History of Scouting - Bryan on Scouting

Geek out on Scouting history at the National Scouting Historian Summit

January 24, 2019 6

Youth and adult Scouting historians are invited to attend the first-ever National Scouting Historian Summit this June at the Philmont Training Center.

A fascinating look at the history of the Pinewood Derby

January 21, 2019 5

The Pinewood Derby, a beloved, signature part of Cub Scouting, was started by a humble Cubmaster who wanted to do something special for his son.

Sea Scout Ship 24, the oldest continuously operated Sea Scout ship, turns 95

January 4, 2019 0

Ship 24, nicknamed “the Jolly Roger,” is the oldest continuously operated Sea Scout ship in the United States, officials have confirmed.

This is why some Eagle Scouts didn’t have to earn Life or Star badges

November 29, 2018 10

In an odd twist, eight of the first nine Eagle Scouts earned neither Star nor Life recognition. That includes Arthur Eldred, the first ever Eagle Scout.

What Dick Van Dyke said about the BSA in 1971 still rings true

November 15, 2018 4

The actor talked with Scouting magazine about his time as a Boy Scout, his opinion of Scout leaders and the challenges of parenting in a fast-paced world.

Neil Armstrong’s Scout hat, Silver Buffalo Award among items to be sold by Heritage Auctions

October 31, 2018 0

A collection of memorabilia from Neil Armstrong’s time in Scouting, including his Boy Scout hat and Silver Buffalo Award, will be auctioned off.

Troop opens time capsule buried for two decades, and this is what they found

October 26, 2018 0

In 1999, the Scouts of Troop 463 buried a time capsule with instructions not to open it until 2018. Nearly 20 years later, they made good on that promise.

Fastest-flying Scout flag in history now in a museum where it belongs

October 18, 2018 2

In 1969, Star Scout Tom Stafford carried the flag from his boyhood troop into space. The Apollo 10 capsule, and the flag inside, set a speed record.

10 Scouting facts you probably didn’t know about Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong

October 10, 2018 4

Before he became the “First Man” on the moon, Neil Armstrong became an Eagle Scout. Here’s the story you might not know.

This was the least-earned merit badge in BSA history

September 28, 2018 17

Let’s look back at why this merit badge was discontinued and what we know about the 10 Scouts who earned it during the three years it was available.