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Celebrate your role in Shadows of 1864 with exclusive, branded apparel designed just for this historic event. Whether you’re a participant or a staff
The Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed on Friday, June 19, commemorating the Juneteenth holiday. Classroom textbooks have taught us that Lincoln’s
The 2025-26 Scouting year in the New Birth of Freedom Council is shaping up to be an exciting one. We’re looking forward to debuting
If you were unable to participate live in our Shadows of 1864 webinar on April 30, you can watch the recording of the webinar
The New Birth of Freedom Council is thrilled to announce that on Saturday, May 3, we will recognize five new Silver Beaver Award recipients
FLYER ⚾🏕️ Scout Night 2026 with the Harrisburg Senators! The New Birth of Freedom Council and the Harrisburg Senators are excited to announce Scout
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Required Clearances for Adult Volunteers
Find the steps for obtaining and submitting the required Pennsylvania background clearances.
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New friends, outdoor adventures, and opportunities to learn and grow await. Find a Scout group near you and discover where your family’s Scouting adventure can begin.
