Chris Ruli is an historian on early Freemasonry and author of The White House & The Freemasons and Archivum Masonicum – Papers on Masonic History. His research focuses on fraternity’s political legacy and impact on American society. He is a past Grand Historian and Librarian and led efforts to digitize Masonic research and publications, most notably the transactions of the Supreme Council, A.A.S.R. Southern Jurisdiction, The New Age Magazine, and The Miscellanea – The Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States. He is a frequent contributor to a number of Masonic publications including the Scottish Rite Journal, Heredom, and Philalethes: A Journal of Masonic Research and Letters. Chris’ work has been featured in non-Masonic publications including The Washington Post, The History Channel, and the White House Historical Association. He is a member of Masonic organizations in Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia and a contributing member of the D.C. Historical Society.

Bro. Ruli will have copies of his latest book “The White House & The Freemasons” for sale and signing at this event.

Bro. Tyler Dow Whitaker
Speaking on: Operative Masonry in a Speculative World

Brother Tyler Dow Whittaker has worked professionally as an operative mason for nearly 20 years in the cemetery monument industry and is currently employed as the Vice President of Wearly Monuments in Muncie, Indiana. He has had the privilege to serve Fellowship Lodge No. 681 in Anderson, Indiana as Worshipful Master in 2021 and is currently the Senior Steward of Bartimaeus Lodge, U.D. Tyler also serves the Grand Lodge of Indiana as a Lodge Liaison – Masonic Educator for his district. Tyler is an active member of the Anderson York Rite bodies, a member of the Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite, and is a member of many other Masonic orders.

In Person Giveaway – As part of Bro. Whitaker’s presentation, he will be working a stone – live, on stage – from the same limestone used to create the George Washington Masonic National Memorial 100 year rededication cornerstone this past February in Alexandria, VA. At the conclusion of his presentation, the stone will be gifted a random attendee. You must be registered for the event and present to win, so plan on attending this symposium in person!