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 [...]

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. [...]

Meeting InformationYou are hereby summoned to a stated meeting of the Pennsylvania Lodge of Research to be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Altoona Masonic Center, 610 Jackson Avenue Altoona, PA 16602, beginning at 10 a.m., Eastern Time. A luncheon will be held prior to the meeting, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Cost is $10 per person, payable to the Secretary [...]

As Freemasons, we have an obligation to do the work for the business of the lodge. The tools of this presentation are not strictly Masonic, as they may be beneficial inside and outside of the lodge. In order for Freemasonry to continue to grow and thrive, we must be strategic, thoughtful and honest. Attend Virtually [...]

Join us on Saturday, June 24, at 3 p.m., for a public rededication of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. The ceremony will be held in Corinthian Hall. Free tours will be available prior to the event. Please bring your family, friends and prospective members to celebrate with us. This event will be recorded and streamed live here. [...]