Tulpe Lodge History
Tulpe Lodge is the culmination of six historic lodges, each contributing to our proud legacy of service, leadership, and brotherhood.
1938 - Founding of Noquochoke Lodge #124
The Order of the Arrow began in what is now the Narragansett Council with Noquochoke Lodge #124 in Fall River, MA. Noquochoke was an active lodge in the Massasoit Council, hosting the 1965 Section Conclave and producing many section officers. Their totem was the rolling rock.
1943 - Founding of Tulpe Lodge #245
Chartered with the Annawon Council in Norton, MA, "The Great Tulpe Nation" hosted the 1971, 1984, and 2011 Section Conclaves. Their totem was the turtle, as "Tulpe" translates to "turtle" in the language of the Delaware Indians.
1960 - Founding of Agawam Lodge #509
Established in New Bedford, MA with the Cachalot Council, Agawam Lodge was highly active at Camp Cachalot and hosted the 1969 Section Conclave. Their totem was the whale.
1972 - Merger of Noquochoke and Agawam Lodges → Neemat Lodge #124
Following the merger of their respective councils, Noquochoke and Agawam Lodges combined to form Neemat Lodge #124. Neemat remained active at Camp Cachalot and hosted the 1972, 1976, and 1984 Section Conclaves. Their totem was the peace pipe and two Indians.
1958 - Creation of Wincheck Lodge #534
The Narragansett Council initially had its own honor society, the Wincheck Indians. In 1958, it transitioned into Wincheck Lodge #534 of the Order of the Arrow. Wincheck Lodge hosted the 1963, 1967, 1975, 1992, and 1999 Section Conclaves.
2001-2002 - Merger of Neemat and Wincheck Lodges → Abnaki Lodge #102
With the merger of the Narragansett and Moby Dick Councils, Neemat and Wincheck Lodges combined to form Abnaki Lodge #102. Their totems were the peace pipe and bear. Abnaki Lodge hosted the 2004, 2012, and 2015 Section Conclaves.
2015 - Merger of Abnaki and Tulpe Lodges → Tulpe Lodge #102
With the merger of the Narragansett and Annawon Councils, Tulpe Lodge #102 was formed, adopting the turtle as its totem. Tulpe Lodge continues to build upon the rich history of its predecessor lodges.
As you can see, we have a long and varied past. However, whether you are a Noquochoke, Tulpe 245, Agawam, Neemat, Wincheck, Abnaki, or Tulpe 102, we are all committed to the ideals of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service.