1979 Boy Scouts of America PSA features the Peanuts gang
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
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
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
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
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
This year marks 60 years since Norman Rockwell created “The Scoutmaster,” a tribute to Scoutmasters and adult leaders everywhere.
Accept no substitutes: On June 15, 1916, Woodrow Wilson made the BSA official
On June 15, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill granting federal incorporation to the BSA and protecting the BSA’s name and insignia.
71 years later, lost wallet returned — with Boy Scout card still inside
Inside the lost wallet were clues to its age and owner’s identity: a 1944 pocket calendar, ration stamps and a Boy Scout membership card.
10 fascinating facts about Scouting founder Ernest Thompson Seton
He was the BSA’s first Chief Scout and helped write the first Boy Scout Handbook. But there’s a lot you probably don’t know about Ernest Thompson Seton.
From Akela to the pack, Cub Scouting has roots in ‘The Jungle Book’
Today’s Cub Scouts till use terms like Akela, pack and den that can be traced to Rudyard Kipling’s original set of stories called “The Jungle Book.”
Jambo ’85: Hurricane, Beach Boys and legendary Apple bags
The 1985 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., produced stories that have been told and retold for more than 30 years.
Nancy Reagan brought her anti-drug message to the 1985 National Scout Jamboree
Nancy Reagan, the former First Lady of the United States who died Sunday, addressed 30,000 Boy Scouts at the 1985 National Scout Jamboree.
Let’s celebrate 10 black leaders who got their start in Scouting
In celebration of Black History Month, we wanted to share a list of 10 prominent African-American leaders who got their start in Scouting.
Four of the seven who died in Challenger explosion were Scouts
Four of the seven souls killed in the Challenger explosion on Jan. 28, 1986, had Scouting pasts. One of the victims, Ellison Onizuka, was an Eagle Scout.
In ‘Running Toward Danger,’ true tales of Scouts saving lives
“Running Toward Danger,” a new book, features 170 of the most exciting rescues in the history of the BSA’s heroism awards.
Philmont crew reunites to re-create photo taken 34 years prior
A Philmont crew reunited to re-create a photo taken 34 years prior. This is the story behind the most-viral photo in Scouting magazine Facebook history.
John Philip Sousa once wrote a ‘Boy Scouts of America’ march
In 1916, John Philip Sousa, the American March King who wrote “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and other marches, debuted his “Boy Scouts of America” march.
Philmont Photo Archive now goes back to 1981
The Philmont Photo Archive, a window into Philmont’s past through official group photos, has reached a new milestone in its steady journey back in time.
North Carolina man, 103, has been an Eagle Scout for nearly 90 years
Robert Dick Douglas Jr. earned the Eagle Scout award on Dec. 8, 1925. He has been an Eagle Scout longer than anyone else around: 90 years.
Jere Ratcliffe, BSA Chief Scout Executive from 1993 to 2000, dies at age 78
Jere Ratcliffe, who served as the BSA’s Chief Scout Executive from 1993 to 2000, died Aug. 21, 2015. He was 78.
The tallest Boy Scout ever was 7-foot-4 at age 13
Robert Pershing Wadlow, at 8-foot-11 the tallest man ever, was a Boy Scout. At age 13, he was 7-foot-4 — much taller than anyone else in his troop.
60 years ago today, Eagle Scouts helped open Disneyland
On July 17, 1955, Paul Cuthbert was one of several Eagle Scouts asked to participate in the opening ceremonies at Disneyland.
21 Scouting cartoons from 1968
A percussive wake-up call, adventures in camp cooking and Scout first-aid skills are among the subjects in this latest batch of Scouting cartoons.
10 times in history when adults earned the Eagle Scout award
Before 1965, adults could earn the Eagle Scout award. In a few especially touching cases, an adult even received his badge at the same time as his son.
‘Neatness makes the difference!’ Check out this 1950s uniform inspection sheet
Perfect uniform? Check. Scouts in the 1950s had their uniforms checked using this uniform inspection sheet. A score of 100 out of 100 was the goal.
Rocks, Rockets, Rhythm? 1958 flier tells of new Exploring program
In January 1959, the Boy Scouts of America replaced its Explorer program with the Exploring program. This was more than just a suffix change, though.
Remembering Gerald R. Ford, our only Eagle Scout president (so far)
On Presidents Day, let’s remember Gerald R. Ford, our 38th president and, at least so far, our only Eagle Scout president.
Happy 105th Birthday, BSA! Here are five other interesting facts from 1910
Sunday, Feb. 8, is the 105th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America. To celebrate, check out five other cool facts from the BSA’s birth year, 1910.
Watch this: ‘A Brief History of Cub Scouting’
The three-minute video’s title — “A Brief History of Cub Scouting” — says it all. It’s a nice overview for new Cub Scouters and Cub Scouting veterans alike.
Zamperini: ‘The first good thing that happened to me was Scouting’
In a 2011 letter to a Scouting volunteer, “Unbroken” hero Louis Zamperini says, “the first good thing that happened to me was Scouting.”