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A place as big as the Horseshoe Scout Reservation can’t hide from the outside – and why should it? Here’s what the media has had to say about HSR over the years.
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Here are newsprint articles from the 19th century, to the beginning of HSR, and all the way to the present.
From the December 16, 1876 edition of The Cecil Whig, this article lays out all of the court proceedings of the day, including State v. Ira Reynolds, which talks about Ira Reynolds being charged with assault and battery of Levi Taylor and John Taylor. This episode would become a small part of the telling of the White House ghost story.
1876 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 21, 1877 edition of The Cecil Whig, this article from Quilp’s Diary talks about the Horseshoe Farm, it’s geography and discussions of the beauty of the Octorara Creek, and the paper mill near the creek.
1877 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the November 30, 1905 edition of The Oxford Press, this article talks about the land dispute between the Reynolds and Taylor families and the surveyor who got involved in the dispute.
1905 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the December 7, 1905 edition of The Oxford Press, this article covers an old lawsuit between Ira Reynolds and Levi Taylor.
1905 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the December 14, 1905 edition of The Oxford Press, this reader reply to “An Old Suit Reviewed” from December 7, 1905 is B. F. Reynolds, son of Ira Reynolds, trying to correct the record.
1905 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the December 14, 1905 edition of The Oxford Press, this reader reply to “An Old Suit Reviewed” from December 7, 1905 is from H.B. Jenkins also attempting to correct the record regarding the land dispute between Ira Reynolds and Levi Taylor.
1905 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 1, 1919 edition of the Daily Local News, this article briefly talks about the activities expected at Camp Lafayette, a new summer camp for Chester County Council in 1919.
1919 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 18, 1919 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the supplies that were secured and inspected for Camp Lafayette, as well as plans for constructing buildings.
1919 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 1, 1919 edition of the Daily Local News, this article discusses the reservations that have already been made for troops to go to Camp Lafayette, and also explains some of the equipment that has been procured for the camp.
1919 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 8, 1919 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the 38 Scouts who will spend the initial week at Camp Lafayette and also briefly mentions some of the men overseeing the camp.
1919 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 11, 1919 edition of The Daily Republican, this article outlines some of the things Troop 3 from Phoenixville did in camp, including the daily schedule.
1919 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 12, 1919 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the daily program at Camp Lafayette and also about the character of some of the troops that are attending the camp.
1919 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 14, 1919 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the significance of the name behind “Camp Lafayette” and some of the activities that occurred during the dedication.
1919 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 22, 1919 edition of The Daily Republican, this letter from “Doc” Massinger recounts some of the activities from his week at Camp Lafayette, including rank advancement and camp inspections.
1919 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 24, 1919 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about the daily program at Camp Lafayette and some of the activities the Scouts do there.
1919 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the September 6, 1919 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the pantheon of activities and happenings at Camp Lafayette, including the towns that had participating troops and the value of the outdoor program there.
1919 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the April 27, 1920 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about CCC officials who inspected Camp Lafayette and found several buildings broken into over the winter.
1920 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 14, 1920 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the officials in charge of registrations for Camp Lafayette, humorously remarking that there was some hesitancy on registering for the “first week”, but that there must always be a first week,
1920 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 23, 1920 edition of the Daily Local News, this article outlines a baseball triple play turned by Scouts against leaders in camp.
1920 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 10, 1920 edition of the Daily Local News, this article outlines the baseball game won by the Camp Lafayette staff against the Scouts, the Boy Scout band from Spring City, and various other activities.
1920 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 26, 1921 edition of The Oxford Press, this article introduces its readers to Chester County Council’s new camp, Camp Rothrock, giving details about its location and its leadership.
1921 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 16, 1921 edition of the Daily Local News, this letter from a Scout gives some details about the happenings at Camp Rothrock, but he also relates a poem that he wrote about the camp.
1921 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 25, 1921 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about Camp Rothrock’s happenings in the past summer, including the coveted “R” patch being awarded to more than 100 Scouts who earned it.
1921 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the April 10, 1922 edition of the Daily Local News, this article makes mention of a Camp Rothrock reunion at the YMCA where 220 people attended and tributes were given to individuals such as Dr. Joseph T. Rothrock for whom the camp was named.
1922 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 14, 1922 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about Camp Rothrock in a general sense, giving some highlights of the camp and even providing some basic directions to get there.
1922 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 7, 1922 edition of the Daily Local News, this article outlines the finances, camp personnel, and improvements made to Camp Rothrock for 1922.
1922 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 18, 1922 edition of the Daily Local News, this article outlines a number of activities and hikes taking place in one of the later weeks at Camp Rothrock.
1922 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 22, 1922 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the plentiful activities at Camp Rothrock, including swimming, hiking, and conducting campfires.
1922 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 19, 1923 edition of the Daily Local News, this article lists out the staff of Camp Rothrock as well as some of the Scouts who will be attending during the various sessions.
1923 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 28, 1923 edition of the Daily Local News, this article discusses the final week’s activities including a long description of the final campfire of the summer.
1923 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 23, 1924 edition of the Daily Local News, this article outlines the staff who traveled to Camp Rothrock in the army truck along with some of the equipment they were taking with them.
1924 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 30, 1924 edition of the Daily Local News, this article mentions some of the individuals who made the trip out to Cumberland County from various locations in Chester County.
1924 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 9, 1924 edition of the Daily Local News, this article summarizes the week’s events, listing out the activities of each day.
1924 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 15, 1924 edition of the Daily Local News, this article summarizes the week’s events, listing out the activities of each day, and also mentioning who won each competition.
1924 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 6, 1924 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the winners for various competitions (under 110 lbs and over 110 lbs weight categories) as well as a few tidbits about meals and hikes during the week.
1924 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the March 27, 1925 edition of the Daily Local News, this article mentions the conservation efforts of Chester County Council at Camp Rothrock, including planting 700 evergreens at Rothrock later in the year.
1925 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 10, 1925 edition of The Daily Republican, this article mentions some of the staff of Camp Rothrock along with a list of activities planned for the summer and the merit badges that will be taught.
1925 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 11, 1925 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article mentions some of the staff of Camp Rothrock along with a list of activities planned for the summer and the merit badges that will be taught.
1925 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 15, 1925 edition of the Daily Local News, this article outlines the hiking trek that Paoli 1 Scouts were planning from home to Camp Rothrock, more than 120 miles away!
1925 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 25, 1925 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about J. Gibson McIlvain’s efforts to raise funds for council, but also talks about Charles Heistand heading to Camp Rothrock and the expected Scouts to arrive from various locales.
1925 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 9, 1925 edition of the Daily Local News, this article, taken from the journal of “Camp Adjutant” Joseph Brinton mentions an extensive list of activities, staff, and happenings during the first session at Camp Rothrock.
1925 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 5, 1925 edition of the Coatesville Record, this article talks about the week’s past activities, including hikes, a swim meet, and the excellent work of the Woodcraft School at Rothrock.
1925 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 6, 1925 edition of The Sentinel, this article talks about the free circus performed by the Scouts of Camp Rothrock, and that admission is open to everyone.
1925 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the September 3, 1925 edition of the Daily Local News, this article summarized some of the statistics of the summary in terms of attendance and some of the honors that were achieved by the Scouts.
1925 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 6, 1926 edition of the Daily Local News, this article makes mention of the Mothers Auxiliary to the Boy Scouts meeting at the home of the mother of Joseph H. Brinton and raising over $200 to go towards the building of a hospital at Camp Rothrock.
1926 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 22, 1926 edition of the Daily Local News, this article mentions some of the staff that left from West Chester to Camp Rothrock at the beginning of the summer.
1926 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 28, 1926 edition of the Daily Local News, this article gives a detailed look at transportation to Camp Rothrock in a truck departing from West Chester.
1926 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 1, 1926 edition of the Daily Local News, this article from William K. Hathaway mentions some of the staff week’s entertainment, including musical performances, but also the preparation for the summer to come.
1926 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 14, 1926 edition of The Sentinel, this article from John Rife gives a listing of activities such as Indian night at camp, OA callout, hiking, the circus, and much more.
1926 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 18, 1926 edition of the Daily Local News, this article gives a day-by-day listing of activities found at Camp Rothrock the previous week.
1926 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 19, 1926 edition of the Daily Local News, this article provided by Horace Rigg of Paoli 1 gives a rundown of all the week’s activities, including travel to Camp Rothrock.
1926 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 28, 1926 edition of the Daily Local News, this article mentions the staff returning from Camp Rothrock to West Chester after a long summer.
1926 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the November 18, 1926 edition of the Daily Local News, this article discusses some of the challenges of Camp Rothrock and some of the benefits of the proposed new site in West Nottingham township, which would later become Camp Horseshoe.
1926 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the March 1, 1927 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about Camp Rothrock receiving an ‘A’ grade in 1927 from the National Council versus the ‘B’ grade in 1926.
1927 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 13, 1927 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about a council meeting at the home of J. Gibson McIlvain where it was decided that CCC would continue using Camp Rothrock in 1927 despite having searched for an alternative.
1927 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 11, 1927 edition of the Daily Local News, this article makes a case for why Camp Rothrock is a rewarding experience for boys.
1927 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 14, 1927 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about Henry Trainer, a Paoli 1 Scout, who was selected to be the new bugler for Camp Rothrock.
1927 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 23, 1927 edition of the Coatesville Record, this article discusses the various activities in the weekly schedule of Camp Rothrock, along with some interesting anecdotes and quotes from one of the Scouts in attendance.
1927 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 2, 1927 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about Scouts taking shelter during heavy downpours at Camp Rothrock, the army trucks that were out of commission temporarily, and some Scouts that were in attendance that week.
1927 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 4, 1927 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article, excerpted from Trailing by Chester County Council, talks about the activities and new features of Camp Rothrock after the reporter spent two days at the camp.
1927 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 4, 1927 edition of The Oxford Press, this article discusses the potential for Chester County Council to purchase the ‘Horseshoe Farm’ and also goes on to describe the features of the property.
1927 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the November 10, 1927 edition of the Daily Local News, this article gives tribute to Camp Rothrock, which was used for many years by Chester County Council prior to the purchase of Camp Horseshoe. A general assessment of the new facility on the Horseshoe Farm is also given.
1927 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the December 17, 1927 edition of the Daily Local News, this article lists several prominent Scouters talking about plans, including J. Gibson McIlvain discussing camp for next year, one of the earliest mentions of it in the press since the deed was purchased by Chester County Council in October 1927.
1927 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 25, 1928 edition of The Midland Journal, this article discusses the features of the Camp Horseshoe property, the recent purchase from the Taylor brothers and John J. Coulson to reach 400 total acres, and the current construction of buildings on the property.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 31, 1928 edition of The Oxford Press, this article gives an exhaustive summary of the Horseshoe Farm, going back to the 18th century, through the ownership of the Reynolds family, up to the 20th century and various prospective owners who lost out to Chester County Council.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 5, 1928 edition of the Daily Local News, this article announces the staff for the inaugural year of Camp Horseshoe.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 12, 1928 edition of The Oxford Press, this brief article talks about Camp Horseshoe opening its door for the first time on July 16, 1928 under the leadership of Charles Heistand and Charles C. Schmidt.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 18, 1928 edition of the Daily Local News, this article announces the staff for the inaugural year of Camp Horseshoe (it does not mention positions, however) as well as the campers that will be there.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 19, 1928 edition of The Oxford Press, this article talks about some of the staff, the excellent facilities of Camp Horseshoe, and the dedication ceremony to take place on July 28.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 30, 1928 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about the dedication ceremony that took place on Saturday July 28, 1928 – about 2 weeks after the camp opened – including which dignitaries and Scouts were there. A brief description of the property and facilities was also given.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 2, 1928 edition of the Daily Local News, this article lists out all of the Scouts in attendance during the week, but also discusses the “Camp Museum”, which was apparently a number of handicraft and nature displays in the Kindness Center.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 2, 1928 edition of The Oxford Press, this article gives a complete breakdown of the dedication ceremony to open Camp Horseshoe on July 28, 1928, including speech details and dignitaries that attended.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 3, 1928 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about Octoraro Lodge 22 donating a set of wind chimes to Camp Horseshoe so that they can be played after taps. Some anecdotes also accompany the article.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the September 7, 1928 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the appointment of C. C. Cole, where he will live, and what the process is for attending Camp Horseshoe for weekend camping.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the December 4, 1928 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about a winter camp outing for 15 Scouts at Camp Horseshoe, that included campfires, hikes, Scoutcraft, and other activities over a long weekend.
1928 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the January 30, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about a very large heat stove being installed at Browning Lodge during the winter of 1929.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 2, 1929 edition of the Coatesville Record, this article talks Octoraro Lodge 22 hosting a region gathering at Camp Horseshoe where they would induct charter members of a new lodge for the Lebanon Council.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 26, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article announces the staff for the second year of Camp Horseshoe (it does not mention Junior Staff positions, however).
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 6, 1929 edition of the Coatesville Record, this article talks about the elaborate “The Spirit of ’76” pageant organized by Charles Heistand for the 4th of July celebration at Camp Horseshoe. The names of the pageant actors are also listed in the article.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 6, 1929 edition of the Daily Republican, this article gives a summary of the pageantry displayed at Camp Horseshoe during the fourth of July weekend, including portraying various episodes of the United States’ history via pageants and reenactments.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 13, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article announces the 1929 Junior Staff for Camp Horseshoe and their positions.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 24, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the dignitaries who visited Camp Horseshoe for the dedication of the Dining Hall to James Kindle Allen and some of the activities during the dedication.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 25, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article discusses the activities of camp during heavy rain, including Kindness Center activities.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 27, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the scouts who were commended for doing their good turn during the week at Camp Horseshoe as well as the fellows who were called out by Order of the Arrow to take their ordeal.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 2, 1929 edition of the Coatesville Record, this article talks about a plethora of activities at Camp Horseshoe, including baseball, soccer, volleyball, and of course, a fire drill out near “Treasure Isle” that the Scouts had to put out.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 3, 1929 edition of Daily Local News, this article talks about the Camp Horseshoe water pump breaking and the efforts of the staff to get it functional again. Additional camp activities are also mentioned.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 9, 1929 edition of the Coatesville Record, this article talks about a group of Scouts who went on a overnight hike from Camp Horseshoe to the village of Pleasant Grove, a few miles Northwest from camp.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 10, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article chronicles the general camp inspection that was won by the Scouts under the leadership of Donald Hughes and David Heilig. The article goes on to list other activities that week, including a canoeing trip and an overnight hike.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 12, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article mentions the hometowns of Scouts heading to Camp Horseshoe for the final session as well as the Scouts’ names.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 14, 1929 edition of the Coatesville Record, this article talks about myriad activities at Camp Horseshoe near the end of the summer, including activities by each stockade campsite, competitions amongst the Scouts, award conferred on the Scouts, including honorary membership in the OA for several dignitaries including Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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
From the August 15, 1929 edition of The Oxford Press, this article gives a camper’s perspective in the second year of operation of Camp Horseshoe, including the general schedule and some fun activities.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 16, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article chronicles the hike that Scouts took from Camp Horseshoe to the Octoraro Methodist Church, more commonly referred to as the Grey Horse Church, and discussed several other points of interest during the hike.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 17, 1929 edition of the Coatesville Record, this article discusses the two campfires at Horseshoe that week: the first being a retelling of some African adventures, and the second occurring indoors at the Kindness Center that included short movies and skits being performed.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the September 9, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about the bugler that was chosen for the Scoutmaster’s Cabin dedication (to Edward Browning) that happened that Saturday (September 7, 1929).
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the October 5, 1929 edition of Daily Local News, the article talks about Octoraro Lodge 22 planting the Norway spruce trees at the North end of the Athletic Field with the expectation another grove will be planted at the South end by the Scoutmasters.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the October 28, 1929 edition of the Coatesville Record, the article talks about Octoraro Lodge 22 planting thirty-four trees at Camp Horseshoe to honor Eagle Scouts.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the November 16, 1929 edition of the Daily Local News, this article talks about Gilbert McIlvaine spending time at Horseshoe to plant trees with his troop. These trees would eventually grow into Scouters Grove.
1929 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the April 7, 1930 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about there being a camp staff reunion in West Chester where the 1930 Camp Horseshoe staff is announced and some of the returning staff perform various stunts and musical acts.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the April 18, 1930 edition of Brandywine Archive, this article is a poem written by a scout in honor of C. C. “Coley” Cole, the camp ranger.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the April 18, 1930 edition of Brandywine Archive, this article talks about various troops planting 5,000 seedlings at Camp Horseshoe.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 4, 1930 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about an Open House of camp prior to its opening, including a tour of the almost-completed pool, a Brotherhood ceremony for the OA, a special church service, and a campfire. Also included is the 1930 Staff Listing.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 2, 1930 edition of The Daily Republican, this article mentions the invitations mailed out for the pool dedication during ‘Roberts Day’ on July 16, 1930, as well as the logistics involved in the celebration.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 8, 1930 edition of The Daily Republican, this article discusses the patriotic “The Spirit of ’76” pageant that was performed as part of Camp Horseshoe’s Fourth of July celebrations in 1930.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 12, 1930 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about U.S. Senator George Wharton Pepper acting as master of ceremonies for the pool dedication during “Roberts Day” on July 16, 1930.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 17, 1930 edition of the Intelligencer Journal, this article talks about Associate Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts attending camp for the pool dedication.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From an unknown news article source on July 17, 1930, this article talks about the costs of the new swimming pool and those who led the festivities, including Scoutmaster George Moore.
1930 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
From the July 25, 1930 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article outlines a fairly complete list of Camp Horseshoe improvement projects since its opening and also lists the benefactors of those projects.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 8, 1930 edition of The Midland Journal, this article talks about the popular Doctor Bradley leaving Camp Horseshoe.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 9, 1930 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about the Deputy District Commissioners attending camp on Saturday, taking part in a swim, participating in a church service the next day, and having a dinner before going home.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 16, 1930 edition of The Daily Republican, this article lists out all of the Scouts who earned merit badges and had rank advancement during this late session of the summer camping season at Camp Horseshoe.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 21, 1930 edition of The Oxford Press, this article discusses the successes of Camp Horseshoe in 1930, including the installation of the new swimming pool and the increase in enrollment.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the September 30, 1930 edition of The Daily Republican, this article gives Camp Director Thomas J. Price’s assessment of the 1930 camping season and where things should expand, namely, at Handicraft.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the October 17, 1930 edition of Brandywine Archive, this article outlines the activities of the State Teachers College students who traveled to Camp Horseshoe to satisfy various requirements of their course of study. It shows that even in its early days, Horseshoe could be used by outside groups to enjoy the natural beauty of the camp.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the December 6, 1930 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about members of the OA lodge meeting at camp to discuss business.
1930 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the February 21, 1931 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about the weekend training program for adult leaders to spend outside at Camp Horseshoe learning how to prepare meals and build fires as part of the “Elements of Scoutmastership” course.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 19, 1931 edition of The Daily Republican, this article gives the full rundown of the 1931 Camp Horseshoe Staff.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 6, 1931 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about the opening of camp and actually gives a list of all the Scouts taking part in the fun that week.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 11, 1931 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about Scouts from Phoenixville attending Camp Horseshoe, several of who were on Junior Staff. It also mentioned that some leaders were taking a training course entitled ‘Principles of Scouting’ at camp.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the Friday July 24, 1931 edition of The Daily Republican, this article discusses the Hiawatha pageant to presented the following evening at Camp Horseshoe.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 28, 1931 edition of The Daily Republican, this article discusses the Hiawatha pageant that was presented on July 25 at Camp Horseshoe.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 8, 1931 edition of The Daily Republican, this article mentions that the Assistant Director of the Red Cross, Commodore Wilbert E. Longfellow, visited Camp Horseshoe, taught Scouts to swim, and then regaled them with tales of foreign lands while at a campfire.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 15, 1931 edition of The Daily Republican, this article discusses the Court of Honor and pageant to presented that evening at Camp Horseshoe.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the October 14, 1931 edition of The Daily Republican, this article outlines the training course held at Camp Horseshoe over the weekend and the Scouts who participated in it.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the December 11, 1931 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about “The Adventure Camp” to be held between Christmas and New Years and led by Cecil H. Good. The camp includes hikes, night games, treasure hunts, and campfires.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the December 15, 1931 edition of The Daily Republican, this article gives the reporter’s account of hiking in Camp Horseshoe and being impressed by its natural beauty, as well as peppered-in quotes from T. J. Price and C. C. Cole about the camp and its benefits.
1931 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 24, 1932 edition of The Daily Republican, this article chronicles a dinner held for donors to raise funds for Chester County Council. The guest of honor was Associate Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts, and $5,000 of the pledges would go towards purchasing additional property for Camp Horseshoe.
1932 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 15, 1932 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article mentions some of the activities at Camp Horseshoe this week, including a treasure hunt and a pageant about the French and Indian War.
1932 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 29, 1932 edition of Brandywine Archive, this article discusses the Hiawatha pageant that will be presented the following evening at Camp Horseshoe.
1932 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the October 5, 1932 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about a proposal to make the first two weeks of Scout camp entirely troop-run with some minor staffing, in order to save money during the difficult financial times of the Great Depression.
1932 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the November 28, 1932 edition of The Daily Republican, this article discusses a large weekend training course held at Camp Horseshoe and led by T.J. Price amongst others.
1932 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the April 14, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article discusses the reduction in Camp Horseshoe costs for Scouts given the economic environment of the Great Depression.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 1, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about the large enrollment expected as well as the incoming staff names and assignments.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 13, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks predominantly about the Wilderness Camp for older youth.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 20, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about hundred of visitors coming to camp to see the “Hiawatha” pageant on July 29.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 22, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about the “The Days of the Forty-Niners” as the first pageant of the year at Camp Horseshoe.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 25, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about the renaming of the Wilderness Camp in honor of Ben Thomas.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 29, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article discusses the Hiawatha pageant to presented the this evening at Camp Horseshoe.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 4, 1933 edition of the The Daily Republican, this article talks about a turtle that is at least 65 years old wandering around camp, carved with the initials “C.T.R.”, a possible Reynolds relative.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 4, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article discusses the new Camp Horseshoe sign directing visitors to camp.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 12, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about the athletic field, its daily visitors, and what activities take place on the field. There is also some brief words about boating at Camp Horseshoe.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the September 19, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article gives a summation of Camping Chairman Richard F. Warren’s assessment of Camp Horseshoe after the 1933 season.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 18, 1934 edition of The Midland Journal, this article talks about the Eagle Grove dedication on May 6, 1934 and the dignitaries who were there to speak on the project.
1934 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 20, 1934 edition of the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, this article says that a faculty member from a high school will take part in the Hiawatha pageant on August 4 at Camp Horseshoe.
1934 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 2, 1934 edition of The Pottstown Mercury, this article briefly talks about the “Hiawatha” pageant to be performed at Camp Horseshoe on August 4, 1934. It also mentions that Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts would be in attendance.
1934 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 27, 1935 edition of The News Journal, this article talks about Camp Horseshoe scouts visiting Camp Rodney to participate in aquatic competitions, which were common between the two camps in the early years.
1935 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 12, 1935 edition of The Midland Journal, this article talks about the opening of Camp Horseshoe for the season, and includes a rundown of the camp features and some of the camp staff leading the way.
1935 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 2, 1935 edition of The Midland Journal, this article discusses The Covered Wagon pageant that was presented at Camp Horseshoe on July 27, 1935.
1935 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 9, 1935 edition of The Midland Journal, this article discusses the Hiawatha pageant that was presented at Camp Horseshoe, including to dignitary Associate Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts.
1935 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the December 12, 1935 edition of the Intelligencer Journal, this brief article talks about J. Gibson McIlvain hosting a dinner and burning the mortgage of Camp Horseshoe that was acquired 8 years prior.
1935 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 8, 1936 edition of the Lancaster New Era, this article lists out the 1936 Camp Horseshoe summer camp staff.
1936 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 31, 1936 edition of The Midland Journal, this article outlines a trip from the Rising Sun Lions Club to Camp Horseshoe where they enjoyed a dinner and entertainment in the form of a Camp Circus.
1936 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 6, 1937 edition of The Morning News, this article talks very briefly about former Associate Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts coming to camp.
1937 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 7, 1937 edition of The Midland Journal, this article talks about Camp Horseshoe Scouts, presumably staff, heading into Rising Sun, serenading in town, including at a wedding.
1937 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 30, 1937 edition of The News Journal, this article describes the end of camping and a training course for African-American Scouts and Scouters from Wilmington attending Camp Horseshoe.
1937 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the Sunday May 9th, 1938 Daily Local News, this article chronicles the damage to Camp Horseshoe caused by a brush fire.
1938 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
From the May 13, 1938 edition of The Midland Journal, this article discusses the wildfire that destroyed many stockade cabins on May 7 at Camp Horseshoe.
1938 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 20, 1938 edition of The Midland Journal, this article tells who the rebuilding contract was awarded to for the sixteen destroyed stockade cabins: Baughman and McCauley.
1938 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 9, 1939 edition of The Midland Journal, this article discusses a group of Methodists from Wilmington, Delaware using Camp Horseshoe for a “Pioneer Camp” in late June of that year.
1939 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 28, 1939 edition of The Midland Journal, this article discusses Roberts Day on July 22, 1939 and the activities and dinner that were afforded the guests.
1939 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
1930s – This article appeared in a Chester County newspaper in listing the 150 Scouts that attended Horseshoe during the first two weeks of the summer camp season.
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
This article lists the campers arriving at Horseshoe for the second week of Summer Camp in the mid-thirties.
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
This article from the 1930’s covers a Horseshoe Staff reunion in West Chester.
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
The upcoming Robert’s Day at Horseshoe is documented in this article from the late 30’s or early 40’s.
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
From the May 31, 1940 edition of The Midland Journal, this article talks about a bifurcated summer camping season – one for regular camping and one running from mid-August to mid-September where troops would be doing program under their own leadership. The article also talks about camp improvements including maintenance and beautification of the camp road.
1940 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 8, 1940 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about the dedication of McIlvaine Lodge in honor of Gilbert McIlvaine, Camp Horseshoe’s architect and long time leader in Chester County Council, including as Council Commissioner from 1937-1938.
1940 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 1, 1941 edition of The Midland Journal, this article discusses Roberts Day on July 23, 1941 and the activities that were afforded the guests.
1941 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the October 24, 1941 edition of The Midland Journal, this article quotes John H. Ware 3rd about plans for the Health Lodge being dedicated in 1942, predicated on medical equipment arriving.
Note: Less than 2 months after this article was published, the United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor and subsequently entered World War II, likely the cause for a delay in medical equipment or shifting of other priorities; the dedication of the Health Lodge didn’t happen until 1944.
1941 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 28, 1942 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article mentions the leadership of Chester County Council overseeing Camp Horseshoe, the staff leadership, and the costs of the 1942 camping season.
1942 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 28, 1944 edition of The Midland Journal, this article gives a brief synopsis of the Bentley Memorial Health Lodge Dedication.
1944 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This Daily Local News article describes Chester County Council’s plans to dedicate the Morrison Health Lodge on July 22nd, 1944. Amazingly, the article was found above the fold on the first page, surrounded by stories of heroism from post D-day WWII battles. This was one of the artifacts found in the Health Lodge Time Capsule discovered during the Health Lodge renovation in 2003.
1944 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
From the August 25, 1944 edition of The Midland Journal, this article talks briefly about the Health Lodge dedication but mostly about the success of Camp Horseshoe with its highest enrollment ever despite WWII still raging on.
1944 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 12, 1945 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article makes mention of National OA Chief H. Lloyd Nelson visiting Camp Horseshoe and being part of the ceremonies during the weekend.
1945 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 16, 1945 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about the Downingtown High School “Whippets” Football team heading for Camp Horseshoe to run a training camp, and it even lists the players and coaching staff.
1945 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the October 10, 1946 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about John H. Ware 3rd and his report listing the various metrics related to Camp Horseshoe in 1946.
1946 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This article discusses the increasing enrollment in Camp Horseshoe and the staff for the summer camping season.
1947 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
From the July 24, 1947 edition of Brandywine Archive, this article discusses Roberts Day that will take place on July 26, 1947 and the activities that that will be afforded the guests.
1947 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 20, 1948 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article quotes Scout Executive Louis Lester regarding significant recent changes to Camp Horseshoe’s facilities and also mentions some of the senior staff.
1948 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 5, 1948 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about the Mother’s Auxiliary using funds to renovate the White House which had recently been dismissed as the camp headquarters in favor of the new building constructed the year prior.
1948 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 20, 1949 edition of The News Journal, this article talks briefly about former Associate Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts coming to camp to meet the Scouts and their parents and friends.
1949 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 2, 1949 edition of The News Journal, this article talks about former Associate Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts coming to camp, bringing his grandson, and speaking at dinner.
1949 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This article discusses the impact of Hurricane Hazel on Camp Horseshoe, in particular the destroyed roof at Browning Lodge, and how Octoraro Lodge 22 came to work on its repairs.
1954 – Contributed by James H. Gawthrop
This article from 1954 from an unspecified newspaper talks about a report on the Octoraro Lodge Building status.
1954 – Contributed by James H. Gawthrop
From the June 4, 1957 edition of The News Journal, this article talks about a Camp Horseshoe expansion campaign and Lukens Steel Company contributing greatly to it.
1957 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This article discusses the memorial service held for Robert Mackey, an Eagle Scout from West Chester Troop 6 who drowned 5 years earlier at Horseshoe. Along with the memorial, Troop 6 donated Camp Horseshoe’s phone system.
1958 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the February 20, 1958 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article describes a pretty tense situation as 23 members of Troop 82 and 51 Scouts from Troop 13 were stranded at Camp Horseshoe from Friday February 14 – Tuesday February 18, 1958 due to a huge snowstorm.
1958 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the March 20, 1958 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article goes into the various projects at HSR, including the expansion of the Allen Memorial Dining Hall and the construction of 6 new campsites.
1958 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 14, 1959 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article discusses dedication of the Octoraro Lodge Memorial Building on June 20, 1959 and several facets of the program, including to being limited to 300 people.
1959 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
An article chronicling the 1964 Spring Ordeal held at Camp Horseshoe.
1964 – Contributed by James H. Gawthrop
From the February 25, 1965 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about the awarded Camp Jubilee pool contract to the Viking Swimming Pool Company and the history of Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
1965 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 29, 1965 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about Camp Horseshoe and Camp Jubilee both receiving an A rating – 98/100 points for Horseshoe and 97/100 for Jubilee!
1965 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 15, 1966 edition of Brandywine Archive, this article explains that Chester County Council received grants totaling $8,000 from the Philadelphia Foundation to drill wells at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
1966 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 10, 1968 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about the scores that Camps Horseshoe and Jubilee received during National Inspection – Horseshoe received 100/100 and Jubilee got 98/100!
1968 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This article from The Suburban and Wayne Times from August of 1972 describes a bit of Berwyn Troop 121‘s week at Jubilee.1972 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
This article highlights Devon 50s two weeks at Horseshoe in 1972.
1972 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
From the July 7, 1975 edition of the Intelligencer Journal, this article talks about a Maryland man upset with Camp Horseshoe Scouts for bugling at 7:40 AM on a Sunday. Sorry, anything for program!.
1975 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Daily Local News recounts some of the highlights of the first 50 years of Camp Horseshoe.
1977 – Contributed by John Kemmerer
From the February 8, 1981 edition of the Sunday News, this article talks about the Webelos Week that started experimentally 4 years ago and the various activities that are offered during the program.
1981 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 23, 1982 edition of the Lancaster New Era, this article talks about the efforts of amateur surveyor Charles Bitler to get visibility to the problem of decaying Mason-Dixon line markers, and cites Camp Horseshoe’s “caged” marker as a viable preservation measure.
1982 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 19, 1982 edition of the Centre Daily Times, this article talks about the Science and Energy Camp, the first of its kind nationwide, that was held at Camp Jubilee and featured instruction for 8 merit badges delivered by faculty and staff from the College of Engineering at Penn State.
1982 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This article, which appeared in the Aug. 3, 1983 edition of the Daily Local News, attempts to pinpoint the reasons for increased council membership as well as increased campership at HSR during the early 1980s.
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
From October 11, 1984, this article discusses the rank and merit badge advancement the troop achieved during their summer camping week at Camp Jubilee.
1984 – Contributed by Anonymous
From the January 17, 1985 edition of The Morning News, this article outlines the history of the Camp Horseshoe property and discusses the multiple generations of the Cole family who have come to serve it.
1985 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 7, 1985 edition of the Sunday News, this article talks about Bailey Bridge that was constructed in 1985 by the 76th Engineering Battalion out of Fort Meade, connecting newly-renamed Camp Ware with Camp Horseshoe.
1985 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 28, 1986 edition of The Messenger, this article talks about a fire that broke out at Camp Horseshoe in 1986 and the efforts to put it out.
1986 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the May 2, 1988 edition of the Intelligencer Journal, this article talks about the OA bridge collapsing on April 30, 1988 during the Saturday Evening ceremonies. 16 were on the bridge and 8 were sent to the hospital for minor injuries.
1988 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 21, 1988 edition of The Morning News, this article discusses the diverse geographies of the Scouts who attended the 1988 Polish Jamboree in Exile at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
1988 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 27, 1988 edition of The Times Leader, this article discusses the diverse geographies of the Scouts who attended the 1988 Polish Jamboree in Exile at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
1988 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 29, 1988 edition of The Star-Democrat, this article discusses the diverse geographies of the Scouts who attended the 1988 Polish Jamboree in Exile at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
1988 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Daily Local News published this article in 1989 about our beloved camp.
1989 – Contributed by Richard F. Kline
This article appeared in the Community Courier chronicling Hibernia 116‘s week at summer camp in 1989.
1989 – Contributed by Richard F. Kline
This article from 1989 talks of camp traditions including belt branding and Dining Hall plaques.
1989 – Contributed by Richard F. Kline
This article about summer camp was found in the Hibernia 116 archives of 1989. It is believed to have been published by the Daily Local News.
1989 – Contributed by Richard F. Kline
This Penny Saver article of 1990 details parts of Hibernia 116‘s week at Horseshoe.
1990 – Contributed by Richard F. Kline
This article talks about the Handicap Camporee (now called the Special Needs Camporee) that has been taking place at Camp John H. Ware 3rd since 1990.
1996 – Contributed by Mike Arles
This article talks about some of the huge snowstorms in the area of the past century, and has a little highlight of a chinook helicopter coming to the rescue for stranded Scouts at Horseshoe in 1966.
1996 – Contributed by Bruce Wilson
From the July 27, 1997 edition of the Daily Local News, this newspaper article chronicles the first 70 years of Camp Horseshoe.
1997 – Contributed by Mike Arles
From the April 18, 2002 edition of the Staten Island Advance, this article talks about Troop 27 from Staten Island honoring their former Scoutmaster Theodore Cotter by putting a plaque with his name in the Boonesboro campsite pavilion.
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the June 14, 2007 edition of The News Journal, this article talks about a Delaware State Trooper course at Camp Horseshoe for training dogs to catch poachers.
2007 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Originally published in the Washington Post, this obituary recounts the life of Walter T. Kerwin, Jr., a four star Army general originally from West Chester who served as an aquatics staff member at Camp Horseshoe and helped develop the retreat ceremony still used today.
2008 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
In the May 14th, 2010 issue of the Daily Local News, 100 years of Scouting is reflected upon as well as camping at the Horseshoe Scout Reservation during much of those years.
2010 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
From the December 23, 2011 edition of The Baltimore Sun, this article talks about the Fall Camporee at Camp Horseshoe entitled “Back to the Frontier”, and this image and caption focuses on Port Deposit Troop 143.
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the February 12, 2014 edition of The Baltimore Sun, this article talks about Troop 238 from Hickory going to Camp John H. Ware 3rd and cooking apple cobber, steak and potatoes, chocolate cream pie and more for both Scouts and the Cubs who visited for the day.
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This article reaps the Buzz the Beard event held at Camp Horseshoe on September 23, 2017 which raised more than $25,000 for reforestation efforts at HSR.
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the March 12, 2025 edition of the Solanco Advertiser: Though not explicitly mentioned, the Kilby sisters did visit Camp Horseshoe in 2023 to visit the Mason-Dixon marker there.
2025 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Magazine Articles
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Here are a number of magazine articles that highlight the interesting events, calamities, or unique programs in the Scouting world.
This magazine article chronicles Paoli 1’s hike to Camp Rothrock in 1925.
1925 – Contributed by Anonymous
Here is an article about the dedication of the Horseshoe swimming pool and honoring Supreme Court Associate Justice Owen J. Roberts.
1930 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
This April 1959 article discusses some of the writer’s fond memories of camping in the Delaware Valley as a youth, including summer camping at Horseshoe.
1959 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
In the Nov. 1983 issue of Boys’ Life, a reader points out that CCC hosted the first ever Computer Camp in 1982.
1983 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This article in the April 1986 issue of Boys’ Life discusses a breakout at HSR and how Troop 313 valiantly fought the blaze.
1986 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This magazine article delves into the big troop phenomenon and its challenges and benefits, and cites several troops and individuals down at Camp Horseshoe.
1994 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The article chronicles the Science and Radio camp that began at Camp Ware in 1982.
1998 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This magazine article from May 2000 features Ernie Heegard’s infamous points that were often found at the 1988 archaeological digging site in 1988.
2000 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Troop 76’s 50 mile bicycling trip to Camp Horseshoe is chronicled in this article.
2003 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This article chronicles the history of the Cole Family of Camp Horseshoe as found in the Cecil Soil magazine issue from September / October 2009.
2009 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Online Media
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This article from the Aaron on Scouting blog features T117 restoring a good portion of the adirondack cabins in Rothrock campsite after a lot of storm damage was incurred.
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This Aaron on Scouting blog post from March 2026 talks about our very own HSRAA Virtual Museum – its history, its contents, and its mission to preserve HSR’s incredible story.
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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