The first troop meeting of Girl Scouts in the United States was held in Savannah on March 12, 1912. The Girl Scout brought girls, from a variety of backgrounds, to the great outdoors, providing an opportunity to learn about nature and develop self-reliance and ingenuity.
As founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Low encouraged girls to prepare themselves not only for the traditional roles of wife and mother, but also for possible future roles as professional women and leaders of the community. Juliette Low, who was hearing impaired, welcomed disabled girls into Girl Scouting at a time when they were excluded from many other activities. Savannah is a prime destination for Girl Scout troops from across the country, and the following sites will be of particular interest to Girl Scouts.
Carriage Tours of Savannah - (912) 236-6756. Offers tours of Savannah's historic district. Daily departures - 9:00 am - 3:00 p.m. Evening departures - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Call for special Girl Scout rates. Reservations required for groups. Location: Departing from City Market daily. Features horse-drawn carriage tours of Savannah.
The Juliette Gordon Low House; 142 Bull Street; (912) 233-4501. The original home of the Gordon family and the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, this historic home has been restored to its former glory and features original artwork by and memorabilia relating to Juliette Gordon Low.
Laurel Grove Cemetery - Located on Anderson Street just off of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd; (912) 231-8166. Laurel Grove is the final resting place of Juliette Gordon Low. This historic cemetery was established in 1852 and features spectacular landscapes, wrought iron and a Civil War burial site. |
