On the weekend of April 1st, BSA Troop 399 visited historical sites in Philadelphia. The troop learned about the history of the United States by touring museums and sites of historical significance such as the National Constitution Center, the Independence National Historic Park and Liberty Bell Center, and others. The youth led an historical walking tour that included the site of Ben Franklin’s Philadelphia home. Attendees had an opportunity to see the room where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed by the founding fathers at Independence Hall and learn about these momentous events from a knowledgeable park ranger. The trip culminated in a hike through Valley Forge Historical National Park, George Washington’s Continental Army winter encampment, 1777-1778, where youth and parents went inside the dwellings of revolutionary soldiers, stood under the National Arch, and visited other notable sites.
Boy Scout Troop 399 is a Boy Scout Troop based in North Babylon, NY, and a member of the Sagtikos District of the Boy Scouts of America’s Suffolk County Council. Troop 399 is sponsored by the North Babylon Lions Club. Originally chartered in 1975, Troop 399 has been offering scouting opportunities and teaching boys to become leaders and serve their community for more than 40 years. Meetings are held most Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM during the school year. For more information, you can visit Troop 399’s website at: https://northbabylon399.mytroop.us/home.
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