Temple Times - Summer 2020

Page 1

Temple

Summer 2020

TIMES

A Message from Michael D. McKee, Executive Director

Masonic Charities One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Most people see the beautiful displays that illustrate the Masonic Temple’s unique history and character, and the priceless artifacts and books in our archives. Together, these items tell a story of the United States’ development from Philadelphia’s perspective. Freemasons were a part of this journey, which continues today. What people do not see is equally amazing. The archivist in the archives identifies the items that need to be saved so they are not lost forever. The librarian cares for our precious books that contain thousands of pages waiting for a curious person to read their special stories. The museum associates conduct research to identify

some of our mysterious objects’ true origins. The tour guides serve as researchers when they are not giving tours, thereby committing themselves to constant improvement. The employees - affectionately known as the “Blue Shirts” clean and repair the building as a matter of pride, not just a simple task. They regulate the building temperature and humidity level, as it must be in an acceptable range to preserve our artwork, and are proactive and ready in case of a mechanical emergency.


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.
Temple Times - Summer 2020 by Masonic Village - Issuu