Troop 95 explores Hagley Museum and grounds

During a March camping weekend, Boy Scout Troop 95 of Georgetown toured the Hagley Museum along the Brandywine River in Wilmington.

The scouts set up canopies, tents and more Friday night at White Clay Creek State Park in New Castle County. 

Saturday morning, scouts woke up and prepared breakfast plus sandwiches for lunch. Soon, dressed in their Class A uniforms, they arrived at Hagley Museum on the site of the original DuPont gunpowder mills established by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont in 1802.

The museum features restored mills, a workers’ community and gardens highlighting the du Pont family's industrial history and its impact on American manufacturing. Initially focused on gunpowder, the DuPont Company expanded into more explosives, chemicals and eventually, plastics. The scouts learned about the du Pont family’s legacy of philanthropy and significant influence on various fields resulting in innovations like nylon, Teflon and Kevlar. The estate, Eleutherian Mills, is also part of the museum, showcasing the family's contributions to American history. 


The scouts learned about how gunpowder was made, its dangers and benefits, and more. After having lunch and touring a bit longer, the scouts headed back to their campsite, where they dressed in casual clothes, and cooked and ate dinner. Gathered around a campfire, scouts told stories, participated in skits and chanted cheers.

Sunday morning, after a quick breakfast, they packed their gear and loaded everything into the troop equipment van, then made the journey back to Georgetown. Upon arrival, the troop unloaded their gear and waited for parent pickup, ready to share their adventures from the weekend.

To learn more, go to troop95georgetownde.com.