This museum houses rarely seen, one-of-a-kind items that are displayed in exhibits which thoroughly chronicle the growth of both Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting movements worldwide. The exhibits include scarce uniforms predating World War One, forgotten items such as the official Boy Scout Plow or a pre-revolutionary Russian Scout pin and postcard, letters and photographs hand-signed by Lady Baden-Powell (for many years Chief of the Girl Guides in Britain and wife of Boy Scouting's founder, Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell), a bugle belonging to one of American Boy Scouting's founders, Daniel Carter Beard, and original Girl Scout Cookie containers. The Museum is also well endowed with archival photography, documents, flags, Scoutcraft equipment, games, posters and art, awards, insignia, and a diverse range of articles relating to jamborees and international Scouting. Experts rate the Museum's collection, particularly the specialty items, as one of the finest in the country.
Location:
Hwy 23, Valley Forge Pennsylvania
Telephone
610-783-5311
Other History nearby:
(Philadelphia) American Swedish Historical Museum
(Strasburg) Amish Village
(New Castle) Amstel House
(Philadelphia) Arch Street Meeting House
(Philadelphia) Atwater Kent Museum-Philadelphia History
(Philadelphia) B Free Franklin Post Office & Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Valley Forge area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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