Welcome to the PA 8th Masonic District December 26, 2014 Welcome to the 8th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. The district is located in the Southeast portion of Pennsylvania and consists of eight lodges in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Read more »
Honoring those who made the greatest sacrifice May 26, 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 “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 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 »
Open House – March 16, 2024 February 20, 2024 We ask you to invite any quality men whom you believe would make excellent brothers to this Open House. Past Grand Master Wonderling will host the event personally, providing a presentation about our fraternity, as well as an opportunity for potential candidates to ask questions and learn how they can begin the membership process. Invite a relative, friend, […] Read more »
Grand Lodge of PA Social Media Channels August 24, 2023 Did you know that the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has a social media presence? Yes, there are a variety of Social Media sites that are updated regularly in order for you to stay up to date on what is happening in Pennsylvania Freemasonry. Visit and/or follow the below sites to get the most current information […] Read more »
Re-Dedication and Free Guided Tours May 2, 2023 In celebration of the Masonic Temple’s 150th anniversary, the Masonic Library and Museum will offer free guided tours to the public on the first Sunday of the month in April, May, and June. Tour times are every 20 minutes, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., and from 1 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. While admission to […] Read more »
Secretary’s Note January 26, 2023 Forget the hasty, unkind word; Forget the slander you have heard; Forget the quarrel and the cause, Forget the whole affair, because, Forgetting is the only way. Forget the storm of yesterday. Forget the knocker, and the squeak; Forget the bad day of the week. Forget you’re not a millionaire; Forget the grey streaks in […] Read more »
