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Before there was Horseshoe...
Camp Lafayette
Camp Lafayette, located at Icedale in Chester County was the first Council Camp. It served as the Summer Camp in 1919 and 1920.
Edited by David B. Woodward [Contribute Info]
Exhibit Content
Camp Lafayette Photos
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Malvern Troop 1 at Camp Lafayette in 1919 or 1920 with Ben Thomas. From left to right, Ken Edwards, Ken Sowden, Bob Twisdale, Ben Thomas, Ray Mercer and Charlie Patterson. 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Locustdale Troop 1 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Atglen Troop 1 at Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Lafayette campers ready for overnight with Horseshoe Roll Packs. 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Camp Lafayette Staff Leaders - Ben Thomas (far left) and Clifton Lisle (3rd from right) 1920 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Ken Edwards (Malvern Troop 1) at Lafayette where he earned Camp Letter "L" patch. 1920 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Camp Lafayette Tents 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Camp Lafayette Mess Hall - this is where Cecil the cook held forth! 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The Camp Lafayette Mess Hall and tents during the two year existance of the camp. 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The buglar sounds his horn as campers line up with their horseshoe rolls for an overnight hike from Camp Lafayette. 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Scouts travelling to Camp Lafayette by train used the Icedale Station. 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Retreat Ceremony procession at the Bungalows at Camp Lafayette. 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Colors ceremony at Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Scouts form human pyramids in conjunction with a Retreat Ceremony at Camp Lafayette (at least that is what it looks like from this snapshot.) 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Lafayette campers on a day hike. 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Scouts gather for a game of volleyball at Camp Lafayette. 1920 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Kennett Square Troop 1 practices first aid at Camp Lafayette. 1919 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Camp Lafayette Yearbook Articles
 This article was published in the 1920 Boy Scouts of America Yearbook, Chester County Council Pennsylvania and chronicles the first year at Camp Lafayette. HSRAA Alumni Association was lucky enough to borrow a copy of the yearbook from The World of Scouting Museum in Valley Forge. 1920 - Contributed by Robert K. McCarter [Contribute Info]
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This article was published in the 1921 Boy Scouts of America Yearbook, Chester County Council Pennsylvania and chronicles the second (also last) year at Camp Lafayette. HSRAA Alumni Association was lucky enough to borrow a copy of the yearbook from The World of Scouting Museum in Valley Forge. 1921 - Contributed by Robert K. McCarter [Contribute Info]
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To learn more about the World of Scouting Museum, click here.
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1919 Camp Lafayette Photos
This collection of pictures were scanned from the 1920 Council Yearbook. Some of these pictures are duplicates of the originals that are now part of J. B. Rettew's collection which also can be found in the Virtual Museum and in most cases are of better quality.
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Atglen PA., Troop No. 1 at Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Party of hikers from Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Campers arrive and depart by rail from the Icedale Train Station 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Off to the swimming hole, Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Scouts on a hike, Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Frolic at the swimming hole, Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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A Scout is clean, Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The Falls near Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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A Scout is Cheerful 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Sunday visitors' cars, Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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A Scout is Helpful 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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A Scout is Reverent 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The staff of officials, Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Scoutcraft School, Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Three times a day at Camp Lafayette 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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A Scout is Loyal, Flag Salute 1919 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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