Jamboree Journals – 1957 Valley Forge Jamboree

📋 Artifact Details

Type: Journal
Date: July 12-18, 1957
Location: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 8 1/2″ x 11″
Material: Paper

🎯 Description

Each day during the Jamboree a 4-page Issue was published, highlighting some of the activities of the day, weather forecast, things to do, tips, cartoons, facts from when Washington camped here, and other interesting items. This set covers Issue 2 through 7. The first one got away.

🏕️ Historical Context

The 1957 National Scout Jamboree was the 4th National Jamboree. It was held at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania from July 12-18, 1957, and drew over 52,000 Scouts and leaders from across the nation.