Since 1850, the Masonic Temple at 55 East State Street has been the central hub of York Rite Freemasonry in Bucks County. With over 500 members, Doylestown is one of the largest and most active fraternal lodges in the state of Pennsylvania. As the old saying goes: “My boy, if you are not a Doylestown Freemason, you are strictly NOT IN IT.”
The Masonic Family: THE ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND
With their own terminology, structures and practices, each masonic Order is different from the next. Freemasonry Today breaks down the origins, requirements and organization of …
The Masonic Family: Royal and Select Masters
With their own distinctive terminology, structures and practices, each Masonic Order is different from the others. The Grand Lodge of England breaks down the UK …
Valley Forge’s Washington Monument
The National Memorial Arch was originally one of two commemorative arches planned: one for General George Washington and the second, slated for construction elsewhere on …
Impressions of Doylestown Lodge
Artist davidohlerking1337 painted a picture of the lodge facade on State Street as part of a impressionism series that includes several Doylestown locations. You can …
About the Master’s Medal 2019
169 Years of Doylestown Lodge. Embossed in the center is a representation of Boaz and Jachin, the pillars which stood in the porch of King …
The Masonic Family: Rose Croix
The Ancient and Accepted Rite, or Rose Croix, is one of the oldest Orders, yet many Craft Freemasons in the UK know little about it. …
Closing Thoughts 2018
Before I started my year in the East, I took some time to talk to some Past Masters to ask for their advice and lessons …
The Tun Tavern
In November we celebrate Veterans Day across the country, and this year is particularly special. For this newsletter I won’t go into the full history …
The Masonic Family: Knights Templar
With their own terminology and structures, Masonic Orders offer new opportunities for growth, development, and friendship in Freemasonry. Over the next year, Freemasonry Today will …
Inside the Freemasons
Netflix has started streaming availability of “Inside the Freemasons,” the five-part documentary shown in England on Sky1 network during the United Grand Lodge of England’s …
Doylestown Historical Society
A history of the building that is now the Masonic Lodge on State Street, courtesy of research conducted by Brother Milt Kenin of the Doylestown …
Blood Drive 2018
This year we will be holding our annual blood drive on Thursday, May 17th from 2:00pm until 7:00pm. I see this program as vital, but …
Friday the 13th
As we approach our April Stated Meeting I was searching for a Friday the 13th themed article to make light of the date (of course …
The World’s First Grand Lodge
The world’s first Grand Lodge – looking back to where it all started Three hundred years ago, in a room in a pub, history was …
Freemasonry in the news (The Economist)
The Economist explains What is freemasonry? Misinformation and conspiracy abound. Is it a benign organization or one bent on subverting government? …
The Dog Ate My Homework
There are many sayings that we use daily, perhaps without knowing the meaning or history behind the phrases. Sayings such as “giving them the third …
2018 Scholarships Now Available
The Doylestown Masonic Lodge annually awards scholarships of $500 to graduating high school seniors from local schools who have been involved in community activities including …
About the Master’s Medal 2018
168 Years of Doylestown Lodge. Embossed in the center is a representation of the Plumb, a well-known Masonic symbol representing “integrity.” As a Mason, we …