The Religious Service will commence at 9:00 AM, conducted by The Reverend Jerry L. Phillips, Grand Chaplain.
The Grand Lodge will be officially opened at 10:00 am by the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother David J. DeChant, Sr. assisted by the other Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren.
The Annual Banquet will be held Thursday night, April 24, at 7:00 pm at the Florence Civic Center.
The Hilton Garden Inn, 2671 Hospitality Blvd., Florence, SC 29501 will be the headquarters hotel.
Those desiring rooms there should get their reservations in early as rooms will be assigned on a first come-first serve basis. Each person, including Grand Lodge Officers, will be responsible for making his own reservations.
Rates at the hotel are $94.00 plus tax. Identify yourself as attending the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons to get this special rate. It is not likely that everyone will be able to stay at the hotel as there are a limited number of rooms. It is desirable, if at all possible, that all Grand Lodge Officers, including Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters and Committee Members, stay at the headquarters hotel. The telephone number of the hotel is 843-432-3001.
Listed below are other nearby motels for your convenience.
Hampton Inn Suites
3000 West Radio Drive
Florence, SC 29501
Phone 843-629-9900
Red Roof Inn
2690 David McCloud Blvd
Florence, SC 29501
Phone 843-678-9000
Spring Hill Suites
2670 Hospitality Blvd
Florence, SC 29501
Phone 843-317-9050
Residence Inn
555 Bingo Blvd
Florence, SC 29501
Phone 843-468-2800