History of Scouting Archives - Page 15 of 15

Putting jamboree attendance numbers in historical perspective

August 26, 2013 27

As any sports fan will tell you, numbers don’t always tell the whole story. Earlier this month, I shared the final attendance figures from the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. The count was 30,037 youth and adult

Hawaiian Boy Scouts stitch their place in history

November 21, 2012 3

On a Saturday in 1913 on the island of Oahu, Queen Lili‘uokalani drove past a group of boys doing Scouting drills. Intrigued, she walked over and asked what kind of military exercise the boys were doing.

Scout Stuff collector’s book

October 17, 2011 3

With more than 100 years of history, it’s no surprise that Scouting has seen its fair share of innovation and change. And collecting historic artifacts — uniforms, handbooks, and, of course, patches — from the

51 years ago, 30 Lubbock Eagle Scouts made history

July 18, 2011 3

If you think 30 boys getting the Eagle Scout Award at once is impressive today, just imagine that feat happening 51 years ago. In 1960, the accomplishment was so amazing, in fact, that the President

These 1913 Scout Law postcards are the coolest thing you’ll see today

January 26, 2011 30

You know the Scout Law, but you’ve never seen it like this. The 1913 Scout Law postcards seen above are a real treat. The cards, originally produced by The Henry Heininger Co., were reprinted by

Send us pictures of your favorite pieces of Scouting memorabilia

January 19, 2011 1

Whether it's tucked away in the attic or proudly displayed on your mantel, everyone who was in the Boy Scouts of America has a favorite piece of Scouting memorabilia. Eagle Scout and current Scouter Mark

North Carolina historical marker honors Boy Scouts of America pioneer

November 15, 2010 1

When you think of the people most influential to Scouting's history in the United States, names like W.D. Boyce, James West, and, of course, Lord Baden-Powell come to mind as three of the several founding fathers

National Museum of American History digs out its BSA artifacts

July 22, 2010 3

If you were in the Boy Scouts of America as a boy, chances are good that you've developed a healthy collection of Scouting memorabilia. Whether it's your Cub Scout uniform covered in plastic and hanging