Rocky J. Squirrel Presents
GEMS+H:
The Stories That Bind Us
Discover the Connections. Share the Stories. Inspire Others.
Through Genealogy, Education, Masonry, Stamps, and History, I explore the connections between people, places, objects, and ideas—and share the stories that bind us together. Because every person, every place, every object, and every event has a story waiting to be discovered.
The GEMS+H Philosophy
Curiosity begins every journey.
Questions lead to discovery.
Connections transform facts into stories.
Stories inspire people.
That's what GEMS+H is all about.
Who I Am
I believe every person, place, object, and event has a story waiting to be discovered. Through Genealogy, Education, Masonry, Stamps, and History, I help audiences discover those connections and explore the lessons they offer today.
Discover the Connections. Share the Stories.
Inspire Others.
The Story Behind Rocky J Squirrel
Presentations
Stamp Exhibit
The Latest: What do the symbols of Freemasonry really mean? Freemasonry: More Than Meets the Eye explores the stories and deeper meanings behind the symbols, objects, and traditions found throughout Freemasonry. From the square and compass to the level, plumb, Jacob's ladder, and other architectural and Masonic symbols, the exhibit looks beyond the familiar images to discover the history and ideas they represent.
The Previous: My thematic stamp exhibit, Freemasons in the Crucible of Revolution: My Family's Story, brings together genealogy, Freemasonry, philately, and American history to reveal connections that might otherwise remain hidden.
With enough lead time I can create a custom thematic stamp exhibit for your needs.
Recent and Upcoming Events
Tue, Sep 08MidPointe Library West ChesterHow does a 18th-century tragedy in a Massachusetts orchard lead to one of Ohio’s most famous apples? Join Rocky Jackson as he traces the journey of Dr. Joseph Warren, pioneer nurseries, and the grafted scions that carried a Revolutionary legacy across the American frontier.
Thu, Aug 27Bee's BuffetWhat happens when you walk into a meeting expecting to listen & instead find yourself asked to speak?Rocky Jackson turned an unexpected opportunity at his High Twelve meeting into a story about Masonic stamp collecting, the people and places it has connected him with, & the history he has discovere
Tue, Aug 25MidPointe Library West ChesterWe speak thousands of words every day, but where do they actually travel? Discover the hidden ripple effects of storytelling through three unique tales of stamps and connection—and join Robert "Rocky" Jackson to test a live experiment in real time!
Fri, Aug 21The Emerge CenterEvery exhibit begins with a question. This one: What can stamps reveal about Freemasonry?
What People Say
Rocky's eye contact with the audience engages them. His gestures compliment his speaking. His use of props, the sound effects he utilizes paints the whole picture in the minds of the audience.
- Mei
President Tri-County Toastmasters #870
Latest Stories
From railroads and history to Masonry, education, genealogy, and philately, these are some of the stories and connections I've been exploring.
