Girl scouts history

Early Girl Scout troop crests were only flowers and had no meaning. Troops were identified by their troop crest, not troop number.

For as long as there have been mountains to scale, there have been women who are trailblazers—resilient, innovative women who confronted challenges head-on and created a better world for everyone. Sounds like a lot of Girl Scouts we know! This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the strong change-makers who came before us and those who continue to push for a more just, equitable society. Each Wednesday, we’ll highlight a few of the go-getting women who made and continue to make strides and…

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Girl Scout Juniors in the 1980s participate in a circle of friendship ceremony at Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace in Savannah, Georgia!

The New York Public Library branches in Harlem host troops organized by Beatrice “Buddy” Price Russell, circa 1930s. Credit: National Historic Preservation Center, Girl Scouts of the USA

Some holiday traditions are as timeless as the red, white, and blue. Celebrate America — beyond just the stars and stripes — with this trip down July 4th memory lane, starting all the way back in 1950.

Get the fascinating story behind the Girl Scout Cookie Program—from its grassroots beginnings in 1917 to its status as an icon of American culture today.

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Juliette Gordon Low was a deaf, childless, middle-aged divorcee who could have easily lived out her last years in leisure on her family’s estate in

Girl Scout catalog - spring 1949

1927 Girl Scout uniform

In honor of National Girl Scout Day on March 12, we asked local, former Girl Scouts to share their Scouting memories with us.

Girl guides practising semaphore signalling in Britain during the First World War.

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Flag ceremonies are a long-standing Girl Scout tradition that honors the American flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes, dreams, and people it represents. Our camps have begun and ended each day with the raising and lowering of the flag for decades and this is an iconic Girl Scout moment for

It's important for older kids to understand the important roles women have played throughout the years, so use these women's history project ideas as part of your homeschool history lessons or during Women's History month. Adding these hands-on activities to your school day will help engage your tweens and teens.

Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of the Girl Scouts (9780670023301): Stacy A. Cordery: Books

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As the birthplace of Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low, Savannah's an ideal trip spot for troops—especially since dozens of historical sites around town have created tours for Scouts that culminate with receiving a badge. For the ultimate getaway—and the right blend of education, fun, and togetherness—combine the options below for your troop.