Recruitment is Underway for Tun Militia Volunteers
The historic Tun had its home in Philadelphia, but as the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps, the location of the first Masonic Lodge in North America, and the early meeting place of benevolent societies with ties to England, Ireland, and Scotland, its reach was global. It’s the reason the Tun Legacy Foundation is mobilizing a group of volunteers in geographic locations across the country to help build a national – and even international – community of supporters for The Tun®. Called the Tun Militia, the volunteer group will spread the word in their hometowns, cities, or regions
Learning the Legacy of the Tun
Source: 1889 unattributed woodcut (Gould 1889) Source: Tun Legacy Foundation The Tun was an iconic building in colonial-era Philadelphia for nearly a century. It served as a hub of community life and an important meeting place for historic groups. Despite its significance, the original Tun building, which was likely built in the 1690s, was demolished in 1781, more than 240 years ago, leaving some of its history a mystery. A research project commissioned by the Tun Legacy Foundation, and conducted by Richard Grubb & Associates, Inc. (RGA) of Cranbury, N.J., sought to discover information
The Veterans Club Podcast Hosts The Tun® on July 6
You can learn the latest news about The Tun® when Jeffrey Rosales, founder of The Veterans Club, hosts Pat Dailey, Tun Legacy Foundation founder, on The Veterans Club podcast from noon-1:00 p.m. (EDT) on Saturday, July 6. Watch the episode, “Reviving Tun,” live on LinkedIn and Parade Deck. Jeffrey Rosales started The Veterans Club as a network to help veterans connect and come together as a community. The mission of the nonprofit organization is to empower veteran-owned businesses, end veteran suicide and homelessness, and build community and leadership development. The Veterans Club fulfills its mission and gives a voice
The Tun®’s Veteran Visionary: A Conversation with Pat Dailey
For years, Tun stood as an iconic institution, a hub of camaraderie and community rooted in the history of the United States Marine Corps, among other groups. At the heart of preserving this legacy and location is Pat Dailey, a Marine, whose vision and entrepreneurial spirit gave birth to the idea to recreate a historic Philadelphia establishment into a symbol and home for the members of the six organizations which were founded or first met at Tun. Pat, creator of the Tun Legacy Foundation, is a Philadelphia native. He served as a Marine Officer with the 3rd Marine
Meet Our Newest Board Member, Retired U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General Marcela Monahan
The Tun Legacy Foundation is pleased to welcome Brigadier General Marcela Monahan, United States Marine Corps (Ret.) to the board. General Monahan spent 31 years in the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), where she served in several Command and Staff positions, including Inspector-Instructor, 25th Marine Regiment; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-7 Engineers, Multi-National Force-West in Iraq; Director, Joint Capabilities Assessment & Integration Division; Assistant Deputy Commandant, Combat Development & Integration; and Director, Manpower Management, focused on developing fully integrated Marine Corps warfighting capabilities to enable the USMC to field combat-ready forces. In addition to her USMC career, General Monahan held various
Tun Legacy Foundation Secures Land To Rebuild Historic Site In Philadelphia
The Tun is the Founding Place of the Marines, Pennsylvania Freemasons, and St. Andrew’s Society; the Navy, Society of St. George, and the Friendly Sons & Daughters of St. Patrick also have an early and long heritage at The Tun Philadelphia (April 30, 2024) – The Tun Legacy Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, today announced it acquired land to rebuild and reestablish an authentic reproduction of the original Tun building in Philadelphia. The Tun, constructed in 1693, is the birthplace of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania (1731) and the first documented lodge in North America, and the founding place
Workshops with Sara Dahmen
Workshops with Sara Dahmen, the Only Female Coppersmith in America, Help You Create a One-of-a-Kind Tun Stein Supporters of The Tun® are purchasing limited edition 32 oz. “bottomless” tankard steins to be displayed at the rebuilt tavern and available for use every time they visit. The artist who designed the steins for the Tun Legacy Foundation, Inc. is Sara Dahmen, the only known female coppersmith building, restoring, and fixing copper cookware in America. In April and July 2024, Sara is opening up her Wisconsin copper shop, House Copper & Cookware, to supporters of The Tun® for a hands-on Tun tankard
First Issue of The Tun® Times
Hello! Welcome to the first issue of The Tun® Times, the official source for news on the Tun Legacy Foundation, Inc. and the rebuilding of the historic Tun in Philadelphia. Thank you for supporting The Tun®, and please spread the word with friends and family. Pat Dailey President and Founder of the Tun Legacy Foundation, a Marine, and a member of the Society of The Friendly Sons and Daughters of St. Patrick and The Society of St. George tavernkeeper@thetun.org A Homecoming Place for Millions of Americans The Tun Legacy Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is rebuilding one
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