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The Odd Fellows began their journey in Virginia on May 4th, 1833 with the establishment of Virginia Lodge #1 in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. At that time there was not a Grand Lodge of Virginia yet, so this lodge was under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the United States (now referred to as the Sovereign Grand Lodge) for the first few years. On May 17th, 1837, the Grand Lodge of Virginia was formally established and took jurisdiction over all lodges within Virginia. In 1863, when West Vir ...
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Virginia
Next Session05/14/2023 - 05/17/2023
Session LocationHoliday Inn Tanglewood, Roanoke
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesIOOF Grand Lodges
Lodge TypeGrand Lodge
The Virginia Grand Encampment is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Encampments in Virginia. Membership is open to all Third Degree members in good standing. The branch aims to further the work of Odd Fellowship and impart the principles of Faith, Hope, and Charity. In the United States and Canada, membership in the Encampment is open for men and women holding the third degree in the Odd Fellows Lodge. Traditionally, however, the Ladies Encampment Auxiliary (L.E.A.) a ...
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Virginia
Next Session04/26/2025
Session LocationOdd Fellows & Rebekahs Activities Center Madison Height...
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesGrand Encampment
Lodge TypeEncampment