Liberty Masonic Lodge #45 AF&AM

Liberty Masonic Lodge #45 AF&AM Liberty Lodge 45 has been a key part of the community of Wilkesboro for 222 years. Chartered in 1804 by the same pioneers that founded the town.

Liberty Masonic Lodge #45 is located at 1228 School Street, Wilkesboro, NC. We meet on the first Thursday of every month and at other times as business or events warrant. Liberty Lodge has several purposes, as does Masonry in general. Among these are:
• Fellowship with other men of good character
• Meeting people from all walks of life, from your community
• Self improvement, as further explained

below
• Charity, which will be detailed further
• Making a difference in our community and society
• Learning about and perpetuating a history and fraternity that is hundreds of years old

Liberty Lodge is a 501(c)10 non-profit organization and has been involved in numerous charitable projects over the years, with many of these efforts continuing annually. We donate to 501(c)3 non-profits such as:
• Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, NC, which has been housing and caring for children in need since 1870
• WhiteStone, a retirement community in Greensboro, NC
• NC Masonic Foundation
• Support for local charities, to include:
Samaritan's Kitchen of Wilkes
Ebenezer Christian Children's Home
Wilkes Ministry of Hope
Catherine H. Barber Memorial Homeless Shelter
Local churches

We reach out to our community in many ways:
• We provide a safe Trick or Treat environment on Halloween for 400-500 children in our community
• We provide charity for our infirmed or needy members and their families
• We supply snacks to local schools
• We donate clothes to homeless shelters
• We donate food to soup kitchens

Members in Liberty Lodge have several avenues for self-improvement
• Learn social skills
• Learn communication skills
• Learn leadership skills
• Networking opportunities
• Improve in character and morals, by association and example
• Take an active part in your community, and its improvement

Congratulations to the newly installed officers of Liberty Lodge 45. They were installed Tuesday, December 9.Front Row, ...
12/11/2025

Congratulations to the newly installed officers of Liberty Lodge 45. They were installed Tuesday, December 9.
Front Row, Left to right:
Scott Pendry - SD
Brandon Black - JW
Matt Byrd - Master
Doug Triplett - SW
Steve Nixon - Installing Officer
Jason Hodge - JD
Trey Church - Steward
Jason Winters, Sr. - Installing Chaplain
Back Row, Left to Right:
Gary Miller - Treasurer
Robert Doyle - Installing Marshal
Steve Brown - Secretary
Harold Shepherd - Tyler

03/13/2024

MerleFest 2024 Liberty Lodge Campers!
The Wilkes Chapter #42, Order of Eastern Star (OES) is proud to be your home for MerleFest. Welcome.
April 24-29, 2024. OES RV Camping spots are now open for registration. Contact Mary Howell at [email protected] or 336 416-8035
Wilkes Chapter OES Campsites are located on 1228 School Street Wilkesboro, NC across the creek from Wilkes Community College the location of MerleFest. Most sites will be on pavement, only 4 are gravel. There will not be transportation to and from the festival but within walking distance. There are only 27 RV sites available for travel trailers or motor homes. These are primitive sites meaning no electricity, there is a shower available and port-a-jons. There is limited potable water access and no power, you may use your personal generator.
When you register for the camp site you will also need to register for the breakfast (Friday, Saturday and /or Sunday), and BBQ dinner on Saturday.
Refunds are only available if we have a waiting list, WCC cancels the festival, or documentation can be provided to [email protected] for consideration. For questions, email [email protected]

Address to Return Registration:
OES MerleFest Camping
c/o Mary Howell
PO BOX 657
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 416-8035
[email protected]

03/12/2024

ATTENTION MERLEFEST MASONIC LODGE CAMPERS!
Please contact the following person if you are interested in 2024 camping at Liberty Lodge:
Mary Howell
(336) 416-8035

06/01/2023

The lodge has a new mailing address:
Liberty Lodge #45 AF&AM
1228 School Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697

04/07/2023

Liberty Lodge MerleFest Campers!
Updated information on our camping.
1) We have a new mailing address

Liberty Lodge #45
1228 School Street
Wilkesboro, NC 29697

Please use this address for all mail communication with our lodge.

2) If you sent a deposit/payment on campsites, you will get a full refund. If you do not receive it by the last of April, let us know.

The best method is the email:

[email protected]

3) We will work with the insurance company to have insurance coverage for campers in 2024.

To the MerleFest campers, I am sorry to announce Liberty Lodge 45 was unable to obtain liability insurance coverage and ...
03/26/2023

To the MerleFest campers, I am sorry to announce Liberty Lodge 45 was unable to obtain liability insurance coverage and the MerleFest camping has been canceled for 2023. This is regrettable, but we are required to have coverage before we can offer campsites.
If you have sent payment your money will be refunded the first week of April.
Below are links to some other camping available in the area:

https://ymcanwnc.org/community/special-events/merlefest
https://wilkesboronc.org/visitors/campground-2
http://www.nwfd.us/merlefest_camping.htm

We apologize and hope you will keep us in mind in 2024.
Happy camping!

The North Wilkesboro Fire Department provides flexible RV and tent camping at the North Wilkesboro Rotary Park during Merlefest which is held on the campus of Wilkes Community College.

06/10/2021

This is a message for the MerleFest campers! If you want to reserve a campsite or ask any questions concerning 2021 camping, please use the email link below:

[email protected]

Thank you. We look forward to seeing you again in September.

Address

1228 School Street
Wilkesboro, NC
28697

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