From Masonic Families of the Allegheny Valley

Wish I would have received this a week ago. We would have arranged a trip. This is a well worthwhile event to go to. Try to arrange trip next year. Go if you can. Good Morning Brethren, This is a great time to see another Masonic Degree done in another Masonic Lodge, very different a from ours, yet very impressive with all their pomp and circumstance. Annual Nickel Plate RR night (3rd Degree – M.M.) is next “SATURDAY” afternoon / evening on the 4th of May, not Friday. In Conneaut, Ohio, immediately across the PA – Ohio border just west of Erie, PA. Times and directions below. Casual Dress or dress up, as a railroader. This is fun! Several of us from western PA Lodges attended one of these degrees there last year. It was Masonic truly a sight and event to behold! Directions to follow below, but 1st some information. The former New York Central Passenger Railroad Station is their museum open to the public along the current railroad mainline in a quiet residential neighborhood these days. Again it will be open from 4 to 6 PM. For touring and purchasing any items you may want. It is loaded with historical railroad memorabilia to read, see, photograph and enjoy. You would not be disappointed. Right outside is a real steam engine and cars on permanent display. The Lodge is a few blocks south of the Museum – easy to find and ample parking. We drove the few blocks from museum to the Lodge at 5:30 to park and get acquainted. **Hobo Stew dinner at 6 PM in their dining room (was being remodeled last year) and 3rd Degree upstairs in Lodge Room at 7 PM. Evergreen Masonic Lodge #222 246 State St. (US Route 20) Conneaut, Ohio It is about a 2 hour drive and 90+ miles depending on your route. The Museum is 5 blocks north of Lodge and west 1 block. “Join us for our Annual Nickel Plate RR night. (MM) degree. Rail road museum open from 4-6.......dinner at 6.....lodge starts at 7. Casual Dress! Rail Road attire....jeans coveralls...etc.”