Botetourt Masonic Lodge #7

05/06/2026

We're excited to share an upcoming event and would love to see you there.
Check out the details below and mark your calendar.

04/26/2026

04/26/2026

Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 invites you to attend the 2026 Reunion of the Founding Lodges — a gathering honoring the shared history and enduring legacy of Virginia Masonry.

This year’s Reunion will be conducted in a Festive Board format, and ladies are warmly welcomed to attend.

The program has been thoughtfully structured to provide both historical depth and fraternal fellowship.

Featured Highlights

• Keynote Address by Most Worshipful Jeff Hodges
• Private tours of the Fredericksburg Area Museum featuring the America 250 exhibits, with interpretation connecting Masonic history to the founding of Fredericksburg and our nation, led by Kylie Thomas, Curator
• Guided tours of historic Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4
• Social Hour prior to dinner
• Festive Board with formal toasts and fellowship

Event Details

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Host: Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4, A.F. & A.M.
Format: Festive Board – Ladies Welcome
Dinner: Chicken Parmesan
Ticket Price: $55 per person
Attendance Capacity: 100

Program Schedule

2:00 PM – Lodge open for tours
4:00 PM – Fredericksburg Area Museum Tour (Group 1)
4:45 PM – Fredericksburg Area Museum Tour (Group 2)
6:00 PM – Social Hour
7:00 PM – Dinner
7:45 PM – Festive Board and Keynote Address

For tickets: https://bit.ly/4t0GS5G

04/17/2026

⛳ Representing Botetourt Masonic Lodge No. 7 on the Course!

Yesterday, our Lodge had the honor of fielding a team in the Ian McLaurin Shipley, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament. It was a great day of fellowship, friendly competition, and supporting a meaningful cause in our Masonic community.

Proud of our brothers who stepped up, showed up, and represented Botetourt Lodge No. 7 with integrity and good sportsmanship.

Enjoy the photo from the day — a reminder that brotherhood extends far beyond the lodge room.

04/13/2026

LAONG-LAAN LODGE NO. 185

A MASON’S WORD

INTRODUCTION
We are all busy. Each man bears his own burdens—his own silent battles. In the world beyond the Lodge, responsibilities press heavily upon us: family, vocation, and the many trials that shape our character.
And yet, despite all these, we still choose to come.
We attend. We stand present.

THE QUESTION
Why?

THE ANSWER
Because we gave our word.
A Mason does not take his obligations lightly. His word is his bond—given with solemn intent, and upheld with unwavering fidelity. It is not spoken in haste, nor set aside for convenience.
Within the Craft, a man’s word reflects the very essence of his character. It is the foundation upon which trust is built, and upon which Brotherhood is sustained.

THE CONSEQUENCE
For when a man neglects his word, he diminishes his own honor. His voice—once respected—loses its weight among his Brethren.
The strength of our institution rests not merely in ritual or tradition, but in the integrity of the men who uphold it.

REFLECTION
Let us therefore be mindful:
That presence is not mere attendance, But a living testament of commitment.
That our obligations are not burdens, But guiding principles.

CONCLUSION
Be present.
Keep your word.
Live your obligation.

“Peace and Harmony being the strength of all well-regulated institutions…”

May we each strive to embody the true meaning of that timeless charge—not only in word, but in action.

Prepared for Publication
Laong-Laan Lodge No. 185

04/09/2026

Great evening for the 11th Masonic District and Botetourt Lodge  #7
Some very distinguished brothers visited last night at the stated of communication. 
Rt Wor John N. Malliarakis Grand Senior Deacon also Rt Wor Timothy S. Brandon DDGM 14th Masonic District & Rt Wor F. Wray Emerson, Jr. DDGM 57th Masonic District it was truly an honor to have these men along with numerous other guests in lodge and Dist 11. Rt Wor R. D. Johnson, II DDGM

03/31/2026

03/25/2026

Come out on Saturday March 28th to Botetourt Masonic Lodge #7 between 7am and 11am to get breakfast to include pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and orange juice before the Daffodil festival.

03/21/2026

It was a great time at the chili cookoff if you missed it we will have one next year.