The AUGUST edition of the PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON
is now on line for your reading pleasure.

Posted 08/01/08

HUGE PROMOTIONAL BANNERS
now adorn the scaffolding outside the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia to let the whole city know that we are open for tours.

Posted 07/09/08

THE THOMSON AWARD
was again presented at the June 2008 Quarterly Communication. View the list of recipients and click on their names to see WHY they were honored.

Posted 06/30/08

The RESTORATION of the Masonic Temple at Philadelphia
continues with new photos depicting the extent of the work being done

Posted 06/24/08

The MAY edition of the PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON
is now on line for your reading pleasure.

Posted 05/11/08

The RESTORATION of the Masonic Temple at Philadelphia
continues with a full Installation of scaffolding around the building...

Posted 04/23/08

WABC-TV COVERS DDGM INSTALLATION
in a good video segment on the evening news that includes an interview with the R. W. Grand Master, a tour of the Masonic Temple and a webpage with additional information, interviews, slide show and public commentary.

Posted 02/22/08

WHO USES THIS WEBSITE?
Check out this one-year summary of our website usage statistics for our 10th year of on-line service to the Fraternity and the general public.

Posted 02/22/08

The "NEW" Lodge Locator
is now available on line from the usual home page link, and includes a slightly modified interface, plus the ability to include a photo of the exterior of the Lodge meeting location, to help travelers find your meeting more easily. To have your Lodge building included, please e-mail your high resolution digital photo and it will be posted within 7 days.

Posted 01/02/08

Wardens Seminars
have again been scheduled by the Masonic Education Committee, under the leadership of its new Chairman, Bro. Jay W. Smith, RWSGW. Register by January 18 to participate in one of these seven regional programs.

Posted 01/01/08

Secretary's Seminars
are being held in each of the 7 Masonic Regions in Pennsylvania and will include important information on Lodge Administration.

Posted 01/01/08

A New Grand Master
is spotlighted here, with his new programs, officers, biography, and commemorative medallion.

Posted 12/27/07

The JANUARY edition of the PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON
is now on line for your reading pleasure.

Posted 12/27/07

A NEW ON-LINE GIFTSHOP
is available for your shopping pleasure by clicking on the GIFT SHOP link from the blue panel of the Home Page.

Posted 12/09/07

TO PRESERVE OUR HERITAGE
the Grand Lodge has undertaken a fraternity-wide Capital Campaign to raise an endowment that will support and preserve the Masonic Temple, the Museum and Library, the Masonic Villages and the PA Masonic Youth Foundation. Major monies have already been contributed by the leadership of the fraternity, and the next phase needs your support. Watch the VIDEO and learn more about this vital need!

Posted 12/01/07

The NOVEMBER edition of the PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON
is now on line for your reading pleasure.

Posted 11/01/07

The German-American Day Celebration
will take place in Philadelphia or Friday, October 5, and part of the celebration will center on the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, at 10:30 AM ...

Posted 09/18/07

The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia
will be the location for a weekend celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of the Marquis de Lafayette, October 20-21, 2007

Posted 09/12/07

COME PICK YOUR OWN
apples, peaches, pumpkins and whatever else may be growing at the Masonic Village Orchard in Elizabethtown. Great produce at great prices, and the old fashioned way of gathering it-- an experience your family should share!

Posted 09/08/07

MINI-GRAND-PRIX FINAL RESULTS
are now posted. You can see them here.

Posted 07/05/07

PA LEGISLATORS
praise Pennsylvania Freemasonry in a recent "noncontroversial resolution" passed by the PA House of Representatives.

Posted 07/05/07

MASONIC VILLAGE REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
for Elizabethtown has bee posted on the Masonic Villages Website. This publication is distributed to all residents of the Elizabethtown Boro and surrounding townships.

Posted 07/05/07

BULLYING PREVENTION
workshops for 2007-2008 have been scheduled in 3 different locations. These programs deal with Bullying, Hazing, Threat Assessment in Schools, Cyber-Bullying, Harrassment, and Girl Bullies.

Posted 07/05/07

HODEGOS AWARDS
have been approved to recognize 6 outstanding Masonic Youth Leaders in Pennsylvania for 2007.

Posted 07/05/07

The MAY edition of the PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON
is now on line for your reading pleasure.

Posted 04/28/07

Legislators Honor Our Fraternity
Read what your Pennsylvania House of Representatives had to say about our gentle Craft, through the sponsorship of many Brothers who are members of that esteemed assembly.

Posted 04/27/07

25, 50 and 75 Year Pin Presentation Ceremonies
have been posted to assist the Lodges in making these presentations when appropriate.

Posted 04/26/07

Details on the 2007 Mini Grand Prix have been posted.
Come on out and see the fun and excitement of racing for charity.

Posted 04/17/07

The FEBRUARY edition of the PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON
is now on line for your reading pleasure.

Posted 01/30/07

CHANGE IN PA RAINBOW LEADERSHIP
Visit the Pa. Rainbow Girls website to learn of recent changes in its statewide leadership. Details will be posted as they are made available by the Supreme Worthy Advisor.

Posted 11/28/06

Franklin Lecture Scheduled at Masonic Temple
What do you know about our most famous Pennsylvanian, Brother Ben Franklin? Here's a chance to see a different side of this complex man and leader of our fledgling nation. Don't miss this outstanding lecture on Dr. and Brother Franklin!

Posted 11/21/06

Holiday Closing --
Details on closing the Masonic Temple during the holiday season.

Posted 11/21/06

The NOVEMBER edition of the PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON
is now on line for your reading pleasure.

Posted 11/01/06

Von Steuben Lecture Brings Baron Back
You can play trick or treat on any Halloween, but THIS October 31st, skip the jack-o-lantern and silly goblins and come out to meet the Baron himself at the Masonic Temple. Don't miss out on this once-in-a lifetime event!

Posted 10/27/06

William Rush - First American Sculptor
A special exhibit and lecture program on this unique craftsman is coming to the Masonic Temple! Don't miss it!

Posted 10/10/06

SMOKE-FREE MASONIC VILLAGES
Read about the new smoke-free policy being implemented at all the Masonic Villages in Pennsylvania.

Posted 08/16/06

The AUGUST 2006 Edition of the PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON
is now available on-line for you reading pleasure!

Posted 07/31/06

THE PENNSYLVANIA MASONIC YOUTH FOUNDATION
is the result of the merger of the Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Children with the Pennsylvania Youth Foundation. The resulting overall program is described in detail at the PMYF website.

Posted 03/22/06

2006 MINI GRAND PRIX
The third time is the charm for the Mini Grand Prix racers. This year's event will be held in Elizabethtown on June 3rd. Don't miss it!

Posted 03/22/06

FRANKLIN MASONIC PROCESSION - April 17th
More details are now available for the special Masonic Service Commemorating Bro. Benjamin Franklin

Posted 03/22/06

New Library and Museum Executive Director
The R. W. Grand Master has appointed a new Executive Director for the Library and Museum in Philadelphia. Meet this talented new addition to the staff.

Posted 03/07/06

THE FRANKLIN MEDAL
was given to five distinguished brethren at the Annual Grand Communication in Hershey, PA, for their outstanding and dedicated service to Freemasonry. The join 42 others who have been so honored in the 25-year history of this esteemed award.

Posted 01/03/06

JANUARY 2006 PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON Magazine on-line edition
is available in PDF format for immediate availability. A high-resolution version is posted, as well as individual pages, to help those with dial-up service.

Posted 12/31/05

MEET OUR NEW GRAND SECRTARY
here and find out what Bro. Mark A. Haines has in store for the future of the Grand Lodge.

Posted 12/31/05

A NEW MEMBERSHIP REWARD
is now given to a first-line signer, AND to the new member he sponsored, replacing the Masonic necktie of the previous administration. A cast license plate is now available by request of the Secretary...

Posted 12/31/05

DECEMBER 2005 PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON Magazine on-line edition
is now available for your reading pleasure. This issue contains a good summary of the events of the past term.

Posted 12/31/05