Lost History : The George Washington Masonic Cave

[@usbroke4667]

I love history from the 1700’s. Please do more of these. We are so lacking in our history.

[@charlescurry2433]

WELL, YOU'ER NOT MISSING TOO MUCH. I'VE FOUND SO MUCH OF IT WAS A BIG LIE. ONE THING ABOUT OUR FATHER GOD, IS THAT HE IS "TRUTH."

[@usbroke4667]

@@charlescurry2433 what they did was a lie or what was written was a lie?

[@captainwin6333]

@@charlescurry2433 Religion is the biggest lie going.

[@angelalewis902]

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[@SandyWolf-]

I love history as well!

[@aquachigger]

This was a very educational caving trip I just had with my friend Dr. Jason Williams. Even though I grew up in Jefferson County, West Virginia, and very near where this cave is located, I had never heard the full story of the cave or how involved George Washington was in the local area. The first plantation George Washington built as a very young man was located just a few miles from where I grew up and I had only heard of this fact in very brief and incomplete whispers. In this video, Jason gives me a very thorough history of the George Washington Masonic Cave and a great early American colonial history lesson overall. You can find Dr. Williams's book "Brought To Light" which he recently authored here at this Amazon affiliate link. I think it would make a great Christmas present! amzn.to/3F4Ta65 Please keep in mind this cave is located on private property that is posted, fenced, and gated. At this time it is not open to the public. Thanks for watching! ....Chigg Please use these affiliate links to help support my channel: T-Shirts and more: www.bonfire.com/store/aquachigger/ Follow Chigg’s Army! Patreon: www.patreon.com/aquachigger Instagram: instagram.com/aquachigger/ Facebook: facebook.com/chiggsarmy/ Twitter: twitter.com/BeauOuimette

[@AndrexT]

Wow, what an interesting man Dr. Williams is. So wonderful to hear the history and see inside the cave.

[@near--zero]

Hi Chigg, do you have Dr. Williams' website? I couldn't find it...

[@AndrexT]

@@near--zero I checked as well. Only the Amazon and other book sales websites. There is also a book on Trading.

[@Snarkapotamus]

My 5x grandfather was born in that area, joined the militia in 1777 at the age of 16 and fought until the end of the war. Including the battles of Cowpens and Guilford Courthouse in the Carolinas that turned Cornwallis towards Yorktown and ultimately to surrender...

[@daleross9001]

Awsome how your family ,shared that with you or

[@kendallboling1208]

I have an ancestor that died at Guilford according to genealogy. Shadrach Duff.

[@ms.donaldson2533]

I love my family history, it provides a diverse teaching, because my mothers family is from a rooted family up north, my father is from a natural farming family in the south and they birthed me in the Monumental City of the corrupt Society that has created the New World and erased Old World teachings. My life has been a fabulous experience learning from both sides.

[@Snarkapotamus]

@@ms.donaldson2533 - Reads as seriously conflicted...BTW, "Old World teachings" were not that great.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Thanks Beau. I'm going to look for his initials he engraved on a stone here in Ohio. He was doing surveying for the Western Reserve Co. at the time and was still an officer for Brittan. There's very little to go on. One person did figure out it's location but wouldn't reveal it. Like his thinking. But our history of back then is cabins and trails with forts sprinkled around. Not much of which can still be seen even in part. So any opportunity to physically see it is always an amazing feeling. One I'm looking forward to. Thanks for helping to keep our history alive. 🇺🇸

[@ashmaybe9634]

Good luck! If you do find it be sure to keep the secret ;)

[@thurin84]

"O. H. !!!" where abouts fellow buckeye?

[@aguadigger]

Was Major Washington of the Virginia Militia a Mason. 🤔

[@oleradiodudea.m.4735]

Cave + History + Mystery = Great Chigg Video!

[@aquachigger]

Thanks

[@kennyarmer4092]

I’m a mason, appreciate this history!

[@squirrelorama]

Awesome episode Chigg! I really enjoy when you include experts on various topics, and Dr. Williams' passion for the history of this place is gratifying to see! Unrelated side note - I noticed when you two were talking, the acoustics in the side room were really nice, would be a perfect place to record a string quartet!

[@rossmacintosh5652]

I really appreciate that there are amateur historians like Dr. Jason Williams who research & document the history outside the current focus of academia.

[@TheSlipperyBrick]

Dr. Jason Williams is so knowledgeable, my gosh. Would love to have a beer with the man. As a Canadian who has always had an interest in American history, I can't get enough. Would love to see more videos like this!

[@joanyount3239]

Hi from indiana, very informative video, thanks for inviting us!

[@zacwhite1368]

Thank you youtube for randomly suggesting this video!❤️ absolutely love this video, the history of fellow Freemason General Washington and everything about this cave and definitely biting at the bit not skipping ahead trying to have some restraint 🤣to find title to this gentleman’s book because I will definitely be ordering!!🥰 at my lodge we have General Sherman’s dads Apron framed and hanging on a wall. I first saw it and just was in total awe and reverence for sure. Bam!! Just ordered it and won’t be here til Tuesday darn it so I hope I’m home!lol.

[@franz357]

Greetings Brother ! I'm a French established apprentice and I love discovering things about masonry in other countries therefore I really enjoyed this video. Also, I'm an underground freak, visiting all sorts of caves, mines, but mostly the 120 miles of the Paris unofficial catacombs where there are quite many masonic traces left there by the architects who were sent by king Louis XVI to reinforce the quarries under Paris.

[@donc9751]

Fascinating history, great video! I'm super interested in all this part of the US history! This book will be a great read and thanks for highlighting the book and this areas history! Sounds like Dr. Williams has some more fun plans for the future in store Chig I hope we get to follow along here!

[@patdawson7912]

I absolutely love the history you present on your videos. Would love to read his book.

[@Dqzmngf7530]

I grew up in the blue farm house across the road from the cave “the cave farm” and had many explorations of the cave as a child/teen. I’m so thankful for this video and the research by this author. It’s mind blowing this site hasn’t been protected, there’s a lot more hidden history in the cave and surrounding area (Evitts Run) that’s waiting to be discovered!

[@stevebroadway3713]

Thanks for the video! Some very interesting history there, that I had never heard about.

[@edcgearpocketknife]

I love your videos I’m disabled and can’t get out much I love these videos I have a cheap medal detector that I use when I take my kids out. Being on disability I can’t afford a garret detector, but the kids love using my cheap one. I love the cave videos. I do miss the magnet fishing videos. I got into that hobby because of you.

[@MrAnderson4509]

Thanks, Chigg , I always enjoy your videos

[@aquachigger]

Thanks.

[@weed3126.]

This was probably 1 or yr best videos Chigg... keep em coming brother 🇨🇦

[@aquachigger]

Thanks! Will do!

[@lucebruno644]

My grandfather was dr felix brunot. He was foster brother ad best friend to Lafayette. He was also one of marthas hair dressers. I have extensive family heirlooms and letters from dr felix and Lafayette. Mostly gifts between the two but also some furniture of dr felixs and many other things. Nobody but a few people ive told know of their existence i would love to document them one day. History like this cave really needs to be rediscovered and preserved

[@luv2luv720]

That's pretty cool!!

[@neillh]

Thank you for taking us along on another great adventure 👍

[@MrJanaRobi]

That was fantastic !What a peek into history .

[@backgroundmovieguy4193]

An amazing video! An unknown part of history that needs to be preserved!

[@jamesroseii]

Chigg, this is one of your best videos. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@Decster1]

This is very close to where I live and Chig lives very close to where I live and I had no idea this place was here! You hit another home run Chig! Keep it up! Thanks

[@aquachigger]

Thanks

[@realnealvatn]

Where do y'all live I'm over in Frederick county south west of Winchester

[@couzdogable]

Kearneysville checking in…

[@SandyWolf-]

What a cool explor! Thanks for taking us along👍

[@juliusdelacruz5395]

I am full of AWE…. A simple cave has a big historical value… great life fulfilling adventures Chigg..

[@Hemppie]

Much thanks Chiggster!

[@noneyabeeswax3200]

Hey I remember you from Treasurenet back in the day and never forgot your great finds,subbed.

[@melvin768]

I really love your song it touches my soul like alot of songs from the 1960's and 1970's did growing up, classic song my friend

[@RaceCar21]

Saw GW's initials carved near Natural Bridge. Apparently, he surveyed there.

[@smoovefishing]

Very interesting! Need a part 2 ,3 and 4 of this! Awesome job

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good evening from Southeast South Dakota. Love it

[@shackledearthtruth-be-know5376]

This was a great session!

[@hiker1658]

If you're doing unknown history and caves, take a look at Judges Cave in New Haven, CT. Significant for a completely different civil war.

[@johnwalsh5762]

Judges cave was for the three judges who hid,, George Washington signature as a freemason or to be,, awesome,,,btw,,, scull and cross bones? Ask yale new haven,,,the "new haven",,,the Clintons,, the bushes,,,the Kennedy family?

[@jeffplawrentz269]

This is really fascinating. I had no idea this existed and I'm anxious to get a copy of that book. Thank you both!

[@frankforrest1597]

WOW! I would have never guessed that George Washington has been there, let alone carved his name and date into the rock. This place needs to be protected and preserved. This is in my top 10 adventures by Chigg. Awsome 👊 👍🤙

[@louise7052]

They just say that... could be anyone's mark lmao where's the proof really apart from word of mouth

[@Bee_Charming]

Who knew! How absolutely Fascinating! Thank you for doing this!

[@AZ-kr6ff]

I knew.

[@midwestjuan2263]

I love this kind of videos. Big thumbs up for the historian too. 👍🏼

[@DigginWithDeej]

Very interesting guest and history Beau! 💜Deej

[@brodiedavisalmostprimitive1262]

Cool bit of history we've never known. Love all your videos Chig!

[@scottjohnson5307]

Some one or some people should of had this preserved, historic foundation in that area needs to step up, good info,sad preservation, we must learn from stuff like this to persevere for generations to come, travel light

[@SandyWolf-]

Another interesting fact, I went to Natural bridge in Virginia a young George Washington survey this area as well!

[@rawkinj6609]

I'm loving the history and mason stuff! I'm Acadian from New Brunswick. The only people that helped us against the British were the Natives but most Acadians got deported as of 1755. The true evil is not caring !

[@QuestForDetails]

just catching up with the vids after a few weeks of... rough weather , enjoying the desert trip very much ! and this vid was supper fun !! great info !

[@highestgood5169]

Incredible. As I sit here reading the records of my distant uncle George Washington, a mason.

[@jamesroseii]

This may be the best outro you've ever done.

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

OK that was Awesome. He did A Great Job telling the Info and History. I LOVED IT.

[@sharonbartlett4512]

Very, very interesting. Thank you for sharing this.

[@debispilker4392]

Great history lessons! Thanks for the videos!

[@dallasharris6386]

Definitely a good video! The last room y’all were in definitely could have been used for preparing the candidates. SMIB! Glendale 271 SC FAM. Stay safe in your travels Chigg!

[@AugsterA]

Amazing piece of History right there..

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Wow!! So awesome! I love the roundup photos. Thank you so very much!

[@Dank-gb6jn]

An interesting bit about the Masons that I’ve heard: in my family’s hometown, the founding family and descendants had a pretty sizable house, mill, and other facilities. During the Yankee invasion, as they marched on Knoxville (iirc), they were going to burn the mill; but the master of the house (who was said to be a Mason) met with the leader of the forces (who was also a Mason) and exchanged Masonic rites. The soldiers abated and everything was copacetic.

[@johnsammartino6344]

There is no exchange of rites between Masons. They would of verified that each was a Mason by certain words or signs or perhaps a grip or token. Once verified the two would be obligated to do no harm to the other if in their power to prevent harm or damage to one or the others person, family, or property. Many fights, treaties and wars or battles were prevented or stoped simply because leaders or representatives of opposing parties in history where identified to each other as Masons. So, it would not be far fetched to see two people each from opposing sides come together in a lodge to negotiate or being friendly or at least civil to each other. If captured and taken as prisoners they would also of been granted more privileges. Back then the rank and title of a Master Mason opened a lot more doors in every country then I think it does today.

[@Dank-gb6jn]

@@johnsammartino6344 “rites” is used to mean a handshake, token exchange, a whispered word in the ear, etc. in this context. Think of it as “for lack of a better word/term”.

[@markclarke5305]

Excellent video. Had no idea about this cave and George Washington’s part in that area. Sad to see so much graffiti. Thank you Chig.

[@adventuresamNfam]

I have saw the cave before but never from a historical perspective. So cool, thank you!

[@ghostprepper5859]

My family owned the whole of Shenandoah Valley was first owned by my family back in the 1700's we had corner stone's and each of our ggggg grandfather had each one of his boy's claim a 160 acre section. They actually still have a few of the original stones that were stacked a minimum of 2ft lol. I don't know why they chose that height but I have also heard of people moving them when Georgia Washington was a young man he surveyed the area and marker's were replaced with actual sections. Eventually they sold the land's and moved into Webster County West Virginia It's no wonder George married into wealth he knew who's father owned the best land.

[@pierreklee8032]

I grew up in Effingham county GA. Washington came thru there at the river landing bluff, called Ebenezer.

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

Thank you Dr. Jason Williams. Very Well Done. Thank you

[@endgovernmentextremism]

This video should be pretty big.

[@normawinton6832]

Wow, had know knowledge of the cave. Thanks for bringing it too light Beau and friend. Hope the land owner cleans it up and puts a cage door on it!

[@brettinoloverromantico4095]

Adam Weishaupt... Ingolstadt... Visit Cumberland, Maryland, Washington has a military office post, still standing near the Potomac...great info !

[@gr8finds196]

Awesome video Beau. Wonderful history.

[@perplane]

Who knew? Thanks for sharing this great piece of history Chigg! I'll never understand why people decide to deface places of interest and those of historic value. 😡 Thanks again Chigg, nice work man and it's very much appreciated!

[@ronjohnson9690]

One of the more interesting videos that teaches a good lesson to us all. About all the markings, made me remember Independence Rock. I guess it does!

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY brother and everyone else thank you for sharing this history

[@nathanbrownmolotov8697]

If you want to see a very nice collection of things that belonged to George Washington you have to see the National Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA. They have more GW personal items than I've seen anywhere else. I'm a Freemason and Past Master and I can assure you there is nothing nefarious about the Freemasons. My Lodge was started by American POW's being held in a British POW camp during the Revolutionary War.

[@stevenpeaslee8113]

Great video Beau! Very cool piece of history! Hopefully they can get that crap off the walls and furniture out!

[@SnapShawwtyTv]

Man does anybody know if this guy has a channel I would like to buy his book and also check out whatever else he may have written..he’s very knowledgeable and I love it ‼️✊🏾

[@OldButStillKicking]

So much history that we don't know about. Thanks for sharing.

[@jcricket-vr5xr]

Awesome video like always

[@Dave-ss5pk]

This was an Awesome insight to history Chigg and WELL PRESENTED...Thank you from Queensland Australia 👍👍🍻🍺

[@joeuncoolio]

Love your cave stuff.

[@TomFromMN]

Another interesting and educational Aquachigger Adventure. I didn't even mind that it involved a cave....lol

[@tinsmith3846]

Thank you for another great story!

[@joshthemediocre7824]

That is so awesome, I would bet my life Adventurous Washington would have went in that cave if he was ever in the area, and all the proof says he was. That is so cool. It reminds me of a place i go in the middle of Mohican State Park that is a limestone waterfall that has been a hangout spot for people for as long as they have been coming to the area, there is even a few places where Johnny Appleseed carved his name but they almost completely eroded away.

[@sk1ntownsteelers]

Hey @aquachigger any evidence of Washington in tionesta pa? Seen a cave this summer with a "george Washington 1700 something encarved in it. Would love a response.

[@celticmandoplayer]

Fascinating and Dr. Williams is not only well spoken, but the wealth of knowledge he has on George Washington's early life, just incredible ! Like you, Beau, it really angers and frustrates me with all the defacing of history and the garbage too! (what is wrong with people?!)

[@josephlwallssr6166]

Pretty interesting, Hx. about that area of Virginia ( West Virginia)surveying by President George Washington in his youth.God for sure ,blessed George Washington before,, during and after the American Revolutionary War.Part of God, s plan. Thank you , Lord!

[@zakshaw7189]

Fantastic video, family are from around here and once resided on a plantation/farm in Hampshire county, also rich with history pertaining to Washington, etc. Love learning more about these things that aren’t widely sought out.

[@cyndybutler7330]

It makes me angry that people destroy things that don’t belong to them ,

[@20greeneyes20]

@Boco Corwin That's an immature reply. Millennial reply

[@cyndybutler7330]

@Boco Corwin really ? Do you like that some punk painted over history ? I don’t we’ve had snowflakes burn city’s and 6 million illegals along with mass shootings in democratic states that tripled in 23 months and America was for the first time ever ranked number 3 highest murders globally , we was also ranked dead last globally for our news outlets being liars , we would never had destroyed history of when we was kids , for all I know it could be adults though

[@cyndybutler7330]

@Boco Corwin not even close but we didn’t destroy other peoples thing’s

[@memyselfandi8544]

The underground places were used by Freemasons in occult rituals that require blood oaths of secrecy. These rituals are Satanic. The baphomet for example.

[@cyndybutler7330]

@Boco Corwin I didn’t say anything about millennials lol but yes I’m sure the 60s they was destroying things too

[@patrickspillane4581]

Fantastic history I have the same colour 0light you have great flashlight.

[@Takeoffin321]

Awesome history.. thanks for sharing

[@thehouseholder5468]

Keeping it on the square brethren ❤

[@Mag_Aoidh]

My fraternal Grandfather was a 32nd degree Mason and a past lodge master. Back in his day you had to be a Mason to make it in the corporate world. My Father became a Mason only because his Father pushed it; he didn’t push it on me. Times have changed and I respect the honor but it’s individual choice now.

[@andthatsthewayitis4173]

I'm a 3rd Degree Master Mason and I do janitorial work.

[@melissam9064]

Great video! I've always been interested in American history, you do a wonderful job with your channel, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge along with the relic hunts! Do you have any hats for sale as of late?

[@debbiehankins6076]

thank you chig!

[@leannkennedy6568]

Very, very, interesting.

[@aquachigger]

Sleepyhead. ;)

[@shanegraham8103]

Amazing stuff Mr Chigg so cool

[@kathybrandt6060]

That was fascinating. I was there drawings up on the wall, or were my eyes just playing tricks on me. It’s terrible what people do to places like that.

[@PsychicSploob]

Even ignoring all the awesome history, it’s a gorgeous, spacious cave. Hell, I’d find any excuse to show my friends this cave.

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

great video!!!

[@Hemppie]

thanks for sharing this neat history, nothing like the beauty of a cave!

[@jeffschindler3911]

your theme song and background music sound very familiar but i can't quite pin it down . any help out there? cat mother ?

[@ashmaybe9634]

So interesting Chigg, thanks forthis video. I really hope that cave gets some TLC and doesn't slide into obscurity. Also: cave in Scotland!!??

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

So interesting! I agree the trashiness is disappointing. Awesome video!

[@granvillewooster7673]

Assume live in New York my wife is from West Virginia we would love to see this cave n help clean it up it’s terrible what people have done god bless you brother and thank you so much for your great videos

[@joescott906]

Layfeyette square in Haverhill, MA. I grew up close to.

[@ZackYouTube]

Wow, interesting. Thanks for the video, I liked it.

[@aquachigger]

Thanks

[@txtiger6927]

very interesting video, thanks for sharing

[@trentonprichard8490]

Hey chigg I live in west Virginia born and raised I never knew about this cave am I'm interested in the freemasons I would like to ask you some questions if you didn't mind I also liked and subscribed I'm glad I found this channel!

[@larrystephens7437]

Based on the title of the book I'm going to guess there is a lot more Masonic information detailed in the book. I'm looking forward to reading it. I am a proud member of the greatest fraternity in the word. Becoming a Master Mason in a cave has to be great experience. I can assure you it can be a life changing.

[@delwieghmink7867]

super cool History Chigg!

[@amazinggrace5692]

Cracks me up thinking of the serious founding fathers bumping their heads on the cave ceiling.