Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouting
ON MARCH 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low gathered 18 girls to register the first troop of American Girl Guides in Savannah, Georgia. The name of the organization was changed to Girl Scouts the following year. From the original 18 girls, Girl Scouting has grown to 2.6 million members. Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development organization for girls in the world and has influenced the more than 50 million girls, women and men who have belonged to it. In 2012, Girl Scouts will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the organization! Many exciting events await our girls throughout the three years leading up to the Girl Scouts’ 100th Anniversary.
Celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting in the United States and the life of the Girl Scout Founder, Juliette Gordon Low, at her childhood home. Tour the Birthplace to learn about this famous American woman and the movement she started in Savannah. Explore funny anecdotes, courageous and inspirational stories and ideals of patriotism and character.
Participate in a free taster tour of three rooms of the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace on March 10 - 12, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Sunday March 11 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Centennial Celebrations
Bridging to the Next Century
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Join the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia in beautiful Savannah as we kick off the second century of Girl Scouting with a very special Centennial Bridging Ceremony and Party in the Park! Thousands of Girl Scouts will cross over the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge to symbolically “bridge” to the second century of the Girl Scout organization. All will then gather in the famous Forsyth Park in beautiful Historic Savannah for an afternoon of fun to include a “Sing Along”, led by Girl Scout Songstress, Melinda Caroll and activities for all ages! Please join us as we celebrate the past accomplishments of the Girl Scout organization and look forward to the next 100 years. This is definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Sunrise Ceremony
Monday, March 12, 2012
Join us in the famous Forsyth Park at Sunrise on the official 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting – March 12, 2012. We will celebrate our achievements and look forward to the future as the sun rises over this historic park. Girls and adults will experience a sense of unity and belonging to our worldwide Movement.
Camporee
June 25-30, 2012
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia has formed a partnership with the Georgia Garrison Training Center at Fort Stewart to host a National Camporee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary! The Camporee will hold a wide range of educational experiences and skill-building activities for girls with a focus on STEM and challenge/team-building programs, such as geocaching, astronomy, robotics, engineering, riflery, photography and much more. There will also be opportunities to experience the traditional activities that Girl Scouts have honed and enjoyed for nearly 100 years; archery, compass skills, signal, semaphore, Morse code, map reading, outdoor cooking, craft making, song shares, campfires, swaps, nature studies and, of course, S ‘mores! All who attend this event will connect with new camp mates from across the United States and across the world! While the specific programs and details are still being discussed and finalized, many people have already expressed interest in celebrating the centennial with us at this event. For more information visit www.gshg.org.
Earn your Girl Scout Black History Badge by attending A Civil War Journey to Freedom Dinner Cruise.
"In the Footsteps of Daisy: A Girl's Guide to Juliette Gordon Low's Hometown--Savannah, GA" DVD
"In the Footsteps of Daisy: A Girl's Guide to Juliette Gordon Low's Hometown--Savannah, GA" is a half-hour
DVD documentary slated for release in March, 2012--just in time for the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting! The
video will be available for purchase in retail stores throughout Savannah, as well as online. You may watch a preview of the video on the website now.
iPhone App
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace - Visitor CompanioniPhone App
Coming to visit Savannah, the hometown of the founder of the Girl Scouts? Enhance your trip with the official Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace app. A designated National Historic Landmark authentically decorated with family furnishings and artwork, the "Birthplace" hosts 65,000 visitors annually from around the world.
