# Episode 197 - Bro. Rick Freedman, Director of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania

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Podcast: [Masonic Lite Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/masonic-lite-podcast-878204)
Published: 2025-07-21T00:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3563

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Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Rick Freedman, Director of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. He joins us to discuss his work at the Grand Lodge and extensive service in the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth organizations. After a great conversation, we hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and in Larry's absence, lead the chickens home quicker than usual. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:09:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:10:15] Segment 1 [00:23:00] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:23:40] Segment 2 [00:43:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:44:45] The Masonic News [00:45:30] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work [00:46:05] Segment 3 and Wrap-up [00:58:45] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Bye Everybody!

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