About
Chris Ruli is a historian and researcher on early American Freemasonry. He is the author of The White House & The Freemasons, Brother Lafayette, and other publications that explore the often-overlooked relationship between Freemasonry and politics, economics, and culture. Ruli's work has appeared in popular print, television, and social media including The Washington Post, History Channel, and dozens of history-focused podcasts.
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Ruli currently serves as a director for the country’s two leading Masonic research institutions – The Scottish Rite Research Society (SRRS) and the Philalethes Society. He is the editor of The Plumbline, the SRRS bulletin, and associate editor of Heredom, the society’s research journal. He is a fellow of the Philalethes Society and currently serves as their Third Vice-President. Ruli is also a contributing member of the Historical Society of Washington D.C.
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Professionally, Ruli has a background in statistics and international public health, with a focus implementing technologies to track and prevent infectious diseases. He is a graduate of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer – Senegal.
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Awards and Recognitions
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Meritorious Service, DC Grand Lodge 2021
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Literature Of the Year, The Philalethes Society 2021
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James M. Coleman Volunteer of the Year, DC Masonic & Eastern Star Home Charities, 2023
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Knight Commander of the Court of Honor,
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Fellow, The Philalethes Society, 2024
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Anson Jones Lecturer, Texas Lodge of Research, 2025
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Order of Clairvaux, Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, August 2024
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