The Masonic Home of Virginia is known as the Crown Jewel of Masonry. The primary mission of the Home is to embody the Masonic principle of care for others. Masons obligate themselves to constantly care for others. For that purpose, members of the Masonic Fraternity founded this community of care in Continue Reading...
Facebook and Twitter for the Grand Lodge of Virginia who recognizes the prevalence of the Internet, its value and importance to the Craft. It also recognizes the usefulness of Lodge websites and social media platforms to support various aspects of their operations both internally and externally. To support Lodges in Continue Reading...
Based upon the work of Mark Slaw We’ve all heard about the Landmarks of Freemasonry. Indeed, in the charge at the end of the Degree of Master Mason, we are told that “The Ancient Landmarks of the Order committed to your care, you are carefully to preserve and never suffer Continue Reading...
There have been fourteen U.S. Presidents who were Freemasons, beginning with George Washington who was a Virginia Mason, as were James Monroe, and William McKinley. 1 George Washington (Virginia Mason) 1st President, 1789 – 1797, Commanding General during American Revolution, made a Mason August 4, 1753, in Fredericksburg Lodge (now No. Continue Reading...
Division Leadership Conference Educational Program – “The Myths of Freemasonry” Introduction With today’s ability to instantly communicate via the airways, Internet, and print media, one can quickly find so much information about Freemasonry. Some of the information is accurate, some is not, but it is difficult for most people to distinguish one from the other. Continue Reading...
LINKS TO MASONIC INFORMATION Virginia Grand Lodges Grand Lodge of Va Social Media Masonic Organizations Masonic Organizations for Men and Women Masonic Youth Organizations Amazon Smile Please consider making your next online purchase though the Amazon Smile program. On eligible purchases Amazon will donate 0.5% to the Masonic Home of Virginia. It Continue Reading...
Videos concerning Freemasonry and membership within this ancient and honorable fraternal organization. To become a member, a man must apply of his own free will and accord and with an open heart. Invitations are not issued to prospective members, nor are members solicited. TO BE ONE YOU MUST ASK ONE! Continue Reading...
THE HISTORY OF THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA The Grand Lodge of Virginia was established on October 30, 1778. There were nine (9) chartered Lodges known to have been invited to participate in the organization of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of the Commonwealth of Virginia. How Continue Reading...
From U.S. Presidents to top athletes, Founding Fathers to legendary writers, Freemasons can be found in almost every field. Here are some of the most notable members, representing a wide variety of professions. Famous Virginia Freemasons George Washington – 1st President, 1789 – 1797, Commanding General during American Revolution, made a Continue Reading...
HISTORY OF THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA The Grand Lodge was formally constituted on October 30, 1778, with its headquarters in Williamsburg, Virginia by the union of nine chartered Lodges: Norfolk, Port Royal, Blandford, Fredericksburg, Saint Tammany, Williamsburg, Botetourt, Cabin Point, and Yorktown. Today, the Grand Lodge of Virginia is Continue Reading...
APPENDANT BODIES OF FREEMASONRY There is no higher degree than the Master Mason’s Degree or 3rd Degree in Freemasonry. The Master Mason’s Degree is the foundation of all appendant bodies associated with Freemasonry. However, there are many wonderful appendant bodies in Freemasonry that help and support charities throughout the United Continue Reading...
FREEMASONRY AND THE CHURCH Though it is religious, Freemasonry is not a religion. Our Fraternity has never set itself up as a substitute for the church, the synagogue or for any religion, however denominated. We do not lead any man to believe that his soul will be saved because he Continue Reading...
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MASONRY What is Freemasonry? Freemasonry (also called “Masonry”) is the world”s first and largest Fraternity, based on the belief that each man can make a difference in the world. Freemasonry enhances and strengthens the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, Continue Reading...
ABOUT THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA Mission & Vision OUR MISSION is to teach and perpetuate a way of life that promotes the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God and to assist Lodges to grow and prosper. OUR VISION is to be the premier organization composed of men Continue Reading...