On February 18, 2018, Washington Daylight Lodge #14 will continue the long tradition of laying a wreath at Brother George Washington's tomb at his Mount Vernon Estate. 

All masons are welcome to join the Lodge procession from the front entrance of Mount Vernon to the tomb and back.  The procession starts at 10:30 am, when we march to the tomb, lead by a bagpiper, engage in the ceremony of laying a wreath, and then we return in procession to the Mount Vernon Visitor's Center. 

After this, we will have approximately an hour to an hour and a half to tour Mount Vernon, after which, all are invited to join us for lunch in the Mount Vernon Inn.  Lunch will be compliments of Washington Daylight Lodge. However, one must RSVP by Tuesday, February 12. This year we arranged to have our meal served from the buffet so individual choices will not have to be pre-arranged.  This is a family event, so family members are welcome - they can even walk along side the procession.

For those that need transportation to Mount Vernon, Washington Daylight Lodge will arrange a bus to convey us there. The bus will pick up passengers on 16th and S Street, NW, in front of the Scottish Rite House of the Temple at 8:45 am.  The temple's parking lot will be available to those that wish to park there and ride the bus. 

As there is limited seating on the bus (55), it is imperative that you RSVP for both the lunch and the bus. The lodge recommends taking the bus because due to the day's events, parking at Mount Vernon will be at a premium. Please respond as soon as possible so all arrangements can be made.

Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, February 12th to MWB Jesse Villarreal, email [email protected], cell phone 703-282-6366.   Email notification is preferred.