Visiting Saint Lucia as a Masonic Traveler
Visiting Saint Lucia as a Masonic Traveler
Castries, Saint Lucia's capital, is the center of Masonic activity on the island. Both the English Constitution lodges (via DGLBEC) and the Prince Hall lodge (via MWPHGLC) are accessible through their respective district contacts. Saint Lucia is a well-served destination by Caribbean air travel, with the island's compact size making lodge access straightforward from any part of the island. Brothers interested in Masonic history may note the island's role as the departure point for Lodge United Brothers No. 251 SC, which relocated to Port of Spain, Trinidad in 1795 and became the founding Scottish lodge of that country.
Castries — Saint Lucia's capital, substantially rebuilt after devastating fires in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries — is the center of Masonic activity and the island's main port. The Derek Walcott Square in central Castries is named for the 1992 Nobel laureate poet and playwright, who was born on Saint Lucia.
The Piton Mountains — the twin volcanic spires of Gros Piton and Petit Piton rising from the Caribbean coast near Soufrière — are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and among the most iconic natural landmarks in the Caribbean. The Sulphur Springs volcanic site near Soufrière is billed as the Caribbean's only drive-in volcano. The beaches of the southwest coast near Marigot Bay are among the most celebrated on the island. Visiting Masons should contact the DGLBEC for current lodge information in Saint Lucia.
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