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For many years, Old Glory flew over Camp Horseshoe from atop Flagpole Hill. Each morning a pair of Scouts from one of the troops would raise the flag and then in the evening it would be lowered during the retreat ceremony. Eventually the surrounding trees grew to a height where you could no longer see the flag from the rest of camp and the tradition ended.

Pictures
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Here are some pictures of Flagpole Hill from years ago.
Videos
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There are not many available videos for Flagpole hill, but as we encounter them, they will be added to this display.
Troop 44 raises the American flag at Camp Horseshoe in 2022.
2022 – Contributed by James Sweed
Newspaper Articles
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Here you will find newspaper articles talking about Flagpole Hill – not much here yet.
From the August 14, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article gives a rundown of John Jacob landing his airplane on flagpole hill much to the delight of Scouts. The article also discusses some other aspects of camp life that week, including honors and awards.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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