Learn about the history of the Order of Eastern Star, including how it formed through Freemasonry and Prince Hall Freemasonry. Attend Virtually Attend Live Brenda Wilkerson-Monroe Brenda Wilkerson-Monroe is a Past Worthy Matron of Louisa S. Rumford Chapter No. 15 and Grand Historian of Deborah Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Inc., [...]
The presentation will examine the vision, courage and perseverance of Grand Lodge in constructing our “New Masonic Temple” (1865 -1873) in the face of daunting financial risks, inclement weather and unforeseen impediments on the site. It will also explore the covenant of trust placed in future generations of Pennsylvania Freemasons to improve, maintain and preserve the Masonic Temple and [...]
In her book, Kathleen Aldworth Foster details the life and times of The Lady Freemason, Elizabeth (St. Leger) Aldworth. Elizabeth's journey with Freemasonry began in the pre-Grand Lodge era and ended when she died in 1773/1775, at the dawning of the American Revolution. During this time, Elizabeth went from her unexpected initiation to being an active lifelong member. She made [...]
The Protocols, first published in 1905 and still going strong today, purport to describe a fraudulent Jewish plot for world domination with the Freemasons as their unwitting stooges. This talk will delve into the history of this anti-Semitic publication and how Freemasons came to be featured in it. Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download [...]
At Shriners Children's, we are grateful for the vision of the Shriners who led to the creation of our healthcare system. We look forward to a second century of changing and improving the lives of children. Since opening our first hospital in 1922, we have been devoted to providing high quality, specialty medical care to the children and families [...]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is arguably the most famous classical composer of all time. He composed about 600 pieces of music, some of which were created specifically for Masonic degrees and events. Most people know of his achievements in music, but little is spoken of his Masonic or political life. His final opera, “The Magic Flute,” holds rich symbolism that leads [...]
Freemasonry 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 Brother [...]
In 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 Pennsylvania. Come learn about the interesting things [...]
This 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 MinottA graduate of Stanford [...]
This 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 No. 644, Lower [...]