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Central Lodge #44 F&AM Central Lodge #44, Free and Accepted Masons, was constituted on September 6, 1856 in Vincentown NJ. Right Worshipful Theodore R. Rogers; Joseph L. Government."

Central Lodge #44, Free and Accepted Masons, was constituted on September 6, 1856. According to the minute’s book and the notes available from that time, "A meeting of Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons, to be called Central Lodge." Its officers and charter members were members of Mount Holly Lodge #14, who for reasons, although valid at the time, are not known to us now; saw fit to break away from the Mount Holly Lodge and petition the Grand Lodge to warrant a new Lodge. Varick, District Deputy Grand Master, installed Charles C. Simms as Worshipful Master; George C. Brown as Senior Warden, and Alexander Elwell as Junior Warden. The remaining signers of the petition were George Harvey of Louisiana; William B. Oliphant, and Charles K. Hulme of Bristol, Pa ... These were the Charter Members of Central Lodge #-l-l and by December of 1856 twelve more members who had demitted from Mount Holly Lodge # 14, something that would not take place today, joined them. The first years were marked by a slow increase in members and the loss of others by death, the call to arms, as Brother Charles C. Simms attended only one meeting after his installation as Master. He was "called to sea by the U.S. Others demitted after several years for reasons apparent only to them. But membership grew until the outbreak of the Civil War and then there was a period of steady loss; by the end of 1865 there were only twenty-seven left. The minute books and collection of random notes for the time give instances and insight to the finances of the Lodge. On May 15, 1857 the Lodge offered a reward of $5.00 for the return of the first minute book, which was either lost or stolen. Also an entry mentions the Members approving the payment of twenty-five cents for lamp oil. Those years were difficult ones, not entirely because of money, but during the Civil War years there were few members in attendance. The Lodge continued to meet in Mount Holly until January 1863, when they decided to move to Vincentown. The first recorded meeting being on February 27, 1863 in the Odd Fellows Hall.

Guess who was out braving the Nor’easter to help out at the Masonic Village this morning - RW. Ken Latham, PGT, Bro. Ran...
09/27/2026

Guess who was out braving the Nor’easter to help out at the Masonic Village this morning - RW. Ken Latham, PGT, Bro. Randall Ware, DWA, and WB. Sposato - that’s who! Thanks for braving the storm and representing Central Lodge!

🔥 What an incredible day for Central Lodge No. 44! 🔥Today, I spent the better part of 10 hours right alongside our newes...
09/20/2026

🔥 What an incredible day for Central Lodge No. 44! 🔥

Today, I spent the better part of 10 hours right alongside our newest brother, Eric McCauley, as he went through the Grand Lodge of New Jersey's One-Day Class. 🏛️✨

From taking his first steps as an Entered Apprentice all the way through to being raised as a Master Mason, Brother Eric was an absolute trooper.

This is truly just the end of the beginning of his Masonic journey, and I am looking forward to seeing him grow every step of the way.

Please join me in giving a massive, fraternal welcome to our newest Master Mason—Central Lodge No. 44's own Brother Eric McCauley! 🎉🤝💙

What an absolute powerhouse of a night! 🏛️✨We hit the road for an unforgettable visit to Garibaldi Lodge # 542 of the 1...
09/19/2026

What an absolute powerhouse of a night! 🏛️✨

We hit the road for an unforgettable visit to Garibaldi Lodge # 542 of the 10th Manhattan Masonic District.

The energy, warmth, and brotherhood from the officers and members blew us away the second we walked through the doors.

From incredible fellowship to top-tier hospitality, this was a night of travels we will never forget! Not to mention the opening and closings were all in Italian. Just amazing !!!

Great time last night at the OV of Maple Shade Moorestown Lodge No. 281. Excellent ritual by the officers and warm hospi...
09/16/2026

Great time last night at the OV of Maple Shade Moorestown Lodge No. 281. Excellent ritual by the officers and warm hospitality throughout.

What an unforgettable day for Central Lodge! 🏛️✨Today, Worshipful Master Sposato and Right Worshipful Latham traveled to...
08/23/2026

What an unforgettable day for Central Lodge! 🏛️✨

Today, Worshipful Master Sposato and Right Worshipful Latham traveled to the magnificent Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for an incredible brotherhood event uniting Masons from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Words can hardly capture just how truly breathtaking and majestic the Grand Lodge is—every single person in attendance was left completely awestruck by its stunning architecture and rich history.

With nearly 200 brethren gathered together, the day featured fantastic guided tours and an awe-inspiring full Entered Apprentice degree put on by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Experiences like this truly remind us of the profound strength, beauty, and reach of our fraternity.

We’ve attached just a few highlights of the pictures we captured today, but stay tuned to Facebook over the next day or so as we share even more amazing photos from our visit to the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge!

08/20/2026
Central Lodge was well represented tonight at Rising Sun Lodge for their amazing 5 candidate Fellowcraft degree. Amazing...
08/20/2026

Central Lodge was well represented tonight at Rising Sun Lodge for their amazing 5 candidate Fellowcraft degree. Amazing Job by the degree team and glad we could travel to see the degree and spend time with our brothers for fellowship!

🇺🇸 An International Journey Across the Square and Compass 🇨🇦A truly amazing experience for our brothers on the Masonic t...
08/09/2026

🇺🇸 An International Journey Across the Square and Compass 🇨🇦

A truly amazing experience for our brothers on the Masonic trail to enlightenment !

Brother Nicholas Conner, Brother Randall Ware-DWA, R.W. Brother John Megariotis (DDGM), and I, W.B. Robert Sposato (2026 Worshipful Master), had the privilege of traveling to Ontario, Canada, to complete the international stage of the Voyager Program.

We were blessed to witness a sublime Master Mason Degree hosted jointly by Union Lodge No. 7 and Brock Daylight Lodge No. 745 in the historic city of St. Catharines, Ontario.

From the moment we crossed the threshold, the true spirit of Brotherly Love was on full display:

✨ V.W. Bro. David Patterson, Worshipful Master of Brock Daylight Lodge, alongside his esteemed complement of officers, received us with utmost humility, grace, and warm hospitality. The degree work presented by the Brethren was executed with precision and deep solemnity.

📐 R.W. Bro. Allan A. Forster, District Deputy Grand Master, also graciously welcomed us, sharing profound insights and patiently answering our inquiries regarding the Jurisdiction and their practices.

To every Brother we met along the way: thank you for your warmth, your camaraderie, and for exemplifying the highest ideals of Craft Masonry. This journey has left an indelible mark on our hearts and reminded us that no matter how far we travel, we are always at home among Brethren.

07/24/2026

Does the Lodge ever really go "Dark?"

Every summer, Masonic lodges around the world enter a period known as "going dark." The gavel falls silent, the altar candles remain unlit, and our regular stated meetings pause. To the outside observer—and even to some newer brothers—it looks like Freemasonry simply takes a summer vacation.
But does a lodge really go dark?

Not a chance. While our formal business meetings pause to give everyone a well-deserved break, the true work of the Craft never stops. Behind the scenes, the gears are constantly turning to ensure the lodge is ready to thrive when the autumn leaves begin to fall.

While the lodge room doors are closed, vital work is happening in the shadows:

Planning and Strategy: The Worshipful Master and his officers are quietly drafting budgets, scheduling upcoming degrees, and mapping out the trestleboard for the back half of the year.

Lodge Maintenance: Trustees and the House Committee use this downtime for deep cleaning, building repairs, and organizing the archives without disrupting regular work.

Brotherly Love: The sick and distressed brothers continue to be visited, —widows continue to be checked-in-on, and the visiting of homebound brothers continues with offerings of aid fraternity.

Fraternal Fellowship: Informal summer barbecues, casual get-togethers, and family picnics keep our masonic bonds tightly knit even when the aprons are put away.

Going "dark" isn't a shutdown; it’s a season of renewal, reflection, and rehearsal. It gives us the space to recharge our batteries and get other work done that we might not have the time to do during the year

Enjoy the summer break, brethren—but remember that the Masonic light within each of us never dims. We aren't dark; we are just preparing to shine even brighter.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸✨From the very inception of this nation, the principles of Freemasonry have been quietl...
07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸✨

From the very inception of this nation, the principles of Freemasonry have been quietly woven into the fabric of American liberty. Brothers working by the square and compasses helped lay the literal and philosophical cornerstones of our freedom, establishing a republic built on equality, relief, and truth.

As we celebrate this historic Semiquincentennial milestone, the Officers and Brethren of Central Lodge No. 44 extend our warmest wishes for a happy and safe 4th of July. May the Great Architect of the Universe continue to bless and guide the United States of America.

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Old Town Hall, 2nd Floor, 23 Plum Street [Mail To: PO Box 2383]
Vincentown, NJ
08088

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(609) 206-6583

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