Tours of the Headquarters Building
Who is Eligible?
Members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Masons and their guests can tour the International Headquarters. You must show a current dues receipt at the door. If you are a group of five or fewer, we ask that you call and let us know when to expect you. If your group is larger than 15 people, reservations are mandatory.
Who do I contact for a tour?
Contact Charles W. "Bill" Bane to make arrangements for a tour. If you are bringing more than 15 people, you must mail, e-mail or fax us a written request. Please include the information requested on the Tour Request page. Please include your mailing address on fax or e-mail.
Charles W. "Bill" Bane
1618 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-2549
202-667-4737
800-648-1182
Fax: 202-462-5162
email: bbane@easternstar.orgTour Times:
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Monday through Friday - Except Holidays **Bus tours on Saturday by appointment
** Sometimes it is necessary for us to close the building for special reasons - work being done, special events, etc. therefore we ask you to always call ahead to be sure we are open, so you will not be disappointed.
Closed Dates
Presidents' Day - Monday, February 20, 2012
Good Friday - Friday, April 6, 2012
Memorial Day - Monday, May 28, 2012
Some hotels in the vicinity of the International Headquarters (please note, these are only suggestions and nothing is known about rates, cleanliness, amenities, etc.)
Washington, DC:
Best Western Georgetown Hotel & Suites (.97 miles)
800-762-3777Carlyle Suites Hotel (.13 miles)
800-964-5377Courtyard Washington Northwest by Marriott (.55 miles)
800-842-4211Hilton Washington Embassy Row (.29 miles)
202-265-1600Hotel Palomar, DC (.44 miles)
202-448-1800Jurys Washington Hotel (.15 miles)
800-423-6953Residence Inn by Marriott - Dupont Circle (.4 miles)
800-331-3131
Virginia (all located in Arlington, VA)
Crowne Plaza Washington National (4.6 miles)
703-416-1600Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport (4.7 miles)
800-228-9290Crystal Gateway Marriott (4.5 miles)
800-228-9290Doubletree Hotel Crystal City (4.8 miles)
866-999-8439Holiday Inn Reagan National Airport (5 miles)
703-684-7200Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport (4.7 miles)
800-333-3333Sheraton National Hotel (4.7 miles)
800-468-9090
Any questions you have for us should be sent to our e-mail address: Right Worthy Grand Secretary
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