Preserving the Legacy of the
Pennsylvania
Soldiers' Orphan Schools 1864-2009

Here's a VERY small sample of what students have to say
about their experience at an SOS school
(More to come!)

Scotland School Monument
Scotland School Monument
by the pond entrance

The impact is felt by generations

“Bethany was my home for 15 years. ‘My Mountain Home,
with grateful deeds of love; my loyalty I'll prove.’ “

- Carl Bloss, Bethany Children's Home 1937-1952

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“My mother had so many pleasant memories of Chester Springs” “I never knew my grandmother, but I heard so many stories”
- Kathryn Kern, Chester Springs 1880-1889
Kathryn Kern Chester Springs 1889
Letter from Kathryn's daughter Letter from Kathryn's grandaughter Chester Springs history (YellowSprings.org)

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“We children will always be grateful”
- Tyletta Spittler, Scotland School 1964
Tyletta Spittler 1964 (Chambersburg)

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“Scotland School's legacy lives on
because it fostered generational growth and success”

- Angelo Adams, Scotland School 1996, West Point 2001
Angelo Adams (Philadelphia)

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“Scotland played a transformative role in my life,
helping me defy the odds and reshape my future.”

- Robb Avery, Scotland School 1980-1992, USAF Retired
Robb Avery (Philadelphia)