BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pennsylvania Masons - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pennsylvania Masons X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pagrandlodge.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pennsylvania Masons REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T163000 DTSTAMP:20230214T204446Z CREATED:20230214T203825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T204446Z UID:47697-1676734200-1676737800@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Shriners Children’s Philadelphia DESCRIPTION: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. \nSince opening our first hospital in 1922\, we have been devoted to providing high quality\, specialty medical care to the children and families who come to us\, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. Our commitment hasn’t changed — only expanded. \nOur three-part mission has one goal: to change and improve lives. We do this by caring for our patients\, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals. \n\n\n \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveStephanie Byrwa\n\nStephanie Byrwa joined Shriners Children’s Philadelphia in 2007 and serves as its Marketing & Communications Director. A Rowan University graduate\, Stephanie manages the hospital’s internal and external communications\, as well as event planning\, fundraising and community outreach projects. \n\nIf you want to find out more about our upcoming events\, please contact us at templeevents@pagrandlodge.org\n\n \n\n \n\n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/shriners-childrens-philadelphia/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SHC1719_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T163000 DTSTAMP:20230106T144738Z CREATED:20230106T144652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T144738Z UID:47603-1674315000-1674318600@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Freemasons and ‟The Protocols of the Elders of Zion” DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n  \n\n \n\n \n\n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother John Minott\nA graduate of Stanford University\, John\, a member of Lodge No. 2\, Philadelphia\, has been a tour guide at the Masonic Temple for 27 years.\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/freemasons-and-the-protocols-of-the-elders-of-zion/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GettyImages-1295477778.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T163000 DTSTAMP:20221122T205748Z CREATED:20221122T205748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T205748Z UID:47533-1671291000-1671294600@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Researching & Writing “Doneraile Court: The Story of The Lady Freemason” DESCRIPTION: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 public appearances in full regalia and received a full Masonic funeral. Kathleen explains the process of her 15 years of writing and research; her personal genealogical quest; the Aldworth family connections in England\, Ireland\, and the U.S.; and overcoming the immense self-doubt that can stop so many writers of both fiction and non-fiction from completing their work. \n\n \n \n \n\n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download\n\n \n \n \n \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveKathleen Aldworth Foster \n\nKathleen Aldworth Foster is the author of "Doneraile Court: The Story of The Lady Freemason." Although classified as historical fiction\, the author went to great lengths to uncover the true story of Elizabeth (St. Leger) Aldworth\, who was known as The Lady Freemason in 18th century Ireland. As a young woman in 1712\, Elizabeth was caught spying on Freemasons in the middle of an initiation ritual in her family's home. Legend has it\, the men\, including her own father\, were forced to make a life or death decision. They chose life\, and to this day\, Elizabeth St. Leger is the only female member of Freemasonry recognized in Ireland\, where her portrait hangs in the Grand Lodge of Dublin. Her childhood home\, Doneraile Court\, is in County Cork. It's owned by the state of Ireland and is open to the public. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download\n\n \n  URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/researching-writing-doneraile-court-the-story-of-the-lady-freemason/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LF1_2205_flags21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T163000 DTSTAMP:20221108T152052Z CREATED:20220919T183624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T152052Z UID:46487-1668871800-1668875400@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Let’s Have a New Masonic Temple! A Case Study in Courage and Stewardship DESCRIPTION: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 the remarkable stewardship of Pennsylvania Freemasons in honoring this commitment over the past 150 years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nOpens in new window\nPDF Download\nWord Download\nExcel Download\nPowerPoint Download\nDocument Download\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother William L. Kingsbury \n\nWilliam L. Kingsbury\, CEO\, Masonic Villages\, is responsible for the management of the Masonic Charities of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania\, including the Masonic Villages\, the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation. \nBrother Bill earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and finance from Villanova University and his juris doctorate from the University’s School of Law. He joined the law firm of Peck\, Young & VanSant\, Philadelphia\, in 1995 and was promoted to partner in 1997. In 2001\, Peck\, Young & VanSant merged into the national law firm of Montgomery\, McCracken\, Walker & Rhoads\, LLP\, where Bill served in various leadership positions\, including on the Management Committee and as Chair of the Business Department. Bill served as outside general counsel to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and its charitable affiliates from 1995 – May 2019. Bill has served on various Grand Lodge committees\, including as Chair of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Consolidated Fund and the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Pension Plan from 2009 – 2019. A Past Master of Melita Lodge No. 295\, Philadelphia\, and P.D.D.G.M.-C\, Bill is a recipient of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Benjamin Franklin Medal and the DeMolay Legion of Honor. He received his 33° in Freemasonry in August 2012. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/lets-have-a-new-masonic-temple-a-case-study-in-courage-and-stewardship/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LF1_2205_flags21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T163000 DTSTAMP:20220831T180517Z CREATED:20220812T182229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T180517Z UID:46456-1663428600-1663432200@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:The History of the Order of the Eastern Star DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of the Order of Eastern Star\, including how it formed through Freemasonry and Prince Hall Freemasonry.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrenda Wilkerson-Monroe \nBrenda 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.\, P.H.A.\, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Brenda received a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Art degree from Drexel University. She earned a master’s degree in business from University of Phoenix\, where she is pursuing a doctorate of business. Brenda has been a structural engineer and an architect for over 20 years. She is currently employed with the Internal Revenue Service and is the owner of B.M.W. The Luxury Experience Event Space. She is involved with various community service projects\, including Raising Others Children\, as a Girl Scout troop leader and as an instructor at Sharon Baptist Church. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/the-history-of-the-order-of-the-eastern-star/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_3838-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T163000 DTSTAMP:20220330T195136Z CREATED:20220330T195136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T195136Z UID:46094-1661009400-1661013000@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:What Made You Join Freemasonry and What Did You Expect? DESCRIPTION: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! \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveRev. Dr. William Rocky Brown III \nThe Honorable Rev. Dr. William Lewis Rocky Brown III\, a public servant\, preacher\, counselor\, author and consultant\, is President and CEO of Brown and Associates\, LTD\, which provides business community development and public relations. He is a certified anger management specialist and a state certified drug/alcohol and gambling addiction counselor. Brother Brown is the Pastor of Youth and Community at Bethany Baptist Church in Chester\, PA\, and an International Conference of Police Chaplains Master Police Chaplain. He graduated from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He also holds a master’s degree in religion from the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Divinity degree from Jameson Christian College. Prince Hall fraternalism has been a part of Dr. Brown’s family heritage for three generations. He is Past Master of Franklin Lodge No. 58\, Chester. He is also a member of Charles E. Gordon Consistory No. 65\, Grand Inspector General 33° and Minaret Temple No. 174\, A.E.A.O.N.M.S.\, and serves as Worshipful Grand Chaplain for Prince Hall\, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/what-made-you-join-freemasonry-and-what-did-you-expect/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1651.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T163000 DTSTAMP:20220325T182308Z CREATED:20220325T182308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T182308Z UID:46092-1655566200-1655569800@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:The History of the Liberty Tree DESCRIPTION: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 a Liberty Pole. The first Liberty Tree was an elm in Colonial Boston. Realizing the tree’s importance and valuable political symbolism\, British soldiers destroyed it in 1775. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother Michael McKee \nBrother Michael McKee\, 33◦\, Jerusalem Lodge No. 506\, Philadelphia\, has overseen operations for the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania as its Executive Director since 2019. Previously\, he was the Director of Compliance and Risk Management for the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Peirce College and an Executive MBA from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/the-history-of-the-liberty-tree/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GettyImages-1296674510.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T163000 DTSTAMP:20220325T181425Z CREATED:20220325T181425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T181425Z UID:46091-1653147000-1653150600@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:A Revolutionary Fraternity: Freemasons and the Global Fights for Liberty in the 18th & 19th Centuries DESCRIPTION: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 the Age of Revolution. \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother Matthew McGovern \nBrother Matthew J. McGovern is a Past Master of University Lodge No. 51 in Philadelphia\, PA\, and is an officer or active Member in a number of other Masonic bodies in and around Philadelphia. Professionally\, Matthew is an educator and historian. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/a-revolutionary-fraternity-freemasons-and-the-global-fights-for-liberty-in-the-18th-19th-centuries/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GettyImages-517134448.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T163000 DTSTAMP:20220104T144337Z CREATED:20220104T144337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T144337Z UID:46082-1650123000-1650126600@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Brother Benjamin Franklin: Setting an Example for Freemasons Today DESCRIPTION: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. \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother Craig Brody \nCraig Brody is a Past Master of Columbia Lodge No. 91. He is an active speaker on the Masonic Speakers Bureau and travels around the state giving talks about our Founding Fathers and Freemasonry. Craig works as a technology trainer and gives workshops for various institutions\, including the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton Business School. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/brother-benjamin-franklin-setting-an-example-for-freemasons-today/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GettyImages-96372786.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T163000 DTSTAMP:20220104T143258Z CREATED:20220104T143258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T143258Z UID:46081-1647703800-1647707400@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Freemasonry and the French Revolution DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother John Minott \n\nA graduate of Stanford University\, John\, a member of Lodge No. 2\, Philadelphia\, has been a tour guide at the Masonic Temple for 27 years. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/freemasonry-and-the-french-revolution/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GettyImages-1028101850.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T163000 DTSTAMP:20211220T155106Z CREATED:20211220T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T155106Z UID:46080-1645284600-1645288200@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:The Mason Who Would Be King DESCRIPTION:Several Freemasons have been suspected of being the real-life inspiration for Brother Rudyard Kipling’s characters in his story\, “The Man Who Would Be King.” This presentation will examine that possibility. \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother Yasser Al-Khatib \nBrother Yasser Al-Khatib is a Past Master of Fritz Lodge No. 308\, Conshohocken\, and Opus Magnum Lodge No. 815. He is the Worshipful Master of the Pennsylvania Lodge of Research and serves on the Committee of the Pennsylvania Academy of Masonic Knowledge. He is a founding member and chairman of the Hauts Grades Academy of the Scottish Rite and a 33rd degree Mason. Yasser is a healthcare executive and adjunct faculty member in the Philadelphia region. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/the-mason-who-would-be-king/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-1037497282.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T163000 DTSTAMP:20211130T140101Z CREATED:20211130T140101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T140101Z UID:46079-1642260600-1642264200@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Masonic Music DESCRIPTION:Freemasonry finds its roots in the basis of music. This art is not only scientific\, but philosophical\, as well. Music transports us as players and listeners into a different head space. There is a journey across time. This presentation is aimed to inspire all lovers of the arts and sciences\, especially those interested in music. This presentation is carefully orchestrated to entertain and inform without getting too technical.\n\n\nPlease join Brother Ben Litman for this presentation on one of the most important arts\, music.\nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother Ben Litman \n\nBrother Ben Litman earned a bachelor of business administration degree in Food Marketing\, an associate’s degree in arts in Psychology and a minor in music. Primarily a bass player\, Ben works as a Placement Specialist for the School District of Philadelphia. He is a Past Master of Charity Lodge No. 190\, Jeffersonville\, PA\, and is active in the Valley of Philadelphia. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/masonic-music/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GettyImages-623439058.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T163000 DTSTAMP:20210928T184011Z CREATED:20210928T184011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T184011Z UID:46075-1639841400-1639845000@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:The History of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania DESCRIPTION:The History of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania \nA brief overview of the history of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania from its roots in England and Scotland to its independence from the English Ancient Grand Lodge in 1786. Topics will include Benjamin Franklin and the Moderns\, and Ancient Lodge No. 2. \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveJohn Minott \nA graduate of Stanford University\, John\, a member of Lodge No. 2\, Philadelphia\, has been a tour guide at the Masonic Temple for 27 years. His presentation will provide a brief overview of the Freemasons who contributed toward achieving the United States’ independence\, including Brothers John Paul Jones\, Baron Von Steuben and Benjamin Franklin. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/the-history-of-the-grand-lodge-of-pennsylvania/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Tun-Tavern-Line-drawing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T163000 DTSTAMP:20210928T182906Z CREATED:20210928T182906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T182906Z UID:46074-1637422200-1637425800@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:The Twin Pillars of Polarity Within Freemasonry DESCRIPTION:The Twin Pillars of Polarity Within Freemasonry \nThe two pillars of Boaz and Jachin that stood at the entrance to King Solomon’s Temple are commonplace in Masonic ritual\, as well as Masonic buildings and artwork. Their symbolism goes much deeper than just mere aesthetics or architectural necessity. This presentation will delve into some lesser known possibilities about the pillars\, how they relate to the Hermetic Principle of Polarity and even to some psychological reasons for their existence\, as well. \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother Anthony J. Dintino\, III \nBrother Anthony J. Dintino\, III\, is a Past Master of Opus Magnum Lodge\, No. 815\, where he served as the Warrant Worshipful Master. He is a Master Masonic Scholar for the Academy of Masonic Knowledge. Professionally\, he is a police officer in the suburban Philadelphia area. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/the-twin-pillars-of-polarity-within-freemasonry/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0073.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T163000 DTSTAMP:20210928T181947Z CREATED:20210928T181947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T181947Z UID:46073-1634398200-1634401800@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:How did THAT get here? Non-Masonic Artifacts in the Masonic Library and Museum Collection DESCRIPTION:This illustrated presentation will show off many of the non-Masonic artifacts in the Library and Museum collection\, several of which are of national and international interest\, highlighting their importance and how they came to be here. \nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother Mike Comfort \nBrother Mike Comfort\, PM\, Melita Lodge No. 295\, Philadelphia is the director of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. A Temple University graduate (B.A.\, Journalism)\, he has been a lifelong devotee of historical and genealogical research. He currently serves an advisor to both the History Committee and the committee on Native American regalia\, Boy Scouts of America – an organization he has been part of for 50 years. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/how-did-that-get-here-non-masonic-artifacts-in-the-masonic-library-and-museum-collection/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/new-oct.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T163000 DTSTAMP:20210712T140706Z CREATED:20210712T140706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T140706Z UID:46068-1631979000-1631982600@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:The First Transatlantic Library\, An Architectural Voyage in Time DESCRIPTION: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 topics\, a main tenet of French Freemasonry. What started as a philosophical association became one of the original circulating libraries in the country. Brother Daniel will discuss the original reading room and some of the early architectural texts still in the collection. \n\nAttend VirtuallyAttend LiveBrother Daniel Roncato \nBrother Daniel Roncato graduated from the architectural school La Villette in Paris with a degree in architecture and has worked in Philadelphia firms for the last 18 years. He is an avid bike rider who has explored the city extensively\, with a special interest in old abandoned industrial buildings. He is Past Master of Athelstan-Lamberton lodge No. 482. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/the-first-transatlantic-library-an-architectural-voyage-in-time/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GettyImages-528761731-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Oakley":MAILTO:pmoakley@pagrandlodge.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T163000 DTSTAMP:20210112T181315Z CREATED:20210112T181315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T181315Z UID:46052-1616254200-1616257800@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Masonaphobia DESCRIPTION:This presentation covers anti-Masonry from the 1600s to the present. It features such topics as: Freemasonry and the Catholic Church\, Catherine the Great of Russia\, The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion and Anti-Masonry in Japan. The event is limited to 23 in-person attendees\, but unlimited virtual ones. Please RSVP with your preferred method of attendance below. \nLive AttendanceAttend VirtuallyJohn Minott \nBrother John Minott\, a member of Lodge No. 2\, Philadelphia\, has been a tour guide at the Masonic Temple for 27 years. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/masonaphobia/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/anti-masonic-alamanac.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Oakley":MAILTO:pmoakley@pagrandlodge.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T163000 DTSTAMP:20201217T192222Z CREATED:20201217T192222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201217T192222Z UID:46054-1614439800-1614443400@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:From Taverns to Temples-Homes of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania since 1731 DESCRIPTION:“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. The paintings and photos show what was once there and what is there now\, narrated with other historical and Masonic information. Please RSVP below. \nAttend VirtuallyMike Comfort \nBrother Mike Comfort\, PM\, Melita Lodge No. 295\, Philadelphia is the director of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. A Temple University graduate (B.A – Journalism) he has been a lifelong devotee of historical and genealogical research. He currently serves an advisor to both the History Committee and the committee on Native American regalia\, Boy Scouts of America – an organization he has been part of for 50 years. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/from-taverns-to-temples-homes-of-the-grand-lodge-of-pennsylvania-since-1731/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/taverns-to-temples.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Oakley":MAILTO:pmoakley@pagrandlodge.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T163000 DTSTAMP:20201112T190858Z CREATED:20201112T190858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T190858Z UID:46053-1610811000-1610814600@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:British Royalty and the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania DESCRIPTION:During the formation of the 1717 Grand Lodge in London\, influential upper-class members of other learned societies were joining\, catapulting Freemasonry into the social spheres of important government officials and Enlightenment-era thinkers. This presentation will survey why that happened\, who these men were and how English royalty became connected. In addition to a summary of royal membership\, you’ll see some relevant artifacts currently on display in the exhibit hall of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. Please RSVP with your preferred method of attendance below. \nAttend VirtuallyLee Martin \nLee Martin is an associate with the Masonic Library & Museum of Pennsylvania\, and he is a Past Master of Melita Lodge No. 295\, F&AM. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/british-royalty-and-the-masonic-library-and-museum-of-pennsylvania/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/king-edward.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Oakley":MAILTO:pmoakley@pagrandlodge.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T163000 DTSTAMP:20201112T190721Z CREATED:20201112T190721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T190721Z UID:46051-1607182200-1607185800@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Masonic Connection with Apollo 11 DESCRIPTION:This presentation will connect the links between the Masons and Apollo 11\, touching on key aspects of this alleged conspiracy theory. \nAttend VirtuallyDaniel Rivers \nWith dual doctorates in Metaphysics and a Master’s degree in Divinity\, Brother Daniel has over a quarter century of experience in the Hermetic\, Rosicrucian and Martinist sciences. A Past Master of Athelstan Lamberton Lodge No. 482\, Philadelphia\, he is also a member of The Masonic Library and Museum of PA staff. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/masonic-connection-with-apollo-11/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Apollo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Oakley":MAILTO:pmoakley@pagrandlodge.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T163000 DTSTAMP:20201023T172118Z CREATED:20201023T172118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T172118Z UID:46048-1605367800-1605371400@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Freemasonry and the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide a brief overview of the Freemasons who contributed toward achieving the United States’ independence\, including Brothers John Paul Jones\, Baron Von Steuben and Benjamin Franklin. \nThis event is limited to 23 in-person attendees\, but unlimited virtual attendees. Please RSVP with how you would like to attend below. \nLive AttendanceAttend VirtuallyOur PresenterJohn Minott \nBrother John Minot\, a member of Lodge No. 2\, Philadelphia\, has been a tour guide at the Masonic Temple for 27 years. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/freemasonry-and-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Rifle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Oakley":MAILTO:pmoakley@pagrandlodge.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T163000 DTSTAMP:20201020T140505Z CREATED:20201020T140505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T140505Z UID:46049-1603553400-1603557000@pagrandlodge.org SUMMARY:Windows to the Past: 1873 Photography of the New Masonic Temple DESCRIPTION:A Past Master of Melita Lodge No. 295\, Philadelphia\, Lee is an associate with The Masonic Library and Museum of PA. His presentation will highlight the work of Pennsylvania Freemason Frederick Gutekunst\, the noted Civil War photographer and “Dean of American Photographers\,” who was commissioned by the Grand Lodge to photograph the newly opened Masonic Temple. \nThis event is limited to 23 in-person attendees\, but unlimited virtual attendees. Please RSVP with how you would like to attend below. \nLive AttendanceAttend VirtuallyOur PresenterLee Martin \nLee Martin is an associate with the Masonic Library & Museum of Pennsylvania\, and he is a Past Master of Melita Lodge No. 295\, F&AM. URL:https://pagrandlodge.org/event/windows-to-the-past-1873-photography-of-the-new-masonic-temple/ LOCATION:Grand Lodge of PA Masonic Temple\, 1 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States CATEGORIES:Masonic Library and Museum Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pagrandlodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NormanHall-1873.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Oakley":MAILTO:pmoakley@pagrandlodge.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR