2026 Masonic Week Schedule

The preliminary schedule of the 2026 Masonic Week has been released. It will be held from February 4-8, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC–Crystal City near the Reagan National Airport. You can find the registration here: https://amdusa.org/wp/masonic-week/

 

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

11:00 AM - Laying of the Wreath by the AMD Grand Council

7:00 PM - 6°, Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord

7:00 PM - San Jacinto Order No. 128, Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill

 

Thursday, February 5, 2026

8:00 AM - Installed Supreme Ruler, Allied Masonic Degrees

8:45 AM - Worshipful Commander Noah, Allied Masonic Degrees

9:30 AM - Grand Master's Council, Ye Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon

Aaron White - Grand Master

Kevin Sample - Grand Prior

Jeremy Vaughn - Grand Secretary

12:00 PM - St. Thomas of Acon Festive Board

1:15 PM - Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor 

Michael Kastle - Grand Preceptor

Larry Tucker - Grand Recorder

1:15 PM - Order of Holy Wisdom, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests

3:00 PM - Grand Court of the USA, Masonic Order of Athelstan

D. Allen Surrat - Grand Master

David Cashion - Grand Secretary

6:00 PM - Installed Sovereign Master, Allied Masonic Degrees

7:00 PM - Athelstan Banquet

9:00 PM - Ye Antiente Order of Corks

Marion Humphreys - Grand Bung of the Americas

9:00 PM - Masonic Order of Pilgrim Preceptors

David Boswell - Grand Master

George Haynes - Regional Governor 

Alan Beidel - Regional Secretary 

 

Friday, February 6, 2026

7:00 AM - York Rite Sovereign College Breakfast

8:30 AM - Knight Commander, Royal Order of the Red Branch of Eri

9:00 AM - Ladies Breakfast 

9:00 AM - Grand Council of Knights Masons of the United States of America

Lloyd Leinbaugh - Great Chief

John Bristol - Grand Scribe

12:00 PM - Knights Masons Luncheon

1:00 PM - Grand College of America, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests

James Winzenreid - Grand Preceptor

Larry Tucker - Grand Registrar

3:00 PM - Grand College of Rites

Frank Modica - Grand Chancellor

Rick Patton - Grand Registrar

4:30 PM - Society of Blue Friars

Arturo de Hoyos - Grand Abbot

Mark Tabbert - Deputy Grand Abbot

Richard Fletcher - Secretary-General

4:30 PM - 6°, Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord

7:00 PM - The Philalethes Banquet

7:00 PM - Great Priory of America, CBCS, Dinner

9:00 PM Masonic Order of the Bath

Charles Schubert - Commander-General

Bill Snyder - Keeper of the Bath Records

Saturday, February 7, 2026

7:00 AM - All Masonic Breakfast

8:00 AM - 1° - 3°, Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord

9:30 AM - Ladies Bus Trip

9:45 AM - 4°, Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord

10:30 AM - Philalethes Society

Adam Kendall - President

Terry Tilton - Secretary

12:00 PM - All Masonic Luncheon

1:15 PM - Council of the Nine Muses No. 13, AMD

2:00 PM - Ladies Tea 

2:30 PM - Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees

Doug Knauer - Sovereign Grand Master

Seth Anthony - Grand Secretary

6:00 PM - All Masonic Social Hour 

7:00 PM - All Masonic Banquet

9:00 PM - Royal Ark Mariner, Allied Masonic Degrees

9:45 PM - Order of the Secret Monitor, Allied Masonic Degrees

Sunday, February 8, 2026

8:30 AM - Washington Monument Assemblage

Deputy Master Mason - Jason Varner VI°

Clerk - Alan Beidel VIº

9:00 AM - Lodge of Menatzchim, V°

10:30 AM - Lodge of Harodim, VI°

12:30 PM - The Operatives Brunch

Grand York Rite of Washington DC

I had a great time visiting the York Rite Masons of the District of Columbia. I flew in on Thursday, but the activities didn’t begin until Friday afternoon.

The Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons was presided over by the Grand King, as the Grand High Priest was too ill to attend. Visitors from across the country were in attendance, including the Right Excellent General Grand King and the Right Excellent Deputy General Grand High Priest for the Mid-Atlantic Region. 

After the Grand Chapter closed, the Order of Anointed High Priests was conferred upon two Excellent Companions. This was followed by an Ingathering of INRI Tabernacle No. XXXVII of the Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests, during which five new Knight Priests were initiated. Later, Washington Priory No. 77 of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor held a brief business meeting, with the Personal Representative of the Grand Master General in attendance.

On Saturday morning, the Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Washington, D.C., convened, welcoming representatives and dignitaries from across the region. Among them were the Right Puissant Deputy General Grand Master, the Right Puissant General Grand Recorder, and the Right Puissant Deputy General Grand Master for the Mid-Atlantic Region. A friend of mine was elected and installed as Most Illustrious Grand Master for the ensuing year, and I wish him the best of luck in his tenure.

Following lunch, the Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Washington, D.C., reconvened. I was introduced as Grand Commander, along with several others from neighboring jurisdictions, as well as the Right Eminent Grand Generalissimo and the Right Eminent Department Commander for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Another D.C. Mason and friend of mine was elected and installed as the Right Eminent Grand Commander, and I had the honor of serving as the Installing Grand Prelate. I wish him great success in his term and have no doubt he will excel in his role.

Now, I’m making the long journey home, preparing for another busy week ahead.

Masonic Week 2025

Another successful Masonic Week has been completed. This year we had over 600 attendees (the largest crowd ever) and it was great to see old friends and make new ones.

I arrived at DCA on Wednesday and spent the afternoon socializing. A special thank you to the Brothers of Missouri for inviting me to join them for dinner.

On Thursday morning, I attended the Annual Meeting of the Grand Master’s Council of the United States of America for Ye Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon, where I had the privilege of witnessing two outstanding Masons preside as Grand Master and Grand Prior. During the installation of our new Grand Master, I was honored to be appointed Grand Registrar under his governance.

After the St. Thomas of Acon Festive Board, I attended the Annual Meeting of the Grand Chapter of the Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor, which proved to be quite interesting. Later, I witnessed a historic moment: the inauguration and constitution of the Grand Court of the Masonic Order of Athelstan in the United States of America. It was a privilege to serve as part of the escort for the installation of officers and to witness Masonic history in the making.

On Friday, I attended the 91st Annual Ingathering of the Grand College of America for the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests. The rest of the evening was spent socializing with Brothers from around the world, enjoying the camaraderie that makes Masonic Week so special.

Saturday was dedicated to the 133rd Annual Communication of the Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States of America. Congratulations to the newly installed officers and to Bryce Hildreth for receiving the Fowler Award (a well-deserved honor).

Now, as I find myself in Texas for work, I must admit that I am exhausted!

2025 Masonic Week Schedule

The preliminary schedule of the 2025 Masonic Week has been released. It will be held from February 6-9, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City near the Reagan National Airport. You can find the registration here.

  

  

Thursday, February 6, 2025

8:00 AM - Trinity Chapel No.2, Ye Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon

10:00 AM - Grand Master's Council, Ye Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon

Terry Plemons - Grand Master

Stanton Brown - Grand Prior

Jeremy Vaughn - Grand Secretary

12:00 PM - St. Thomas of Acon Festive Board

1:15 PM - Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor 

Aaron White - Grand Preceptor

Larry Tucker - Grand Recorder

1:15 PM - Order of Holy Wisdom, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests

3:00 PM - Potomac Court No.107, Masonic Order of Athelstan

4:30 PM - Provincial Grand Court, Masonic Order of Athelstan

Bryce Hildreth - Provincial Grand Master

David Cashion - Provincial Grand Secretary

7:00 PM - Athelstan Banquet

9:00 PM Masonic Order of the Bath

Charles Schubert - Commander-General

Bill Snyder - Keeper of the Bath Records

9:00 PM - Masonic Order of Pilgrim Preceptors

Jonathan Roberts - Grand Master

George Haynes - Regional Governor 

Alan Beidel - Regional Secretary 

   

    

Friday, February 7, 2025

7:00 AM - York Rite Sovereign College Breakfast

8:00 AM - Installed Sovereign Master, Allied Masonic Degrees

8:45 AM - Knight Commander, Royal Order of the Red Branch of Eri

9:00 AM - Ladies Breakfast 

9:00 AM - Grand Council of Knights Masons of the United States of America

Robert Officer - Great Chief

David Cashion - Grand Scribe

12:00 PM - Knights Masons Luncheon

1:00 PM - Grand College of America, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests

Duane Vaught - Grand Preceptor

Larry Tucker - Grand Registrar

3:00 PM - Grand College of Rites

Travis Normand - Grand Chancellor

Rick Patton - Grand Registrar

4:30 PM Society of Blue Friars

Arturo de Hoyos - Grand Abbot

Mark Tabbert - Deputy Grand Abbot

Richard Fletcher - Secretary-General

5:30 PM - Worshipful Commander Noah, Allied Masonic Degrees

6:00 PM - Installed Supreme Ruler, Allied Masonic Degrees

6:00 PM - Ark & Dove, Allied Masonic Degrees

7:00 PM - The Philalethes Banquet

Guest Speaker: Billy Hamilton, Jr.

7:00 PM - Great Priory of America, CBCS, Dinner

9:00 PM - Ye Antiente Order of Corks

Marion Humphreys - Grand Bung of the Americas

 

   

Saturday, February 8, 2025

7:00 AM - All Masonic Breakfast

8:00 AM - 1° - 3°, Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord

9:45 AM - 4°, Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord

10:30 AM - Philalethes Society

12:00 PM - All Masonic Luncheon

1:15 PM - Council of the Nine Muses No. 13, AMD

2:00 PM - Ladies Tea 

2:30 PM - Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees

John Elkinton - Sovereign Grand Master

Seth Anthony - Grand Secretary

6:00 PM - All Masonic Social Hour 

7:00 PM - All Masonic Banquet

Guest Speaker: Chris Ruli

9:00 PM - Grand Architect, Allied Masonic Degrees

9:45 PM - Royal Ark Mariner, Allied Masonic Degrees

Sunday, February 9, 2025

8:30 AM - Washington Monument Assemblage

Deputy Master Mason - Wayne Faupel VI°

Clerk - Alan Beidel VIº

9:00 AM - Lodge of Menatzchim, V°

10:30 AM - Lodge of Harodim, VI°

12:30 PM - The Operatives Brunch

Masonic Week 2024

Another Masonic Week has come and gone. This year included some new chapters in my Masonic career. On Thursday I was appointed Assistant Grand Marshal during the Annual Meeting of the Grand Master’s Council for Ye Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon. After the Acon Festive Board, I attended the Provincial Grand Court of the USA for the Masonic Order of Athelstan. That night I presided over the High Council of the Masonic Order of the Bath USA where we initiated over 70 new members. After some fun and frivolity with my Brother Masons in the hospitality suite, it was definitely time for bed.

Friday morning started for me with the 58th Annual Meeting of the Grand Council of Knight Masons of the USA. In the afternoon, I attended the 90th Annual Grand Ingathering of the Grand College of America for the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests. I then attended the 93rd Annual Convocation of the Grand College of Rites of the USA. After a great dinner with friends, I spent the night conversing with Brothers until about 3:30 am.

I slept in on Saturday and then attended the 132nd Annual Convocation of the Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees of the USA. After the All Masonic Banquet, I packed and got some shut-eye before my early flight home.

It was great to see all of my Brothers!

Masonic Week 2024

The preliminary schedule of the 2024 Masonic Week has been released. It will be held from February 8-11, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City near the Reagan National Airport.

     

Thursday, February 8, 2024

8:00 AM - Trinity Chapel No.2, Ye Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon

10:00 AM - Grand Master's Council, Ye Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon

Terry Plemons - Grand Master

John Elkinton - Grand Prior

Jeremy Vaughn - Grand Secretary

12:00 PM - St. Thomas of Acon Festive Board

1:15 PM - Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor 

D. Allen Surratt - Grand Preceptor

Larry Tucker - Grand Recorder

1:30 PM - Order of Holy Wisdom, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests

3:00 PM - Potomac Court No.107, Masonic Order of Athelstan

4:30 PM - Provincial Grand Court, Masonic Order of Athelstan

Bryce Hildreth - Provincial Grand Master

David Cashion - Provincial Grand Secretary

7:00 PM - Athelstan Banquet

9:00 PM Masonic Order of the Bath

Barry Newell - Commander-General

Bill Snyder - Keeper of the Bath Records

9:00 PM - Masonic Order of Pilgrim Preceptors

Jonathan Roberts - Grand Master

George Haynes - Regional Governor 

Alan Beidel - Regional Secretary 

   

  

Friday, February 9, 2024

7:00 AM - York Rite Sovereign College Breakfast

8:00 AM - Allied Masonic Degrees: Installed Sovereign Master

8:45 AM - Royal Order of the Red Branch of Eri: Knight Commander

9:00 AM - Ladies Breakfast 

9:00 AM - Grand Council of Knights Masons of the United States of America

James Winzenreid - Great Chief

David Cashion - Grand Scribe

12:00 PM - Knights Masons Luncheon

1:00 PM - Grand College of America, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests

Bill Riggs - Grand Preceptor

Larry Tucker - Grand Registrar

3:00 PM - Grand College of Rites

Russell Bridges - Grand Chancellor

Chris Gamblin - Grand Registrar

4:30 PM Society of Blue Friars

Arturo de Hoyos - Grand Abbot

Mark Tabbert - Deputy Grand Abbot

Richard Fletcher - Secretary-General

5:30 PM - Allied Masonic Degrees: Worshipful Commander Noah 

6:00 PM - Allied Masonic Degrees: Installed Supreme Ruler 

7:00 PM - The Masonic Society Dinner

7:00 PM - CBCS Dinner

9:00 PM - Ye Antiente Order of Corks

Marion Humphreys - Grand Bung of the Americas

  

Saturday, February 10, 2024

7:00 AM - All Masonic Breakfast

8:00 AM - Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord: First, Second, and Third Grades

9:45 AM - Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord: Fourth Grade

10:30 AM - Philalethes Society

12:00 PM - Philalethes Society Luncheon

1:15 PM - Council of the Nine Muses No. 13, AMD

2:30 PM - Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees

W. Berry Rigdon - Sovereign Grand Master

Seth Anthony - Grand Secretary

2:00 PM - Ladies Tea 

6:00 PM - All Masonic Social Hour 

7:00 PM - All Masonic Banquet 

Sunday, February 11

8:30 AM - Washington Monument Assemblage

9:00 AM - Lodge of Menatzchim, V 

10:30 AM - Lodge of Harodim, VI 

12:30 PM - The Operatives Brunch