Thursday, February 12, 2026

‘Academy to host Ric Berman in Philly’

    
Pennsylvania Academy of Masonic Knowledge will bring Ric Berman to the lectern in April for a discussion of our fraternity and the founding of our nation—appropriately in Philadelphia! From the publicity:


Pennsylvania Academy
of Masonic Knowledge 
Saturday, April 25
Masonic Temple, Philadelphia
Dr. Richard “Ric” Berman
Freemasony’s Impact
on the Founding of America

Dr. Berman is a British historian who writes about the intersection of Freemasonry, politics and society. He has written four books on British and Irish Freemasonry, including The Foundations of Modern Freemasonry; Schism; and Espionage, Diplomacy & the Lodge; and three that explore American Freemasonry: Loyalists & Malcontents; From Roanoke to Raleigh; and The Grand Lodge of England & Colonial America – America’s Grand Masters.

Ric holds a Masters in Economics from the University of Cambridge and a Doctorate in History from the University of Exeter. His post-doctoral research was carried out at the University of Oxford’s Modern European History Research Centre and as a Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford Brookes. Born in London, Ric lives in Oxfordshire.

Following his presentation, a moderated panel discussion will be held with Dr. Berman, noted author B. Chris Ruli, and Tyler Vanice, Director of Collections at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.
     

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