October 31st holds a very special place for Girl Scouts, and not because it's Halloween! Our amazing founder and the original G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader), Juliette Gordon Low (affectionately known as Daisy) was born on October 31, 1860... before it was Halloween! And we celebrate Founder's Day each year to commemorate her and all that … Continue reading Celebrating Girl Scout Founder’s Day
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8 Things You Didn’t Know About Girl Scouts
It's Girl Scout Week! Girl Scouts was founded on March 12, 1912, and each year we celebrate all week long with some awesome activities! It serves as a special time for Girl Scouts to reflect on the history of the Movement, how far we have come, and how we continue to build girls of courage, … Continue reading 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Girl Scouts
Visiting the JGL Birthplace
The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace in Savannah, Georgia, holds a special place for Girl Scouts! It is where our amazing founder was born and lived throughout her life- and the place that she began the Movement that we are all so passionate about today. In 1953, Girl Scouts of the USA purchased the home and … Continue reading Visiting the JGL Birthplace
Coming Together for Breast Cancer Awareness
Did you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Girl Scouts? This is a cause that is very important to our Movement as it is how our incredible founder, Juliette Gordon Low, lost her life. Being that Founder's Day also takes place in October, we can't think of a better way to celebrate than … Continue reading Coming Together for Breast Cancer Awareness
5 Things You Didn’t Know about Juliette Gordon Low
On October 31st, 1860, our incredible founder Juliette Gordon Low (affectionately known as Daisy) was born in Savannah, Georgia. Today, we continue to celebrate her birthday as Founder's Day as a way to show appreciation for the #GirlScoutSuperhero that started it all. Throughout her life, Daisy was known for her independence and passion for trying … Continue reading 5 Things You Didn’t Know about Juliette Gordon Low
Happy Birthday, Girl Scouts! Reflecting on Our History
As we celebrate Girl Scouts’ 106th birthday, we acknowledge the creation of the very first troop in Savannah, GA. Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low invited a group of girls to a meeting and began teaching them the ten parts of the Law as they were stated at the time: A Girl Scout is Honorable, Loyal, Useful, … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Girl Scouts! Reflecting on Our History