Kahagon Lodge 131, began at Camp Quinapoxet in Rindge, New Hampshire during the summer of 1938. Quinapoxet, summer camp to Cambridge Council since 1925, and shared with Norumbega Council since 1935. An honor society at Quinny did exist and a handful of exceptional campers were inducted annually. However, this honor society did little, but recognize the boys and would only function during the camp season. The Order of the Arrow was just beginning to catch nationally and a new staff member, Alexander Smith, who was familiar with the OA and its functions, suggested that it should be adopted at Quinny.  The camp Director, J.W. Clements, the Cambridge executive, and Wayne Dow, the assistant camp director and Norumbega executive, all agreed to the idea. With Smith and Ernie Gould, a unit leader and staff member, They conducted the first callout in the summer of 1938. Twenty-three members were called out that first year.       
         Forrest Stearns was the first elected chief in 1938. The title of vice chief wasn't held until 1945. The effectiveness  of the lodge as a service organization was immediately tested after a hurricane in 1938. Logging camps were held at Quinny. Camp Quinapoxet was the scene to the first brotherhood callout in the summer of 1939. During the beginning years, the lodge selected "Kahagon" as a lodge name. A pine tree was chosen as the totem as Kahagon meant "in the forest". Yet the lightning bolt passing through the tree wasn't added until later. The Lightning bolt symbolized the power from above that guides us through scouting. According to others, It was the many powerful thunder storms that had hit  .       
        In 1940, The lodge built the present campfire circle on the lake beyond the dining hall. Much of the 1940s remains unknown. However, we do know that during this time period one fire circle was moved from near the Seneca campsite to the present day Ojibwa campsite. Also, the Lodge went from callout to adopt running tapouts, becoming a trademark of Kahagon. The Indian dance team was started in 1946. Also,  in 1946, the Lodge re-developed the waterfront at Quinny, with fencing, landscaping, draining, as well as  other projects. The lodge held its banquet at the Hotel Commander in 1949. Norumbega separated from Kahagon to form its own lodge. Musketahquid Lodge #414.
       In 1954, The Lodge designed its first patch  and the first neckerchief sporting the colors white and maroon. 1955, the Lodge sent as contingent to the first Region One OA Conference. Dick Mederos became the first Vigil member after he stood the vigil at Camp Ted in Waltham. MA. The lodge started its first newspaper titled  "The Smoke Signal".  Due to the new site Ojibwa, a new fire circle was constructed by the camp roadside, The  "French Fire Circle" still remains there to this day. In 1957, the dance team grew to 39 members and  overshadowed all other lodge activities. They soon were  split into three teams. The Lodge, then, changed the publication name to Kariwyo Kahagon, "Good News in the Forest".
       In August of '63 The lodge held its 25th anniversary at Camp Ted. The sixties came and went, seeing many service projects accomplished, but the most memorable was the 50th anniversary of the OA  held at the University of Indiana. Kahagon Lodge was represented by four vigil members.
       The early seventies saw the rebirth of enthusiasm and spirit that had once was encompassed with the lodge. In 1972, Camp Quinapoxet captured the E. Urner Goodman Award for an outstanding camping program. In the late 70s, numbers dwindled and attendance and membership were few, prominently by the participation of 24 to 30 scouts and scouters at events.
       The early eighties Quinapoxet showed an influx of new members and activities. The dance team continued. Camp Quinapoxet would not opening for the 1981 camping season. For the first  time in history, ceremonies were held outside of Quinny. In 1986, Camp Quinapoxet received, for the second time, The E. Urner Goodman Award. The new enthusiasm followed into 1987 and the plans for the 50th anniversary to be held in '88. The Ceremonial  circle was enlarged to hold a greater seating capacity and size. The alter and stage were completely renovated.
       The Celebration was held on August 13, 1988 at Camp Quinapoxet, and was attended by over 225 people. The program was dedicated to Arthur Sheppard, a veteran Scouter of the lodge for many years. The Lodge continued into the nineties, attending conclaves, NOACs and other functions. The Lodge will be holding its 60th anniversary celebration at Camp Quinapoxet.  At the 1999 Section conclave, The Kariwyo Kahagon web page finished in 2nd place overall.
       This concludes the first sixty-two years of Kahagon Lodge. Let this history serve as a reflection of the past accomplishments of our lodge in its many efforts to achieve a life of Cheerful service. Let us reaffirm ourselves to the richer life brought by cheerful service and the devotion to the ideals upon which the  Order of the Arrow was founded on.

Updated from 1991 NE-1A Conclave History.