Prince Hall MAsons of DC

     Prince Hall Freemasonry is a branch of North American Freemasonry for African Americans founded by Prince Hall on September 29, 1784. There are two main branches of Prince Hall Freemasonry: the independent State Prince Hall Grand Lodges, most of which are recognized by Regular Masonic jurisdiction, and those under the jurisdiction of the National Grand Lodge Prince Hall Freemasonry is the oldest and largest (300,000+ initiated members) predominantly African-American fraternity in the nation. Today there are forty Grand Lodges of Prince Hall Freemasonry in the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, and Liberia. These Grand Lodges preside over more than 5,000 lodges. All of them claim descent from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts which is traced back to the African Lodge No. 459.Jan 2, 2012When you become a Freemason, you begin your journey toward being a better man. You will build rich, meaningful relationships with your Brothers, commit to the service of those around you, and strive for a deeper, more honest connection with yourself and others. It's a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. 

The Prince Hall Masons of DC

     The Prince Hall Masons of DC have been steady and consistent volunteers at the Woodlawn Cemetery for many years. They come in large numbers to make certain that the grounds are kept, trees are trimmed and on a regular schedule for this service. They maintain a close relationship with the cemetery, and for that, we are grateful.

     An ANC is a non-partisan, neighborhood body made up of locally elected representatives called Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners. They are a unique feature of the District's Home Rule Charter. The ANCs were established to bring government closer to the people, and to bring the people closer to government. The ANCs began operating in 1976.

    The ANCs' main job is to be their neighborhood's official voice in advising the District government (and Federal agencies) on things that affect their neighborhoods. Although they are not required to follow the ANCs' advice, District agencies are required to give the ANCs' recommendations "great weight." Moreover, District law says that agencies cannot take any action that will significantly affect a neighborhood unless they give the affected ANCs 30 days advance notice. This includes zoning, streets, recreation, education, social services, sanitation, planning, safety, budget, and health services.

    In addition to providing people with a greater say in the matters that affect their neighborhoods, ANCs were intended to end the duplication of effort caused by the proliferation of special advisory groups. The ANCs may also initiate recommendations for improving city services, conduct neighborhood improvement programs, and monitor resident complaints. Woodlawn Cemetery is supported by ANC 7A.

    The Washington DC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has had a relationship with Woodlawn Cemetery since 2018, when we discovered that one of our Founders, Mary Edna Brown Coleman, was buried there. We had a vested interest in the preservation of the cemetery. In 2022, we discovered that there were two Founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Marjorie Hill and Sarah Merriwether Nutter, also buried at Woodlawn, so we invited Xi Omega Chapter of AKA to join us in collaboration, in assuring that the sacred grounds of Woodlawn Cemetery would always exist. 

     It is our desire to build community awareness of the many needs of the cemetery, while assisting the volunteers with tasks identified. Our organizations, therefore formed the Woodlawn Collaborative Project to make a difference in this sacred burial space of our ancestors. 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Xi Omega Chapter

Rho Mu Omega Chapter

Xi Zeta Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - DC

Federal City Alumnae Chapter

Washington DC Alumnae Chapter

Collegiates - DC

Alpha Chapter – Howard University

Beta Iota Chapter – University of the District of Columbia

Iota Iota Catholic University & Trinity University

Mu Beta – George Washington University 

Delta Sigma Theta  - Maryland

Potomac Valley Alumnae

Montgomery County Alumnae

North Arundel County Alumnae

Tri-County (MD) Alumnae

Prince George’s County Alumnae

Baltimore Alumnae

Delta Sigma Theta- Virginia

Fairfax County Alumnae

Nicole Green Jordan, President

Washington DC Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

president@wdcacdst.org

Raven Hill, President

Xi Omega Chapter

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

president@akaxo.org

Marjorie A. Kinard, Coordinator

Woodlawn Collaborative Project

makinard@hotmail.com