Masonic Lodge No. 6 in Colonial Williamsburg VA
There had been an active Masonic lodge in Williamsburg prior to 1750,The early members of Williamsburg Lodge held their meetings in taverns. The oldest surviving records of Williamsburg Lodge date to 1762 and point out that it was meeting in the Crown Tavern on Duke of Gloucester Street. The membership began construction of a two story wood frame lodge building on the corner of Francis and Queen Streets in 1773. By 1776 the members were enjoying the use of the new “Mason’s Hall,” as it was known. The old building stood until the beginning of the 20th century, but was in deplorable condition by that time and was torn down by about 1910. Our “new” Masonic Temple was built in the early 1930s as part of the reconstruction of Colonial Williamsburg. Mementos of the old hall remain
Masonic Lodge No. 6 in Colonial Williamsburg VA
There had been an active Masonic lodge in Williamsburg prior to 1750,The early members of Williamsburg Lodge held their meetings in taverns. The oldest surviving records of Williamsburg Lodge date to 1762 and point out that it was meeting in the Crown Tavern on Duke of Gloucester Street. The membership began construction of a two story wood frame lodge building on the corner of Francis and Queen Streets in 1773. By 1776 the members were enjoying the use of the new “Mason’s Hall,” as it was known. The old building stood until the beginning of the 20th century, but was in deplorable condition by that time and was torn down by about 1910. Our “new” Masonic Temple was built in the early 1930s as part of the reconstruction of Colonial Williamsburg. Mementos of the old hall remain