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Jamboree Scouts show off their prized patch possessions

July 18, 2013 8

Like the dinner menu, a Scout’s favorite patch changes daily at the jamboree. But this afternoon, I walked around asking Scouts to show off what they consider their coolest patch — for today, at least.

Watch BSA posters get appraised on ‘Antiques Roadshow’

January 3, 2013 44

(Updated Jan. 8, 2013) The 10-time Emmy nominated Antiques Roadshow, “part adventure, part history lesson, part treasure hunt,” kicked off its 17th season with an episode featuring a little something for Scouting collectors. The show’s

Should an adult trade patches with a Scout?

September 18, 2012 73

Scouts trade with Scouts; adults trade with adults. Along with “trade one for one,” “always shake hands,” and “don’t bring money into a deal,” it’s one of the central tenets of patch trading. But does

New York council patch serves as a nice tribute to Sept. 11

May 24, 2012 250

Post updated on June 5. See below. OK, this is really nice. The Greater New York Councils created the special-edition council shoulder patch seen above to commemorate the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The patch,

Norman Rockwell exhibit opens in Texas

January 10, 2012 2

What does Scouting look like? For decades, that question was best answered by Norman Rockwell. His paintings shaped the BSA’s image in America for more than 60 years, and his art continues to paint a

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

Memorabilia Monday: A Boys’ Life streetcar advertisement you’ll desire

April 11, 2011 3

Look up while riding a bus or train today, and you’ll probably see ads for the latest movie or hit TV show. But if you rode one of San Francisco’s famous streetcars in the

Memorabilia Monday: Honk if you love the Boy Scouts of America

February 28, 2011 2

Living in Texas, I see this “Scouting Teaches Values” license plate on the highway at least once a week. You’ll find similar plates on vehicles in Utah, Oklahoma, Florida, Arkansas, Ohio, Colorado, and many more

Memorabilia Monday: A troop’s history, stitched in time

February 22, 2011 4

You’ll hear about a troop’s history in a variety of ways. Some seasoned Scouters will sit at the campfire and tell you the story of their troop from memory. Other units keep detailed scrapbooks or

Memorabilia Monday: He visited Philmont at 14 and can’t stay away

February 14, 2011 1

One song from my time as a Scout stands out among all others. I have forgotten most of the words as time has passed, but I still remember the song’s tune and its key lyric: