Masonic Heritage Foundation, Inc DBA: Schofield House

03/06/2024

WB William Tewmey presenting Schofield Commemorative Coin Set #327 to WB Joe Hite, Jr. The coins were originally purchased by WB Norman Wallick and presented in memory of Norman for his contributions to his Lodge, his community, and his fraternity.

03/06/2024

I recently had the honor of presenting Certificates of Appreciation to our Masonic Brethren who assisted the Masonic Heritage Foundation and Schofield House during the city of Madison's (IN) https://nightsbeforechristmas.com/ tour. Thank you so much for your time and promotion of our Fraternity to the public. Pictured are brothers from Rising Sun #6, Lawrenceburg #4, and Aurora #51.

02/24/2024

02/13/2024

I was very honored and privileged to represent the Grand Lodge, the Masonic Heritage Foundation, and Schofield Lodge 1818 U. D. at Jackson Lodge #146 in Seymour this past Saturday to receive a very generous donation to the Masonic Heritage Foundation from Jackson Lodge. The brothers there have always been great supporters, and we are very thankful of their continued support over the years. 

12/05/2023

Had a great night last Friday assisting WB Bill Lane and the Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes in Madison, IN. Many, many thanks to RWB David Morgan, WB Bill Lane, WB William Tewmey, WB Cliff Carnes, WB Andy Hoskins, WB Mike Enoch, and WB Don Perkins.

09/08/2023

It was an honor and a privilege to present Schofield 1818’s new Worshipful Master Dion Diakis his apron at his home lodge of Excelsior #41 in Laporte Wednesday Night. 

I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the brethren, and sharing the fraternal spirit with them.

Congratulations, Dion! 

09/08/2023

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08/28/2023

Madison, Indiana

08/28/2023

Coming up soon - Night Before Christmas Candlelight Tours in Madison featuring our Schofield House.

https://nightsbeforechristmas.com/

24-25 November & 1-2 December 2023. A great tour through many historic homes and an opportunity to learn more about YOUR Schofield House.

Do you want to be a guide for the tour? A great way to promote our fraternity.

Madison, Indiana

05/07/2023

Many many thanks to those who braved the weather to join us at Schofield House for Grand Master Richard Lentz's pilgrimage. The weather cooperated, and we had a great turnout.

We were honored to receive a period bible - dated 1812 - and a very early edition of Webb's Freemason Monitor, presented by PGM William Reiners and received by PGM Ken Kenneth Roy Jr.

How good and pleasant it is when we all dwell together in unity.

Pictures to follow.

03/21/2023

It was an honor last night to present certificates of appreciation to brothers and ladies of Aurora Masonic Lodge #51 for their support during Schofield House’s Nights Before Christmas candlelight tour this past fall. Pictured are Steve Shearer, WB Allen Scarber, WB Robert Lischkge, WB Steven Chipman.  Not pictured are: WB Scott Hensley, Ms. Debbie Lischkge, and Ms. Becky Chipman. 

02/20/2023

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Sign up to celebrate our Cornerstone Rededication on February 20, 2023.

02/20/2023

Six nonprofit organizations were recognized for their work in the community during the Jackson Lodge 146 Free & Accepted Masons’ annual Sweetheart Banquet on Feb. 11 at The Pines Evergreen Room south of Seymour. Representatives attending the event were, front from left, Charles Seybold with Community Provisions of Jackson County, Margaret Gladney and Robbie Baird with Community Diner, Barbara Phelps with Reins to Recovery and James Renaker, the lodge’s secretary, and back from left, Sara Bowling with The Alley, Howard Stogdill and Bucky Everhart with Shriners Hospitals and David Westmeyer, Master of Schofield House 1818 UD. From ‘The Tribune’, Seymour, 18 Feb 2023.

It was an honor and privilege to accept, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, The Masonic Heritage Foundation, and Schofield 1818 U.D, a check for $1,000 from our very generous brothers at Jackson Masonic Lodge #146 to support the Schofield House and the Foundation.

02/14/2023

It was an honor and a privilege to present Certificates of Appreciation to these great brothers for their support to Schofield House and the Masonic Heritage Foundation during the City of Madison's Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes. https://nightsbeforechristmas.com/listings/schofield-house/. It is a great opportunity to present Masonry to the public.
Certificates were presented just prior to a MM Degree at Florence #27. Pictured are (L-R) Steve Neal, Michael Steward, Mark Huber, Elijah Van Norstran, Mike Taylor, Matt Reeder, and Randy Darby.

Thank YOU brothers!!

10/30/2022

This past Saturday evening the IMHF held its annual Corinthian Society Dinner. Pictures from this event are now up on the Grand Lodge website. You can see all the pictures by using this picture link.
https://indiana-freemasons.smugmug.com/2022-2023-Events/Corinthian-Society-Dinner-10-29-22/

Photos by Stephen Kroman

04/07/2022

This month is our Grand Master's Pilgrimage to Schofield House. A yearly tradition.
April 24th starting at 11am until about 3pm based on visitors.
All Brothers, family and visitors are welcome to come and tour this Historic building at 220 Poplar St in Madison.
We will offer "gourmet" hotdogs, fixins and drinks for a free will offering.
You can even RSVP at
Schofieldhouse.com
In case we have to cancel due to weather.
If you donated to the Window sill project, come find your name plate on your window.

The Masonic Schofield House is the birthplace of The Indiana Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. When Indiana joined the Union as a state in 1816, Indiana Freemasons, then under the jurisdiction of Kentucky and Ohio, discussed forming their own Grand Lodge. On January 12-15, 1818, fourteen Maso...

01/03/2022

01/03/2022

01/02/2022

If you are interested in scheduling a tour of the Historic Schofield House or are a Lodge interested in scheduling Degree work in the upstairs Lodge room go to our website and contact the Resident Manager Bill Lane.
www.schofieldhouse.com

The Masonic Schofield House is the birthplace of The Indiana Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. When Indiana joined the Union as a state in 1816, Indiana Freemasons, then under the jurisdiction of Kentucky and Ohio, discussed forming their own Grand Lodge. On January 12-15, 1818, fourteen Maso...

01/02/2022

If you would like a tour of the Historic Schofield House or are a Lodge that wishes to set up a time for Degree work in the upstairs Lodge room go to our Website and contact the resident Manager WB Bill Lane.
www.schofieldhouse.com

The Masonic Schofield House is the birthplace of The Indiana Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. When Indiana joined the Union as a state in 1816, Indiana Freemasons, then under the jurisdiction of Kentucky and Ohio, discussed forming their own Grand Lodge. On January 12-15, 1818, fourteen Maso...

01/02/2022

This past July the Grand Master along with his Officers installed the new Officers for Schofield Lodge 1818, UD.

11/27/2021

The weekend of Nov 26 & 27 along with the weekend of Dec 3 & 4th is the Madison, IN Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes. Schofield House has been one of the Historic sites for many years now. Here are some pictures of SCHOFEILD HOUSE BY CANDLELIGHT.

08/21/2019

The roofing project at Schofield House is now completed. A very big thank you to all those who donated to Masonic Heritage Foundation over the past year which enabled the successful completion of this $8k project by Exterior Pro Roofing, Inc. Our Window Sill project is next and we have identified a contractor to do the work. All of you that donated specifically to the Window Sill project will get your name plate attached to a window. Also notice that all the shutters are gone, being rebuilt now.

08/05/2019

Due to a "buy Back" of coins we can now once again sell a complete set of Number 216 and/ or 412. I know these Lodges would love to have these complete full sets! Brothers from DeKalb Lodge No 216 and Six Mile Lodge No 412, now is your chance.

07/16/2019

On Saturday July 13 2019 the Grand Master of Masons in Indiana Installed the Founding Officers of Schofield Lodge 1818, U.D. in the Lodge room at Schofield House. This is a sample of pictures which are up on the Grand Lodge Website

06/16/2019

WB Bill Lane is the Resident Manager at Schofield House and the newly appointed SW of Schofield Lodge 1818, U D.

06/02/2019

Our Grand Master has announced his appointments for the Officers of Schofield Lodge 1818, U.D. Here is the list and contact information for these Brothers.

2019-2020 Officers of Schofield Lodge 1818, U.D.
Worshipful Master George Ingles, Jr [email protected] 765-284-1557

Senior Warden William Lane [email protected] 812-599-8327

Junior Warden David E. Westmeyer [email protected] 502-767-8034

Treasurer Stanley Abernathy [email protected] 765-793-4314

Secretary Stephen P. Kroman [email protected] 812-530-7385

Senior Deacon Kurt A. Begue [email protected] 260-466-6883

Junior Deacon Dion G. Diakis [email protected] 219-369-7335

Senior Steward Ronald L. Buskirk [email protected] 260-459-1246

Junior Steward Ed Christoffel [email protected] 574-834-3831

Chaplain Howard A. Farrand [email protected] 812-443-2151

Tyler David M. Peter [email protected] 812-231-

04/08/2019

SCHOFIELD LODGE 1818, U.D. Become a Member at this link !

This is where the Grand Lodge of Indiana first convened 201 years ago. Now, everywhere can become a part of the Heritage of Indiana Freemasonry by joining Schofield Lodge 1818 UD. For $100 you will be a member of the Lodge supporting the history and founding location of Indiana Freemasonry. Your membership will include invitations to special events at Schofield House and a commemorative patent, coin and Annual Membership Card. (You must be a Mason in good standing, in any jurisdiction recognized by Indiana, to join.) Our Grand Master Carl E. Culmann has set a goal of 200 members by our Annual Communication in May! Share this post on your Timeline to assist with this goal.

https://is.gd/Schofield1818

04/03/2019

July 1st is fast approaching and we still have so many "reserved" sets of coins on hold because the first year was purchased and we were asked to reserve the number for later purchase. It turns out that more than half of the sets have not been purchased after six years. After July 1st all reserves will be lifted and those sets can be sold.