The White House & The Freemasons

A course exploring the relationship between the Masonic fraternity & the Presidents of the United States

From George Washington laying the U.S. Capitol cornerstone in 1793 to modern presidential encounters with the Craft, this course traces how Freemasonry intersected with American civic life at the highest levels. You’ll follow the builders and brothers who shaped the early federal city and helped shape our nation throughout its history.  You’ll also examine the politics of the Anti-Masonic era, the roll of Freemasonry following the American Civil War,  and how Masonry continued to influence the Presidency into the 20th century. From Washington to Jacksson, Johnson to Roosevelt, Taft, Truman and beyond, The White House & The Freemasons will help you understand teh true role that Masonry played and continues to play inside teh White House.  

This Course requires the text The White House & The Freemasons by B. Chris Ruli, 32° KCCH, sold separately. Students may also use the Kindle version or the Audiobook on Audible also sold separately.

The course begins with a short introduction video and is then divided into four sections; each section has a reading assignment and a short video which are followed by a short quiz to test your knowledge. 

The sections are:

• Introduction Video & The 14 American Freemason Presidents
• Section 1: Early American Freemasonry (1789-1830) 
• Section 2: Anti-Masonry and the Age of Fraternalism (1830-1900)
• Section 3: The Early 20^th Century
• Section 4: The Modern Presidency

After completing all the Quizzes and reading  assignments, there is a final exam of 5 short essay questions. Following completion, you will receive a completion badge and certificate.

*The course is a requirement for completion of the Americanism Suite of Courses coming in late fall 2025.