Grand Lodge of the State of NY

Pilgrimage to the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier
2025-05-03 08:00 - 2025-05-05 17:00 UTC | Arlington National Cemetary
Arlington National Cemetery hosts the IOOF and allows us to lays wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
More details to come.

Founder’s Day
2025-04-26 | NY
Founder’s Day commemorates the 205th Anniversary of the founding of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Baltimore, Maryland. All units of the Order are encouraged to hold special festivities in celebration of the day: Degree Day (name the class for someone in your jurisdiction), Anniversary Ball, Community Work Project, et cetera.

Schuyler Colfax Day
2025-03-23 | NY
The Rebekah Degree of Odd Fellowship was adopted in 1851, and the degree was the work of the Honorable Schuyler Colfax, who later served as Speaker of the House of Representatives and go on to serve as Vice President of the United States of America. Charles E. Lusk, Sovereign Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, proclaimed this day to honor of the birthday of Brother Colfax. Please observe the birthday of Brother Schuyler Colfax by initiating a ‘Colfax Class’ in honor of the celebration.
