History Archives - Scouting magazine

By Mark Ray

How well do you know the men who helped start the Scouting movement? Read more about these distinguished leaders.

By Robert Birkby

From the first Eagle Scout to the first pinewood derby and more: How many of these historic BSA moments do you recognize?

By Michael Freeman

The Boy Scouts of America has come a long way since it opened its first office in 1910 in the 28th Street YMCA in New York City.

By Michael Freeman

The legacy of Green Bar Bill, writer of BSA handbooks, contributor to ‘Boys’ Life’ and proponent of the patrol method, lives on.

By Scouting magazine

Learn more about the Historic Trails Award.