scouting museum and library

Founded about 30 years ago by a couple of well known NH scouters; Max Silber and Lawrence Lee, this place is a scouting mecca.Their display covers all aspects of the Boy Scout movement from its' founder Lord Baden-Powell in 1910 to the program as it is currently enjoyed.There are displays of memorabilia from all decades including: the jamborees, Order of the Arrow, Scouts on Stamps, uniforms and so much more.There is also an extensive scouting library which can e used for historical research.One of the highlights is a display of the scouting history of Mr. Silber who was recognized with scouting's highest awards. Also is a display of the many belt buckles he designed for local, national and world scouting events. If you have ever been a scout or adult scouter or are one now, you have to stop by this museum which is located in a scout camp; Camp Carpenter in Manchester, NH.

Even my scouts were pleasantly surprised by this gem. We were treated to a great history of scouting via large display of scouting artifacts, including many that trace directly to Baden-Powell. Commentary provided as needed by a knowledgeable director with good humor and an understand of scout-aged kids. Impressive displays that convey the breadth and depth of scouting world-wide as well as changes over the years. The merit badge displays are a real treat for kids who have been working on their own, and to adults who probably understand a bit more clearly the passage of time. To see what has come, gone and been updated is pretty neat. The uniform displays also give a real sense of history. This museum really gave the kids a sense of the history of the organization far better than anything they could have read about. Our kids spent much longer there than anticipated, and talked about bringing a group back to see it (we are about 2 1/2 hours away). This is right next to one of the biggest scout stores in the Northeast, so you can kill two birds with one stone!

This was the most scouting materials I have ever seen in one place. The displays were very well done, well kept and this was definitely worth the trip!!!

If you are interested in Scouting at all, this is a great place to check out! They have a lot of historical items (ranging from uniforms to books to camping supplies etc).

There are a lot of interesting artaffacts from the begining of scouting till now. You will learn a lot about how scouting came into being.and how they learned to survive in the wilderness.

This museum is very large and a must see for the scouting enthusiast. Large collections of every kind of memorabilia and docents that are very knowledgeable. The area where the museum is located is quite pretty, too, and worth a look.

Located at Camp Carpenter on a scenic lake, this is a very comprehensive museum! The Max Silber Library is complete and impressive. A Must see for any scouter!