The American Heritage Museum is pleased to announce the launch of our first BSA Merit Badge Program for Scouting America for the American Heritage Merit Badge.
Every Scout swears to an oath that includes duty to their country. The American Heritage Merit Badge encourages a better understanding of American heritage, learn the ways in which the past has lead to our present nation, and truly knowing what it means to be an American.
The American Heritage Merit Badge at the American Heritage Museum is a three-hour long program, which includes museum admission and a guided tour for scouts and leaders. By the end of the program (prerequisites required) the scout will have completed all requirements to earn the merit badge. The program is conducted by a registered BSA Merit Badge Councilor. A minimum of 10 scouts and 2 BSA registered adults is required per session and adults may be asked to assist.
The program cost is $40 per Scout and BSA registered adults are free. To register and schedule, please contact Jim Carroll, Education Coordinator by email at jcarroll@americanheritagemuseum.org.
Please note, the American Heritage Merit Badge Program is not available on special event weekends (see special event schedule at this link)
Be Prepared: Prerequisites Required Before Attending the Program
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- Read the Declaration of Independence. Pay close attention to the section that begins with “We hold these truths to be self-evident” and ends with “to provide new Guards for their future security.” Rewrite that section in your own words, making it as easy to understand as possible. Then, share your writing with your merit badge counselor and discuss the importance of the Declaration to all Americans.
*Scouts should come having read the Declaration of Independence and completed the writing. - Research your family’s history. Find out how various events and situations in American history affected your family. If your family immigrated to America, tell the reasons why. Come to the program prepared to share.
- Research an event of historical importance that took place in your area. Be prepared to discuss.
- Come in uniform, remember your pens and blue cards.
- Read the Declaration of Independence. Pay close attention to the section that begins with “We hold these truths to be self-evident” and ends with “to provide new Guards for their future security.” Rewrite that section in your own words, making it as easy to understand as possible. Then, share your writing with your merit badge counselor and discuss the importance of the Declaration to all Americans.
