During the formation of the 1717 Grand Lodge in London, influential upper-class members of other learned societies were joining, catapulting Freemasonry into the social spheres of important government officials and Enlightenment-era thinkers. This presentation will survey why that happened, who these men were and how English royalty became connected. In addition to a summary of royal membership, you’ll see some relevant artifacts currently on display in the exhibit hall of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. Please RSVP with your preferred method of attendance below.