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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday 7am - 5pm

Universal Lodge #1

Meetings: 2nd Monday every month @ 7:30 PM Universal Lodge No. 1 of Alexandria marked the introduction of Prince Hall masonry into the State of Virginia.

In 1845, 17 years before the Emancipation Proclamation, Universal Lodge No. 1 in Alexandria became the first lodge to be organized by black men in the state of Virginia. It was necessary for the original members of this lodge to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for initiation because the "free" status of the Negro did not satisfy the requirement of the Masonic Landmarks; that a man be "free bo

Operating as usual

03/01/2025

Feb 5, 2025

Universal Lodge #1 MWPHGLVA celebrated our 180th Anniversary at Third Baptist Church in Alexandria VA. Continuing a Legacy 👏🏽

12/21/2024

Universal Lodge No. 1 & Esther Chapter No. 23 cordially invite you to our 5th Annual Joint Banquet on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, located at 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA.
This special evening will honor:
• WPM Richard D. Williams III
• WPM Kenzie O. Locke
• PWM Pamela Moore
• PWM Michelle Baldwin
• PWP Michael Cooper
Event Details:
🎟 Ticket Price: $100
📅 Date & Time: February 22, 2025 6:00pm
Tickets:
Purchase your tickets through Eventbrite: Click the link below to Buy Tickets
Or scan the QR code included in our flyer.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-joint-banquet-tickets-1109455965659?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
Hotel Accommodations:
Reserve your hotel room at the special rate of $139/night.

12/10/2024

Monday December 9th

The Men of Triangle Lodge 293 joined us for our monthly stated communication where we honored our WPM Locke and had a Feast provided by our WPM Stills.

It is always beautiful when brothers dwell together in unity /G

12/08/2024

Thank you to all who supported both our spaghetti dinner sale and basket fundraiser raffle. Congratulations to the winners!

Photos from King Tyre - Lodge 292 - F&AM's post

12/08/2024

11/22/2024

Starting Today ! ‼️

Club 2311 is hosting a Fundraiser Raffle 🥳

1 Ticket is $5
4 Tickets are $10
10 Tickets are $20

Prizes include a Men’s basket, a Ladies basket and 55 inch tv 🙌🏾
Contact any of our social medias or any member for raffle tickets 🎟️

10/19/2024

08/11/2024

Congratulations American Legion Post #28, the winners of our $500 give away. Thank you to all who purchased tickets, donated money and school supplies. We appreciate all of you for helping us serve our community!!

08/09/2024

🎉 **Save the Date!** 🎉

Join us for the 5th Annual Joint Banquet presented by Universal Lodge No. 1 MWPHGL of VA and Esther Chapter No. 23, Order of The Eastern Star, PHA. Mark your calendars for **Saturday, February 22, 2025**, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of unity, tradition, and celebration!

📅 **Stay tuned for more details**—we can't wait to share what's in store. See you there!