Eighth Masonic District of Pennsylvania

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

8th Annual District Cigar-B-Que

August 4, 2023

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 […]

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 […]

What is Freemasonry?

November 1, 2022

In the home it’s kindness In society, it’s courtesy In business, it’s honesty In work, it’s fairness Toward the unfortunate, it’s charity Toward the wicked, it’s resistance Toward the weak, it’s help Toward the strong, it’s trust Toward the penitent, it’s forgiveness Toward the fortunate, it’s congratulations Toward God, it is reverence and love – […]