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Making true friends,
improving ourselves, having an impact
Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.
Elk Groves Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole. We value respect, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, generational, and educational, and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodge, and in the global community.
As a lodge, we strive to be active in our community. We have various charitable and educational events throughout the year, as well as social occasions. Some events are for members only, but many include our families. to learn more about our lodge and its history, click here.
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and Elk Grove Lodge No. 173, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.
Elk Grove Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us at elkgrovemasons@gmail.com to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
Contact usFebruary 19, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
February 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
February 21, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
February 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
March 5, 2025
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
March 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
March 13, 2025
EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
March 13, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
March 19, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
March 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
March 21, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
March 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
April 2, 2025
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
April 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
April 10, 2025
EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
April 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
April 16, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
April 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
April 18, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
April 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
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Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
May 16, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
May 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
May 21, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
May 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
June 4, 2025
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
June 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
June 12, 2025
EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
June 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
June 18, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
June 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
June 20, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
June 20, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
July 2, 2025
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
July 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
July 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
July 16, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
July 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
July 18, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
July 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
August 6, 2025
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
August 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
August 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
August 15, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
August 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
August 20, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
August 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
September 3, 2025
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
September 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
September 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
September 17, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
September 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
September 19, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
September 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
October 1, 2025
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
October 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
October 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
October 15, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
October 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
October 17, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
October 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
November 5, 2025
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
November 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
November 13, 2025
EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
November 13, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
November 19, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
November 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
November 21, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
November 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
December 3, 2025
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
December 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
December 11, 2025
EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
December 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
December 17, 2025
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
December 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
December 19, 2025
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
December 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
January 7, 2026
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
January 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
January 8, 2026
EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
January 8, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
January 16, 2026
OES (Eastern Star Stated Meeting)
January 16, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
January 21, 2026
EG173 (Officers School of Instruction)
January 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3rd Degree Exemplification by Valley Lodge
February 4, 2026
EG173 (Hall Association Meeting)
February 4, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
February 12, 2026
EG173 (Stated Meeting/Dinner)
February 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
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FIRST CORNERSTONE The first reference we have of a cornerstone being laid by our lodge brothers is captured in the Minutes of July 29, 1876. “A communication was received from Brother A.J. Melson to lay the corner stone of the M.E. Church at Elk Grove. Moved and seconded that on the 4th of August […]
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(Author’s Note) In the last installment of the Chronicles of Elk Grove Lodge, it was mentioned that some time had passed that was unaccounted for in either the Tiler Register or Minutes. We did well up until around 1866 and then we would have a month here or there without any documentation. Then we began […]
From 1864 through 1871 our lodge was gradually growing. As today, Brothers came by way of petitions to receive the degrees of Masonry, and some of those began as visitors later to become affiliates. The total number of petitions received during the 6 ½ year period of this article, was 35. DEMITS In November […]
In the 1850’s Elk Grove began as a stage stop and hotel to provide for the needs of travelers from San Francisco, Sacramento and Stockton. James Watson Hall is credited with the naming of this Hotel and subsequently the town of Elk Grove. According to the Elk Grove Historical Society, Brother Hall became a Freemason […]
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