Celebrate 175 Years With Us
Join us on September 12, 2026, for a special Open House on the Masonic campus in Forest Grove as we mark our 175th anniversary.
Explore the campus at your own pace with a self-guided tour featuring the Richmond Library & Masonic Museum, The Jennings McCall Retirement Community, McMenamins Grand Lodge, and the adjoining Children’s Cottage—rarely open to the public.
During our Open House on Sept. 12th, select stops will feature historical presentations, offering insight into our past and the enduring role this fraternity continues to play for members, families, and the broader community.
Open House runs 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Admission is free, no registration is required. Maps will be available at each location to guide your visit.
Speaker Schedule
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W.B. Michael D. Robinson, Past Grand Historian
“Who Comes Here: The Men Who Started Oregon Freemasonry”
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| Location | Richmond Library & Masonic Museum | |
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W.B. Garrett W. Pottmeyer, Grand Sword Bearer
“Building Excellence: 7 Steps Every Lodge Can Take”
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| Location | Grand Lodge Headquarters | |
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W.B. Kyle Grafstrom, Author
Author of “Freemasonry in the Wild West”
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| Location | Children’s Cottage at McMenamins Grand Lodge Hotel | |
This is a rare opportunity to experience the full scope of our campus and why it continues to matter—for long-time and new members alike, and those less familiar with our work.
You only turn 175 once. We hope you’ll be part of it.
Parking Information
Free parking is available at multiple locations, including:
• McMenamins Grand Lodge (east & west lots)
• The Grand Lodge of Oregon