U.S. Capitol Cornerstone 225th Anniversary
On September 18, 1793, freemasons including President George Washington placed the cornerstone for the U.S. Capitol building in a Masonic ri… read more
On September 18, 1793, freemasons including President George Washington placed the cornerstone for the U.S. Capitol building in a Masonic ritual that included corn, oil and wine. In this program, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted a ceremonial re-enactment in honor of the 225th anniversary. close
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Kevin Butterfield Executive Director George Washington's Mount Vernon->Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington
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