Welcome to our blog! Today, we're thrilled to share the inspiring world of Girl Scouts. These young leaders are not just selling cookies; they're making a difference in their communities and learning valuable skills that will shape their futures. We were very excited to be interviewing a few exceptional Girl Scouts to learn more about their experiences, aspirations, and the impact of their scouting journey at the Loveland Girl Scouts History Center.
As we, Emma and Sariyah, walked into the museum for the first time, we knew that we were going to have a blast! Walking in felt as if we were our younger Girl Scout selves again!
Once you enter, you will be presented with a room of cubbies to put your personal belongings in. You will receive a sit-upon and listen to a short story and play a memory game. The next thing we did was go on a scavenger hunt exploring each of the five main rooms in the history center. Those five rooms are the Library Room, Product Sales Room, WAGGGS Room, Uniform Room, and the Program Room.
The main room is the Program Room. In here, we played games and sang songs. We also looked at the various items that were sold to Girl Scout members in the past, like pins, t-shirts, etc. There are also books, trinkets, banners, and lots more!
In the Library Room, we found a vast collection of uniforms, dolls, handbooks, badges, accessories, and much more. Along with that, there are pictures of different Girl Scout camps as well as dolls and photographs of Juliette Gordon Low.
We saw many items in the Product Sales Room, like old cookie cases, cookie rewards over the years, and many products that are sold at the retail stores with the Girl Scout logo.
The WAGGGS Room was incredible, seeing numerous items all around the world! We saw what girls wore in each country. In this room we also learned about the difference between Girl Scouts and Girl Guides and how they came to be.
There are many uniforms in the Uniform Room. Some of the uniforms date back to 1919! While we were at the museum, we dressed in a vintage Girl Scout uniform. Troops can also borrow uniforms for events such as parades.
By the end of our time there, we were filled with lots of knowledge that we didn’t walk in with. The volunteers of the museum were very kind and welcoming. They did an amazing job sharing and executing information.
Many of the items found in the museum are donated from all parts of Colorado as well as other states. If you have any Girl Scout related items to donate, you can email the history center. This committee works very hard to preserve, protect, and to teach about Girl Scout history.
This museum welcomes all! This includes troops, families, friends, etc. There is no cost to visit the center. The History Center is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. but please email ahead of time. If you would like to visit the History Center another day, feel free to contact the museum.
We invite you to dig into the rich stories and experiences waiting to be discovered in each of these historic rooms with amazing artifacts. Let the adventure begin, so you can uncover the spirit and legacy of Girl Scouting that continues to spark generations. Join us in celebrating your journey by emailing GSCOHistory@gmail.com.