TENNESsEE VALLEY CONSISTORY NO. 160 | VALLEY OF HUNTSVILLE | ORIENT OF ALABAMA | USC AASR, PHA, SJ, USA
The History of Tennessee Valley Consistory No. 160
Tennessee Valley Consistory No. 160, part of the Prince Hall Affiliated Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, has a rich history rooted in the traditions of Freemasonry. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this consistory participates in various community activities and events, contributing to the local community through charitable works and educational initiatives. The consistory is part of a broader network of Scottish Rite bodies, under the jurisdiction of the United Supreme Council of the 33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliation, USA. The Scottish Rite in the United States has a storied history, with its origins tracing back to the early 19th century. The Prince Hall Affiliated Scottish Rite, to which the Tennessee Valley Consistory belongs, was established in the 1880s to provide African American Freemasons with the opportunity to participate in the works to obtain additional degrees of Freemasonry.
