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This popular postcard from around 1970 has the following description:
'Horseshoe Scout Reservation - Chester County Council, B.S.A. EVENING RETREAT CEREMONY - Retreat ceremony held every evening before dinner. Troops pass in review in an impressive color ceremony, highlighted by cannon fire and the Horseshoe band. Troop flags are flown at the head of the Parade Field.' 1970 - Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
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This postcard had the following description:
'Horseshoe Scout Reservation - rich in history and tradition. Scene of "The Spirit of Horseshoe" (Great Chief of the Lenni Lenape Indian Tribe) arriving for Ceremonial Welcome to Scout campers each week during the summer season. Chester County Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America.' 1970 - Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
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This postcard also highlights a Native-American scene from the Octoraro Creek. Contributed by Anonymous
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Health Lodge Painting painted in 2000 by J.B. Rettew. 2000 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III
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This postcard, issued in 1995, was rendered by J.B. Rettew III and depicts the White House. 1995 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III
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'HORSESHOE RESERVATION, EXPLORER BASE, CHESTER COUNTY COUNCIL B.S.A.'
This postcard pictures the HSR Explorer Base which opened in 1958. The base later became Camp Jubilee and then was renamed to Camp Ware in 1985. 1958 - Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
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This early postcard from Camp shows the earliest swinging bridge across the Octoraro just above the old Boat Docks. Contributed by John B. Rettew III
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This postcard from the late 1930s depicts boaters on the Octoraro. Note the size of the trees in Eagle's Grove, the size of the lifeguard stand and the White House in the background. Contributed by Karl W. Winsch
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This early postcard features the Horseshoe Pool. Contributed by Karl W. Winsch
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The size of the trees in Eagle's Grove dates this postcard to the very early 1930s. Contributed by Karl W. Winsch
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This postcard displays the Saturday Night Campfire firelighting portion of the pageant. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe
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This morning view of the Octoraro Creek was taken from the Schlaanstine Chapel. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe
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The photo for this postcard was taken during the evening flag lowering ceremony at Camp Horseshoe. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe
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This postcard has dual meanings, referring to the human residents of Camp Horseshoe who have achieved the rank of Eagle as well as the bald birds who frequent the camp property. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe
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This postcards combines some of the more popular element of the Camp Horseshoe program- rifle and shotgun shooting, COPE and aquatics. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe
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A postcard featuring Camp Ranger Ray Hayden's faithful dog, Magua. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe
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Another postcard featuring Magua, Camp Ranger Ray Hayden's furry sidekick. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe
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