Douglas Masonic Lodge No. 153 AF&AM

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Douglas Lodge #153 serves Masons in Douglas County Colorado from our Castle Rock lodge. Douglas Lodge 153 meets on the first and third Thursday at 1930.

Douglas Lodge #153 was chartered October 20, 1919 by the Grand Lodge of Colorado. The lodge originally met in Sedalia. March 30, 1937, Brother Louis L. Higby purchased the present building on the corner of 3rd and Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado as a trustee of Douglas Lodge. The building was built in 1904 for the First National Bank of Douglas County which occupied the building for twenty nine years. During the depression in 1933, the bank closed and the building stood vacant until the Lodge purchased it in 1937.

11/01/2026

Bro. Cristiano carved 150 pumpkins and the WM is ready for the trick or treaters!

10/31/2026

Wishing all a Happy Halloween! Be safe and have fun out there! Hopefully, you'll find many more treats than tricks!

10/31/2026

Brethren, please join us at our next Stated Meeting Thursday November 5th at 7:30. We will be presenting Patents to the new Master Masons and conducting the Bible Ceremony for them as well. Master Masons are requested to wear dark suits for the ceremony. Before the meeting we’ll be meeting at The Office Company Bar & Kitchen restaurant one half block west of the lodge on Third street at 6pm.

10/30/2026

Abraham “Bram” Stoker, born in Dublin, Ireland on November 8, 1847 grew up to become an Irish author, theatre manager, and Freemason best remembered for the Gothic novel Dracula (published in 1897). He was initiated into Freemasonry in Buckingham and Chandos Lodge No. 1150 in London. His membership coincided with his association with Irving, himself a Freemason, and other literary figures connected to the Craft.

Bro. Bram Stoker was a sickly child but later thrived at Trinity College, graduating with a degree in mathematics. After working as a civil servant in Dublin Castle and as a theatre critic, he moved to London in 1878 to become business manager of the Lyceum Theatre under the celebrated actor Sir Henry Irving, also a Brother Freemason. He held the job for nearly three decades, managing tours and handling the company’s affairs while writing in his spare time.

Brother Stoker’s literary output included short stories, novels, and non-fiction. Early works such as Under the Sunset (1881) and The Snake’s Pass (1890) showed his interest in folklore and the supernatural. Dracula, an epistolary novel drawing on Eastern European vampire legends, research into Transylvania, and Victorian anxieties about science, sexuality, and invasion, became his enduring masterpiece. Later books included The Jewel of Seven Stars (1903) and The Lair of the White Worm (1911).

Brother Stoker died in London in 1912. Dracula has since become one of the most influential works of horror literature and is a favorite of many at this time of year. The character of Dracula has inspired countless movies, short stories, novels, even a Muppet that coincidentally also excelled at mathematics!

10/28/2026

Best bakery in Colorado!

10/25/2026

Calling all blood donors! For over a century the brethren of Douglas Lodge No. 153 have been supporting the valiant efforts of the American Red Cross and we continue that tradition by hosting several blood drives each year. Our next blood drive with the American Red Cross will be held Monday December 21st and we would love to max out the donations. Earlier this year we collected 36 units of blood and for Christmas we want to collect 40! We have over half filled now and time is running out! You can literally save a life with your donation! Please sign up on the American Red Cross donor app or schedule an open time. Castle Rock Chamber Downtown Castle Rock

10/23/2026

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday year, we are reminded that liberty is not merely an inheritance we have received from our forefathers, it is a responsibility entrusted to each succeeding generation. The Founding Fathers risked their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to establish a nation where government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed.

That extraordinary and revolutionary principle endures only when free citizens choose to participate. Voting is more than a right; it is a civic duty and an expression of our individual agency. Each ballot represents a voice in determining the direction of our communities, our states, and our nation.

We may disagree on candidates, policies, and priorities, but our shared commitment to self-government should transcend those differences. The strength of our Republic rests not in unanimous agreement, but in the peaceful exercise of our liberties.

As we commemorate 250 years of American independence, let us honor the sacrifices of those who came before us by accepting responsibility for what comes next.

10/18/2026

Calling all Douglas County First Responders!! Please be our guest for a free breakfast for you and your immediate families in appreciation for all that you do for our community! We will have great snacks provided by the best bakery around, No Cow Bakery as well! Please join us at Higby Hall at the corner of Third and Wilcox Saturday November 7th from 7am to 10am.

10/17/2026

Meet the newest Fellow Crafts at Douglas Lodge No. 153; Bro. Adam and Bro. Zach! We had a fantastic time with the degrees this morning and we're very appreciative of our Brothers from joining us today! Wages to Bro. Wilcox, Tom, and Scott for making all the arrangements and to all the brothers who stepped up to help make this degree a success! Speaking of stepping up, great job to all the officers for stepping up with the WM out. Congratulations to Brothers Adam and Zach. We are very excited to help continue your journey to the East!

10/17/2026

A wonderful brother! May he rest in peace.

Address

300 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO
80104

Telephone

+15055733463

Website

http://www.douglaslodge153.com/

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