Black History Month: Giblem Lodge, Wilmington’s first African American Masonic Lodge

February 13, 2024

Black History Month: Giblem Lodge, Wilmington’s first African American Masonic Lodge

February 13, 2024

Located near the intersection of Princess and N 8th streets, Giblem Lodge became Wilmington’s first African American Masonic Lodge when it was built in 1871.

Published: Feb. 13, 2024 at 9:18 AM EST|Updated: 49 minutes ago

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Located near the intersection of Princess and N 8th streets, Giblem Lodge became Wilmington’s first African American Masonic Lodge when it was built in 1871.

In 1875, the lodge hosted the first African American Agricultural and Industrial Fair in the country, and in 1926, served as the city’s first African American library.

The full video dedicated to the history of the Giblem Lodge can be found at the top of this story.

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