A MATTER OF HONOR

Remember when a man's word was his bond? When a handshake sealed the deal? When a man's honor meant more than words on a piece of paper?

There are still men who believe in moral and ethical behavior. Men who know that character does matter.

Who are these men? They are 32º Freemasons.

On behalf of these men, Welcome to our website.

We hope your visit is an enjoyable one. We recently modified the content to better serve our members and visitors.  As information comes to the webmaster, it will be posted. Hopefully this will keep our members and visitors better informed of the activities and upcoming events of our Valleys.
 The links on this site are for both members and visitors alike. There should be enough for everyone to spend a few minutes with us. Stop by for awhile and learn about our Valley's and the Learning Centers.  

Scottish Rite Clinics, 32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children, and Programs For Childhood Language Disorders

A small boy sits at his desk, looking down at his open book as his classmates read aloud. He wrinkles his forehead and squints his eyes but the letters and words he sees are jumbled, twisted and senseless.

He grips the book tighter, holds his breath and makes a silent wish that the teacher will not call on him ...

This child has dyslexia, a common learning disability. He needs help to overcome it before it sets him back emotionally as well as educationally.

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Schizophrenia Research

Well before the federal government took a major interest in finding the answers to the riddle of schizophrenia, Scottish Rite Masons took their first steps toward a solution to this debilitating condition. In the more than half a century that has elapsed, this program has funded grants to doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, and scientists who continue to investigate promising leads which hopefully will reveal the basic caused of schizophrenia, one of the most prevalent and serious forms of mental illness.

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The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum of Our National Heritage

Located on a spacious 22 acre site not far from the famed battleground in Lexington, Massachusetts, the Museum of Our National Heritage is the American Revolutionary War Bicentennial project of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States. Opened on April 20, 1975, this Masonically inspired institution attracts 90,000 visitors each year and perpetuates two of the basic principles of Masonic education in the United States, love of country and devotion to its ideals. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.  https://www.nationalheritagemuseum.org/Default.aspx

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Abbott Scholarships

Freedom, understanding, and social cooperation depend on the effective use of reason. That's why Scottish Rite Charities has always been committed to fostering education.

For decades, SRC's Abbott Scholarships have provided financial support for the continuing education of young men and women from Scottish Rite families and Masonic-related youth groups.

Each year, SRC enables nearly 400 eligible and deserving students to pursue a quality education at accredited colleges, universities, and specialty schools.

Interested in applying? CLICK HERE for an online application form and instructions.

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