The Tun® Times – February 28, 2026 February 28, 2026 / February 28, 2026 Foundation’s 2026 Focus is Fundraising Finish Line A project so steeped in history – with Philadelphia as its birthplace – needs to be realized during the nation’s Semiquincentennial, said Colonel Matt Swindle, USMCR (Ret.), president of The Tun Legacy Foundation and chair of the Foundation’s Fundraising Committee. “Rebuilding the Tun is preserving history for future... Read more »
Monte Carlo Night at Allentown Temple February 15, 2026 / February 16, 2026 Members and Families of the “Great 8” Masonic District, if you’re looking to ‘roll the dice’ and have an evening of fun with your brothers, your significant other or both, consider the upcoming Monte Carlo Night at the Allentown Temple, Saturday March 7th from 6:00pm -10:00pm. …’Odds are’, you won’t be disappointed! Don’t be afraid to... Read more »
The Tun® Times – January 14, 2026 January 28, 2026 / February 28, 2026 Robert Brink, Pennsylvania Freemasons’ Newly Installed Grand Master, Announces Legacy Challenge to Reestablish The Tun Congratulations to Robert D. Brink of The Tun Legacy Foundation Board of Directors who has been named Right Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for the 2026-2027 term. This is the highest leadership position for a Freemason... Read more »
America 250 kick off events you can participate in! January 21, 2026 / January 27, 2026 Brethren, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has partnered with the America250PA Initiative, with the goal to engage every Mason in celebrating Pennsylvania Freemasonry’s role in the founding of our country. Grand Master Robert D. Brink is encouraging all Masons to attend America250PA events throughout the year, as Freemasons are “Founders Then, Leaders Now.” Join us... Read more »
65th Annual Hatboro Holiday Parade November 22, 2025 / November 22, 2025 🚙🎄 Join Us for the 65th Annual Hatboro Holiday Parade! 🎄🚙 Brethren — mark your calendars! On Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM, we’ll be rolling down York Road for the 65th Annual Hatboro Holiday Parade! This year, we’re inviting all Brothers and Jeep owners to join us and represent the... Read more »
District Passport Recipients November 22, 2025 / November 22, 2025 Brothers George Chiaverini (Past Master, Doylestown Lodge No. 245) and Thomas H. Sharpe (Lodge No. 9) successfully completed the 8th Masonic District Passport Program. They were recognized at the School of Instruction, where they received their certificates and travel pin. Congratulations to both Brothers on their dedication and commitment to Masonic education and fellowship! Read more »
Honoring those who made the greatest sacrifice May 26, 2025 / June 8, 2025 On this Memorial Day, Masons are invited to remember and honor those who have served our country, especially our Masonic brothers and sisters. The history of the United States of America is written in the blood of those brave men and women who gave their lives so, “We the People secure the blessings and liberty to... Read more »
Maxwell Sommerville Banquet May 14, 2025 / May 19, 2025 “Whereas, the principles of Free Masonry and deeds of charity wrought by it and in its name have been and in my opinion always will be of the highest good to humanity and I desire that those principles and deeds shall be perpetuated, now for that purpose and with that end in view, I give... Read more »
The Northeast Corner November 3, 2024 Those of us who have given any study to Freemasonry, and even those who have merely heard the ritual many times, know that Geometry and Astronomy play an important part in our rituals. What we may not know is that a great part of our Symbolism, which requires these sciences for its interpretation, is based... Read more »
Why is Acacia a Masonic symbol? August 21, 2024 / April 7, 2025 In putting acacia at the Master’s temporary grave, Freemasonry follows beliefs which go back to the captivity of the Jews in Egypt. Here acacia was supposed to have grown about and protected the chest into which Osiris had been tricked by his jealous brother, Typhon. Searching for her husband, Osiris, Isis discovered the tree in... Read more »
