Halilfax Lodge No. 96

Halilfax Lodge No. 96 The Halifax Hiram Lodge is the oldest structure in the Mountain Road Historic District and the oldest public building in the Town of Halifax.

The lodge has been owned and maintained by the Masons since being built in 1828. Halifax Lodge No. 96 is known as the oldest structure in the Mountain Road Historic District and is the oldest public building in the Town of Halifax. Until the mid-1900s, lodge members held meetings on or around the first full moon of each month. This gave members “moonlight” for those riding on horseback or walking

to and from night meetings. However, this practice prompted the community for many years to call the meeting place, the “Moon Lodge.” Now, Halifax Lodge meets on the fourth Monday of each month, dinner is held at 6:30 p.m. and the Lodge meeting begins at 7:30. This historic lodge has been owned and maintained by its members since it was built in 1828. The Lodge lost its charter for several years for reasons unknown, but a new charter was granted in 1867. In 1929 the Masons offered to share the building with the Halifax Woman’s Club and in 2002 the club sponsored a fundraising campaign to help with a restoration of the building. The Halifax Woman's Club stopped meeting here and moved to another location. One of its distinguishing features is the late Georgian entrance, which is original to the date of construction. The exterior of the lodge is brick, with Flemish bond laid with occasional glazed headers on the front, while on the sides, brick is laid in running bond. The rear annex was built in the early 1940s and houses a kitchen and a staircase, which replaced the original stairway to the second floor meeting room.

12/11/2023

For the first time in Virginia freemason history, a man from Pittsylvania County was appointed to the one-year term of Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, through the masonic Grand

The exemplification of the EA Degree that was scheduled for 6pm this evening, Monday, October 2, has been postponed due ...
10/02/2023

The exemplification of the EA Degree that was scheduled for 6pm this evening, Monday, October 2, has been postponed due to unexpected circumstances. We will reschedule and keep you updated. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Halifax Lodge would like to wish a Happy Father's Day to all of the Dads.
06/18/2023

Halifax Lodge would like to wish a Happy Father's Day to all of the Dads.

The 37th Masonic District will be traveling together on June 25th to celebrate Saint Johns Day. As a group we will be at...
06/03/2023

The 37th Masonic District will be traveling together on June 25th to celebrate Saint Johns Day. As a group we will be attendinding Crystal Hill Baptist Church located at 5212 Howard P Anderson Road, Halifax, Virginia 24558. The service will begin at 11 a.m., if planning to attend please plan to arrive early enough to meet at Kerns Lodge No. 143 so we can arrive at the service together.

Congratulations, Kerns Lodge No.143 took home the Traveling Gavel tonight. It was a great night of fellowship with frien...
05/23/2023

Congratulations, Kerns Lodge No.143 took home the Traveling Gavel tonight. It was a great night of fellowship with friends and brothers.

Halifax Lodge No. 96 currently has the District Traveling Gavel. Challenging the Lodges in our District to come and take...
05/18/2023

Halifax Lodge No. 96 currently has the District Traveling Gavel. Challenging the Lodges in our District to come and take it!

The 37th Masonic District will be gathering together on June 25th to celebrate Saint Johns Day. We will be attendinding ...
05/18/2023

The 37th Masonic District will be gathering together on June 25th to celebrate Saint Johns Day. We will be attendinding Crystal Hill Baptist Church located at 5212 Howard P Anderson Road, Halifax, Virginia 24558. The service will begin at 11 a.m., if planning to attend please arrive early and meet at Kerns Lodge No. 143 so we can arrive as a group.

THE HOLY SAINTS' JOHN
Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist are said to be the Patron Saints of Freemasonry. Combined, they are known as 'The Holy Saints John.'

The 37th Masonic District will be attending Crystal Hill Baptist Church, located at 5211 Howard P Anderson Road, Halifax...
05/18/2023

The 37th Masonic District will be attending Crystal Hill Baptist Church, located at 5211 Howard P Anderson Road, Halifax, Virginia 24558 on Sunday, June 25th at 11a.m. to celebrate Saint Johns Day. Please arrive early and meet at Kerns Lodge No. 143.

THE HOLY SAINTS’ JOHN
Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist are said to be the Patron Saints of Freemasonry. Combined, they are known as ‘The Holy Saints John.’

Congratulations to the newly Newly Raised Master Masons of the 27th and 37th District! Welcome to Virginia Freemasonry!!
05/01/2023

Congratulations to the newly Newly Raised Master Masons of the 27th and 37th District! Welcome to Virginia Freemasonry!!

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