Wilmington Shrine Club, 4510 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412, US

Wilmington Lodge 319 AF & AM in Wilmington, NC traces its roots back to the ancient guild system of European stonemasons and construction workers, with aspects of its modern ritual dating back nearly 1000 years. Originally focused on trade secrets and job security, the guild of Freemasons evolved into a social and fraternal institution in the 17th and 18th centuries, influencing the development of concepts of democracy and personal liberty. Established in the mid-1730s, the lodge has a rich history in North Carolina, with the first documented evidence of Masonic activity in the state dating to Wilmington and New Bern in the early 1750s. During the American Revolution, the Provincial Grand Lodge of North Carolina ceased to exist, but individual lodges continued to operate. In 1787, delegates from various lodges across the state convened to establish a new Grand Lodge, with Wilmington Lodge 319 being one of the prominent lodges in the region. Today, Wilmington Lodge 319 continues to uphold the traditions and values of Freemasonry, fostering personal growth and enlightenment among its members while contributing to charitable causes in the community.Generated from the website