About Our Lodge

About the Lodge

Wyllys-St. John's is the oldest lodge in Hartford County. We believe in providing an invaluable experience for our members and an unforgettable experience for brothers taking their degrees.

We are located in the Elmwood neighborhood of West Hartford, near the Hartford and Newington borders.

Visting the Lodge

All Regular Masons with the Grand Lodge of Connecticut A.F.A.M., are invited to attend lodge.

Please consult the Events and Calendar pages or contact the lodge prior to visiting.

Those interested in becoming a Mason should contact the lodge and set up some time to meet with members of the lodge.

History of the Lodge

Wyllys-St. John's traces its lineage to our 1762 charter from the Provincial Grand Lodge in Boston, Massachusetts - forming the "Hartford Lodge". After the formation of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, Hartford Lodge took the moniker "Saint John's" and received the designation "Lodge Number 4".

After the Western Division of Hartford became the town of West Hartford, brothers of Saint John's dwelling in the newly formed town received a charter in 1866 to form Wyllys Lodge No. 99. The two lodges would merge in 1988.

More information can be found in the history section of this website.