Scouts learn about American history while working on the American Heritage merit badge. Topics covered range from the Declaration of Interdependence, to the history of the US flag, to historic places, to their own family history. They also learn about careers related to the study of American heritage.
Get the American Heritage Merit Badge pamphlet
Printable helps for requirements:
Printable requirements for American Heritage Merit Badge
Printable checkoff sheet for American Heritage Merit Badge
Printable note sheet for American Heritage Merit Badge
Printable checkoff sheet for all Scouts BSA merit badges
Learn more about our American heritage with these related ideas and achievements:
Hiking Troop Program Feature for Scouts BSA
The Hiking feature teaches Scouts how to prepare for a successful and safe exploration of locations near and far. Scouts learn to appreciate everything they see and experience around them as they hike trails in parks, the back-country, and urban areas.
The Faith and Our Ancestors Game is an icebreaker activity with a genealogy twist. Players ask each other questions about how they think their ancestors lived.
Living History Program Feature for Scouts BSA
The Living History program feature lets Scouts experience different cultures, times, and places in an interactive and hands on manner. They witness reenactments and learn about historical events and different ways of life.
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