Photo 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 [...]

Join 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 Historic [...]

Join us for the third annual tour of two Philadelphia architectural treasures, PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building and the Masonic Temple. We will explore astonishing interiors and masterful craftsmanship while learning about the signs and symbology that animate the architecture of both iconic buildings. Our guides will share how spiritualism, geometry, golden ratios and the natural [...]

Gen. Marquis de Lafayette is well known as an American Revolutionary War hero, but a less known fact is that he also a Freemason, which heavily influenced his role. In honor of the bicentennial of Lafayette’s American farewell tour – a series of events being celebrated in Philadelphia and across the country – the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia is offering French-speaking guided tours of the building, including an exhibition showcasing written correspondence by Lafayette, his Masonic apron and other artifacts from the museum collection.

Gen. Marquis de Lafayette is well known as an American Revolutionary War hero, but a less known fact is that he also a Freemason, which heavily influenced his role. In honor of the bicentennial of Lafayette’s American farewell tour – a series of events being celebrated in Philadelphia and across the country – the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia is offering French-speaking guided tours of the building, including an exhibition showcasing written correspondence by Lafayette, his Masonic apron and other artifacts from the museum collection.

Celebrate the Bicentennial of Gen. Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824-1825 Farewell Tour with The American Friends of Lafayette. Enjoy an elegant soirée with cocktails, dinner and entertainment at the Masonic Temple.