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BLUF - November our Pack Meeting will be laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on November 18th at 1:15PM followed by an optional History Hike that you can earn a patch for! We need you to RSVP for these events at tinyurl.com/913DCDay23
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Get ready for a fantastic adventure this month! We're headed to Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) for on November 18th for a solemn wreath-laying ceremony and an optional History Hike. Here are the key details:
🌟 Arlington National Cemetery (ANC)
📍 Where: ANC, 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211
🚗 Parking: ANC parking facility, $3 per hour, $12 maximum for passenger vehicles
👔 Dress Code: Check it out here https://tinyurl.com/913ANC
🕒 Schedule:
12:00-12:15: Meet at ANC Welcome Center
12:15: Begin the walk to President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
1:15: Pack wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Return to Welcome Center via McClellan Gate
📸 For a sneak peek, watch this example ceremony: https://tinyurl.com/ANCExample
🚶 Optional History Hike 🏛️
🏞️ BSA National Capital Area Council - National History of Scouting Trail (HOST) - History Hike /www.ncacbsa.org/history-hike/.
Each Scout will earn a HOST badge!
🚶♂️ Once we return to the Welcome Center, families joining the History Hike will head to the National Geographic Museum in Washington DC. You can drive or take the metro with the Cubmaster. We'll regroup at the National Geographic Museum Courtyard to kick off the History Hike at 3 pm. The hike route goes from the courtyard of the National Geographic Building near 15th and M Streets to Metro Center Metro.
🎒 What to Bring on the Hike?
Each hiker should have:
- Two pencils or pens
- A camera (each hiker must be able to take 6 photos individually, sharing is okay)
- Full Uniform (if you have one)
- A watch (any kind)
- One empty plastic bag (supermarket type)
- Appropriate weather gear and water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Curiosity and a sense of adventure
Families should bring these if you have them (we'll have some to share):
- Compass
- Small magnifying glass
- One crisp $10 bill (for one of the clues – you keep it)
- Binoculars (recommended)
🚶♂️ Hike Details:
Total walking time: 30 minutes
Estimated Adventure time: 90 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Total Distance: 1.4 miles
🏛️Get ready for a memorable day of honor, learning, and adventure! See you there, Scouts!
>>> Upcoming Events <<<
November
18 Pack Meeting ✝️ 🥾
Arlington National Cemetery tour and optional History Hike (2.5 miles) RSVP tinyurl.com/913DCDay23
December
1 Meadowlark Lights 💡
Optional Pack meetup
15 Pack Meeting ⚙️
STEM Night
January
20 Pack Meeting 🏁
Pinewood Derby!
February
March
15 Pack Meeting ⚜️
Webelos Bridging Ceremony
April
8 Solar Eclipse ☀️ 🌑
Optional pack meetup
13 Pack Meeting 🌎
Focus on Conservation
May
June
><> DID YOU KNOW <><
Since April 6, 1948, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with zero exception!
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