George Washington Masonic Memorial - Alexandria Landmark

Admission:: Free
Open Dates:: Daily 10-4; 50-min guided tours of building and observation deck daily at 10, 11:30, 1:30, and 3

Open Hours:: Daily 9am-5pm. Guided tours 9:30 and 11am, noon, 1, 2:15 and 3pm

101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, Virginia 22301

Description

... memory of George Washington-Patriot, President, Mason - the Memorial was dedicated on May 12, l932, as an expression of the Masonic fraternity's faith in the ... more on MuseumStuff.com
... George Washington Masonic Memorial is a combination of all the following: Colossal Memorial and Museum; Tourist Attraction and Destination; Research Center and Library; Center for Community Activities; Performing Arts Center and Concert ... more on Gwmemorial.org
... after a lighthouse in Alexandria, the Memorial displays a magnificent 17-ft. bronze statue of George Washington and an outstanding collection of ... more on Virginia.org
Visible for miles around atop Shooter's Hill, this imposing neoclassical shrine is modeled on the design of the lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt, and dedicated to the most illustrious member and first Worshipful Master of Alexandria Lodge No. 22. ... more on Frommers
... memory of George Washington, the memorial was erected by the Masons (of which Washington was a member) on May 12, 1932. The structure stands 333 feet tall and symbolizes the Masonic fraternity's faith in the principles of civil and ... more on Weather.com
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Directions

At King St

From US 1, merge onto I-395 South. Take Exit #5 onto King Street. Bear Right on Callahan Drive.

Web Resources

George Washington Masonic Memorial Homepage: www.gwmemorial.org
Local Tourism Sites:
- http://www.virginia.org
- http://www.visitloudoun.org

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