History of Scouting Archives - Bryan on Scouting

In 1975, Scouts were all smiles about the new Dentistry merit badge, created in partnership with the American Dental Association.

In the days immediately following the attacks of Sept. 11 — and in the two decades since — Scouts have stepped up to serve.

When astronaut Ed White took his walk into space, he carried with him a small circle of embroidered threads and khaki cloth.

Hamilton Bradley of New York is the earliest known Black Eagle Scout in BSA history. His Eagle court of honor was held on Dec. 19, 1919.

It’s difficult to identify the first Boy Scout troop in the U.S. However, finding the first Black troop is challenging for different reasons.

Harry Cooper of Troop 92 from Kansas City, Mo., is one of the first Black Eagle Scouts in the history of the Boy Scouts of America.

On Dec. 13, 1990, Mary Portis became what is believed to be the BSA’s first female Scout executive.

As we near the BSA’s birthday on Feb. 8, let’s look back on eight quotes from 1921 that are not-so-surprisingly still relevant today.

Where else might you find the fleur-de-lis? Why did Baden-Powell choose it to represent Scouting? And what does the symbol mean today?

A Maine newspaper is trying to solve the mystery of a 1965 photo that depicts six Scouts and two heavyweight boxing champs.