Calling All Eagle Scouts!
Leave Your Legacy on the USS EDSON
Are you an Eagle Scout looking for a meaningful and impactful project? The USS EDSON, a Forrest Sherman-Class Destroyer and proud symbol of American naval history, offers a unique opportunity to complete your Eagle Scout Service Project in a way that combines community service with preserving history.
Why the USS EDSON?
Choosing the USS EDSON as the site for your project means contributing to a cause that resonates far beyond your local community. As a floating museum, the USS EDSON educates thousands of visitors annually, honoring the brave men and women who served aboard her and preserving a vital chapter of our nation’s history. Your project will directly support this mission, leaving an enduring legacy of service and leadership.
Why Choose the USS EDSON for Your Project?
- Hands-On Impact: Contribute directly to the restoration and maintenance of this historic ship, ensuring it continues to educate and inspire future generations.
- Historical Significance: Work on a project that honors the legacy of those who served aboard the USS EDSON during its 30 years of active duty, including 10 deployments in Vietnam.
- Skill Development: Tackle real-world challenges that allow you to showcase your leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Community Recognition: Your completed project will be a lasting contribution to a nationally recognized museum and a source of pride for you, your troop, and your community.
Potential Project Ideas Include:
- Restoration Projects: Repaint or refurbish sections of the ship, such as the deck, railings, or interior spaces.
- Educational Enhancements: Create interactive displays or signage to tell the story of the USS EDSON and its crew.
- Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance: Improve the surrounding museum grounds with landscaping, pathways, or seating areas for visitors.
- Accessibility Improvements: Design and implement solutions to make the ship or museum grounds more accessible to all visitors.
- Event Organization: Plan and execute a community event to raise awareness or funds for the museum.
Make a Difference, Build Your Legacy
This is your chance to take on a meaningful challenge that embodies the core values of Scouting: leadership, service, and commitment to excellence. By completing your Eagle Scout Service Project aboard the USS EDSON, you will contribute to preserving a piece of history that inspires and educates countless visitors.
Contact Us Today
Ready to take the helm? Contact us to discuss your project ideas and start planning your once-in-a-lifetime Eagle Scout Service Project. Together, we’ll ensure your legacy sails on for generations to come.