Washington Daylight Lodge No. 14 | Masonic Lodge in Washington, D.C.

Welcome to Washington-Daylight Lodge No. #14, F.A.A.M

2800 16th Street NW Washington DC 20009

Welcome to Washington Daylight Lodge #14, F.A.A.M. one of the oldest regular Lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Washington, DC. Our stated meetings are on the 1st Saturday of every month, except for July and August when we are dark.
We are the original DC Daylight Lodge which means our meetings are held during the daytime starting at 10:00am and lasting approximately 2 hours. Because fellowship is one of our fraternity's basic tenets, a bountiful breakfast is prepared and served prior to every meeting starting at 8:30 am.

Come join us - we'd love to see you!

Breakfast 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
LODGE OPENS AT 10:00 AM

*** WDL Stated Communication - 3rd Saturday of the Month***
"AND NOW ABIDETH FAITH, HOPE, CHARITY... BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS CHARITY"

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Formed by the consolidation of

Washington Centennial Lodge No. 14 ......................Chartered November 4, 1852

In 2002, Washington Daylight Lodge marked 150 years since the founding of Washington Centennial Lodge No. 14 in 1852. After merging with other lodges in 1991, it continues to uphold the values of Freemasonry, committed to peace and brotherhood.

King Solomon Lodge No.31 .....................Chartered May 10, 1905

During the early years of the Twentieth Century, another group of Brethren decided to form a daylight lodge. King Solomon Lodge #31 was granted a charter on May 10, 1905.

Warren G. Harding Lodge No. 39 ............................Chartered December 19, 1923

In 1923, in memory of the passing of President and Brother, Warren G. Harding, a lodge which was to bear his name first met under Dispensation. On December 19, 1923 a charter was granted to Warren G. Harding Lodge #39

Brightwood Lodge No. 43 .............................Chartered December 17, 1924

The next years, through the 1950's were a time of great growth in the Masonic Fraternity here in the District of Columbia. Another of our fine predecessors was Brightwood Lodge #43 was constituted on January 25, 1925.

Message from the East

Brethren,
I hope you all had a joyous holiday season. I'm honored to be re-elected as Worshipful Master of Washington Daylight Lodge for another year. I'd like to express my gratitude to Worshipful Brother Christopher Burt for his exemplary leadership and commitment to our Lodge.
As we move forward, my focus will be on enhancing our Masonic knowledge, encouraging active participation in Lodge activities, and strengthening our community involvement. Together, we will continue to uphold the values of brotherly love, relief, and truth.
Let's make this year one of growth and meaningful contributions. I look forward to what we can achieve together.

Fraternally,

- Alvin Pardo-Monell, PM

2024 Worshipful Master

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2018 Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

On February 19, 2018, Washington Daylight Lodge #14 travelled to Mount Vernon, Virginia to lay a wreath at the tomb of our first president and namesake of the lodge, Brother George Washington. The lodge has made this journey for over 88 years marching in procession, lead by a Bagpiper from the front entrance to the estate, to the tomb and back. Placing Masonry on parade. The lodge invites brethren, their family and friends, from other lodges to join them and take part in the ceremony.