The Gravois Trail District is located in South St. Louis County and the Fenton area. It consists of the southern edge of the Rockwood School District, as well as the Lindbergh, Bayless, Hancock Place, Mehlville, and Affton School Districts.
Gravois Trail Newsletter
The latest information about the Gravois Trail District and upcoming events check out the latest issue of our monthly District newsletter.
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75th Annual Memorial Day Good Turn
May 26, 2024, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis MO 63125
Preregistration strongly encouraged however walk-ins are welcomed.
For more than seven decades, approximately 5,000 Scouts have gathered at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery before Memorial Day to decorate each of the approximately 280,000 graves with an American Flag. In its 75th year (2024), the tradition is one of the longest-running Memorial Day events within the BSA.
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Questions: Don't hesitate to get in touch with help@stlbsa.org
Announcing the release of "To This You Must Return-the History of the Beaumont Scout Reservation" - written to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Greater St. Louis Area Council receiving clear title to the property and the 70th anniversary of the first Boy Scout summer camp at Camp May. (Morton May pictured here)
Contrary to popular belief, Council membership immediately following World War II did not grow, and Scouts attending summer camps experienced a decline. Only bold, forward-thinking leadership and determination led to the acquisition of the Beaumont Scout Reservation. Read about the challenges in the new book "To This You Must Return." Order this 140-page full-color book today.
Also, the SECOND edition of "And Hills to Roam-the Story of the S bar F Scout Ranch. This new edition includes eight additional update pages and is now 198 pages.
There are limited copies of each book, so place your order today at:
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Memorial Day Good Turn for Jewish War Veterans
LIONS | CUB SCOUTS | SCOUTS BSA | VENTURERS | ALL PARENTS/ADULTS
May 26, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
United Hebrew Congregation (to pick up flags for the day)
13788 Conway Road, St. Louis MO 63141
Preregistration required on or before May 24, 2024, for location assignment.
The Council Jewish Committee on Scouts is proud to assist Jewish War Veterans Post 644 by inviting everyone is to assist in flag placement at over 8,500 graves of Jewish War Veterans located at 8 Jewish cemeteries.
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For questions or comments, please contact help@stlbsa.org
GRAVOIS TRAIL 75TH ANNUAL
JEFFERSON BARRACKS
MEMORIAL DAY GOOD TURN
Scouts of all ages are invited to participate in the 75th Annual Memorial Day Good Turn on May 26, 2024, hosted by Gravois Trail District. Registration will be from 10:30 am until 11:30 am at the VA Hospital Orange Lot with the procession into the cemetery beginning at 11:30 am. Upon check-in, the unit leader or designated adult will receive a map and participation ribbon. A commemorative 75th Anniversary patch will be available for $5.00.
