George Washington Masonic National Memorial

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial stands 333 feet tall on Shooter's Hill, featuring architectural elements from Neoclassical, Gothic Revival, and Renaissance Revival styles.

Following Washington's death in 1799, the Alexandria-Washington Lodge conducted his funeral service, leading to the creation of a memorial association in 1907 to honor his Masonic legacy.

The memorial exhibits numerous artifacts and documents illustrating George Washington's involvement with Freemasonry, including items from his time as Master of Alexandria Lodge.

The memorial offers guided tours through its ten floors, two elevators provide access to exhibitions, and the space accommodates events such as weddings and conferences.

The memorial tower design draws inspiration from the ancient Lighthouse of Ostia, incorporating granite materials throughout its entire construction.

Location: Alexandria

Inception: May 12, 1932

Architects: Harvey Wiley Corbett

Official opening: May 12, 1932

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, Romanesque Revival architecture, Gothic Revival, Renaissance Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 10

Elevators: 2

Height: 101 m

Operator: The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association

Address: 101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria, VA 22301 22301

Phone: +17036832007

Website: https://gwmemorial.org

GPS coordinates: 38.80748,-77.06598

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37