You are cordially invited to attend the Ninety Second Annual Independent Order of Odd Fellows Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns. Members of all units of the Order are encouraged to participate.

This year we have 3 members of Long Island lodges representing NY State:

Grand Master Dom Oreste, Grand Patriarch Aaron Kupferberg, and Commander of the NY Military Counsel Elia “Lee” Faklis.

The 2026 Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday May, 3 at Arlington National Cemetery. The memorial

services will begin at noon followed by the wreath laying ceremonies at the Tomb immediately after the 1:00 p.m.

changing of the guard. The Pilgrimage address at the Tomb will be delivered by The Honorable Thomas J.

Calabrese, Soveriegn Grand Master.

We stay at The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, at 3000 Seminary Road. Alexandria. Virginia 22311, Room reservations are to be made directly with the hotel, at toll-free 1-800-Hiltons (1-800-445-3667)

or 1-705-845-1010. You MUST mention “Odd Fellows Pilgrimage” when reserving your room to receive the special rate of $159 for up to four (4) in a room. The annual Pilgrimage banquet will be held in the hotel on Saturday. May 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM. (Advance ticket purchase required)

We encourage you to publicize this special annual event.