2026 SESSION
INTRODUCED
26104423D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 430
Offered March 12, 2026
Commending the Historic Masonic Theatre.
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Patron—Austin
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WHEREAS, the Historic Masonic Theatre, the heart of cultural life in Clifton Forge and one of the longest-operating theatres in the Commonwealth, has advanced the performing arts and served the community for more than 120 years; and
WHEREAS, built in 1905 and officially opened in 1906, the Historic Masonic Theatre was originally known as the Mason Hall and Opera House and served as a meeting place for a local Masonic organization; in its early years, the theatre hosted speakers, concerts, vaudeville performances, and showings of newsreels, silent films, and classic cinema; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Masonic Theatre remains a vibrant center for the arts, offering live performances, film screenings, educational programming, and special events that highlight and celebrate the rich heritage and creative spirit of the Alleghany Highlands; and