If you’re a Boy Scout looking to learn more about the history of your organization, the Scouting Heritage merit badge is an excellent way to do it. This merit badge allows scouts to gain insight into the history of the Boy Scouts of America and the scouting movement as a whole.

In order to complete the Scouting Heritage badge, scouts must meet certain requirements. Here are the requirements for this badge:

• Explain the importance of the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto, and Scouting Slogan.
• Describe the history of the BSA.
• Name the founders of the BSA.
• Identify ten important dates in Scouting history.
• Describe the importance of Robert Baden-Powell and Lord Baden-Powell.
• Explain the meaning and importance of the Scout badge, Uniform, and Outdoor Code.
• Name three Scouts who became famous.
• Describe the development of the World Scout Movement.
• Name the highest award in Scouting and explain how to earn it.

In addition to meeting these requirements, scouts must also complete the Scouting Heritage Merit Badge Worksheet. The worksheet will help scouts organize their thoughts and research to properly address the requirements of the badge.

The Scouting Heritage Merit Badge is a wonderful way for Boy Scouts to learn about the history of Scouting and the organizations that made it what it is today. After completing the requirements and worksheet, scouts will have a better understanding not only of the past, but also of the present and future of the Boy Scouts of America.