04/23/2026
🦅 Eagle 250 Celebration
Honoring Leadership. Celebrating Legacy. Inspiring the Future.
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this landmark event honors the newest class of Eagle Scouts while welcoming back Eagle Alumni for an unforgettable evening of high-energy adventure and legacy.
📍 Packard Proving Grounds
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (ET)
🖥️ REGISTRATION: https://scoutingevent.com/272-ERD2026 #
The celebration kicks off outdoors with age-appropriate Scout skills challenges and hands-on activities. Indoors, Scouts can sharpen their expertise through interactive STEM exhibits and emergency scenario drills—ensuring the skills that shaped the last 250 years of American leadership remain sharp for the next 250.
Dust off your Pinewood Derby car and compete in the Eagle 250 Showdown, or explore the historic grounds and museum at the iconic venue.
A cornerstone of the evening is the industry-focused mentorship experience, where new Eagle Scouts are paired with accomplished Eagle Alumni aligned with their career interests. From aerospace and engineering to public service and media, these one-on-one connections provide rare, meaningful professional insight for the next generation of leaders.
Guests will also explore military and veteran exhibits that connect Scouts’ service projects to the broader story of American sacrifice and leadership.
With a celebratory carnival atmosphere, the evening includes:
- A strolling dinner
- Live music
- Carnival games with fun prizes
- A moving program honoring the journey from Life to Eagle
- Special surprises throughout the night
- The unveiling of a limited-edition America250 commemorative patch set
As we reflect on Scouting’s role in shaping the nation, this celebration becomes more than an event—it’s a powerful bridge between generations, inspiring every attendee to carry the spirit of service into America’s next chapter.
