A Masonic Lodge for Kappa Alpha Order Brethren in Our Nation's capital

Magnolia Lodge was founded to gather Kappa Alpha Freemasons in celebration of our shared traditions and legacy. Kappa Alpha Order owes much of its organization and customs to the Masonic experience of such leaders as Samuel Zenas Ammen, James Ward Wood, and William Sprigg Hamilton. In like manner, generations of Kappa Alphas have played significant leadership roles in the Craft and Southern Freemasonry in particular. Our lodge was instituted as a living memorial to these brethren - inspired both by the example of Robert E. Lee and the teachings of this ancient fraternity.

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Formed as a traditional Craft lodge warranted by the Grand Lodge, F.A.A.M., of the District of Columbia, Magnolia gathers Kappa Alpha Masons throughout the United States. Brethren currently reside in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington City.

Magnolia was chartered on December 21, 1996 - the traditional anniversary of Kappa Alpha Order's foundation in 1865.

Current Notice

Pending updates concerning the Coronavirus per the Grand Master,
The GM's Decision 2020-4 states that all in-person Masonic activities in the District of Columbia are hereby postponed until further notice. Accordingly, the GM's Decision 2020-5 allows Lodges to meet virtually using a provisional ritualistic form of opening/closing ceremonies. Please refer to our Lodge Calendar for future updates.

Magnolia Lodge No. 53, F.A.A.M.
Michael J. Calvo (Alpha Phi '99), Worshipful Master
Weston Y. Loyd (Theta '13), Secretary