Task · part of 7. Do ONE of the following, and discuss it

7(b). Present a family artifact or heirloom

Optional May not apply Often forgotten

This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 7: museum, heirloom or trash?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

EITHER THE FASTEST ROUTE ON THE BADGE OR A CLOSED DOOR. Present something significant to your counselor AND DISCUSS ITS HISTORY. The history is the requirement, so an object nobody in the family can tell you about does not satisfy it. Find out before you choose this one.

Where this step comes from

Archaeology Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 7(b) · The requirement asks you to present the artifact or heirloom and discuss its history.