Congratulations to Cub Scout Pack 358 for Making the News!

Congratulations to Pack 358. Members of our Pack attended Cub World last summer with members from 358. They are a great Cub and their achievements help the Scouting Mission and improve the brand of Scouting locally in Philadelphia.

"Cub Scout Pack 358, representing Northwest Philadelphia, is the first African-American Boy Scouts of America cub scouts pack in the country. They celebrated their 59th Annual “Blue & Gold Banquet” at their founding location at the Grace Baptist Church of Germantown, 25 W. Johnson St. on the border of Mount Airy and Germantown. The event was held on Saturday, Feb. 19 at noon."


However the article's title U.S.’s first Black Cub Scout troop celebrates 59 years and some facts do not seem to be supported by the facts. Incidentally, Troop 133's history is outlined in the exhibits in the Great Hall at the church and our founding goes back to the 1920s. Please be sure to visit on your next trip to the church to see for yourself.

Additionally, we are forming a Historical Committee with our Troop / Pack to work with the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Historical Society to more thoroughly research, archive and bring to light all relevants facts regarding our Scouting's program glorious history.