ALL MASONIC ACIVITIES CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS March 13, 2020 A Message from Brother Thomas Gamon IV, Right Worshipful Grand Master: To the Officers and Members of All Blue Lodges: Due to ongoing concerns surrounding the Coronavirus, effective immediately and until further notice, I am directing any and all lodge activities be canceled, including, but not limited to: extra, special and/or stated lodge meetings; social […] Read more »
George Washington Masonic Apron February 27, 2020 One of the prized possessions of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is a Masonic Apron owned by George Washington, given to him by the Marquis de Lafayette. It was first presented by the Washington estate to the Washington Benevolent Society of Pennsylvania in 1816, which in turn gifted it to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania […] Read more »
Masonic Mystery: Death of Meriweather Lewis January 14, 2020 Meriwether Lewis, best known for his leadership of the Lewis and Clark expedition, set out for Washington, DC, from St. Louis in October, 1809, as governor of the Louisiana Territory. While traveling through Tennessee, Lewis and his small entourage stopped at a local inn for the night. Hours later, Lewis was dead from gunshot wounds. […] Read more »
District School of Instruction Canceled Tonight December 2, 2019 Due the anticipated impending winter storm and for the safety of our brothers, the 8th Masonic School of Instruction has been cancelled tonight. Have a safe evening. Read more »
The Cornucopia November 21, 2019 The Cornucopia is a symbol of plenty and abundance. The Cornucopia as a symbol of abundance and of nourishment that stretches back to Classical Antiquity (a period of time in the Mediterranean that generally encompasses the Greco-Roman period). It is most commonly associated with Zeus, King of the Greek gods. When Zeus was born he […] Read more »
Annual Grand Communication-December 27, 2019 October 23, 2019 For Tickets please contact Bro. Richard H. Bradbury, Sr., District Deputy Grand Master-8th Masonic District at 215-852-3532 or ddgm08@pagrandlodge.org Read more »
4th Annual Cigar-B-Que Scheduled July 4, 2019 Click here for Ticket Order Form Cigar-B-Que Ticket Order Form 2019 Read more »
History of the “General Grand Lodge” April 24, 2019 At the turn of the 19th Century, the idea of a General Grand Lodge of the United States was popular among many members of the Grand Lodges. On May 21, 1811, the idea was proffered at a meeting of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. This was three months after its institution. This […] Read more »
Mirabeau B. Lamar, Texas Masonry, and Public Education April 3, 2019 To understand the impact that the Masonic Fraternity had on Public Education in Texas, one must be aware of the importance of Education to the Masonic Fraternity. The importance of a good liberal education is part of the teaching of our degrees, and is covered in detail in our second degree. Texas was founded by […] Read more »
