The Masonic Temple, Library and Museum hosts regular events that are open to the public including free educational lectures presented by museum staff and Masonic educators.
Illuminati, Freemasonry and the Psychology of Conspiracy Theories: Protecting the Craft
October 15, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
This presentation will discuss Freemasonry and Illuminati: the real Illuminati, who are long gone, and the fake Illuminati, who never existed and won’t go away. Learn about the psychology of conspiracy theories and why Freemasonry can be such a frequent target of them, as well as ways Masons can respond when accused of being Illuminati or engaged in other conspiracies.
Brother Brendan Hickey, P.M., Thomson Lodge No. 340, Paoli, is a Master Masonic Scholar, a Hauts Grades Academic and Pursuivant of the Pennsylvania Lodge of Research. He is also a book reviewer for the Journal of the Masonic Society. Brendan holds a Ph.D. in educational psychology.
The Masonic Temple is offering free guided tours on Sunday, Oct. 8, with no registration required. The tours will be held every 20 minutes, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., then from 1 p.m. to 3:20 p.m., with no tours offered after 3:20 p.m.