Photograph of Boy Scouts Trading Patches and Pins at the 1950 Jamboree

Valley Forge
1950

In 1950, 1957, and 1964, the Valley Forge park hosted the National Jamborees of the Boy Scouts of America. Over 34,000 Boy Scouts attended the event. Scouts played a part in the early conservation of the park, and helped with reforestation.

Photographic paper. L 25.6, W 20.2 cm
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 62935