The historic Masonic Theatre, located in Clifton Forge, Virginia, will be refurbished thanks to funding, flexible lending and expertise from Virginia Community Capital (VCC).  Built in 1905, the Beaux-Arts style theater had been the oldest operating theatre in Virginia until it closed in 2010. The Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation raised over $6 million from several sources to revitalize this grand facility. With this funding and additional financing from VCC, the theatre and an adjoining building will be renovated to include a 554-seat auditorium and community room for events. Dawn DeHart, VCC’s Senior Vice President, stated, “We are excited to be part of the team breathing new life into this theatre. VCC looks forward to seeing all the ways these new attractions help the community.”