Showing posts with label Scottish Rite. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scottish Rite. Show all posts

Friday, January 9, 2026

R.W. Thomas W. Jackson. Past Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Thomas W. Jackson. Past Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Thomas W. Jackson. Past Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful
Thomas W. Jackson
( 1934 - 2021 )
Past Grand Secretary
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Past Executive Secretary and Honorary President
World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges
33rd Degree Freemason
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


Freemasonry's Future - Thomas W. Jackson


For more info, please visit:

pagrandlodge.org


R.W. Thomas W. Jackson. Past Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Thomas W. Jackson. Past Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, January 8, 2026

M.W. Richard Maggio. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Richard Maggio. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Richard Maggio. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Richard Maggio
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
33rd Degree Freemason
Valley of Boston
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

massfreemasonry.org


M.W. Richard Maggio. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Richard Maggio. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

M.W. Michael D. Smith. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of South Carolina. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Michael D. Smith. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of South Carolina. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Michael D. Smith. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of South Carolina. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful and Illustrious
Michael Duane Smith
( 1958 - 2021 )
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of South Carolina
Past Lieutenant Grand Commander
Sovereign Grand Inspector General in South Carolina
Supreme Council, 33°
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
by Travis Simpkins


The House of the Temple - Washington, D.C.


For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org

and

scgrandlodgeafm.org


M.W. Michael D. Smith. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of South Carolina. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Michael D. Smith. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of South Carolina. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, December 29, 2025

R.W. Jeffrey W. Coy. Past Grand Treasurer. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Jeffrey W. Coy. Past Grand Treasurer. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Jeffrey W. Coy. Past Grand Treasurer. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait of
Jeffrey W. Coy
(1951 - 2018)
Past Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Past Active Member
Supreme Council, 33°
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
U.S.A.

Oil on Canvas
by Travis Simpkins

Collection of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania
Masonic Temple in Philadelphia
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania


Masonic Temple in Philadelphia


For more info, please visit:
and


R.W. Jeffrey W. Coy. Past Grand Treasurer. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Jeffrey W. Coy. Past Grand Treasurer. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Portrait by Travis Simpkins

Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Portrait by Travis Simpkins
Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Portrait by Travis Simpkins

Portrait of
Robert W. Reinhardt III, 32°, HGA
House of the Temple Benefactor 
"Supreme Temple Architect"
Intendant of the Building Society

Oil on Canvas
by Travis Simpkins


Commissioned for the Pillars of Charity Hall at the 
House of the Temple. Washington, DC
Collection of the Supreme Council, 33° 
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction 


House of the Temple - Washington, D.C.

Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ
Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ

For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org/giving/campaigns-programs/intendant/


Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Portrait by Travis Simpkins
Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Portrait by Travis Simpkins
 

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Donald Tapia, 33°. Former United States Ambassador to Jamaica. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

Donald Tapia, 33°. Former United States Ambassador to Jamaica. Pillars of Charity. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
Donald Tapia, 33°. Former United States Ambassador to Jamaica. Pillars of Charity. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait of
Illustrious Brother
Donald Tapia
American Businessman
United States Ambassador to Jamaica
2019 - 2021
33rd Degree Freemason
Member of
Zion Lodge No. 1
Grand Lodge of Michigan
Havasu Lodge No. 64
Grand Lodge of Arizona
Orange County Valley of the Scottish Rite
Orient of California
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Painted for the Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery

House of the Temple - Washington, D.C.

Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite. Portraits by Travis Simpkins
Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite. Portraits by Travis Simpkins

For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org


Donald Tapia, 33°. Former U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica. Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
Donald Tapia, 33°. Former U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica. Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
 

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Francis George Paul, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Francis George Paul, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Francis George Paul, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Francis George Paul
( 1921 - 1996 )
Past Sovereign Grand Commander
Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
( 1985 - 1993 )

by Travis Simpkins


 Scottish Rite, NMJ - Our Core Values



 Scottish Rite, NMJ - Seeking Further Light
 


 For more info, please visit:


Francis George Paul, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Francis George Paul, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful and Illustrious
Stanley Fielding Maxwell
( 1910 - 1997 )
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
( 1975 - 1977 )
Sovereign Grand Commander
Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
( 1975 - 1985 )
Past Commander in Chief
Massachusetts Consistory
Scottish Rite Valley of Boston
(1970 - 1973)
by Travis Simpkins



Scottish Rite, NMJ - Core Values

Stanley Fielding Maxwell. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ
Stanley Fielding Maxwell. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ

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and


Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

M.W. Glenn S. Carlson. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Glenn S. Carlson. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Glenn S. Carlson. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Glenn S. Carlson
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Rhode Island
and Providence Plantations
33rd Degree Freemason
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
by Travis Simpkins


Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

rimasons.org


M.W. Glenn S. Carlson. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Glenn S. Carlson. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, November 20, 2025

R.W. Thomas W. Jackson. Past Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Thomas W. Jackson. Past Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Thomas W. Jackson. Past Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful
Thomas W. Jackson
( 1934 - 2021 )
Past Grand Secretary
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Past Executive Secretary and Honorary President
World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges
33rd Degree Freemason
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


Freemasonry's Future - Thomas W. Jackson


For more info, please visit:

pagrandlodge.org



R.W. Thomas W. Jackson. North American Freemasonry. Idealism and Realism. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Thomas W. Jackson. North American Freemasonry. Idealism and Realism. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

M.W. Richard Maggio. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Richard Maggio. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Richard Maggio. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Richard Maggio
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
33rd Degree Freemason
Valley of Boston
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

massfreemasonry.org


M.W. Richard Maggio. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Richard Maggio. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, November 17, 2025

R.W. Christopher St. Cyr. Past Junior Grand Warden. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Christopher St. Cyr. Past Junior Grand Warden. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Christopher St. Cyr. Past Junior Grand Warden. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful
Christopher St. Cyr
Past Junior Grand Warden
Past District Deputy Grand Master
24th Masonic District
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins


Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

massfreemasonry.org


R.W. Christopher St. Cyr. Past Junior Grand Warden. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Christopher St. Cyr. Past Junior Grand Warden. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
 

Sunday, November 16, 2025

M.W. George F. Hamilton. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. George F. Hamilton. Past Senior Grand Warden. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Supreme Council Deputy for Massachusetts. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. George F. Hamilton. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
George F. Hamilton
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ
Past Deputy for Massachusetts
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

massfreemasonry.org

and

scottishritenmj.org


R.W. George F. Hamilton. Past Senior Grand Warden. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Supreme Council Deputy for Massachusetts. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. George F. Hamilton. Past Senior Grand Warden. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
 

Friday, November 14, 2025

R.W. Peter Culbertson. Past Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Peter Culbertson. Past Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Peter Culbertson. Past Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful
Peter Culbertson
Past Deputy Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
32nd Degree Freemason
Valley of Boston
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts


For more info, please visit:

massfreemasonry.org


R.W. Peter Culbertson. Past Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Peter Culbertson. Past Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
 

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Donald R. Heldman, 33°. Deputy for Ohio. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Donald R. Heldman, 33°. Deputy for Ohio. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Donald R. Heldman, 33°. Deputy for Ohio. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Donald R. Heldman
Deputy for the State of Ohio
Supreme Council, 33°
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


Core Values - Scottish Rite, NMJ


For more info, please visit:

scottishritenmj.org


Donald R. Heldman, 33°. Deputy for Ohio. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Donald R. Heldman, 33°. Deputy for Ohio. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
 

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Joe Martinez. The Masonic Roundtable. Esotericon. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins

Joe Martinez. The Masonic Roundtable. Esotericon. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins
Joe Martinez. The Masonic Roundtable. Esotericon. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Joe Martinez
Co-Host of
The Masonic Roundtable
Founder of
Esotericon
Master of
Manasseh Lodge No. 182
Grand Lodge of Virginia

by Travis Simpkins


The Masonic Table - Esotericon 

For more info, please visit:

themasonicroundtable.com


Joe Martinez. The Masonic Roundtable. Esotericon. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins
Joe Martinez. The Masonic Roundtable. Esotericon. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, November 10, 2025

M.W. Randy Jager. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Arizona. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Randy Jager. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Arizona. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Randy Jager. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Arizona. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Randy Jager
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Arizona
Past Master of
Oasis Lodge No. 52
33rd Degree Freemason
Valley of Tucson
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
by Travis Simpkins


commissioned by the DeMolay in Arizona


Grand Lodge of Arizona. Freemasons. Arizona Masonry
Grand Lodge of Arizona. Freemasons. Arizona Masonry

For more info, please visit:

azmasons.org

and

azdemolay.org


M.W. Randy Jager. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Arizona. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Randy Jager. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Arizona. by Travis Simpkins
 

Friday, November 7, 2025

Masonic Mentorship. Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Freemasons. by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Mentorship. Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Freemasons. by Travis Simpkins
Masonic Mentorship. Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Freemasons. by Travis Simpkins


Masonic Mentorship
Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth

Sketch by Travis Simpkins




Commissioned by Maynard Edwards, 32°, KCCH


Not Just a Man, a Mason


For more info, please visit:

beafreemason.org


Not Just a Man, a Mason
Not Just a Man, a Mason

 

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Michael D. Smith, 33°. Past Lieutenant Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

Michael D. Smith, 33°. Past Lieutenant Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
Michael D. Smith, 33°. Past Lieutenant Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful and Illustrious
Michael Duane Smith
( 1958 - 2021 )
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of South Carolina
Past Lieutenant Grand Commander
Sovereign Grand Inspector General in South Carolina
Supreme Council, 33°
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
by Travis Simpkins


The House of the Temple - Washington, D.C.


For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org

and

scgrandlodgeafm.org


Michael D. Smith, 33°. Past Lieutenant Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
Michael D. Smith, 33°. Past Lieutenant Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Benjamin S. Frost. Past Most Wise Master. Mount Olivet Chapter Rose Croix. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Benjamin S. Frost. Past Most Wise Master. Mount Olivet Chapter Rose Croix. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins
Benjamin S. Frost. Past Most Wise Master. Mount Olivet Chapter Rose Croix. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Benjamin S. Frost
Past Most Wise Master
1913 - 1916
Mount Olivet Chapter Rose Croix
Valley of Boston
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


Seeking Further Light - Scottish Rite, NMJ


For more info, please visit:

scottishriteboston.net


Benjamin S. Frost. Past Most Wise Master. Mount Olivet Chapter Rose Croix. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins
Benjamin S. Frost. Past Most Wise Master. Mount Olivet Chapter Rose Croix. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins