HOVC History – Camp Shawondasse in 1948 Pictured Left: In October 1947, 85-year-old B.W. Partee (seated), caretaker at Camp Shawondasee in Chesterfield County for 26 years, was ready to retire. He was known as a storyteller, and here, he entertained E.G. McDowell, field executive of the Richmond Boy [...]

Pew Research on "Parenting in America Today" A Pew Research study on “Parenting In America Today,” conducted September 20 – October 2, 2022, with a nationally representative sample of parents of children 18 and younger, reveals interesting details about the struggles parents and children are facing right now. Below are some insights into the [...]

Community Celebration in Honor of Bill and Heather Mulvihill The Huguenot Trail District of the Heart of Virginia Council is delighted to invite all to a Community Celebration for Bill and Heather Mulvihill to recognize and celebrate the longtime devotion and their many, many contributions to Scouting in Central VA. Please join us at 3:00 PM on Sunday, [...]

Jerry Coiley, 2022 Eagle Class Honoree We are proud to announce our 2022 Eagle Commencement Class Honoree, Jerry Coiley, Scoutmaster with Troop 897. Jerry’s time in Scouting is a master’s course in service leadership. His dedication and mentoring has made a lasting difference in Midlothian. Troop 897 was one of the smallest Troops in [...]