Masonry in Howell
Amos Adams built his pioneer log home on what was to become the corner of West Grand River Avenue and Walnut Street (which now is GilRoy's Hardware Store). From him, many a traveller received a Masonic greeting. later, on November 10th, 1838 a dispensation was issued to seven brothers to open a Lodge. A charter was granted on January 10th, 1850 for Howell Lodge #38. Photos of Howell's past Worshipful Masters are displayed on the West wall as you exit our Lodge Room.
In the 1950's and '60's our Lodge met on the third floor of the First National Bank building on the corner of Grand River and Michigan Avenue, however the present Lodge building was purchased, converted from a car dealership and dedicated for use in 1971. The building houses the Masonic fraternity, an Eastern Star Chapter, a Royal Arch Chapter, a Royal and Select Masters Council, a Commandary of Knights Templar, a High Twelve Club, Rainbow for girls and a DeMolay Chapter for boys.
On the South Lodge room wall, hangs the photo of our most recent brother Mason Prsident of the United States. On the North wall hangs a portrait of our first brother Mason President, George Washington. On the West wall hangs a photo fo the george Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia.
Our Regular Communication (meeting) is the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.
Lodge Attire
Howell Lodge #38 is proud to be a "Tuxedo" Lodge, meaning all officers try to wear tuxedos and white gloves for all degree work, funerals, and installations. This is part of our commitment to inspire others with the importance and sincerity we place in our work of building the "inner man". Non-degree meetings have no special attire, but coat and tie or nice clothes are appreciated.
The Vision For Freemasonry in Howell, Michigan
Freemasonry in Howell, Michigan shall be:
A preeminent organization for men of equality, regardless of race, religion or creed; consistently delivering, by symbols, allegory and example, a moral code founded on the highest standards of justice, ethics, honesty and strength or character; a fraternal organization dedicated to charity, goodwill towards all, patriotism, morality of the soul and brotherly love under the Fatherhood of God; and a relevant organization dedicated to delighting, involving and educating members and their families in our community, where Howell Lodge is a vibrant, respected and contributing part of Howell's life.
Howell Lodge #38 will be well led, committed to excellence, quality programs and quality use of time and should forge alliances within our community designed both to help Howell and develop the character of Masons.
A man who becomes a Mason can expect to find in his fraternity the opportunity to learn and to lead; to be inspired and entertained; to be challenged and respected; to be involved with his family, his brothers and his community; to be proud to be a member of a fraternity committed to ageless wisdom, morality and integrity.
"A Freemason, therefore, should be a man of honor and of conscience, preferring his duty to everything beside, even to his life; independent in his opinions, and of good morals, submissive to the laws, devoted to humanity, to his country, to his family; kind and indulgent to his brethren, friend of all virtuous men, and ready to assist his fellows by all means in his power." - Albert Pike
