Canoeing Postcard
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This postcard displays some tranquil canoeing activity on the Octoraro Creek.
Native-Americans Canoeing Postcard
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
Another picture of Scouts dressed in Native-American costume in a canoe on the Octoraro Creek.
Native-Americans Canoeing Postcard
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The description of the back of the postcard reads:
Horseshoe Scout Reservation – Chester County Council, B.S.A.
INDIAN TRADITION – Horseshoe has long been rich in Indian tradition. The Lenni Lenape Indians once paddled on these waters. Indian artifacts are found throughout the camp, especially in the vicinity of Buzzards Rock, an Indian campground. Members of the Order of the Arrow keep alive the traditions.
Postcard – Spirit of the Horseshoe
1970 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
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.’
Native-American Postcard
Contributed by Anonymous
This postcard also highlights a Native-American scene from the Octoraro Creek.
Boating Postcard
Contributed by Karl W. Winsch
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.
On the Octorara Postcard
Contributed by Anonymous
On the ‘Octorara’ Horseshoe Reservation Scout Camp, Chester County Council BSA
Chapel Postcard
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This morning view of the Octoraro Creek was taken from the Schlaanstine Chapel.
Unknown Postcard
Contributed by Anonymous
This early postcard was not from Camp Horseshoe but possibly Laurel Lake at Camp Rothrock.
