Samuel Gompers-Benjamin Franklin Lodge #45
Free And Accepted Masons of the District of Columbia
Chartered December 16, 1925
News/Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- 2027 Stated Communications Dates:
- Sunday February 21, 2027; Sunday May 18, 2027; Sunday August 15, 2027; Sunday November 21, 2027; Sunday December 19, 2027
- November 15, 2026 : Grand Lodge Visitation: SG-BF Lodge # 45 will be hosting the GL Visitation for ourselves, Alba Lodge No. 222 and L'Haitienne Lodge No. 925 . Gavel drops at 3:00pm. Our Lodge will open on the 1st degree for Elections, followed by the Grand Lodge Visitation. After we close the lodge all will move upstairs for dinner and the anniversary night. Guests will have an art project and some snacks during the Lodge Meetings. RSVP is REQUIRED to Bro. Secretary for attendance and the art project. More information on the calendar.
- Monday November 23, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm; White Oak Duckpins Bowling Alley . Meet-up for Friends & Family. I will reserve two bowling lanes and will make a $50 reservation payment. Will request the alley cafe to serve us two large pizzas and a pitchers of coke or other sodas RSVP information on our calendar.
- Next Lodge Meeting: Sunday December 20, 2026. Gavel drops at 3:00pm.
2026 Communications Schedule & Events
- Sunday November 22, 2026 Gavel Drops at 3:00pm: Lodge will open on the 1st degree.
- Elections and Lodge Business
- Grand Lodge Visitation. We will be hosting 2 other Lodges for the GL Visitation
- During the Lodge Meetings, an Art project will be in the refractory for all guests.
- Anniversary awards will be awarded after dinner and during dessert.. Open to all Masons, as well as Family and Friends.
- See the calendar for RSVP information and ad
- Monday Nov. 23, 2026 6:30pm- 8:30pm Meet-up: White Oak Duck Pin Bowling Alley. See calendar for RSVP and additional information. Open to Family & Friends.