the lawrence l. lee scouting museum, established in 1969, was a place for max to display scouting memorabilia that he acquired during his many trips nationally and internationally in the service of scouting, including many items related to lord robert baden-powell, the founder of the scouting movement, and his wife lady olave baden-powell, with whom he was personally acquainted. in 1978, a scouting library was named for him to honor his contributions to scouting and the community. the museum has grown through donations from scouters, families of scouters and visitors to include one of the largest collections of scouting memorabilia. the museum has also traditionally hosted a jamboree on the air station, as well as hosting the new england tradeoree each fall.