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National Boy Scout Day │ In honor of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910 Sgt Robert Fellers flew 20+ missions with the 385thBG 551stBS as toggelier. He received his letter of approval for his official certificate for the rank of Eagle Scout on March 7, 1939. History Comes Alive for Students at the Mighty Eighth Everyone -no matter their age- all helped win World War II! Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, teens, Pre-K, elementary students and up- strived every single day to do all they could to help. Come on a tour to learn how! Looking for a way to connect classroom learning with real-world impact? A school tour at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force gives students more than just a field trip, it offers an experience that informs, inspires, and engages. Participants will: Step into the world of WWII through authentic exhibits and artifacts Learn the stories of airmen who shaped history Participate in our H+STEM programs, linking historical context to modern STEM education Engage in discussions about courage, innovation, and leadership These tours are tailored for all grade levels and support curriculum goals across multiple subjects. Help your students explore the past while thinking critically about the present. To view tour options and request your preferred date, visit: www.mightyeighth.org/youth-family-programs/ For questions, call (912) 748-8888 or email [email protected] Robert H Fellers Collection National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

What an amazing group of young men and women! We had 30 kids and parents visit the museum on Sunday. They are all local scouts and had fantastic questions about artifacts and history! Well done parents and troop leaders!! We would love to have them all back again soon. #boyscoutsofamerica #scouting #durham #teaching #local

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National Boy Scout Day │ In honor of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910 Thomas Sibilia, with Co. F of the 38th Army Corps of Engineers, landed on Utah Beach two days after D-Day. Thomas also served as a French interpreter for 27 months. Thomas Sibilia scouted with the St. Anthony's Boy Scout Troop 387 of Belleville since 1937. He served as assistant scout master and scout master, he received the Silver Beaver Award in 1973 and the Belleville Scouting District Award of Merit. Courtesy his obituary in “The Belleville Times” October 6, 1988 Former museum trustee and Belgian Escape and Evasion helper Yvonne Daley- Brusselmans donated Thomas Sibilia’s Boy Scout membership card to the museum. The card was found near her childhood home in Brussels right after the war. The Brusselmans family hid downed Allied airmen in their apartment. Thomas Sibilia Education Collection National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

Check out the newest AD from the World Scouting Museum! Visit us to learn more about Scouting History or earn Scouting America Merit Badges in-person or virtually. Learn about all of the Museum Services at www.worldscoutingmuseum.org/services

On February 8, 1910, in Washington, D.C., a quiet yet significant event took place as a group of men incorporated the Boy Scouts of America. This movement traces its roots back to an Englishman, Robert Baden-Powell, who authored "Scouting for Boys" in 1908, a book that taught survival skills, knot tying, first aid, and character development through outdoor adventures. The spark came to America when publisher William Boyce, lost in the London fog, was helped by a Scout. Inspired, Boyce brought the scouting concept to the U.S. Without much fanfare, it all began with paperwork filed in the nation's capital. Soon, troops cropped up nationwide, instilling values of camping, citizenship, and loyalty in boys sporting khaki uniforms and striving to earn merit badges. During World War I, these Scouts contributed by selling war bonds. From a single incorporation and an idea that crossed the ocean, millions of boys grew up shaped by its values, taking the journey from a foggy London street to forming troops in towns across the nation. The Boy Scouts of America started its impactful journey right here, shaping young lives across generations. This video was created on Syllaby, click here to make your own: https://syllaby.io/?via=ryan53!

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