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Baden-Powell, vintage handbooks, old patches and the stories of long-ago camps. Scouting's past was a favorite subject, and collectors shared their finds.
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Lord Robert Baden-Powell had a habit for sounding smart. But really, what would you expect from the founder of the worldwide Scout movement, which now boasts 30 million Scouts in 161 countries? Three of my favorite quotes from the Scouting legend speak for themselves: "It is risky to order a boy not to do something…
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 picture of Scouting's history to this day.
Think you can spot a fake? Fake patches and other phony Scouting memorabilia, that is. These items are Scouting's currency. You collect them, trade them, and pass them on to your children and grandchildren. And like any currency, people looking to make a quick buck from unsuspecting victims will produce counterfeit and unauthorized versions of…
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 past is a popular activity with many Scouts and Scouters.
I sometimes think I do not fit the typical requirements for holding the position of scoutmaster. For example, I do not drink coffee. I do not need to have a cup or three of java to get going in the morning.
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 1930s, you might have spotted the Boys' Life advertisement seen above.
Patches, patches, and more patches. I have quite a few patches. I have already written about my collection of 2001 National Jamboree council shoulder patches, and the collection of Order of the Arrow lodge patches. Add these two together and you may get close to how many patches are in my regular Council Shoulder Patch…
The Reading Merit Badge was introduced to the Boy Scouts of America advancement program in 1925. Boys already had plenty of reading material at that time, including books about fictional Boy Scouts named Tom Slade, Roy Bakely, and Pee-Wee Harris.
So the last couple of weeks Scoutmaster Steve at A Scoutmaster's Blog and Bryan at Bryan on Scouting have been blogging each Monday about scouting memorabilia. So I thought I would join in on this series. Today's patches are from Conclave 2010 which our lodge hosted at Camp Russell.The theme for this conclave was Arrow…
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 states. But, as I found out today, BSA-themed license plates are nothing new.
Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell was born on February 22nd, 1857. In addition to founding the International Scouting Movement, Powell was a Lieutenant-General with the British Army and later authored several books on military reconnaissance and training before completing Scouting for Boys in 1908.
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 photo albums to pass on to future generations.
On this Memorabilia Monday I would like to present four books of my collection that share a theme of Scouting History. The first book is The Boy Scouts: An American Adventure , written by Robert W. Peterson, and published in 1984.
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: "I want to go back to Philmont."
When movie stars and athletes pose for a glossy, colorful poster, it's routine. But when Bill Ward of Landenberg, Pa., was asked to star in a BSA national campaign, it was a life-changing moment. That's a 12-year-old Bill on the right in the poster seen here.
Most Scouters enjoy their cup of coffee in the morning. I never started drinking coffee. Hot chocolate was more my thing. I do, like many Scout Leaders, have a collection of Scouting themed coffee mugs. It seems that every Scout Leader I know has a collection of Scouting mugs.
It doesn't have the historical weight of W.D. Boyce's meeting with the Unknown Scout, but Bob Olafson considers his meeting with William Hillcourt to be just as special. Olafson met Hillcourt, known to you and me as "Green Bar Bill," and was never the same.
Before there was the internet, dvd's, or even vhs tapes, council and district training sessions used filmstrips to assist training adult leaders. I happen to own four filmstrips used by our council in the 1980′s. The council was going to throw them in the trash until I said I would take them.
Bryan Wendell, the writer of the Bryan On Scouting blog (formally known as the Cracker Barrel) wrote an article today that I found to be quite interesting. He wrote about Memorabilia Monday. He encouraged readers to send in a picture of something from their Scouting collection along with a short description.
Last week, I asked you to dust off boxes, dig through storage closets, and scour your attic for pieces of Scouting memorabilia. But for some of you, I'll bet your BSA memories aren't stuffed in a box somewhere. I'm sure they're proudly displayed in your home.
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 Truax sent us a picture of his favorite item, a Coca-Cola ad promoting the 1937 National Scout Jamboree.
I never realized where my time spent in scouting would ever take me, in fact when I was I scout, I thought that the program was just camping, merit badges, advancement, and achieving the highly coveted Eagle Scout Rank. Little did I know that later in life, when my son asked to join scouts, that…
The hobby of trading has been a part of Boy Scout tradition for many years. Before patches became the most popular trade item, Scouts attending Jamborees would trade neckerchief slides or even common items representing where their troop was from, like seashells and pine cones.
This amazing 160-page, hardback book is a must have for any Scout, Scout family or Norman Rockwell fan. Authored by Joseph Csatari, official artist of the Boy Scouts of America, and his son Jeff, also a Scout and editor of Boy's Life and Men's Health magazines, the book starts off with a compelling Forward and…
Brownsea Island is the historical location of the very first Scout camp conducted by Robert Baden-Powell in 1907. One of our talented artists, Rachel, is at the Jamboree and was able to do a little time traveling! Here's what she experienced at Jambo's Brownsea Island Camp.
They're everywhere. In the shade. On a small piece of land. In front of tents. Coming in all shapes, sizes and ages, they form groups, sometimes hordes. Furious trading occurs. They are the jamboree patch traders. Many Scouts said they have been given advice or rules for patch trading.
On Monday 8th March various previously classified documents from the 1930' and 1940's were placed in the National Archive. One of these documents concerned the relationship between the Hitler Youth, Scouting and BP. Of course all the media then blew up and started implying that Scouting was hand in hand with the Nazis!
Today we celebrate the birth of Lord Robert Baden Powell, founder of the scouting movement. Thanks to Baden Powells efforts the scouting movement still strives today. So thanks BP, for making helping to shape our youth for tomorrow and deliver the promise of scouting! You can read more about Baden Powell on wikipedia here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Baden-Powell,_1st_Baron_Baden-Powell
Lionel, a leading manufacturer of electronic model train sets and accessories, is set to introduce an 0-8-0 Steam Freight Collectors Set commemorating the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary. This first time offering incorporates the Boy Scouts' ethos into the Lionel tradition, giving collectors a chance to play and learn with the classic work train…
Everyone is invited to come and see LIVE ANIMALS at the National Scouting Museum on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 12 p.m. Join us as The Fort Worth Zoo presents Wild Wonders, an educational program for everyone!!! Attention Cub Scouts!!!
During 1929, the Scout Movement celebrated its 21st birthday by holding a World Jamboree at Arrowe Park near Birkenhead , England. To mark the occasion, Scouts from all over the world were invited to contribute one penny toward a suitable gift to the Founder and Chief Scout Lord Baden Powell.
We love to hear a great story around a crackling campfire. But we love it even more when it comes straight from the source-especially the story of the Boy Scouts of America. What you've read about the BSA in books or passed on to eager boys at pack or troop meetings only grazes the surface.
The National Scouting Museum and the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) have teamed up to offer special discount packages to Scouts and their families who want to learn more about the history of the Boy Scouts of America. Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Irving serves as the national headquarters for the Boy Scouts…
Happy Thanksgiving one and all! What!?! Did I read that right? Yes, February is a time for all scouts to give thanks to our Founder of the Scouting program: Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell. Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell was born on Feb 22, 1857, and the world celebrates Founder's Day on the 22 nd…
B-P's Last Message B-P prepared a farewell message to his Scouts, for publication after his death. The message follows... "Dear Scouts - If you have ever seen the play "Peter Pan" you will remember how the pirate chief was always making his dying speech because he was afraid that possibly when the time came for him…
Lord Robert Baden Powell Scouting and Life Trivia Questions 1. When was baden powell born? 2. He was the _______ son and _____ out of ten children. 3. What military unit was Baden Powell comissioned into bypassing the normal officer training establishments?
Can't get to the National Scouting Museum for the 2009 Pinewood Derby ? Then check out Museum U. at the National Scouting Museum. Here are the announced Merit Badges for March and April: Art March 1, 2009 3:00pm - 4:30pm April 26, 2009 3:00pm - 4:30pm Citizenship in the Nation April 11, 2009 2:30pm - 4:00pm April 25, 2009…
The National Scouting Museum has announced its January and February Merit Badge schedule. Citizenship in the Nation January 10, 2009 2:30pm - 4:30pm January 31, 2009 2:30pm - 4:30pm Communications February 7, 2009 10:00am - 12:30pm February 28, 2009 10:00am - 12:30pm Emergency Preparedness February 14, 2009 9:30am - 1:00pm February 21, 2009 9:30am - 1:00pm Fingerprinting January 24, 2009 1:00pm-4:00pm…
Welcome to Friday Funny! Every Friday, Scouting News will share a Scouting related joke with our readers. Hopefully you find it just as funny as we did! This week's Friday Funny comes from a Jamboree Shouler Patch (JSP) that was issued by Buckeye Council for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
The National Scouting Museum is hosting the 3rd annual "Race to the National Scouting Museum" family fun day event on Saturday, October 18, 2008.
