How are Pennsylvania Masons using the Internet? Depending upon your needs, there are "Practical, Educational, Organizational and Entertainment" reasons for using the Grand Lodge Web site:

PRACTICAL
Masonic Homes Farm Market On-Line. Have you ever sat down to breakfast and said, "I sure wish I had some Masonic Homes apple butter?" If not, it's probably only because you haven't tried it -- or any of the other fruit butters that are available by mail or fax order form. Prices and listing of available products can be found at the site. And, now is the time to think about ordering holiday gift boxes!

EDUCATIONAL
The Pennsylvania Freemason Archives. Since the beginning of this web site, the full text and graphics of The Pennsylvania Freemason have been a part of this free service to the Craft and the public. Researchers looking for details of a specific program, or those who are looking for general information about Freemasonry, can find a wealth of knowledge in this archive that has issues back to December 1997.

ORGANIZATIONAL
Updated Directory of Speakers. Finding a Speaker for your Lodge couldn't be easier than clicking a mouse-button. Using the revised system you can search for any subject or speaker by name, topic, or region of the state where a speaker resides. Use the on-line form to request all of the speakers you need for Lodge programs. Where the speaker has an e-mail address, the request will go directly to him and he will respond directly. Where the speaker does not have an e-mail address, a member of the Committee on Internet Services will forward a copy of the request and the speaker will respond by telephone or by mail. A recent addition is the opportunity for Masonic speakers to register their names and topics with the Directory and their information will be made available upon approval of their respective District Deputy Grand Master.

ENTERTAINMENT
On-Line Tour Still Most Popular. The on-line guided tour of the Masonic Temple is still the most popular feature of the web site because people want to see the beautifully decorated rooms. In each of the Lodge Rooms there are musical selections, all having Masonic significance, including works by Bros. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn. Returning viewers have discovered that the picture of the exterior of the Masonic Temple changes, depending upon when the on-line tour is taken. Like most historic attractions, there are many reasons to return to the Masonic Temple, whether in person or on-line.