Masonic Temple and Theater
The Masonic Temple, the home of Saint John's Lodge No. 3, A.F. & A.M., is a historic Masonic temple and theatre located at 516 Hancock Street in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It dates back to 1802. First among the places near it is Tryon Palace, at 0.4 mi.
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A theatre inside New Bern
You can stay in New Bern
Masonic Temple and Theater is inside New Bern, which has 20 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1802
Masonic Temple and Theater dates from 1802. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) has airline service, about 3 miles from Masonic Temple and Theater.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
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Masonic Temple and Theater
The Masonic Temple, the home of Saint John's Lodge No. 3, A.F. & A.M., is a historic Masonic temple and theatre located at 516 Hancock Street in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built between 1802 and 1809, with additions and several alterations. The original section is a very tall, two-story Federal style brick structure, seven bays wide by four bays deep. It sits on a high basement and has a hipped roof. A major addition was made in 1904, and the building was remodeled in 1847 and in 1917. The site was the scene of a duel in 1802. The Masonic Theatre is currently the home to a local community theatre called RiverTowne Players.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1802
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1972)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Overnight near Masonic Temple and Theater
The closest lodging is in New Bern (20) and Bridgeton (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Masonic Temple and Theater | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern | in town | — | 20 13 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs | 34,724 | $240K | C |
| Bridgeton | 2 mi northeast | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 RV park | 345 | $166K | — |
| Havelock | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 12 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 17,430 | $208K | C+ |
| Fairfield Harbour | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 3 3 hotels | 2,948 | $301K | — |
| James City | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 4,789 | $204K | — |
| Pollocksville | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 276 | $162K | — |
| Oriental 22% vacation homes | 21 mi east | 30 min | 8 2 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 909 | $423K | — |
| Minnesott Beach | 15 mi southeast | 20 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 544 | $292K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
A wider trip can take in these, within 67 miles.
Big draw36 mi Ancient siteQueen Anne's Revenge
1in town MuseumTryon Palace
35 mi State parkFort Macon State Park
32 mi MuseumCSS Neuse
45 mi LighthouseCape Lookout Lighthouse
67 mi Ancient siteU-352
45 mi National SeashoreCape Lookout National Seashore513K visitors a year
34 mi MuseumNorth Carolina Maritime MuseumPhoto credits
Queen Anne's Revenge: Joseph Nicholls, Public domain · Tryon Palace: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Fort Macon State Park: Kevinbercaw, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CSS Neuse: Katyrw, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cape Lookout Lighthouse: United States Coast Guard, Public domain · U-352: Barry Peters`, CC BY 2.0 · Cape Lookout National Seashore: Jarek Tuszyński, CC BY 3.0 · North Carolina Maritime Museum: Kd5463, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions before you go
Is Masonic Temple and Theater in New Bern?
Yes. It’s inside New Bern, NC.
When is the best time to visit Masonic Temple and Theater?
March, April, May, September, October and November, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Masonic Temple and Theater?
Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Raleigh-Durham (RDU), about 112 miles.
Where should I stay near Masonic Temple and Theater?
New Bern (in town, 20 places to stay), Bridgeton (2 mi, 4 places to stay) and Havelock (16 mi, 12 places to stay).
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