On May 2, 1924 the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that Unity Lodge No. 146 of Front Royal was in attendance at the Corner-Stone Laying at Berryville High School on May 1st, hosted by Treadwell Lodge No. 213. Two Grand Masters from the Grand Lodge of Virginia and Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania were present after conferring the sublime degree of a Master Mason at Hiram Lodge No. 21. There was a parade, choir, music, and banquet. Many children, military and civic organizations were in the parade.
| Grand Lodge | Grand Master |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge of Virginia | Charles Hillard Callahan |
| Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania | Samuel M. Goodyear |
| Location | Lodge |
|---|---|
| Winchester, VA | Hiram Lodge No. 21 |
| Martinsburg, WV | Equality Lodge No. 44 |
| Charles Town, WV | Malta Lodge No. 80 |
| Shepherdstown, WV | Mount Nebo Lodge No. 91 |
| Strasburg, VA | Spurmont Lodge No. 98 |
| Front Royal, VA | Unity Lodge No. 146 |
| Hamilton, VA | Hamilton Lodge No. 37 (Consolidated as Hamilton-Thompson Lodge No. 37) |
| Leesburg, VA | Olive Branch Lodge No. 114 |
| Upperville, VA | Patmos Lodge No. 196 |
| Purcellville, VA | |
| Round Hill, VA | Thompson Lodge No. 145 (Consolidated as Hamilton-Thompson Lodge No. 37) |
Richmond Times-Dispatch
May 2, 1924, Page 4
| Newspaper | Richmond Times-Dispatch Richmond, Virginia |
| Published | May 2, 1924 |
| Volume | 74 |
| Number | 123 |
| Article | Great Gathering At Berryville |
| Page | 4 |
As of January 28, 2024, Berryville High School is currently in it’s third location which had a cornerstone ceremony in 2012 (Cornerstone Set For New High School: Shokey Builds November 21, 2012).
Unity Lodge No. 146 
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