The Sapphire

The Order of Knights of Pythias is an international, non-sectarian fraternal order, established on February 19, 1864 in Washington, DC, by Justus H. Rathbone and was the first fraternal order to be chartered by an Act of Congress. It's aim was to heal the wounds of the Civil War between the North and South and promote friendship among men and relieve suffering.

Today in addition to supporting our military we do charitable work, sponsor dances, do fundraising events and hold socials for members and their guests.