Laurel Hill, birthplace of Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, CSA, was the site of the regional (5 state) gathering of the Masonic Order on Saturday, April 14, 2012, Ararat, VA.

Mountain Home Lodge of Stuart, VA was the host for this gathering. Pictured here left to right: Jim Litten, Senior Deacon, Grand Lodge of Virginia (Mountain Home Lodge of Stuart) W. Terry Ellison, Jr., Grand Master of Masons in Virginia- From Waynesboro, VA. Clyde Ellis, Mastor Mason, Mountain Home Lodge (Stuart) Photo by Tom Bishop