Founded over two hundred years ago in 1811, the Grand Lodge, FAAM, of the District of Columbia is the governing body serving nearly forty constituent Masonic lodges in Washington, DC., in the United States of America.

Freemasonry, America's largest and oldest fraternity, has been an integral part of community life in the United States for over two hundred and fifty (250) years. Also known as the Craft, Freemasonry is an initiatic society which seeks "to unite men of differing beliefs into a harmonious and productive community through the application of Masonic moral values and the practice of benevolence, intellectual development, and mutual respect."

Teko A. Foly - Grand Master
Mansour Hatefi, PGM - Grand Secretary

Grand Lodge News - Hands on DC

Greetings Brethren,

This year’s Hands on DC work-a-thon will take place on two dates: May 4 and May 18. During the work-a-thon, more than 2,000 volunteers will spend the day working to create a better learning environment at one of about 40 DC public schools.  Projects are available for every skill level and typically include painting, cleaning, and landscaping.

The Freemasons of the Nation’s Capital team is recruiting volunteers for to help on either or both workdays.

Work-A-Thon Day 1 – May 4

Stuart-Hobson Middle School, 410 E St N.E., Washington, DC 20002
Street Parking Available, Union Station is the closest Metro stop.

Work-A-Thon Day 2 – May 18

Garfield Elementary School, 2435 Alabama Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20020
Street Parking Available, Limited on-site parking.

Click here for more information and to register for this event.

The Colonial Challenge

Brethren, On behalf of The Colonial Lodge, No. 1821 I hereby issue a challenge to you, your lodge, and your non-Mason friends to participate in the first annual Colonial Challenge on June 15.

The Challenge is a team-based competition that includes a scavenger hunt, trivia competition, and a reception at the House of the Temple.

For more information, click here, or www.thecoloniallodge.org/challenge. If you still have additional questions, please reach out to Tyler Coffey, our Junior Warden who is in charge of the event at tyler@tylercoffey.com.

S&F,
Morgan P. Corr
Worshipful Master
The Colonial Lodge, No. 1821

Interested in Masonry?

To learn more about how you can become a Mason in the District of Columbia please visit our Freemasonry section of the website by clicking here.   

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Upcoming Grand Lodge Events

2013 Grand Visitation Schedule

Upcoming Degree Conferrals

Entered Apprentice Degrees

• Sep 18 - Harmony No. 17

Fellowcraft Degrees

• May 20 - Federal No. 1
• Jun 17 - Potomac No. 5
• Oct 16 - Harmony No. 17

Master Mason Degrees

• May 23 - Albert Pike No. 33
• Jun 15 - Benjamin B. French No. 15
• Oct 5 - The Colonial No. 1821
• Oct 24 - Albert Pike No. 33
• Nov 20 - Harmony No. 17

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