This presentation will discuss Freemasonry and Illuminati: the real Illuminati, who are long gone, and the fake Illuminati, who never existed and won’t go away. Learn about the psychology of conspiracy theories and why Freemasonry can be such a frequent target of them, as well as ways Masons can respond when accused of being Illuminati or engaged in other [...]
Please join us for our joint Ladies Night Ball. All are welcome to this enjoyable evening of dinner and dancing. Music for the evening by the Unforgettable Big Band. Tickets: $25 per person - $50 per couple. 5:30 p.m. - Cocktail hour, seasonal hors d'oeuvres with bar. The Country Club has moved to a cashless bar and only accepts [...]
Registration will open at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. A lunch (for a requested contribution of $10) will be served at noon, and the program will be completed by 3 p.m. All Masons are welcome to attend. Dress is coat and tie. Brother Thomas D. Worrel will present “An Early and Unknown Esoteric Order of American [...]
The Grand Lodge leadership seminars provide valuable information in an interesting, interactive format, followed by breakout sessions that promote a more intimate environment. Registration will open at 7:45 a.m., with a continental breakfast served. The seminar will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a full lunch served at each location. The cost is $25 per attendee and [...]
Dress for the night is Roaring '20s theme. $50 per person includes three course meal, bottle of wine and a show. 18+ event, doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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 [...]
Members of the Grand Lodge are requested to attend the December Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., at the Masonic Temple.
Meetings of the Pennsylvania Lodge of Research are open to all Masons. Scholarly papers on Masonic topics will be presented. Attendees' dress is coat and tie with member jewel. If you are interested in making a presentation at a future meeting, contact one of the officers. For information about membership, visit palodgeofresearch.org/membership. Questions regarding membership can be emailed to [...]
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 [...]