Past Events

“From Taverns to Temples” is an illustrated presentation on each of the different locations in Philadelphia used for meetings of the Grand Lodge from its inception in 1731 until the present.

This presentation will examine the Anti-Masonic movement from the 1800s to the present.

Freemasonry's motto is "Making Good Men Better." At this presentation, learn how Freemasonry operationalizes this motto and instill leadership qualities in its members.

Hear from Masonic Library and Museum Executive Director Mike McKee on what it's like to lead at the Temple. He will take you through the daily maintenance operation and event management. Both will show and hold true to Masonic principles.

Brother Laskowski was thrilled when he became the archivist at the Masonic Temple. He knew little about what he would discover when he entered the second sub-basement archives, but was astonished by what he found - from a shadow box holding a plaster face of Abraham Lincoln to a Past Master’s jewel made of [...]

During his numerous cultural trips to France and England, Benjamin Franklin found inspiration in literary circles that eventually led him to found the Leather Apron Club in 1727 to exchange rare books brought back from various travels. The club was intended to promote discussion and the cross-cultural exchange of ideas about architecture and other [...]