NEW YORK MASONIC HISTORY
America 250
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States.
About America 250
Across the country, Freemasons are planning unique and exciting ways to celebrate our nation’s history.
To mark this significant milestone, The Grand Lodge of New York is inviting visitors to our Lodges, Districts, and events to explore our shared past. These moments offer a chance for communities to experience New York’s Freemasons important contributions to the birth of America.
You can find a calendar of these commemorative events on this website, offering opportunities to engage with this important chapter in American history. To add your event, please click on the “Share York Event” icon at the top of this page!
Niagara-Orleans District Lafayette Event
Niagara-Orleans District, Lockport Masonic Hall
June 6, 2025
The Lafayette Ball. 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette's tour
Konosioni Lodge #950 is putting on an event to celebrate Lafayette’s visit to Syracuse and the Town of Onondaga NY that happened between June 9th and 10th 1825. The event is being presented by Konosioni Lodge #950, American Friends of Lafayette, The Daughters of the American Revolution, Fayetteville-Owahgena Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, Syracuse Chapter, and the Syracuse Country Dancers.
The event is called The Lafayette Ball and will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the Historic Marriott Syracuse Downtown at 100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, New York 13202. It will be from 5-10pm. Registration opens at 5pm with a cash bar cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres being served from 6-7pm. The Grand march will start at 7:15pm followed by dancing until 10pm. There will also be small plate and dessert stations served during the event as well.
A professional Lafayette portrayer from Colonial Williamsburg will perform. There will also be a small re-creation between Lafayette and a Revolutionary War Veteran from the Town of Onondaga who met Lafayette during the Battle of Yorktown. The dress is Period or Cocktail Attire.
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time through Eventbrite and are $75 per person. The event is limited to 200 people.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lafayette-ball-200th-anniversary-of-marquis-de-lafayettes-tour-tickets-1269378307689
The hotel is also having reduced rates until May 8th. We hope to see you there!
Any questions please email Brother Andrew Miledonis @ andrewmiledonis@gmail.com
June 8, 2025
5:oo pm to 10:00 pm
Erie district Lafayette event
Erie District, Buffalo NY
June 8, 2025
Auburn Lodge 124 and DAR chapter event
June 8, 1825 is the actual date of Lafayette’s stop in Auburn.
Auburn Lodge #124 and the local DAR chapter are planning a re-enactment of the welcome speeches given to Lafayette on the actual spot. One of the speeches was given on behalf of the Masonic Fraternity.
June 8, 2025
Fredonia Event
Chautauqua District, Fredonia NY
June 09, 2025
2:oo pm to 4:00 pm
La Fayette Farewell and Apron Presentation
Jerusalem Amity Chapter 8, New York Royal Arch Masonry
June 10, 2025
Schnenectady
TBD
June 11, 2025
Lafayette at saratoga
– Schuyler House, Saratoga NHP
– Ashlar Lodge 584, Town of Saratoga, Saratoga 250
June 25, 2025
Morton Columbian Commandery
Morton and Columbian Commandery, Suffern NY
TBA
Historic Fort Hardy Park Masonic Wreath Laying
Historic site of the British surrender at the Battles of Saratoga.
-5pm Masonic wreath laying, short tour and ceremony at the Stark’s Knob Knox Marker in Northumberland.
JULY 17, 2025
5:00 pm
