World Scouting Museum Audio Tour

Hello! Welcome to the World Scouting Museum. We are currently working to install physical audio elements in the Museum to enhance your experience.
In the meantime, please use this page to learn about the important items in our collection that are part of Scouting’s story and history.
Please start in the location marked with the picture below and click the audio file to play the story accompanying the display.
You can also enjoy the tour by listening to it and finding the items in whatever order you prefer. The page below is set up in the order in which you should see the items in the museum as you walk through it (with a few exceptions). PLEASE BE ADVISED: This page is still under construction and will be updated as time permits.
Introduction to Dr. Robert Lynn Horne
Founder | Executive Director
World Scouting Museum Dedication and Mission
AUDIO: Museum Dedication
Claude and Solange Marchel
The Marchel Collection at the World Scouting Museum
Claude and Solange Marchel
BONUS AUDIO: How the Marchel Collection came to the World Scouting Museum Under Construction
BONUS AUDIO: Why the Las Vegas International Scouting Museum moved to West Virginia and changed its name to the World Scouting Museum Under Construction
Tour Stop #1
Unknown Japanese Soldier of Bougainville Island
Picture of the Memorial of Bougainville Island located in Yokohama, Japan’s Kodomonokuni Children Park located here: https://goo.gl/maps/d9C4Rr5r6fRuSyYj9 Japanese text that accompanies the Memorial at the Kodomonokuni Park.
The Story of Bougainville Island which hangs in the World Scouting Museum Toyko Cub Scout Statue Arthur Schuck Chief Scout Executive Dr. Horne with the mural at Kodonokuni Children’s Park in Yokohama Japan
AUDIO: The Unknown Japanese Scout
Tour Stop #2
The Siege of Mafeking during the South African War (Second Boer War) October 11, 1899, to May 31, 1902
AUDIO: The South African War or the 2nd Boer War
AUDIO: The Siege of Mafeking
Mafeking Runs Out!
BONUS AUDIO: Mafeking Runs Out! Currency and Stamps
Tour Stop #3
Mafeking Cadet Corps
AUDIO: The Mafeking Cadet Corps
Tour Stop #4
The Birth of The Boy Scout Association in the
United Kingdom
Please head this way to learn about the birth of The Boy Scouts
Logo of The Boy Scout Association c.1908
In the first edition of Scouting for Boys (1908) Baden-Powell referred to the Scout’s Badge as an arrowhead.
He said “The Scout’s badge is the arrowhead, which shows the north on a map or on the compass. It is the badge of the scout in the Army because he shows the way: so to a peace Scout shows the way in doing his duty and helping others.”
AUDIO: The Birth of the Scouting Movement
Brown Sea Island Scout Camp
Baden-Powell and Boys from the camp at Brownsea Island
BONUS AUDIO: Brownsea Island Scout Camp
Scouting for Boys
Aids to Scouting for N.C.O.s & Men was the beginning of the
Scouting Program in the UK.
Scouting for Boys was the follow-up to Aids to Scouting for N.C.O.s & Men
written with a focus on boys instead of men.
BONUS AUDIO: Scouting for Boys
Here Come the (Wolf) Cub Scouts! The Wolf-Cub’s Handbook
Cover of The Wolf Cub’s Handbook by Sir Robert Baden-Powell KCB
BONUS AUDIO: Here Come the (Wolf-) Cub Scouts
Robert Baden-Powell and Rudyard Kipling: Commissioner of Wolf Cubs


BONUS AUDIO: Baden-Powell and Rudyard Kipling
The Jungle Book and Scouting


BONUS AUDIO: The Jungle Book and Scouting
Akela
BONUS AUDIO: Akela and Scouting
Tour Stop #5
Dimitrious’ Greek Scout Belt Buckle


AUDIO: Woodbadge Training Course in Sacramento, CA and Dimitrious
Messengers of Peace

AUDIO: Messengers of Peace
At this point please enjoy the Museum in whatever order you would like.
Please look through the metal frames and open drawers that you find as there are more than you can see in one trip!
More information on the history of Scouting and items in our Museum are featured below.
The Boy Scouts of America | Scouts BSA | Scouting America
Logo 1 Logo 2 Logo 3
AUDIO: The Founding of the Boy Scouts of America
The Legend of the Unknown Scout

AUDIO: The Legend of the Unknown Scout
Facts Behind the Legend of the Unknown Scout

BONUS AUDIO: Facts Behind the Legend of the Unknown Scout
The Unknown Scout’s Silver Buffalo Award


BONUS AUDIO: Story of the Unknown Scouts’ Silver Buffalo Award
Important Figures in Scouting History
W.D. Boyce

AUDIO: W.D. Boyce June 16, 1858 – June 11, 1929
Ernest Thompson Seton
Chief Scout Boy Scouts of America 1910-1915

AUDIO: Ernest Thompson Seton August 14, 1860 – October 23, 1946-
The Chief Scout
Daniel Carter Beard

AUDIO: Daniel Carter Beard June 21, 1850 – June 11, 1941
James E. West 1st Chief Scout Executive
Boy Scouts of America 1911-1943


AUDIO: James E. West and the Boy Scouts of America
Green Bar Bill Hillcourt

AUDIO: Greenbar Bill Hillcourt


BONUS AUDIO: Green Bar Bill and Boys Life
Waite Phillips

AUDIO: Waite Phillips
The Art of the Scouting Movement
Norman Rockwell and Boy’s Life



AUDIO: Norman Rockwell gets his start in Boy’s Life
Joesph Csatari: Apprentice and Successor to Rockwell

AUDIO: Csatari and his time with the BSA
Birth of the Cub Scouts in America

AUDIO: The Birth of Cubs Scouts in America
Boy Rangers of America

BONUS AUDIO: Before the Cub Scouts, Meet the Boy Rangers
Order of the Arrow




AUDIO: Order of the Arrow, What is it?
The Founding of the Order of the Arrow


AUDIO: The Founding of the Order of the Arrow
Membership in the Order of the Arrow

AUDIO: Membership in the Order of the Arrow
Ordeal Member of the OA

BONUS AUDIO: Ordeal Member
Brotherhood Member of the OA

BONUS AUDIO: Brotherhood Member
Vigil Honor of the OA

BONUS AUDIO: Vigil Honor
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)

BONUS AUDIO: NOAC what is it?
ArrowCorps
BONUS AUDIO: What is Arrowcorps?
Order of the Arrow Lodge Search HERE
If you would like to find your Order of the Arrow Lodge info you can search by State in the table located at the link above and HERE!!!
Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Symbols
The ideals of Alpha Phi Omega are embodied in the coat of arms. As everyone who has passed through the ritual knows, the symbolism of the coat of arms stands for the very purpose of brotherhood. The service pin, worn by thousands of brothers of Alpha Phi Omega, is the “Emblem of Campus Service.“ Students and faculty alike recognize and respect the activities for which it stands. The 1976 National Convention declared the golden eagle as a Fraternity symbol. The golden eagle symbolizes strength, gracefulness, keenness of vision, and endurance. The Fraternity jewel is the diamond. The most precious of all gemstones representing brilliance, luster, always increasing in value, and an expression of the greatest gift of love when given. The sturdy oak is the Fraternity tree. Everyone has probably heard from a parent or mentor at least once the story of the sturdy oak that grew from a small acorn. The oak is stately, sturdy and sheltering. The official flower of APO is the Forget-me-Not. A perennial flower with royal blue blossoms. It is everlasting, always remembered.
AUDIO: Alpha Phi Omega, What is it?
Lone Scouts of America

AUDIO: The Lone Scouts of America
History of the Lone Scouts of America

BONUS AUDIO: History of the Lone Scouts
The Lone Scout Plan (BSA)

BONUS AUDIO: The Lone Scout Plan
Explorer Scouts (BSA)

AUDIO: Explorer Scouts
There are many different programs for Exploring.
-Arts and Humanities Career Exploring Field
-Aviation Field / General Interest / Career Exploring
-Business / Small or Large Exploring Field
-Communications Career Field Exploring
-Engineering & Technology Career Field
-Fire & Emergency Service Exploring Field
-Healthcare Career Field
-Law, Government, & Public Service Field
-Law Enforcement Exploring
-Science Career Exploring Fields
-Skilled Trades Career Exploring Field
-Social Services Career Exploring
-Hobbies Exploring
Venturing (BSA)

AUDIO: Venturing
Sea Scouts

AUDIO: Sea Scouts
Sons of Daniel Boone | The Boy Pioneers of America

AUDIO: The Sons of Daniel Boone or the Boy Pioneers of America
Woodcraft League of America | Woodcraft Indians

AUDIO: The Woodcraft Indians
American Boy Scouts

AUDIO: American Boys Scouts VS. The Boy Scouts of America
This is our newest Girl Scout Gold Award Project below completed by Bailey Philyaw!
Agnes Baden-Powell

AUDIO: Agnes Baden-Powell
The 1909 Crystal Palace Scout Rally




AUDIO: Hundreds of Girl ‘Scouts’ flood the Crystal Palace Scout Rally leading to the formation of The Girl Guide Association in the UK
Baden-Powell chose the name “Guides” for the organization from a regiment in the British Indian Army, the Corps of Guides. The regiment was known for its skills in tracking and survival and served on the Northwest Frontier.
Lone Guides

AUDIO: Lone Guides
BONUS AUDIO: 1ST LONE COMPANY
Girl Scouts of the United States of America

Photo Credit https://logos-world.net/girl-scout-logo/
AUDIO: The Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Juliette Gordon Lowe

AUDIO: Juliette ‘Daisy’ Gordon Low and the Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scout Juliettes

AUDIO: Girl Scout Juliettes
Mariner Girl Scouts

AUDIO: Mariner Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Mounted Troops

AUDIO: Mounted Girl Scout Troops of the GSUSA
Wing Girl Scouts

AUDIO: Wing Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Hospital Aides

AUDIO: Girl Scout Hospital Aides
Other Girl Scouting Organizations
The Camp Fire Girls

AUDIO: The Camp Fire Girls
Girl Pioneers of America

AUDIO: Girl Pioneers of America
Gathered Scouting Events
The 1909 Crystal Palace Scout Rally

AUDIO: The 1909 Crystal Palace Scout Rally
World Scout Jamboree

AUDIO: The History of World Jamborees 1920-present
World Scout Moot

AUDIO: History of World Scout Moots 1931-present
National Jamboree

AUDIO: History of National Jamborees 1937-present
Sea Scout Events
William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup
AUDIO: International Sea Scout Cup
The Ancient Mariner Regatta (AMR)
AUDIO: The Ancient Mariner Regatta (AMR)
VenturingFest

AUDIO: Venturingfest at Summit Bechtel Reserve
Girl Scouting Events
Regional Roundups

AUDIO: Regional Roundups
AUDIO: Modern Day – Getaways

Girl Scout All-States Encampments

AUDIO: Girl Scout All-States Encampments 1951-1968
Senior Girl Scout Roundup


Audio: Senior Girl Scout Roundups 1956-1965
Girl Scout Jubilee Roundup 1986

AUDIO: Girl Scout (Diamond) Jubilee Roundup 1986
Girl Scouts Diamond Jubilee Roundup 1987

AUDIO: Girl Scouts Diamond Jubilee Roundup 1987
Mariner GAMs

AUDIO: Gatherings of All Mariners
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts World Conference

AUDIO: The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGS) World Conferences 1920 – present
Collection Highlights
Max Silber’s Buckles for Friendship

AUDIO: Who is Max Silber?
Buckles for Friendship

AUDIO: Buckles for Friendship
Thank you for visiting the World Scouting Museum.
We sincerely appreciate you stopping to share the history with us!
If you have any questions or would like to see something added to our Audio Tour please contact our Museum Curator at wsmwvcurator@gmail.com
Our Museum is funded by Patrons and Donations
You can donate to the World Scouting Museum via our Donation Boxes or at the link here!
This page was created by our Museum Curator, Alexander Bennett. All audio recordings were produced by Alexander Bennett. Information for the audio tour script was taken from Wikipedia.org, WAGGS, WOSM, Vintage Kids Clubs Online Museum, and The Bryant Library.
Scripts edited, written, and read by Alexander Bennett for groups that serve men. Scripts written and read by Bailey Philyaw for her Gold Award Project for Girl Scout Troop 38317 for groups that serve women.