Since 1823, Philipstown Lodge Has Been Using Its Masonic Tools In The Community.
About Us
1823
Philipstown is one of the oldest lodges in New York State. The first lodge in Philipstown convened in 1823. In 1847 the lodge was numbered 12. Due to the size of the state, some Masons wanted New York to host two Grand Lodges. And for a time, there was a division of New York Masonry into two halves under separate Grand Masters.
1851
In 1851, the two halves reunited under the jurisdiction of one Grand Lodge. At that time, Philipstown was given its new charter as Lodge 236. Peter Lawson was the first master of Philipstown Lodge 236.
Present
Philipstown Lodge 236 is part is part of the 1st Westchester/ Putnam District. Rich with history, Philipstown Lodge #236 remains a vital part of the lower Hudson Valley. Each year the lodge hosts several events for the community, including an annual summer picnic, community cleanup, and child ID program. Philipstown Lodge #236 also proudly gives scholarships to promising students at Haldane High School. In conjunction with the Foundry Preserve, Philipstown also sponsors an intern each year. The intern performs tasks in the Constitution Marsh, where he or she works with Preserve professionals to learn about the natural resources of the area. Many of the interns go on to study ecology, horticulture, and other related scientific fields.