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Meet the Founder of Girl Scouts of the USA
Geneva History Center presents a first-person portrayal of Juliette Gordon Lowe, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA at the Geneva History Center in a special event, Daisy’s Girls: Camping with Juliette Gordon Low at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4. Meet Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA, in a first-person portrayal adapted and performed by actress Betsey Means and directed by Eileen Vorbach of Chicago’s WomanLore.
Learn about her early life and forming the organization that impacted the lives of thousands of girls for generations. Admission is $10/adult, $5/GHC Members and students. Space is limited. Register online at www.genevahistorycenter.org or call 630-232-4951.
The program is in conjunction with Girl Scout Century, a new exhibition at Geneva History Center that will run through June 23. Discover highlights from girl scouting’s history as well as view rare artifacts and collections of images presented with the help of Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois and volunteers.
Other programs associated with the Girl Scouts Century exhibition:
Early Birthday Celebration
March 12, 2012, marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Join us form 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, for light appetizers, refreshments and cake to celebrate. RSVP online or call 630-232-4951.
Self–Guided Tours of Girl Scout Century
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Learn more about the history of Girl Scouting with an interactive self–guided tour of the museum’s special exhibition, Girl Scout Century. The tour includes an interactive booklet that guides you through questions and activities in the exhibition. Please call 630-232-4951 or e-mail educator@genevahistorycenter.org to schedule a tour.
