A Legacy of Girl Scout Support at Woodrow Wilson House
Edith Wilson became the first Honorary President of the Girl Scouts in 1917 when the organization was only five years old. Mrs. Wilson’s leadership of the Girl Scouts while she was First Lady brought national attention to its programming, which helped create the foundation for the internationally recognized organization it is today. Edith Wilson was presented with the “Thanks Badge” to the left made by the famous jeweler, Cartier, on behalf of the Girl Scouts. The badge was given in appreciation for the First Lady's support and encouragement for this stalwart non-profit organization that supports young women to this day. Mrs. Wilson then gifted this badge to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace in 1958 (where it still remains), in honor of Low's role as the founder of the Girl Scouts. All First Ladies from Edith Wilson to the present have served as Honorary President of the Girl Scouts. The Wilson House continues to value Mrs. Wilson’s precedent-setting relationship with the Girl Scouts today by hosting programming centered on Girl Scouts earning their badges at different levels.
Fair Play Badge: Brownies
Playing vintage games, Brownies earn the badge as they learn to follow the rules, include everyone, how to be part of a team and keep score indoors and out (weather permitting) in this historic site.
Saturdays at 10:00am: $160/ 8 scouts and 4 adults & $15 for each additional scout and adult
Play the Past: Juniors
Dream up your character and live history in a perfectly preserved, 100-year-old time capsule. Juniors see what life in 1921 was like for the Wilsons and those who worked in this historic site. Tour the House, play games girls played 100 years ago and live history!
Saturdays at 10:00am: $160/ 8 scouts and 4 adults & $15 for each additional scout and adult
Craft & Tinker (formerly Jeweler): Juniors
Learn about First Lady Edith Wilson, owner of historic Galts Jewelry and a collector of fine jewels. Juniors will learn about a specific piece of jewelry owned by Edith Wilson and recreate their own beautiful pieces as well as learn about different jewelry-crafting techniques.
Saturdays at 10:00am: $160/ 8 scouts and 4 adults & $15 for each additional scout and adult
Democracy: Cadettes
Become a Suffragist! Imagine what it took to fight for the vote 101 years ago. Cadettes earn a badge as they see what life in 1920 was like for young women demanding their right to be heard in government and how citizens are change-makers!
Saturdays at 10:00am: $160/ 8 scouts and 4 adults & $15 for each additional scout and adult