Friday, March 20, 2026
Washington, D.C. | Spring Equinox Gathering
Day One is designed as a grounding and orientation day. The focus is study, context, and place — introducing participants to the documentary, architectural, and geographic foundations that frame Moorish history, treaty relations, and law in the so‑called United States. Timing is intentionally flexible to allow for reflection, discussion, and group movement.
Late Morning — Library of Congress (Jefferson Building)
Purpose: Historical and documentary context
Location: 101 Independence Ave SE,
Washington, DC
Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Admission: Free
Suggested Duration: 60–90 minutes
Notes: Security screening required. No tickets needed for general public areas. Photography permitted in most spaces.
Mid‑Afternoon — National Mall Walking Orientation
Purpose: Geographic grounding and group discussion
Activity: Guided walk and discussion through key outdoor landmarks, focusing on land use, monuments, and federal symbolism.
Hours: Open daily
Admission: Free
Notes: Comfortable walking shoes recommended. This portion may include short talks or reflections at designated stops.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Washington, D.C. | Spring Equinox Gathering
Day Two centers primary documents, fraternal history, and living institutions. This is the day participants encounter original charters, preserved records, and sites that reflect both Moorish presence and organized continuity. The flow moves from national documentation to fraternal legacy, then into fellowship and reflection.
Late Morning — National Archives Museum
Purpose: Viewing the original Charters of Freedom
Location: 701 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
Hours of Operation: Daily, 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
Admission: Free
Notes: Timed-entry passes are sometimes required during peak seasons, though free. Security screening required. Photography permitted in most areas. Silence and respectful observation encouraged.
Mid-Afternoon — Alma Shriners Temple
Purpose: Fraternal history and Moorish institutional presence
Location: 1315 K St NW in Washington, D.C. facing Franklin Square
Historical overview of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Architectural and symbolic elements
Notes: This stop may include a hosted presentation or discussion. Dress respectfully.
Late Afternoon — The Cairo
Purpose: Architectural symbolism and Moorish influence
Location: 1615 Q Street NW, Washington, DC
Hours: Exterior viewing; interior access subject to availability
Admission: Free (exterior)
Focus:
Moorish Revival architecture
