Schiff Reservation

This week we take a look at a slightly larger picture than Boxwell or even Middle Tennessee Council. From the early 1930s until 1979, Schiff Scout Reservation was the National Training Center for the Boy Scouts of America while the National Headquarters was in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Schiff was located nearby in Mendham, New Jersey.

The first Wood Badge course in the US was held here. Green Bar Bill tested out Scouting ideas here.And as a training ground, any Middle Tennessee professional who received any sort of national-level training went to Schiff.

Seen here is the official Schiff Scout Reservation patches from the 1970s. Collection of Jerry Barnett.