Do you have a family member you want to bring into the fraternity? Have them petition your lodge, or any lodge in the state. We will handle the Master Mason Degree at the George Washington Memorial in Virginia.
The trip will take place from Friday, Oct. 16, to Sunday, Oct. 18, with a cost of $400.
For more information, please contact D.D.G.M. Gerald A. McGrew Jr. at 412-292-6914.
Itinerary
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Suggested attire would be casual clothing that represents you as a Freemason.
| Event | Overview | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Departure | Train ride to Alexandria, Virginia | Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh | 5:25 a.m. |
| Welcoming | Overview of weekend
Rousing speech by Brother Gerald A. McGrew, Jr., DDGM Snacks and refreshments |
Amtrak Train 41, Club Car | 11 a.m. |
| Arrival | Train arrival
We will walk to the hotel which is directly across the street. (0.2 miles / 5 minute walk) |
Amtrak Station, Alexandria, VA | 2:05 p.m. |
| Hotel Check-In | Get settled in your room. | Embassy Suites Alexandria Hotel | 2:20 p.m. |
| Your Time | You are on your own for dinner
We will work on putting suggestions together for the evening. |
Alexandria, VA | 2:45 p.m. |
| Evening Festivities Options | Train to National Mall across river | Alexandria, VA | Post Check-In |
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Dress attire dependent upon the event.
| Event | Overview | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Made to order breakfast in the hotel | Embassy Suites Alexandria Hotel | 6 – 8 a.m. |
| Travel | Walk to the George Washington National Memorial
(0.5 miles / 12 minute walk) |
George Washington National Memorial, Alexandria, VA | 8:30 – 8:55 a.m. |
| Master Masons Degree Conferral | The Master Masons Degree will be conferred on all candidates using the one-day class method.
Canadian Charge Bible presentations Pinning Ceremonies Pictures…lots of pictures! Attire: Dark Suit & Tie, Tuxedos for Floor Officers. |
George Washington National Memorial, Alexandria, VA | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Group Tour | Group Tour of George Washington National Masonic Memorial | George Washington National Memorial, Alexandria, VA | Noon |
| Your Time | Relax at/around hotel or
Smithsonian, Museum of the Bible, National Mall, etc. |
1:30 – 6 p.m. | |
| Banquet Happy Hour | Cash bar
Attire for the evening is formal (Black Tie-Tuxedo / Colonial). |
George Washington National Memorial, Alexandria, VA | 6 – 7 p.m. |
| Bennington Banquet | Enjoy dinner along with a presentation from the National Sojourners | George Washington National Memorial, Alexandria, VA | 7 – 9 p.m. |
| Your Time | Enjoy the night life of Alexandria, VA | Alexandria, VA | 9 p.m. |
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Suggested attire would be casual clothing that represents you as a Freemason.
| Event | Overview | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Made to order breakfast in the hotel | Embassy Suites Alexandria Hotel | 6 – 9 a.m. |
| Your Time | Enjoy the day in Alexandria, VA | Alexandria, VA | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Train Departure | Train ride to Pittsburgh, PA | Amtrak Station, Alexandria, VA | 2:43 p.m. |
| Wrap-up |
Overview of weekend Rousing speech by Brother Gerald A. McGrew, Jr., DDGM Snacks and refreshments |
Amtrak Train 40, Club Car | 6 p.m. |
| Arrival | Train arrival in Pittsburgh | Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 11:40 p.m. |