2027 Masonic Week Schedule

The preliminary schedule of the 2027 Masonic Week has been released. It will be held from February 3-7, 2027, 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 3, 2027

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

3:00 PM - Conferral of Degree of Membership, Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots

7:00 PM - Conferral of the Knight Grand Cross, Royal Order of the Red Branch of Eri

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

 

Thursday, February 4, 2027

8:00 AM - Order of Holy Wisdom, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests

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

Aaron White - Grand Master

Russell Bridges - Grand Prior

Jeremy Vaughn - Grand Secretary

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

1:30 PM - Education Presentation by Dr. Heather Calloway of Indiana University

2:30 PM - Grand Court of the USA, Masonic Order of Athelstan

D. Allen Surrat - Grand Master

David Cashion - Grand Secretary

5:45 PM - Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor 

David Ladd - Grand Preceptor

Larry Tucker - Grand Recorder 

7:00 PM - Athelstan Banquet

9:00 PM Masonic Order of the Bath

Kim Bowman - Commander-General

Bill Snyder - Keeper of the Bath Records

9:00 PM - Masonic Order of Pilgrim Preceptors

David Boswell - Grand Master

George Haynes - Regional Governor 

Alan Beidel - Regional Secretary 

 

Friday, February 5, 2027

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

Russell Bridges - Great Chief

Brandon Penley - Grand Scribe

12:00 PM - Knights Masons Luncheon

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

Jeff Nelson - Grand Preceptor

Larry Tucker - Grand Registrar

3:15 PM - Grand College of Rites

John Habel - Grand Chancellor

Rick Patton - Grand Registrar

5:00 PM - Society of Blue Friars

Arturo de Hoyos - Grand Abbot

Mark Tabbert - Deputy Grand Abbot

Richard Fletcher - Secretary-General

5:00 PM - Conferral of the Installed Sovereign Master, Allied Masonic Degrees

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

7:00 PM - The Philalethes Society Banquet

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 6, 2027

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 - The Philalethes Society

Oscar Alleyne - President

Tyler E. Vanice - Secretary

12:00 PM - KYCH Luncheon (open to all)

1:30 PM - Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees

Duane Vaught - Sovereign Grand Master

Seth Anthony - Grand Secretary

2:00 PM - Ladies Tea 

Following Grand Council - Council of the Nine Muses No. 13, AMD

6:00 PM - All Masonic Social Hour 

7:00 PM - All Masonic Banquet

9:00 PM - Conferral of St. Lawrence the Martyr, Allied Masonic Degrees

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

Sunday, February 7, 2027

8:30 AM - Washington Monument Assemblage

Jason Varner VI° - Deputy Master Mason

Alan Beidel VIº - Clerk

9:00 AM - Lodge of Menatzchim, V°

10:30 AM - Lodge of Harodim, VI°

12:30 PM - The Operatives Brunch

KYCH and Acon

This was a weekend filled with fellowship, ceremony, and reflection on the bonds that unite us as knights across jurisdictions. Thursday evening, I landed in Mobile and spent the rest of the day socializing with Knights from across the Americas. Friday was originally planned as a trip to Pensacola to see the Blue Angels, but due to the government shutdown, our plans shifted to visiting the USS Alabama. I spent much of the day meeting and reconnecting with fellow Knights as they arrived at the hotel.

Saturday morning marked the 90th Conclave of the Convent General of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor, presided over by my good friend Jim McGee, Most Eminent Grand Master General. The session was productive, as we approved several much-needed legislative updates that modernized and aligned our Constitution with present needs. I wish the best of success to Bart Henderson, who has assumed the mantle of Grand Master General for the ensuing year, and I extend congratulations to all the newly elected officers of the Convent General.

That afternoon, several of us convened to consecrate the Province of the Gulf Coast for the Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon, USA. Due to the rapid growth of the Order, the Most Worthy Grand Master found it necessary to establish new provinces and adjust existing boundaries. I had the honor of serving as Grand Marshal during the ceremony, and I thank the Grand Master for this privilege. It was a pleasure to assist in installing the Grand Preceptor and his officers, and I wish them the greatest success in their future labors. After leading the procession of Grand Officers out, we adjourned to a festive board featuring a wonderful spread of delicious Southern-style fare and warm fellowship. 

Now I’m on my way to northern Virginia for work, grateful for a productive and enjoyable weekend among friends and fellow Knights.

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