Last year we had Baden Powell visit us during the 100th year birthday of scouting. This year we had another “guest from the past”. Our assistant scoutmaster, Rob Hawk, did a monologue in character as Ernest Thompson Seton. Seton (August 14, 1860 – October 23, 1946) was a Scots-Canadian (and naturalized U.S. citizen) who became a noted author, wildlife artist, founder of the Woodcraft Indians, and one of the founding pioneers of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Seton also heavily influenced Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting. His notable books related to Scouting include The Birch Bark Roll and The Boy Scout Handbook. He is responsible for the strong influence of American Indian culture in the BSA.
We appreciate Rob’s interest in history and I especially enjoy him sharing that love of history with the boys. I wonder who will show up next year?
Just goes to prove that you never know who is going to show up.
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