About This Event
Odd Fellows Founders Day celebrates the establishment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) in America on April 26, 1819, in Baltimore, Maryland, by Thomas Wildey and four associates, marking the beginning of their mission for mutual aid, charity, and community improvement. Members commemorate this date with special events, gatherings, and by reaffirming their commitment to principles of Friendship, Love, and Truth, honoring the organization's philanthropic roots.