Fraternal, Diaspora & Cultural Associations›Fraternal & Mutual-Aid Orders (Elks, Moose, Odd Fellows, Masons)

Elks Lodge (national HQ culture, Chicago)

Lakeview (national HQ area)·Chicago·United Statesest. 1868 (Order); local lodges ongoing

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks keeps its national home in Chicago while thousands of local lodges run clubhouses, charity and family events. Join a local lodge for the bar, hall and service calendar, not the HQ tour.

Use elks.org lodge locator for the room near you. The building is often the last affordable large hall in town.

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External page. Check current meetings, membership, and joining details directly with the group.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Manchester Unity roots / local lodges)

Manchester · United Kingdom · 1810s (UK roots; US reorganization 1819)

Historic mutual-aid fraternal order with living lodges in the UK and elsewhere. Ritual, charity and hall culture remain; many lodges now open community events beyond classic membership alone.

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