http://www.kingstonscoutmuseum.ca/

The Kingston Scout Museum, 559 Bagot Street, Kingston, ON (2026)

03/17/2026

"March of the Museums" is on and the Kingston Scout Museum is set up at the Military Communications & Electronics Museum all this week, 10 - 3:30. Check out these badges awarded to David Hornby. a Kingston Scout Master back in the 50's & 60's. See you soon!

02/18/2026

We’re Hiring! Part-Time Museum Manager
Kingston Scout Museum
Do you love local history, storytelling, and working with community volunteers? The Kingston Scout Museum is looking for a Part-Time Museum Manager to help care for our collection and share Scouting’s rich local history with the community.
What You’ll Do
• Create and share social media posts
• Help manage and update the Museum’s website
• Preserve, organize, and catalogue artifacts
• Support volunteer recruitment and engagement
• Pitch in on other tasks as needed
What We’re Looking For
• Experience with PastPerfect 5 and WordPress is a bonus
• Museum, archives, scouting, or heritage experience is an asset
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable working independently
• A genuine interest in local history and community involvement
The Details
• Part-time: 4 hours per day, 3 days per week
• Pay: $22 per hour (starting rate)
Please send a brief cover letter and résumé to [email protected]
Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 28th, 2026 at 12 noon

02/18/2026

There are just a few tickets left for this event - celebrating the legacy of the late Scouter. Jean Gillespie.
Who was Jean Gillespie? Jean wasn’t just a leader in Scouting; she was the memory-keeper of our movement. Her journey began in 1953 when she walked into a gym to help with a Pack meeting—and she never looked back.
The Leader: She served as Akela for the 14th Kingston, a District Cubmaster, and the 28th President of the Kingston District Council.
The Historian: In 1987, she published "Scouting Kingston – A History," a monumental work profiling 41 local groups.
At this event, we are thrilled to host the Grand Opening of a new exhibit featuring Jean’s personal scouting scrapbooks—a rare look at Kingston’s history through her eyes.
📅 When: Wednesday, February 25 @ 5:30 PM 📍 Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 560 (734 Montreal St., Kingston) 💰 Cost: $25 (Dine-in or Take-out!)
🎟️ Get your tickets today: Call Deb (613-634-1902) or Dave (613-539-0142) Email: [email protected]
Whether you’re a lifelong Scouter or a history buff, we can’t wait to see you there!
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02/17/2026

There are just a few tickets left for this event - celebrating the legacy of the late Scouter. Jean Gillespie.

Who was Jean Gillespie? Jean wasn’t just a leader in Scouting; she was the memory-keeper of our movement. Her journey began in 1953 when she walked into a gym to help with a Pack meeting—and she never looked back.

The Leader: She served as Akela for the 14th Kingston, a District Cubmaster, and the 28th President of the Kingston District Council.

The Historian: In 1987, she published "Scouting Kingston – A History," a monumental work profiling 41 local groups.

At this event, we are thrilled to host the Grand Opening of a new exhibit featuring Jean’s personal scouting scrapbooks—a rare look at Kingston’s history through her eyes.

📅 When: Wednesday, February 25 @ 5:30 PM 📍 Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 560 (734 Montreal St., Kingston) 💰 Cost: $25 (Dine-in or Take-out!)

🎟️ Get your tickets today: Call Deb (613-634-1902) or Dave (613-539-0142) Email: [email protected]

Whether you’re a lifelong Scouter or a history buff, we can’t wait to see you there!

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12/31/2025

⚜️ Join us for "A Scout’s Honour Dinner" ⚜️

The Kingston Scout Museum invites you to an evening of community, history, and a delicious chicken dinner as we celebrate a true local legend: Jean Gillespie (1921–2001).

Who was Jean Gillespie? Jean wasn’t just a leader in scouting; she was the memory-keeper of our movement. Her journey began in 1953 when she walked into a gym to help with a Pack meeting—and she never looked back.

The Leader: She served as Akela for the 14th Kingston, a District Cubmaster, and the 28th President of the Kingston District Council.

The Historian: In 1987, she published "Scouting Kingston – A History," a monumental work profiling 41 local groups.

At this event, we are thrilled to host the Grand Opening of a new exhibit featuring Jean’s personal scouting scrapbooks—a rare look at Kingston’s history through her eyes.

📅 When: Wednesday, February 25 @ 5:30 PM 📍 Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 560 (734 Montreal St., Kingston) 💰 Cost: $25 (Dine-in or Take-out!)

🎟️ Get your tickets today: Call Deb (613-634-1902) or Dave (613-539-0142) Email: [email protected]

Whether you’re a lifelong Scouter or a history buff, we can’t wait to see you there!

12/17/2025

⚜️ You’re invited to A Scout’s Honour Dinner!

Join the Kingston Scout Museum on Wednesday, Feb 25th at 5:30 PM as we celebrate the incredible legacy of Jean Gillespie.

📍 Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560
🍽️ Cost: $25 (Dine-in or Take-out!)
📞 Tickets: Call Deb (613-634-1902) or Dave (613-539-0142)

Support local history and enjoy a great meal. See you there!

12/11/2025

⏰ Don't miss out! The Dec. 31st deadline for 2025 tax-deductible donations is fast approaching! Support local scouting history with a gift to the Kingston Scout Museum. Every contribution helps us preserve our past & inspire a future generation of scouters.

Donate today! 👉 https://kingstonscoutmuseum.ca/fundraising/

11/30/2025

This week's look backwards into scouting history takes us to Gananoque in late November, 1917, where a Chief Thunderbolt instructed local boy scout troops in the importance of first aid preparedness. This article provides a fascinating glimpse into the interactions between Canada's indigenous people and the boy scouts, especially from the perspective of education.

According to this article, the Gananoque river froze over during this period, allowing scouts and other children to skate on the ice, and mirroring the wintry weather we are having in the same area more than 100 years later! ❄️

Swipe 👉 to see the rest of the article.

11/26/2025

We are so grateful to The Legion - Limestone City Branch 560 for their support of the Kingston Scout Museum and of so many other local community organizations here in Kingston! Their invaluable support allows us to continue our digital museum operations, collection preservation, and participation in public outreach events, ensuring that the history of scouting in Kingston is accessible to all.

Thank you for being a vital part of our organization!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at the Kingston Scout Museum. 🎃
We hope you have tricks and treats in equal measure!

09/12/2025

We are so grateful to The Legion - Limestone City Branch 560 for their support of the Kingston Scout Museum and of so many other local community organizations here in Kingston! Their invaluable support allows us to continue our digital museum operations, collection preservation, and participation in public outreach events, ensuring that the history of scouting in Kingston is accessible to all.

Thank you for being a vital part of our organization!

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