Eighth Masonic District

Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia, AF&AM

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Last Website Update: 20 January 2008

District Location

 

The Eighth Masonic District within the Grand Jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Virginia comprises of six Masonic Temples within five historic counties of Stafford, King George, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Hanover and this is to includes the independent city of Fredericksburg. 

 

Running through these counties is the Interstate 95 corridor which is situated with Richmond to the south and Washington, DC to the north.

 

History

 

Of the Masonic Lodges within this district, both Kilwinning-Crosse No. 2-237 and Fredericksburg No. 4 were two of the original six Lodges that created the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 1787.  

A Freemason is a man who is…….

 

             First in the Relief and Charity of others

             Righteous in his Brother’s Defense

             Even-handed in his exchanges with Mankind

             Ever-thoughtful of his own Actions

             Moral in Character and sets an example for all

             Answerable and accountable to his God

             Steadfast in his love of Family and Country

             Open-minded to the Diversity of others

             Never helpless or hopeless in service of Good

“Freemasonry teaches us that each member has a duty to their country, their God, their neighbor, and themselves.  We are taught not only to hold each life as sacred, but to hold sacred each memory and experience that gives that life meaning.  We learn that the greatest battles fought are against the demons within ourselves and the greatest peace one can offer is through eternal vigilance.  We are taught to seek the angels of our better nature and with those wings lift up those in despair or in need.  We are given the tools of masonry and are taught to build that spiritual Temple within ourselves.  As workers and warriors, professors and priests, we move at all social levels and yet as brothers we meet as equals.   Our history is that of Sword, Trowel & Song.  Our prayers are to the Great Architect of the Universe and our duties are not only to ourselves but to that undiscovered country.  We are Freemasons; we are that Light that is not seen until Darkness has fallen.  Then do we shine!”

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Lodges of the Eighth Masonic District

 

             Ashland No. 168                           Ashland, VA                    3rd Thursday 6:30 pm

    Kilwinning-Crosse No. 2237           Bowling Green, VA                 2nd Monday 6:30 pm

     Edward H. Cann No. 1752               Fredericksburg, VA          4th Wednesday 10:00 am

       Fredericksburg No. 4                    Fredericksburg, VA              2nd Friday 6:30 pm

      Hudson-Morris No. 80                     King George, VA                 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pm

    Frank P. Moncure No. 279                     Stafford, VA                    4th Thursday 6:30 pm