This presentation offers a brief introduction to Freemasonry and the French Revolution, delving into such topics as the interesting fact that four (and perhaps six) of the 10 leading figures of this revolution were Freemasons. Attend Virtually Attend Live Brother John Minott A graduate of Stanford University, John, a member of Lodge [...]
This presentation focuses on how Brother Benjamin Franklin lived his life practicing important Masonic principles and how he sets a great example for Freemasons today to live their lives according to these values. Attend Virtually Attend Live Brother Craig Brody Craig Brody is a Past Master of Columbia Lodge No. 91. He [...]
While many are familiar with the role Freemasons played in the American Revolution, the Craft and its members were also essential to numerous struggles against tyranny that occurred across the globe in the 18th and 19th centuries. This presentation will examine the role of various notable Masonic revolutionaries in the Americas, Europe and the Caribbean as the world moved through [...]
Although few today know the story of the Liberty Tree, in the years leading up to the American Revolution, local patriots in each of the 13 colonials, who called themselves the “Sons of Liberty,” identified a large tree to be used as a meeting place. Where there was no suitable tree, a large pole was erected and appropriately called [...]
Freemasonry as an institution promises nothing, absolutely nothing, but she returns with interest – compound interest, if you please – all that we commit to her care. What do YOU expect to get OUT of Freemasonry? What are YOU putting IN? Let's explore these profound questions together! Attend Virtually Attend Live Rev. Dr. [...]
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 [...]
