James Monroe – Brother in Masonry | Historic Portrait T-Shirt

James Monroe

5th President of the United States • Brother in Masonry

This historic portrait shirt honors James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States and a Brother Freemason whose life remains closely connected to Fredericksburg, Virginia.

After serving as President from 1817–1825, Monroe retired to Virginia, where his legacy remains deeply tied to the region’s early American history. His Masonic apron is preserved today in the James Monroe Museum in Fredericksburg, only a short distance from Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4.

This design presents Monroe in a museum-style portrait format, paired with the Square and Compasses — the enduring emblem of Freemasonry.

Part of the Brothers in Masonry Series, this shirt honors historic figures whose lives shaped both the United States and the Masonic fraternity.

Design Details

Portrait artwork with historic painted texture
Square & Compasses emblem
Gold heritage typography
Museum-style vignette design

Front inscription:

JAMES MONROE
5TH PRESIDENT ✦ BROTHER IN MASONRY

Shirt Details

Comfort Colors 1717
Garment-dyed heavyweight cotton
Soft washed fabric
Relaxed fit
Durable double-needle stitching

Available colors:

Black
Navy

Brothers in Masonry Series

This shirt is part of an ongoing collection honoring historic Freemasons whose lives influenced the founding and development of the United States.

Current series:

George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Monroe

Future releases will expand the series with additional historic figures.

About the Collection

The Brothers in Masonry Apparel Series is part of the Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 preservation initiative.

Proceeds support ongoing efforts to preserve the historic 1816 Lodge building, one of the most significant Masonic sites in the United States.

Care Instructions

Machine wash cold
Turn garment inside out before washing
Tumble dry low or hang dry
Do not iron directly on the design