Summer 2024
Temple TIMES A Message from Michael D. McKee, Executive Director This has been a good year for the Masonic Temple. Our Masonic principles are based on actions, not mere words. On April 17, we hosted a gala for the Arch Street United Methodist Church to help support the repair of this historic building located right next to us. This building has been our neighbor for 151 years. Our buildings stand side by side, showcasing the beauty of architecture. In June, we hosted our third art and architecture tour with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, based on the themes of Geometry and the Golden Ratio. The event sold out and was a huge success!
In September, The American Friends of Lafayette will host a gala at the Temple as part of a city-wide celebration of the 200th anniversary of Freemason and Gen. Lafayette’s return to Philadelphia. We are conducting a building survey this year to plan for the upkeep of our building for the next 10 years and beyond. Keeping the building in good condition is a challenge due to its age and complexity. However, our team is always up for the challenge because the preservation of history is critical to our future. Thank you for your support of our Masonic Temple.