Located in Veterans Park
20 New London Road 
Hamilton, OH 45013

The Colligan Lodge is Hamilton's favorite venue for weddings, banquets, showers, retreats, reunions and more! The Lodge is fully equipped with a caterer's kitchen including 2 microwaves, commercial warming oven, ice machine, garbage disposal, and side-by-side refrigerator. Outfitted with a beautiful fireplace and new terrace, the 2,000 square foot Lodge contains 12 round tables, each 5ft in diameter, and may accommodate up to 84 guests. Weather permitting, use of the terrace is available to accommodate additional guests.
 

To honor the patriotism and generosity of Michael J. Colligan (1926-1994), this building was re-dedicated on May 18, 2001.

 

Constructed in 1932 by the American Legion on land leased to it by the City of Hamilton, it served as the clubhouse of the Frank Durwin Post, American Legion, until 1945. Mr. Durwin was the first Hamilton soldier killed in World War I. For a number of years, Hamilton's Parks and Recreation Department was headquartered here.

 

The building sat vacant until its restoration in 2000-01. Leadership Hamilton Class IV (1994-95) became very interested in the restoration and appropriate use of this building. Their appreciation of this facility and their determination inspired the Hamilton Community Foundation to make their dream a reality.

 

On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Foundation announced several major legacy gifts to the community. One of those gifts was restoring this building to its original state and making significant improvements: A new kitchen, new restrooms, the added terrace, and extensive landscaping.