Scouting on Mackinac


In July, 2004, Mackinac State Historic Parks, along with scout alumni, family and friends, will celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Mackinac Island Scout Service Camp. Tens of thousands of Boy and Girl Scouts have served on the island over the years. Here is a look at some memorable moments during the last seventy-five years. For more information regarding the celebration visit Mackinac State Historic Parks' website. Click on a photo to view a larger image. All photos courtesy Mackinac State Historic Parks.

This first group of scouts in 1929 include Gerald R. Ford (front row, left of center).	The Boy Scouts in this 1929 photo are Joe McIntosh (left) and future president Gerald R. Ford.	Gerald Ford (left) assists in raising the Fort Mackinac flag in 1929.


Boy Scouts march on the fort's parade ground.	Morning officer's inspection takes place in the Boy Scout barracks in 1937.	"Reveille" is played by Boy Scouts at Fort Mackinac.


Boy Scouts at Fort Mackinac.	Girl Scouts raise the flag.	These Girl Scouts attend flags, circa 1995.


Girl Scouts at Fort Mackinac.