Scouts Historic Log Cabin
Restoration Project and
Fund Raising Campaign
Restoration Project and
Fund Raising Campaign
Contact: Andrew Morse, Chairman
Rotary Scout Cabin Restoration Committee
216-513-3321
Members of the Rotary Club of Hudson, Scout Troop 321 and the Hudson Heritage Association have formed a task force to undertake restoration of the 90-year-old log cabin, located on Hudson’s West Village Green. Originally built in 1931 by the Scouts and Rotary, the log cabin is in considerable disrepair. The restoration project will ensure that an important historic landmark continues to enhance the Hudson Green and provide a traditional meeting place for scouting activities for the next one hundred years.
For close to a century, Scout meetings have been held once a week in the log cabin supplemented by community-oriented activities throughout the year. Over 125 Eagle Scouts have emanated from this cabin, setting a high standard for future generations of Hudson youth.
The restoration project will include replacement of the deteriorating exterior chinking(the insulating substance placed between the logs), repair and/or replacement of damaged/missing Wormy Chestnut logs, providing ADA accessibility and replacement of rotted roof eaves/soffits, fascia boards and rafters. The log cabin’s foundation and interior are in good condition, with electrical, lighting and mechanical system upgrades implemented in recent years.
The Rotary Club of Hudson will lead the $200,000 fundraising campaign with a $10,000 grant from its Foundation and proceeds from its 36th annual Gala in May 2022. In addition, it is anticipated that the Rotary District, the State of Ohio, scouting families, community foundations, organizations, businesses and individuals will consider donating to the restoration project. Significant contributing donors will be recognized on a Donor Plaque that will be prominently displayed inside the log cabin.
We encourage Hudson families and individuals to participate in the donor brick/paver campaign. The donor bricks and pavers will be placed along the edges of the log cabin’s west entrance walkway.
To purchase bricks and to donate to the Scouts Historic Log Cabin Restoration project, please go to the Rotary Club of Hudson site www.rotaryhudson.org.
Explore the Scout cabin history and scouting activities, follow the progress of the log cabin restoration and track the success of the fundraising campaign also at www.rotaryhudson.org.
The Scouts, Rotary and Hudson community thank all participants for their support and generosity in this important restoration project.
Photos:
1. Scout cabin
2. Engraved bricks
3. Cabin interior meeting shot
