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The Boy Scouts and Olmsted
Olmsted Manor and the Boy Scouts have a connection that extends back to the days of George Olmsted. For over 15 years, George Olmsted was active in Boy Scouting. He designated the second floor of the Olmsted Carriage House as the scout headquarters for the local troop. In the forest on a hill near Olmsted Manor he constructed "Camp Olmsted" for the scouts and there the boys could take advantage of the site for scouting activities, competitions and campfires. Every Christmas he and Mrs. Olmsted hosted a party and presented each Ludlow scout with a gift for earning badges. In 1925, Ludlow scouts were among the first in the country to earn the Eagle Scout award. At one time it was said there were more Eagle Scouts in the small village of Ludlow, per capita, than anywhere else. Continuing the Boy Scout connection, Olmsted Manor Retreat Center supports Troop 422 with the Kane United Methodist Church. Troop 422 recently held an Honor ceremony at Groves Lodge, Olmsted Manor:
Under the leadership of Bob Ishman, members of Boy Scouts Troop 422 helped with the construction of the large, 8 circuit labyrinth on the grounds of Olmsted Manor. The scouts are currently planning and developing a trail guide for the Olmsted grounds. This would include the old Bridle Path which Elizabeth Olmsted rode with her horses, connecting the Olmsted grounds with Wildcat Park. What are the scouts doing now? See more photos:
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Olmsted Manor Retreat Center
PO Box 8, Ludlow, PA 16333 |
