Strategic Leadership Tools for the Business of the Lodge and Beyond
The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAs Freemasons, we have an obligation to do the work for the business of the lodge. The tools of this presentation are not strictly Masonic, as they may be beneficial inside and outside of the lodge. In order for Freemasonry to continue to grow and thrive, we must be strategic, thoughtful and honest. Opens [...]
Rededication of the Masonic Temple
The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, June 24, at 3 p.m., for a public rededication of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. The ceremony will be held in Corinthian Hall. Free tours will be available prior to the event. No reservations required, except for groups of 15 or more. Please bring your family, friends and prospective members [...]
Courage as a Core Value of Freemasonry
The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFreemasonry is a system of moral instruction, and Freemasons are good men who are committed to becoming better. Courage is exemplified in many degrees, and this virtue is necessary for the practice of all the other virtues. This presentation will explore courage as a core and foundational value of Freemasonry. Attend Virtually [...]
Curiosities, Wonders and Rarities of the Trexler Masonic Library
The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn 1930, Gen. Harry C. Trexler donated books to the Masons of the Lehigh Valley as the starter for a Masonic library. Since then, the Trexler Masonic Library has grown into the largest collection of Masonic books, documents, rarities and other paraphernalia in Pennsylvania outside of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsyvlania. Come [...]
The Alhambra and the Islamic Culture That Gave Birth to It
The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis presentation will cover the architecture of the Alhambra (and the source of decoration in Oriental Hall at the Masonic Temple), the material culture of Andalusia and the now-challenged view that this civilization was a highly tolerant time in history when Jews, Christians and Muslims happily co-existed. Attend Virtually John [...]
“The Noblest Question” Benjamin Franklin Presentation with Bill Ochester
The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhoto credit: Pictures by Todd “The Noblest Question in the world is, ‘What good may I do in it?’” – Benjamin Franklin The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia will host a special event on Friday, Oct. 13, to mark the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s arrival in Philadelphia in 1723. Franklin, a Mason, made many [...]
The Stuff Freemasonry is Made of: Physical Properties of the Old Testament
The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis presentation will explore the physical materials of Freemasonry and the Old Testament, such as Tyrian purple dye and the gems in the high priest’s breastplate, along with a few other surprise oddities. Attend Virtually Austin R. Shifrin Brother Austin R. Shifrin, 33°, is a Past Master of Tyrian Lodge [...]
SOLD OUT – Art, Architecture and the Dream of Democracy Tour & Social
PAFA 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin us for a tour featuring the architecture and the art within two of Philadelphia’s most iconic buildings, PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building and Philadelphia’s Masonic Temple. The Art, Architecture and the Dream of Democracy Tour connects the histories and struggles of our country from its founding to today. The tour begins at PAFA’s iconic [...]
Cuba Freemasonry, Democracy and Revolution
This presentation will center around the history of Cuban Freemasonry and its relationship to the many revolutions and insurrections in the country’s history. Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download Attend Virtually Moises I. Gomez Brother R.W. Moises I. Gomez is a member of Atlas Pythagoras Lodge No. 10, Westfield, [...]
CANCELLED – Real Stone Masonry
Due to circumstances beyond our control, our speaker scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 16, has had to cancel. His presentation, “Real Stone Masonry,” has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17. Details will be sent out at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.This lecture will discuss the craft of practical stone [...]