Headquarters
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Headquarters building – view from the Loop Road.
Rossiter Center Fireplace
2001 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
Though the Rossiter Center fireplace was once used, it is now for decoration only as a wood stove pumps hot air to the HQ building during the winter months.
HQ Totem Pole
2001 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
Until recently, a large multi-colored totem pole had graced the Horseshoe Headquarter’s lawn.
Rossiter Center Construction
1981 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
The foundation for the new Rossiter Lodge addition to HQ is started.
Rossiter Visitor Center
1981 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Rossiter Visitors Center was with its large front porch was added to the Headquarters building in 1981.
Headquarters
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
A Scout waits for assistance at the Headquarters window during the ’70s.
Trading Post
Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts gather at the Trading Post.
HQ Trading Post
Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Before Trader Bill’s, the original trading post at Horseshoe was found in the Headquarters building.
How come I can’t buy candy this afternoon…we just ate lunch!
Old Trading Post
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
A Scout heads over to the Trading Post.
The New Headquarters
1947 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The new Headquarters building opened for business in 1947.
Late 40s Headquarters
1947 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
Late 1940s – New Headquarters building (most likely shortly after construction was completed); first part. Additional structures added over the years.
Headquarters Bulletin Board
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Scouts check up on the latest camp news at the bulletin board.
Rossiter Social
1983 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Rossiter Center is often the site of receptions, such as this one for dignitaries at the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Celebrating the 100th
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
To spread the 100th Anniversary of Scouting cheer, a banner was hung all throughout the summer of 2010 in the Headquarters building.
Central Air Installed
2011 – Contributed by Mike Arles
The Headquarters building finally gets central heat and air. Close the door!
Conclave Program
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the Rossiter Center, staffers (from left) Alex Hughes, Steve Scheidt, David Seace and Scotty Hoopes assemble the fantastic program booklet for the 2014 Section NE-6B Conclave.
Nap Time
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
A favorite past time of exhausted staff is to zonk out on the Rossiter center couch. Here, Tom Hillhouse does just that.
Nap Time
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
William R. Hess takes a much needed break on the Rossiter Center couch.
Kitchen
2006 – Contributed by Mike Arles
Fred Stoudt just finishes cleaning the kitchen at the Rossiter Center.
Digital Sign
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
For the 2017 Summer camp season, HQ added a digital sign monitor in the Rossiter Center.
Legacy Trading Post
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Legacy Trading Post is nearly ready for opening after the Muddy River Gang provided much needed renovations in April 2021.
Legacy Trading Post Opens!
2021 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The “Grand Opening” of the Legacy Trading Post occurred at the 2021 April Service Weekend.
Old Trading Post
Contributed by Alan Fegley
A bunch of Scouts and adults stand in line at the old Trading Post, circa early 1970s.
Horseshoe Headquarters
Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
The Camp Horseshoe headquarters building, most likely in the late 1980s.
Camp Bell
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
The Camp Bell was used for many years to assemble the Troops. In the early years it was in the field on the hill near today’s Headquarters.
