The Boys From Fayetteville - A History of Troop 51

A documentary on the historic Boy Scout Troop 51 of Fayetteville, NY, established in 1912.

[robinbarber]

Great documentary! I wonder if anyone has any memories of my grandfather, Howard Wells, who I believe was a scoutmaster in Fayetteville back in the 50's and 60's?( possibly the 70's as well) I also kind of remember that there was a camp on/near their property (Rt. 5, just before Green Lakes State Park) called Raccoon Ridge, does anyone recall that? Would love to hear from anyone who recalls anything about this. I don't remember the troop number but 51 sounds familiar to me. I was only around 13 or 14 years old at the time when my grandfather passed away, which would be around 1970...

[danvaughn]

Great job! I was on the Maine trek with Charlie. Please ask Mr Chase about the night we camped in an igloo that the troop had built at the fire house.

[davedeming]

Awesome presentation; never really knew the extensive history of the troop. Many fond years and memories; Wellwood monday nights, monthly camping, turkey bone bandana clasps, Sabbatis, Mr. Mess. When is the Troop 51 Alumni camping trip!!!

[dagu]

damn Ticker, you got old. Like the rest of us I guess

[rocketman]

This is awesome! I am with Troop 43 of Tavares Florida, originally Troop 1until the the 2008 recharter. We started in 1912 as well