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The Virginia Rebekah Assembly is the governing body for the Virginia Rebekahs. Established on September 20, 1851, the Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF but now allows both female and male members.

We are a local chapter of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), an international fraternity that promotes personal and social development through principles of fraternity and community service. Odd Fellows lodges engage in various activities, such as helping the sick, supporting the distressed, educating orphans, and participating in charitable projects tailored to the needs of their local communities. Members are encouraged to develop personally by progressing through lodge degrees, ...

Lodge building circa 1830 Amory Building used as housing for the Harpers Ferry Arsenal in lower town Harpers Ferry. Virginia. Lodge No. 1 was instituted in 1833 by Thomas Wildey at the arsenal. Wildey was compensated $15.00 for his travels to and from Baltimore MD. The Building was deeded to the Odd Fellows in 1867 to replace the war-ravaged building in lower town. The deed was signed by the Secretary of War. A Parade Banner was taken to Connecticut during the war for safekeeping and was returne ...