Biennial Session 2023

We look forward to seeing you in-person this year for the Biennial Session of the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ, USA, August 20–22, 2023, in Washington, DC!

Registration Information

Member Registration – $375 Includes Sunday's reception, Monday's lunch, INCLUDES TUESDAY'S HONORS BANQUET
Spouse Registration – $300 Includes Sunday's reception, Monday's lunch, Tuesday's Ladies Lunch, and INCLUDES TUESDAY'S HONORS BANQUET
Tuesday Honors Banquet ONLY – $175/person (member or spouse)

*A 15% cancellation fee will apply from May 1 to August 8, 2023. Please note that no refunds will be issued after Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Hotel Information

Hotel accommodations must be booked directly with the host hotel, the Washington Hilton.
A limited number of rooms at special Biennial Session rates are available.
For questions specific to accommodations, contact the Washington Hilton directly.

CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL INFORMATION & BOOKING

Questions about Registration?

Please call our 2023 Biennial Session helpline at 202–770–1530 or email membership@scottishrite.org

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

2023 Biennial Session Main Events Schedule Preview*
Saturday, August 19

12:00 p.m. Registration Opens

Sunday, August 20

1:30 p.m. Welcome Reception

3:30 p.m. Albert Pike Memorial Service

5:00–7:00 p.m. House of the Temple Open for Tours

Monday, August 21

9:00 a.m. Public Session†

1:00 p.m. Session Luncheon

2:00 p.m. Q and A with Masonic Scholars Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, GC, and S. Brent Morris, 33°, GC, Moderated by Br. Maynard Edwards, 32°, KCCH

2:00–4:30 p.m. House of the Temple Open for Tours

Tuesday, August 22

10:30 a.m. Conferral of the 33°, Inspector General Honorary at the Valley of Washington, D.C., Scottish Rite Temple

10:30 a.m. Ladies Brunch and Fashion Show

12 noon–4:00 p.m. House of the Temple Open for Tours

1:00 p.m. Scottish Rite Research Society Luncheon and Lecture‡

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Special Exhibit & Discussion at the House of the Temple—Tomes Before Freemasonry: Books in the Temple Collection Written Prior to the Formation of the Grand Lodge of England—We will present a selection of 10 volumes of note that were printed from the 1400s–1600s and discuss their importance. Specially selected by Grand Archivist and Historian Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Cross, these works will be of special interest to all who enjoy history and literature. (Limited to 150 attendees). Transportation—Shuttle buses will start loading at the host hotel around 2:30 p.m. These shuttles will return attendees to the hotel by 5:30 p.m

7:00 p.m. Honors Banquet

* These times and events are subject to change.

† This event will be streamed live online via https://scottishrite.org.

‡ There is an additional charge to attend this event.

Graphic: Official 33° Scottish Rite, SJ, Double-headed Eagle