The Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair offers several opportunities for Boy Scouts to meet requirements for Merit Badges. It is up to the Scout to work with his Scout Master and Counselor to ensure the requirements are met.

Information for Cub Scouts

Information for the Brownies and Girl Scouts

Merit Badges

American Business
1b Learn about people who played a part in the Industrial Revolution: Alfred Vail (Historic Speedwell) and Thomas Edison ( Edison Memorial Tower and Edison National Historic Park).

American Heritage
2a The Fair includes actor portrayals of several famous Americans. You can learn about Rev. Jonathan Edwards, Peter Mott, Dr. Jonathan Pitney, Harriet Tubman, General George Washington, and Walt Whitman. Additional exhibits highlight President Grover Cleveland, Thomas Edison and others.
3c Learn about Genealogy with the Genealogical Society of New Jersey and the Central Jersey Genealogical Club.
4b Historical societies and museums from throughout the state will be represented at the Fair. You should be able to find a group that deals with your local history.
4e Take a walk along Continental Lane which stretches the length of the Fairgrounds. This is believed to have been used by some of General Washington’s troops on the march to Trenton.
5c Listen to Sea Chanties with the Sea Dogs and Blue Grass of the last century with the Long Hill String Band.

Archaeology
3 Learn about archaeology at the Archaeological Society of NJ exhibit.
8c Take part in mock archaeological digs with B.R.A.V.O. (Battlefield Restoration and Archaeological Volunteer Organization) and the Blairstown Historic Preservation Commission.

Citizenship in the Community
1 Learn how a bill becomes a law at the State House Tour Office’s table.
6 State Historic Sites and State Parks are service provided by the community and funded by taxpayers. Washington Crossing State Park is the setting for the Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair.

Citizenship in the Nation
2a Washington Crossing State Park is a National Historic Landmark. General George Washington’s 1776 crossing was the start of the Ten Crucial Days – a major turning point in the American Revolution.

Genealogy
5a Learn about Genealogy with the Genealogical Society of New Jersey and the Central Jersey Genealogical Club.
5e Visit the New Jersey State Archives exhibit and learn about their archival record collection.
8a Meet with members of the Genealogical Society of New Jersey, the Central Jersey Genealogical Club or the staff of the New Jersey State Archives to learn how computers and the internet are used in genealogical research.

Indian Lore
1 Watch a demonstration of Lenape cooking and fishing techniques.

Journalism
4 Attend the Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair and use it as a basis for your news story, radio presentation or photographic record. Press release information and Calendar listing information is available on our website www.njhistoryfair.org on the Publicity Materials button on the menu.

Music
3 Listen to Sea Chanties with the Sea Dogs or attend a performance of the Long Hill String Band which will be playing bluegrass music throughout the day at the Fair.

Railroading
8b Visit the Friends of the New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center exhibit to learn about NJ’s railroads.

Stamp Collecting
1a Learn how stamps can teach history, geography and culture by visiting the Education Thru Philately, Inc. exhibit.