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“My daughter and I loved this tour. It’s a Girl Scout’s dream visit. We loved seeing all the great things that inspired a movement. The new library was also amazing.”
—Aida M. (5 stars, TripAdvisor)
“I loved the modern twist on the library. It was very hands-on and up to date with technology. Really appealing to the younger generation!”
—Anonymous visitor
“We loved visiting the home of Juliette Gordon Low. The home itself is grand and wonderfully maintained, the staff (of Girl Scouts!!) is both enthusiastic and patient, and the whole experience was inspiring. … The house is a National Historic Landmark and has been lovingly looked after by Girl Scouts of the USA after purchase in the 1950s. The artwork found inside is largely of Juliette’s own hand—masterful plaster and bronze works and portraits of family. … After seeing and walking through sumptuous living rooms and bedrooms, I was inspired by the last room: the library had been transformed into an interactive wonder of books, electronic tablets, chalk, and more, meant to stoke the imagination of its youngest visitors through reading, art, and leadership examples the participants could touch, hear, and write themselves. At the beginning of the tour, I expected to reminisce fondly about my time in Girl Scouts. I left full-hearted, knowing that Juliette Gordon Low’s legacy is alive and kicking thanks to the vision and accomplishment of today’s Girl Scouts.”
—L.W. (5 stars, TripAdvisor)
“Dear Daisy, I felt very honored to visit your house today. My favorite room in the house was the reimagined library, because we did so many hands-on activities. My favorite thing we did was making our own self-portraits because we learned how empowering art is for us. We heard about how you made a difference by founding Girl Scouts. Here’s how I would like to make a difference: keeping your legacy [alive] for as long as I can.”
—Morgan, age 13, participating in the “Dear Daisy” postcard activity
“I loved all the rooms in the house, but the library was beautiful! It showed creativity and was a place for Girl Scouts to really express themselves, which I thought was amazing!”
—Anonymous
“This was a great experience for me and other Girl Scouts. I felt it was an awesome thing to do at my age because the stories were so great! I’m going to go and tell others that they should come visit.”
—Anonymous
“When I tell my friends and family about this house, I’ll say that it was fun and educational at the same time. I would recommend it to my friends.”
—Anonymous
“My favorite room in the house was the library because I love books.”
—Callie, age 10
“The library was cool and artistic!”
—Anonymous
“My favorite room in the house was the library because I came to the birthplace before and the library is new.”
—Laura, age 10
“My suggestion is to keep doing what you are doing. I had a lot of fun and I will definitely come back.”
—Jade, age 12
“I thought that the house inspired girls to dream big and know they can achieve anything. I felt proud of my days as a Girl Scout and happy to share this experience with my daughter. The visit makes me want to encourage my daughter to choose and complete her Gold Award project.”
—Girl Scout troop leader
“My visit makes me think that we are on the right track with this movement! I feel proud to be a part of a great movement. I want to continue to change the world, one girl at a time.”
—Girl Scout troop leader
“I really loved how welcomed the staff made us feel. The tour was engaging and relaxed for kids and moms. LOVED the library.”
—Girl Scout volunteer
“In the library, it was neat to see that communication was a key element for Girl Scouts to focus on! Then and now!”
—Girl Scout volunteer
