Hampton Freemasonry

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

08/22/2026

𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟲𝟭𝟵.....the first Africans arrived in English North America at Point Comfort, what is now Fort Monroe. Their arrival marked the beginning of a profound and consequential chapter that affected American history 400 years ago, 250 years ago, and onward. Today, we remember their lives, honor their descendants, and recognize their immeasurable contributions to Virginia and the United States at the African Landing Day Commemoration, an annual celebration at Fort Monroe.
📸 A model of the African Landing Memorial at Fort Monroe at Old Point Comfort

08/22/2026

08/09/2026

Virginia has the distinction of being the first American grand lodge to declare its independence during the Revolution — on October 13, 1778, when nine Virginia lodges, operating under charters from England, Scotland, and Ireland, convened to organize an independent Masonic body. Only the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts' declaration of independence eight months earlier at Boston (March 8, 1777) preceded it in American Masonic history. Virginia's Masonic history is inseparable from George Washington. Washington was initiated into Freemasonry at Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 on November 4, 1752, at age twenty, and was raised a Master Mason there in 1753. In 1788 he became the first Worshipful Master of Alexandria Lodge No. 22, a position he held at the time of his election as first President of the United States. At the 1793 Masonic cornerstone ceremony for the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., Washington wore his Masonic apron (a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette) and served as Grand Master pro tem. Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, as it is now known, remains one of the most visited Masonic lodges in the world.

Virginia's position as the oldest and most politically influential of the American colonies gave its Masonic community a depth that no other state could fully match in the founding era. The lodges that convened at Williamsburg in 1778 represented a tradition that had been building in Virginia since the 1730s, under the provincial authority first of Boston and then of the older English grand lodges.

Through the nineteenth century, Virginia Masonry served a state whose civic culture remained deeply conservative and institutionally rooted. The Civil War was devastating — Virginia was the primary theater of the eastern conflict, and the destruction of the Shenandoah Valley, the Tidewater, and the...

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08/08/2026

Happy National Lighthouse Day! 🛟🌊
Hampton is home to two iconic lighthouses, each with its own story.

The Old Point Comfort Lighthouse, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802, is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay.

Just down the coast, the Buckroe Beach Lighthouse honors the area's beachside history as a beloved local landmark.

Which one is your favorite? ⚓

08/02/2026

The Grand Lodge of Virginia mourns the passing of Most Worshipful William Earle "Bill" Rorer, Jr., 165th Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, and extends our sincere condolences to the family.

Most Worshipful Brother Rorer dedicated his life to the principles and ideals of Freemasonry. His theme was "Forget Not the Duties", which he exemplified through his faithful service, distinguished leadership, and steadfast devotion to the Craft, he touched the lives of generations of Virginia Masons. His legacy will endure in the Lodges he served, the Brethren he mentored, and the example he set for all who had the privilege of knowing him.

07/09/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Hampton! 🎂

Today, we celebrate the incredible journey of our city—one of America’s oldest communities, filled with rich history, innovation, and vibrant spirit. From our scenic waterfronts to our welcoming neighborhoods, Hampton is more than just a place—it’s home.

Join us as we honor our past, embrace our present, and look forward to a bright future. Share your favorite Hampton memories and tag us to spread the birthday cheer!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!