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 [...]
Please save the date – February 20, 2023 – and plan now to attend the historic re-enactment of the cornerstone laying of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. The Memorial stands as American Freemasonry’s tribute to George Washington, and each year thousands visit the Memorial to become inspired by the great legacy left to us by the Father of [...]
The Spring 2023 Symposium of the Academy of Masonic Knowledge will be held on Saturday, March 18, at the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. 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 [...]
Please save the date for the 2023 Spring Symposium: Saturday, March 18, 2023. Details to follow.
Come and celebrate the 150th anniversary of one of Philadelphia’s treasured National Historic Landmark buildings.Delicious Food | Captivating Entertainment | Exciting AuctionsProceeds benefit the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, dedicated stewards of our building and the premier fraternal organization in PA for nearly more than 250 years. Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download Purchase Tickets Here [...]
This is a convenient option for busy men who want to join the fraternity! Who may attend? Prospective members must apply to join and have their petition approved by a lodge before participating in the One Day Class. Members are encouraged to share this opportunity with friends and family who may be interested in becoming a Pennsylvania Mason. What [...]
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 [...]
Unlike their counterparts in Ireland and Great Britain, American Templars wear uniforms inspired by the style of contemporary military uniforms. Following the Civil War, the Grand Encampment set down formal uniform rules that all Grand Commanderies were to follow. These included a knee length frock coat, which would remain a staple of military uniforms until the Spanish-American War. Using period [...]
What is a cornerstone? Why do we have ceremonies celebrating their placement? Why are Freemasons involved? These are just a few of the questions we’ll be discussing, along with exploring the relics from the Masonic Temple’s cornerstone, placed in 1868. Attend Virtually Attend Live Stephanie Desjardins Stephanie Desjardins has been a Library [...]
You are hereby requested to attend the June Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to be held on Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m., at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. Master Masons may attend virtually. Contact your Lodge Secretary or District Deputy Grand Master for live stream information. By Order of the R.W. Grand Master. Mark A. [...]
