The society of the Freemasons has long been shrouded in mystery, despite its relatively innocuous origins as a guild for stonemasons in 16th- and 17th-century Europe. Some of the nation's greatest leaders have counted themselves among this exclusive group, and U.S. icon George Washington was one of them.
As an homage to his contributions as pioneer, army commander, and the nation's first president, members of the freemasons who came after him erected The George Washington National Memorial in Alexandria. The striking building would fit right in among the monuments in Washington, D.C., with its large turret rising from a stone building, complete with massive columns lined up out front. Inside, you'll find a museum dedicated to the man for which the monument is named. The exhibits run down his many accomplishments as politician and soldier alike, and there's even a large sculpted likeness of Washington within the memorial's walls.
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 683-2007
gwmemorial.org
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