"There is no doubt in my mind that Masonry is the cornerstone of America."

~ Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy's and  Master Mason

Golden Gate F & AM

Chagrin Falls Masonry

Golden Gate #245 Blue Lodge

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The lodge boasts a long and storied history.  Eleven members of the original lodge first received a dispensation to operate on Dec. 3, 1853. Our current three-story building was dedicated on June 4, 1924.  Read about our history.

We typically meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month, September through June.  The lodge also hosts other social events, including;

  • An annual  summer picnic held in August
  • A community open house
  • New year's day EA Degree
  • Additional informal gatherings

Golden Gate lodge is a supporter of Chagrin Falls Little Theater and Ohio Special Olympics.  We currently provide several annual educational scholarships to Chagrin Falls and Kenston High School seniors who are committed to their communities and fellow students, as well as their academics.  We also sponsor a semi-annual highway clean up at the intersection of SR 44 & 422.  Lodge members are involved in a multitude of additional charitable activities.

The lodge offers many benefits to its members. Becoming a Mason at the Chagrin Falls lodge is extremely rewarding, educational and fun. To learn more about Freemasonry explore this website.  For more information about the lodge or to learn how to join, please contact our Secretary, Joe Rothbrust.

 
Golden Gate #245 is a Chartered Lodge of The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio. It shares its historic building in downtown Chagrin Falls with several appendant Masonic bodies including; Chagrin Falls #152 Royal Arch Masons, Golden Rule #442 Order of the Eastern Star, Oriental Commandery #12 Knights Templar and the Windermere Council #113 Royal & Select Masons.