The Valparaiso York Rite Free and Accepted Masons have a rich history of presenting degrees and conferring orders as demonstrated by the founding dates of the bodies below..
- The Royal Arch Chapter was established 10/19/1870
- The Cryptic Masons Council was established on 10/19/1910 (100 Years Celebration was held on October 23, 2010)
- The Knight Templars Commandary was established on 04/25/1877