Samoset History

The Samoset Council has a strong tradition as one of the Nation’s premier Scout Councils. There is a rich history of Scouting in North-Central Wisconsin. Read about this fascinating history in the articles linked below.

Samoset History

• Map of Samoset Council 1956 (PDF)
• Samoset Council 1910 – 1985 (PDF)
• Samoset Council 1985 – 1990 (PDF)
• Samoset Council 1990 – 2010 (PDF)

Camping History

• Camp Samoset (PDF)
• 1938 Tesomas Guidebook (PDF)
• 70 Years of Memories 2005 (PDF)
• Tesomas | Samoset History Book 2010 (PDF)

Tom Kita Chara History (Order of the Arrow)

• Lodge Manual 1941 (PDF)
• Original Legend by Kurt Krahn 1947 (PDF)
• TKC First 35 Years (PDF)

Other Documents

• Samoset (c.1590 – c.1653)  by Jerry Reif