Reception for Boy Scout Exhibit Nov 15, 2:00-4:00pm
Posted on Oct 21, 2009 in categories Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
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Saluting Glencoe Boy Scouts, a new exhibit tracing the development of Boy Scouting in Glencoe, has opened at the Historical Society’s Eklund History Center and Garden, 377 Park Ave., Glencoe.
The opening reception, including a color guard ceremony, will be held Nov. 15 from 2-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome and all former and current Scouts are invited to come in uniform. Oral history videos will be taken from those who wish to participate.
The exhibit marks the 100th anniversary of American Scouting. Glencoe Boy Scouting began just two years later with the formation of Troop 22. The exhibit shows the evolution of the new Troop 28, a 2009 merger of Troops 23 and 24 into one.
On display are photos from past Scout events, uniforms from the beginning of Scouting (knickers and collarless shirts) to today’s Venture Scouts, a group for boys and girls up to age 20. Cubs and Tiger Scouts are well represented, together with features about two historical society members to whom Scouting was so important.
Camping, jamborees, leadership and community service are among the aspects of Boy Scouting that form men from boys. Saluting Glencoe Boy Scouts touches on all and asks everyone who was a Scout to fill out and post a form explaining what part of Scouting created the best memories.
The museum is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. Free refreshments will be served at the opening reception Nov. 15.