Historic Heart of Virginia Council News and Information
Dominion Energy Plaza and the Ideal Scout Have you seen the new Dominion Energy Plaza at the Heart of Virginia Council (HOVC) Leadership Center? Our new plaza features a bronze replica of “The Ideal Scout,” a very famous statue sculpted by R. Tait McKenzie. “McKenzie sat on the executive board of the Boy Scouts organization in …
2023 Silver Beaver Nominations The Heart of Virginia Council’s highest volunteer recognition, the Silver Beaver Award, will be awarded to five highly deserving Scouters. These Scouters have made a huge impact in the lives of youth through their hard work, self-sacrifice, and years of dedicated service. Introduced in 1931, the Silver Beaver award is a …
Leadership Center Under Construction as Work Begins on the Dominion Energy Plaza, Beginning November 6th, 2023 Pardon Our Dust! Through a contribution from Dominion Energy, work will begin on Monday, November 6th, on the Dominion Energy Plaza at the Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center. For the next 4–6 weeks, while the Plaza is under …
Nawakwa Scouting Museum Article By: Carl Whitaker, Museum Adviser There is a treasure hidden in plain sight at the Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation in Goochland, Virginia. Anyone who has gone to Camp T. Brady Saunders or has camped overnight in Camp Douglas Fleet has driven right by this little gem. Upon entering the Reservation, …
Introducing the Dogwood District! We’re excited to share the results of our Battlefield / Rivers District renaming survey! The new logo includes nods to both districts, such as the dogwood tree rings representing their shared history and growth. Thank you to all who provided name suggestions and input – we think you made a great …
