Memorabilia History

Killer Skyuka For Sale

Killer Skyuka For Sale A good friend of mine is forced to part with two of his prized pieces in order to pay a bill. The Skyuka R1 and the X1. The round is one of those mythical SC OA patches that is on numerous needs lists. The X1 is from the 1950s and is considered their first issue. …Read More



The Legend of the Double Headed Thunderbird of Skyuka 270

The Legend of the Double Headed Thunderbird of Skyuka 270 During the first few years of Skyuka Lodge there were no volunteer advisors. Franklin Chase, a Field Scout Executive, was selected to be the professional advisor and he remained in that position for several years before the first Lodge Advisor or Chief. Finally, upon mutual agreement by the lodge and the Palmetto Council Camping Committee, …Read More



The History of the Skyuka Indian on the Mountain Patch & Caldwell Pins

The History of the Skyuka Indian on the Mountain Patch & Caldwell Pins About 1950 the lodge decided to create it’s own unique “patch.” A committee within the organization was formed to develop an emblem. The first lodge patch was a green triangle with an outline of Skyuka Mountain on it.  It is commonly known as “The Indian on the Mountain”.  The first versions of this patch had …Read More