12-03-2025
Girl Scouts celebrate 113 years since being founded in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)—The Girl Scouts are celebrating a major milestone. Today marks the 113th anniversary of the organization's founding, which happened right here in Savannah!
Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts right in the heart of Savannah. With a legacy that spans more than a century, this week is extra special for local Girl Scouts and the community.
This week marks Girl Scout week – and today, March 12th, is Founder's Day, the anniversary of when the organization was founded with a troop of 18 girls in Savannah. Today, the organization has nearly 2 million members across 92 countries and continues its mission to empower girls.
This anniversary, every baby girl born today across the state of Georgia – and some of South Carolina will receive a bib and certificate honoring this historic day. Locally, Savannah is hosting events like legacy of leadership to showcase the impact of Girl Scouts today.
'Girl scouts founded here in Savannah, Georgia, is one of the original nonprofits founded in the city as really intertwined into the history of the city itself,' said Chelsea Simpson, the Community Engagement Manager for the Girl Scouts. 'It was always about helping girls become empowered women to make the world a better place.'
The Girl Scouts' founder is also being commemorated with a new quarter. This spring, Juliette Gordon Low was selected as one of the women to be placed on a quarter that will enter circulation in a few weeks.
The Girl Scouts remain deeply rooted in Savannah's history. The organization makes a lasting impact on the community and continues to shape future leaders. With a focus on education, mentorship, and empowerment, the Girl Scouts' influence is as strong as ever.
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