About this object
Through donations like this one, the Stuart Heritage Museum preserves the stories of local families who built character and community through scouting traditions.
Jacket
Joseph Backus Eagle Scout Uniform Jacket
Joseph C. Backus earned one of scouting's highest honors when he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, a milestone he commemorated in this distinctive uniform jacket. The uniform represents the values of leadership, outdoor skills, and civic service that defined the Boy Scout movement during its golden era in twentieth-century America, ideals that shaped generations of Stuart's young men.
On display, main floor, Dyer section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Jacket |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2024.02.004 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, Dyer section |
| Provenance | Donated by Rev Dr John & Sally Sampley |
| Catalog description | Joseph C. Backus Eagle Scout Uniform |
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