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Jefferson Masonic Lodge 15 celebrates 175 years of helping community

Showing tributes to the masonic lodge are (l-r) Rep. Stell Parker Selby, D-Milton; Anthony Valenti; Nick Acord, worshipful master; Mark Schaeffer, Sussex County Council; Robert Karafin; and Sen. Russ Huxtable, D, Lewes. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
Ted Pfirrmann
July 7, 2024

Jefferson Masonic Lodge 15, a cornerstone of the community, marked its 175th anniversary with a dinner party June 28. The event, attended by members and distinguished guests, took place in the CHEER Center in Georgetown. Attendees enjoyed a gourmet meal, live music and speeches highlighting the lodge's rich history and contributions to the community. The atmosphere was filled with camaraderie and pride as members reflected on the lodge's legacy and its impact over nearly two centuries.

Originally from New Castle, the lodge was moved to Lewes and revived under the same name and number June 27, 1849. The lodge went from a rented room in a hotel to two more lodges, a devastating fire in which they lost their building, records and property in 1920, and they are now building a new masonic temple just off Route 9. The lodge has survived through its members and the brotherhood of the fraternity.

 

A challenge coin presented to members of the Jefferson Masonic Lodge 15.
Handmade wooden items on display and available for auction.
Dressed to impress are Ashton Bradley, left, and Lauren Valenti.
Providing music for the evening are Jade Wesley, left, and Dean Fields with Louis Pettinelli Entertainment.
Eric Evans, grand chaplain, leads the crowd in prayer prior to dinner.
The crowd is engrossed in conversation and fellowship during dinner.
Rosemarie Vanderhoogt, worthy grand matron of the Grand Chapter of Delaware, Order of the Eastern Star says a few words.
Ronald Ferraro, grand master of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, addresses the crowd with an enthusiastic and motivating speech.
Marking Jefferson Lodge’s 175th anniversary with a plaque from the Scottish Rite are (l-r) Robert Karafin, Anthony Valenti and Nick Acord, worshipful master.

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