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Philmont Photo Archive spans 50 years: 1966 to 2016

September 12, 2016 18

The Philmont Photo Archive now stretches back to 1966 — the year “The Sound of Music” won Best Picture and the AFL and NFL agreed to merge.

After 9/11, Jay Leno channeled his Scouting past to know it was OK to be funny again

September 9, 2016 3

As troop “cheermaster,” it was Jay Leno’s job to tell jokes to keep spirits up. He knew it wasn’t the most important job, but it was something he could do.

Casper the Friendly Ghost was a Boo Scout and Cub Scout recruiter

September 8, 2016 6

Turns out Casper, that friendliest of friendly ghosts, was pretty friendly to the Boy Scouts of America, too. He was a Boo Scout and Cub Scout recruiter.

1896 Olympic discus champion brought Scouting to Baltimore in 1910

August 9, 2016 1

Robert Garrett, who in 1896 became the first modern Olympic champion in discus and shot put, brought the new Boy Scouts of America to Baltimore in 1910.

1979 Boy Scouts of America PSA features the Peanuts gang

July 28, 2016 15

In 1979, the Boy Scouts of America released a public service announcement featuring the classic Peanuts characters: Charlie Brown, Snoopy and more.

Philmont Photo Archive now includes every attendee since 1976

July 25, 2016 13

The Philmont Photo Archive now stretches back to the year the U.S. celebrated its Bicentennial and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer.

Neil Armstrong’s success in space didn’t surprise his fellow Boy Scouts

July 20, 2016 1

A diligent student, dedicated Boy Scout and model employee, Neil Armstrong still made time for fun — as told in the March-April 1970 issue of Scouting.

Jeff Segler named BSA’s national artist, following in footsteps of Rockwell and Csatari

June 28, 2016 4

Jeff Segler, an Eagle Scout and former Philmont staffer who has been involved with Scouting for nearly 50 years, has been named national artist of the BSA.

100th anniversary of BSA charter gets congressional recognition

June 17, 2016 0

On news sites and in both houses of the U.S. Congress, everyone seems to be talking about the BSA’s big anniversary: 100 years since our charter was signed.

‘The Scoutmaster’ turns 60: Behind the Rockwell classic

June 16, 2016 50

This year marks 60 years since Norman Rockwell created “The Scoutmaster,” a tribute to Scoutmasters and adult leaders everywhere.