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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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If you would like to make an appointment
for a weekday or weekend visit, please call 610.935.8001 Monday-Friday.
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 ? 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 Jill Dixon at jill@worldofscoutingmuseum.org
or mail to PO Box 2226, Valley Forge PA 19482. |
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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.
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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The World of Scouting Museum
is pleased to announce the hiring of Michele D. Vera as the new
full-time Curator. Michele Vera grew up in Schuylkill Haven,
PA, where she was a member of the local Brownie and Junior Girl
Scout troops. She developed an early interest in museums, music
and art. Michele went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts
degree in History from Lebanon Valley College. After internships
at several area local museums and historic sites, including Landis
Valley Museum, Hopewell Furnace NHS, the Historical Societies
of York and Lancaster Counties, and the State Museum of Pennsylvania,
Michele received a Master's degree in American History with emphasis
in Museum Studies from the University of Delaware.
Michele then joined the staff of the National Watch and Clock
Museum in Columbia, PA. During nearly ten years, Michele
served in a variety of roles including Registrar and Associate
Curator. In this capacity, she oversaw all aspects of collections
management for over 12,000 timepieces and decorative artifacts,
and participated in a complete re-design and renovation of the
Museum's exhibit galleries. Before joining the World of
Scouting Museum as Collections Manager and Associate Curator,
Michele served as a curatorial volunteer at the Chester County
Historical Society in West Chester and as Curator at the Boyertown
Museum of Historic Vehicles.
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The World Of Scouting Museum has a "bang-up"
weekend during the visits of scouts participating in the 2006
pilgrimage. Choose here
for pictures.
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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It is with great sadness that we report
the passing of founding board member and our secretary/treasurer
Eunice Taylor (10-15-05). She was a wonder to us all, and will
be missed dearly. The family has requested that all memorial
donations be sent to either the Freedom Valley Girl Scouts or
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Museum Curator Rob McCarter, shown
here with Board President Paul Ware, receives the Silver Beaver
Award. Choose here
for pictures from the event. |
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Scouts and Scouters converge on the World Of Scouting
Museum after participating in the annual Pilgrimage and Encampment.
Choose here
for pictures.
February 19-20 2005
Choose here to read an article
from Scouting Magazine about the Pilgrimage.
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Take a look at the pictures
from the 2004 event by choosing here.
Take a look at the pictures
from the 2003 event by choosing here.
Take a look at the pictures
from the 2002 event by choosing here.
Take a look at some of
the pictures from the 2001 pilgrimage by choosing here.
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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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