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Museum's Purpose:
-Collect, preserve and display Girl and Boy Scouting memorabilia
-Share Scouting history and traditions
-Conduct programs which promote Scouting's heritage and values
-Collect and share historical information for researchers
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The World of Scouting Museum is currently
open by appointment only. If you would like to schedule an appointment,
please call 610.935.8001 Monday -Friday. For staffing purposes,
we ask that you call at least three days in advance of your visit.
We are sorry for this temporary inconvenience.
The World of Scouting Museum, a 501c3 organization located in
Valley Forge Park, is seeking a reliable, responsible weekend
manager to work most Saturdays and Sundays from 11:45 am to 5:15
pm. The manager will open the building and staff the front desk
during open hours, work with volunteers and interact with visitors.
A criminal background check and child abuse clearance must be
obtained before hire. Pay starts at $10/hour. To apply, email
resume and letter of interest to Michele Vera at michele@worldofscoutingmuseum.org
or mail to PO Box 2226, Valley Forge PA 19482. |
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Museum a big hit during the 2008 Pilgrimage! Choose
here for photos from the event.
Choose here to read an article
from Scouting Magazine about the Pilgrimage.
Visit the archived stories section
to see pictures from recent pilgrimages.
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Museum Board recognizes Rich Johnson as well as our
volunteer staff at the World of Scouting Museum Recognition Dinner.
Choose here for pictures from this event.
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Pat
the WWI dog is a big hit at the 2007 Pilgrimage on Feb. 17th.
It is part of the WWI collection housed in our museum. Choose
here for pictures form this year's event.
Visit the archived stories section
to see pictures from recent pilgrimages.
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The most comprehensive collection of Boy Scout memorabilia
in the North East Region!
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One of the few Girl Scout Museums in the United States!
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The 314th Infantry from World War 1 houses some of
its memorabilia in the museum, which was originally set up for
this purpose. Learn about this cabin and the 314th.
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Contact Information:
World of Scouting Museum, Inc.
P.O.Box 2226
Valley Forge, PA 19482
(610)783-5311
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