Tours of The Historic Masonic Theatre resume in April and will be offered every month in 2022 until November. The Tours include all four floors of the Theatre, Theatre history and structural highlights, in addition to the story of the 6.9 million dollar Theatre renovation which took place in 2015/2016.
Scheduled tour dates are Saturday, April 16, 2022; Saturday, May 21, 2022; Saturday, June 18, 2022; Saturday, July 16, 2022; Saturday, August 20, 2022; Saturday, September 17, 2022; and during Fall Festival in October.
The tours begin at 11:00 am in the Theatre Annex and end at 12:30 pm. and are wheelchair accessible. All four floors may be accessed. The Historic Masonic Theatre was built in 1905 as an opera house and lodge meeting room by Masonic Lodge 166. In its 117-year history, the Theatre has had multiple owners and managers and a fascinating line-up of shows, stars, movies and events that made it a gathering place for the Alleghany Highlands.
The tour is interactive and includes a short video of the construction of the 2015/2016 renovation. Please register for the tour by calling the Theatre at 540 862 5655 or register online at www.historicmasonictheatre.com. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. The tours are free admission and donations are welcomed.