THE LODGE
Welcome brethren and friends to the homepage of Henry Knox Field-John Blair Lodge No. 349, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons (AF&AM, VA), a lodge for the Northern Virginia Freemasons. HKF-JBL is perhaps the friendliest, most close-knit and active Masonic Lodge in Northern Virginia–we are Brothers in every sense of the word. Come and see for yourself!
THE HOUR
Stated Communications are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm. Our Lodge meets at the beautiful Scottish Rite Temple in historic Alexandria, Virginia.
KNIFE & FORK
Our knife and fork degree work (repast) commences at 6:30pm compliments of our talented Stewards. Donations to the Masonic Home of Virginia are encouraged during repast. All Donations made to our repast go to our charity, the Werner Herman Morlock Benevolence Fund.
WHERE'S ROBERT LANGDON?
Scottish Rite Temple
HKF-JBL No. 349
1430 W Braddock Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Freemasonry is the world's oldest and largest fraternal organization. It is open to men who are at least 18 years old, of good moral character, and believe in the existence of a Supreme Being. It is open to men regardless of race, religion, nationality, or social standing.
Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile.Wilfred T. Grenfell
Many writers and thinkers have tried to define Freemasonry but it really defeats definition. It is too complex, too profound in conception, to be easily expressed in words. Perhaps the simplest and best definition of all is the phrase "the brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of God."Louis L. Williams
MAKING GOOD MEN BETTER
The Masonic experience encourages members to become better men, better husbands, better fathers, and better citizens. The fraternal bonds formed in the Lodge help build lifelong friendships among men with similar goals and values.
34,000
VIRGINIA FREEMASONS
4,700,000
WORLDWIDE BROTHERHOOD
1925
93 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
2,700,000
DONATIONS TO CHARITY
History ofOur Beloved Lodge:
Some may consider us a secret society. Yet we don’t hide our purpose, our history, or our membership. Our constitution and regulations are open for all to see. Henry Knox Field No. 349 was chartered on February 12, 1925 and John Blair Lodge No. 187 was chartered on July 31, 1970. In the spirit of freemasonry and preserving both legacies, the lodges consolidated on January 1, 2018. The lodge is now headquartered at the Scottish Rite Temple, located on 1430 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, Virginia.
Why JoinFreemasonry?
Freemasonry is the world's oldest and largest fraternal organization. It is open to men of 18 years old or older of any color, any religion, nationality or social standing, the only requirement is a belief in a Supreme Being. Its body of knowledge and system of ethics is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to improve himself while being devoted to his family, faith, country, and Fraternity.
What isa Masonic Lodge?
The word “Lodge” means both a group of Masons meeting together as well as the room or building in which they meet. Masonic buildings are sometimes called “temples” because the original meaning of the term was a “place of knowledge” and Masonry encourages the advancement of knowledge. Masonic Lodges usually meet once or twice a month to conduct regular business, vote upon petitions for membership, and bring new Masons into the Fraternity through three ceremonies called degrees.
2B1ASK
To become a member of this ancient and honorable Fraternity, a man must apply of his own free will and accord and with an open heart (2B1ASK).
Invitations are not issued to prospective members, nor are members solicited. If a person is interested in joining, he should ask a Masonic friend for more information.
Applicants must be men of good character who believe in a Supreme Being. To become a Mason one must petition a particular Lodge.
Meet ourWorshipful Master.
Worshipful Steven Aguilar of Henry Knox Field John Blair Lodge epitomizes a steadfast commitment to Freemasonry, blending his fraternal expertise with the fraternity's timeless values. As a revered figure, he tirelessly fosters brotherhood, emphasizing education and upholding the lodge's traditions. Under Aguilar's leadership, the lodge stands as a beacon of Masonic principles, ensuring that the ancient landmarks are preserved with reverence, and the spirit of fraternity thrives in every interaction. His unwavering dedication ensures Henry Knox Field John Blair Lodge remains a bastion of tradition and enlightenment for generations to come.
The Craft
We are Henry Knox Field-John Blair Lodge No. 349, a great lodge for the Northern Virginia Freemason. We dedicate ourselves to our communities, our families, our lodge, and to each other in brotherhood.
Masonic Legacy
Hall of Past Masters(LODGE LEADERSHIP)
Past Masters are Master Masons who have fulfilled a term as Worshipful Master of the Lodge. They have sacrificed much for the betterment of the fraternity. Their knowledge provides continuity within the craft. Without them, Masonry would not be same.
1925 Frank W. Latham
1926 N. Noel Garner
1927 Ivan S. Carpenter
1928 H. Joseph Price
1929 William F. Kirwan
1930 George M. Carr
1931 J. Frank Moriarity
1932 Roy H. Dale
1933 Kingsley Nottingham
1934 William E. Sellers
1935 R. Leon Edington, PDDGM
1936 George H. Clark
1937 John E. Gallagher
1938 William H. Weadon
1939 Willam E. Sprouse, PDDGM
1940 C. Monroe Woodley, PDDGM
1941 Benjamin M. Oppenheim
1942 Walter T. Wood
1943 John A. Logan
1944 George Z. Boteler
1945 Walter H. Lewis
1946 Leslie L. Ryan
1947 Lucius C. Gibbs
1948 Kenneth F. Nicholson
1949 Donald O. Retzlaw
1950 Ted L. Miller
1951 Charles L. Nowland
1952 John D. Hunt
1953 Hite W. Sweeny
1954 Junius E. Cobean, Jr.
1955 Charles E. Wallace, PDDGM
1956 Ralph B. Cobb
1957 Phelan E. Tyler, Jr.
1958 James F. Smith
1959 Louis B. Pettey
1960 Francis M O’Neill
1961 Orford W. Tomlinson
1962 William Shipman, Jr.
1963 Charles E. Lockhart
1964 Walter Scott Downs, PDDGM
1965 Frederick Phillips, Jr.
1966 Robert N. Hartman
1967 Robert L. Busch
1968 C. Lee Bolton
1969 Norris C. Dockins
1970 Cabell F. Cobbs
1971 George N. Drummond
1972 Orford W. Tomlinson, Jr.
1973 Willard D. Flockhart
1974 William Kenneth Hyatt
1975 Robert I. Williams
1976 David L. Greenspan
1977 Bill C. Jordan
1978 Douglas M. Woodley, PDDGM
1979, 1999, 2005 Carl R. Gagliardi, PDDGM
1980 Gerald D. VanAntwerp
1981 Rickard L. Stickles, Sr.
1982 Marshall Williams
1983 Garrett C. Sandborn Jr.
1984, 1994 George W. Allison, III, PDDGM
1985 Robert L. Crabhill, PDDGM
1986 Clifford Church
1987 Marion C. Blackmon
1988 Larry E. Williams
1989 Stephen C. Prall
1990 William F. Wilson
1991 William H. Pennell, Jr.
1992 Thomas L. Grove, Jr.
1993 Andrew C. Apperson
1995 Raymond P. Butts
1996 Roger S. Woodward
1997 James W. Gladden, IV
1998 Donald L. Kirby, Jr.
2000 J. David Cauthon
2001, 2004 Ronald N. Morris, PDDGM
2002 Michael R. Aulicino, PDDGM
2003 Dale W. Dressler
2006 Rodney P. Gray
2007 David E. Hartzell
2008 Robert G. Hook
2009 W. Ryan Ware
2010, 2012 Patrick A. Wood
2011 Robert E. Roush, Sr.
2013-2015 Michael Mongkhoun Souvannaphandhu
2016 William VanHardin Gilbert
2017 Brian Mitchell King
1971 Robert Caroll Coe, PDDGM
1972 Clarence A. Dains, PDDGM
1973 Robert W. McMillan
1974 Harold A. Nesbit
1975 Vernon E. Durapau
1976 Albert E. Brown
1977 Ray J. Whitney
1978 Werner H. Morlock, PGM
1979 Paul McDaniel Taylor
1980 Edward L. Clark
1981 Ralph K. Lewis
1982 William O. Stephens
1983 Robert K. Byard, PDDGM
1984 Dean Edwin Rudge
1985 Alton L. Miller, Jr.
1986 Jack G. Henderson
1987 John R. Butz
1988 Robert Trebor-Carson
1989 Alton L. Miller, Jr.
1990 Thomas Watson McWhorter
1991 Nelson R. Bullock
1992 Robert B. Ennis
1993 James William Elliott
1994/95 Timothy J. Butcher
1996/97 Matthew T. Szramoski, PDDGM
1998/99 William M. Berg
2000 Larry Freemon
2001 Arthur C. Ferreira
2002 Robert G. Mertz, Jr., PDDGM
2003 Robert J. Rohrback
2004 J. Patrick Weyant
2005 Robert E. Roush, Jr.
2006 J. Daniel Convery
2007 James W. Schoonmaker III
2008 John C. Dickinson
2009 Steven Weigert
2010 Robert E. Roush, Sr.
2011 David L. Brunelle
2012 J. Brian Shifflett
2013 Andrew G. Harter
2014 Ken Reynolds
2015/16 Andrew G. Harter
2017 Daniel E. Froggett
2018 Daniel E. Froggett
2019 Erik N. Schultz
2020 Timothy J. Fisher
2022 Clayton Mitchell
2023 Mark A. Boughner
2024 J.D. Summers
2025 C.S. Aguilar
BECOMING A FREEMASON
In order to become a Freemason you must have two Master Masons vouch for your character and recommend you into our Craft. You also have to be a man, 18 years old or older, of good character, and believe in a God that promotes peace, love, and harmony towards all mankind.BECOMING A FREEMASON IN VIRGINIA
To become a member of this ancient and honorable Fraternity, a man must apply of his own free will and accord and with an open heart. Invitations are not issued to prospective members, nor are members solicited. If a person is interested in joining, he should ask a Masonic friend for more informationBECOMING A FREEMASON IN VIRGINIA
The doors of Freemasonry are open to men who seek harmony with their fellowman, feel the need for self-improvement and wish to participate in making this world a better place to live. Any man who becomes a Mason is taught a pattern for living - reverence, morality, kindness, honesty, dependability, and compassion. BECOMING A FREEMASON IN VIRGINIA
Alexandria Masons
Masonic lodges located in Alexandria, Districts 1-A & 1-B (AF&AM) and 31 (F&AM, PHA)
Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, AF&AM
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
2nd Thursday of the Month at 7:30 PM
Henry Knox Field Lodge No. 349, AF&AM
Scottish Rite Temple
1430 West Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA 22302
2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
A. Douglas Smith, Jr. Lodge No.1949, AF&AM
Research Lodge
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA. 22314
5th Saturday of the Month at 10:00 AM
Andrew Jackson Lodge No.120, AF&AM
GW Masonic Monument
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA. 22314
3rd Thursday of the Month at 7:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Concord Lodge No. 307
146 Church Street NE. Vienna, VA. 22180
3rd Tuesday of the Month at 7:30 PM
Elmer Timberman Lodge No. 54
6911 Columbia Pike. Annandale, VA. 22003
3rd Monday of the Month at 7:30 PM
Arlington Centennial-Glebe Lodge No. 81, AF&AM
1 S George Mason Drive. Arlington, VA. 22204
4th Monday of the Month at 7:30 PM
Cherrydale-Columbia Lodge No. 42, AF&AM
3805 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA. 22207
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month at 7:30 PM
Kemper-Macon Ware Lodge No. 64, AF&AM
411 Little Falls Street. Falls Church, VA. 22046
2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7:30 PM
Sharon Lodge No. 327
999 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101
2nd Thursday of the Month at 7:30 PM
Universal Lodge No.1 F&AM, PHA
112 E. Oxford Street
Alexandria, VA 22301
Meets 2nd Monday of the month.
Diversity Lodge No.330 F&AM, PHA
1430 W. Braddock Rd.
Alexandria,VA 22302
Meets 1st Saturday of the month.
Lincoln Lodge No.11 F&AM, PHA
1356 Madison Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Pride of Fairfax Lodge No.298 F&AM, PHA
7809 Fordson Road
Alexandria, VA. 22306
Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month.
Acacia Lodge No.32 F&AM, PHA
1356 Madison Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month.
Our Webmaster
Our Webmaster is PM J. Flores. Brother Flores was the first Latino (Puerto Rican), to be elected Worshipful Master of the oldest Prince Hall Lodge in Virginia – Universal Lodge #1 (MWPHGLVA, F&AM) for the 2014-2015 masonic calendar year. Brother Flores is the founder of South of Harlem Creative, a Multimedia Marcomm company and currently works in the DC metro area as a C-Suite marketing and communications consultant.
HKF-JBL No. 349
Scottish Rite Temple
1430 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
Tel: 571.403.2656
GRAND LODGE OF VA, AF&AM
Grand Lodge HQ
4115 9 Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
Tel: 804.222.3110