2026
Yesterday our Worshipful Master Horatio Johnson and Past Master Ritch Carroll went up to Paul Revere Lodge No. 419 for ...
10/04/2026

Yesterday our Worshipful Master Horatio Johnson and Past Master Ritch Carroll went up to Paul Revere Lodge No. 419 for their annual Beast Feast Table Lodge.

As always the food was excellent, the hospitality amazing and the Fellowship great!!!

Thank you Junior Grand Warden R:.W:. John Dragneff for your great speech!!!

Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Florida

Thank you to the Brothers for furthering their Masonic education and to our Senior Warden Alejandro for putting on the c...
10/03/2026

Thank you to the Brothers for furthering their Masonic education and to our Senior Warden Alejandro for putting on the class!!!

Well done all!!!

Address

508 E Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL
33602

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 10pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 10pm

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+18132292305

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