Most Worshipful Brother Chetin Durak, Grand Master of Masons of Washington, D.C., makes his annual Grand Visitation to Justice-Columbia Lodge No. 3 on Monday, September 21, 2026 — a joint visitation with East Gate Lodge No. 34, held at Naval Lodge Hall on Capitol Hill.

The evening

• The occasion — The Grand Master’s annual Grand Visitation, joint with East Gate Lodge No. 34
• Where — Naval Lodge Hall, 330 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003
• Dinner — 6:15 PM
• Gavel — 7:30 PM
• Accompanied by — Officers of the Grand Lodge
• He will — Receive the Worshipful Master’s report, and present honors and awards
• Dress — Black suit, black or Lodge tie, black socks, black shoes

Parking

Free parking after 6 PM in the bank lot behind the Hall. Naval Lodge Hall stands on the block bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue, Independence Avenue and 4th Street SE. Reach the lot by the alleyway that opens onto 4th Street SE, between Independence Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Allow time to park and be seated for dinner at 6:15. The lot is free from 6 PM, so there is no reason to arrive before six or to pay on the street.

By Metro — Capitol South and Eastern Market stations are each a short walk along Pennsylvania Avenue.