Girl Scouts Making History Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
The Archives Group was organized in 1987. Our purpose is to collect and preserve Girl Scout uniforms, handbooks, and other memorabilia. Our main focus is to record the history of the council and create programs for girls and adults which develop an appreciation for Girl Scouting's place in it.
We are a group of adults that love history and Girl Scouting, we are enthused about the past, the present and the future. Our dream for the future is to someday have a History Museum/Program Center to better share our council's rich history. We periodically attend training sessions so that we may have the skills to be stewards of the historical collection.
The historical collection would not exist without generous donations of Girl Scout memorabilia. You may have items you would like to contribute to the collection. If you are a history buff, consider donating some time to the work of the archives. You can help with a short-term project or become a member of the Archives Group. We accept donations to care for and preserve the council collection of uniforms, books, insignia and council history.
For more information call: 540.777.5126 or 800.542.5905 ext. 126 or email us.
Projects of the Archives Group
Books (Council Histories)
A Scrapbook of Memories
Through the Years 1963-1993
Through the Years 1963-1998
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Girl Scout Interpreters
Archives members dressed as historical Girl Scouts share stories bringing Girl Scout history to life.
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Special Events
Girl Scout Reunions
Victorian Tea Events
Hooked on History Events
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Museum Exhibits
Major exhibits in local museums as well as other Girl Scout displays are designed and set up by the group.
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Programs & Resources
Camp History Suitcase
Victorian Tea Suitcases
History Mystery Suitcases
History Mystery Patch Program
Historic Uniform - for Fashion Shows
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History Fun Photos
Photo-ops made available by our group for Girl Scout pictures taken with dolls dressed in historical uniforms or with old-fashioned cutouts.
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The pages of history in the future may hold your names in a high and honored place. Do well your part today. The work of today is the history of tomorrow and we are its makers.
Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts
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