{"id":62,"date":"2025-02-06T20:30:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T20:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westonscouthouse.org\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2025-02-06T21:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T21:22:41","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westonscouthouse.org\/?page_id=62","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Weston Scout House, built in 1941, is a historical gem nestled next to Case Park, just across the street from the town’s newly renovated library and the local elementary schools. Originally constructed as a gathering spot for the Girl Scouts, the building has since become a shared space for the community. Over time, the Boy Scouts, who once met at the Baptist and St. Julia’s Churches, also made the Scout House their home. Today, it stands as a testament to the town’s commitment to scouting, community, and tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step into a place full of warmth, adventure, and endless possibilities. Our spacious main meeting room features a charming lodge-style design, complete with a rustic stone fireplace and inviting wooden walls\u2014perfect for gathering and making memories. The main floor also offers a modest kitchen and two simple yet functional bathrooms, ensuring everything you need is at your fingertips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venture down to the lower level, where you’ll discover three cozy meeting rooms, each equipped with storage cabinets and built-in benches for comfort and convenience. While our furniture is simple, with folding tables and chairs, it’s the perfect setting for creativity, collaboration, and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1917<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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1st Boy Scout Troop and Charter in Weston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Weston\u2019s first Boy Scout Troop was formed and was chartered by the old First Baptist Church. It was Dr. Joseph E. Perry, a retired Baptist minister residing in Brookline and one of Weston\u2019s most popular clergymen of all times, that started a troop.  The troop met at the First Baptist Church.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

1918<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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1st Weston Girl Scout Troop in Weston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first Weston Girl Scout Troop was formed when eight girls approached Miss Helen Roberts and Miss Edith Perry. In 1919, the Weston Girl Scouts were well underway; this was only seven years after Juliette Gordon Low had started the first USA Girl Scout Troop in Savannah, Georgia in 1912.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

1920<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Girl Scout Charter in Weston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the help of Mrs. James J. Storrow, a committee was organized, and the Girl Scout charter was granted. In 1931 Mrs. Josephine Sturgis Bidwell became leader of about thirty girls as the program was beginning to grow larger.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

1935<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Fundraising Efforts Begin for Weston Scout House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Mother\u2019s Club was formed which met monthly at member\u2019s homes. This club was responsible for raising most of the money for the kitchen equipment at the Scout House.  This club was abandoned during World War II.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

1938<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Case Donated Acreage for House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Miss Louisa Case gave an acre of land between School Street and Wellesley Street for the building of a house whose purpose was to provide a suitable headquarters in support of scouting activities specifically to the Weston Girl Scouts. A committee was formed by Mrs. Kellogg, Mrs. Bidwell and Mr. William Dewey to raise money to build and maintain a Girl Scout House. Mrs. Kellogg edited the plans for the house; this was the design that was built and remains today. The first project to raise money was a cookbook called, \u201cTreasured Recipes of Weston\u201d and one thousand copies were sold.  By this time there were over one hundred active Girl Scouts in town. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

April 17, 1938<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Weston Scout House Charter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A charter was granted and a corporation, Weston Scouts, Inc. was formed with Mr. Harold \u201cRed\u201d Travis as President.  The purpose of Weston Scouts, Inc. was to find ways to support Weston Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts along with overseeing the maintenance of the Girl Scout House. A board of no less than 9 and no more than 15 Trustees was established for this purpose and a set of by-laws guides this group of Trustees.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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