Southwestern Connecticut Scouting Heritage Museum and Education Center

Southwestern Connecticut Scouting Heritage Museum and Education Center The Museum's Mission is to record and preserve the heritage of Scouting in Southwestern Connecticut

The Southwestern Connecticut Scouting Heritage Museum and Education Center, Inc. MISSION
The Museum's Mission is to record and preserve the heritage of Scouting in Southwestern Connecticut and in particular, the geographic area served by Connecticut Yankee Council. LOCATION
At this time, the Museum will be located in the Connecticut Yankee Council Service Center, 60 Wellington Road, Milford, CT. F

RIENDS OF THE MUSEUM
Any individual with an interest in the history of Scouting in this area is strongly encouraged to become a supporter of the Museum at whatever level of financial support that they can afford. A Membership Application Form is attached or may be obtained on the Museum's Webpage at:
DONATIONS/LOANS
The Museum is actively soliciting donations of Scouting Memorabilia or materials on loan from anyone who would like to contribute to the Museum's collection. The Museum is a 501 C (3) non-profit corporation so donations may be tax deductible to the extent of the law.

MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS AWNTED! The museum is open 10am-2pm on Saturdays (located within the Connecticut Yankee Council scout ...
03/26/2026

MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS AWNTED! The museum is open 10am-2pm on Saturdays (located within the Connecticut Yankee Council scout office in Milford, CT), and its a docents responsibility to unlock the door and answer any scout history questions from visitors, which are typically newer scouts going into the scout shop. Volunteers typically only have to work 1 Saturday a quarter, it costs $0 to become a volunteer, and museum volunteer meetings are only held in person once every 18 months. If interested in volunteering and joining please message Bob Sherman at [email protected]

A new National Jamboree patch frame is now on display at the museum!
01/24/2026

A new National Jamboree patch frame is now on display at the museum!

Museum Highlight: The Official Boy Scout Handbook, in braille! It takes 4 volumes to translate just 1 scout book.
01/17/2026

Museum Highlight: The Official Boy Scout Handbook, in braille! It takes 4 volumes to translate just 1 scout book.

There’s something everyone can enjoy at the Scout Museum! We are open Saturdays from 10am-2pm! Come visit!
12/13/2025

There’s something everyone can enjoy at the Scout Museum! We are open Saturdays from 10am-2pm! Come visit!

Our pinewood derby cars are always a popular item to look at. Which one is your favorite?
12/06/2025

Our pinewood derby cars are always a popular item to look at. Which one is your favorite?

New display at museum! A collection of NYLT patches from Connecticut Yankee Council.
09/20/2025

New display at museum! A collection of NYLT patches from Connecticut Yankee Council.

Museum Highlight: A Scout Uniform from the 1937 National Jamboree!
09/20/2025

Museum Highlight: A Scout Uniform from the 1937 National Jamboree!

There are plenty of activity patches on display in the museum! Which one is your favorite?
06/14/2025

There are plenty of activity patches on display in the museum! Which one is your favorite?

We have 2 Wall Tables and 3 Isle Tables left for rent during our Trade-O-Ree next month! Here is all the information you...
04/19/2025

We have 2 Wall Tables and 3 Isle Tables left for rent during our Trade-O-Ree next month! Here is all the information you need: https://www.bsator.com/event/2025-connjam-museum-trade-o-ree-state-connecticut/

To reserve a table contact:
Contact: Bob Sherman
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (203) 556-4097

Date: May 17, 2025 Address: Orange Fairgrounds Gymnasium 525 Orange Center Road Orange, CT 06477 Times: Saturday: 9am – 5pm (Dealer Setup: 7am – 9am) Contact: Nick Wolf Email: [email protected] […]

The above two CSPs are one of a kind proof samples of patches for the 2013 Jamboree featuring Marvel Comic Characters Ni...
03/16/2025

The above two CSPs are one of a kind proof samples of patches for the 2013 Jamboree featuring Marvel Comic Characters Nick Fury and Black Widow. The below CSP is the final design that was produced.

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60 Wellington Road
Milford, CT
06460

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(203) 378-9154

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