The Ultimate Girl Scout Trip to Savannah

Tour the family home of your fearless leader at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. 

This 19th-century residence is where Juliette, better known as “Daisy,” was born and raised. During the 40-minute guided tour, you’ll view original furnishings, see her artwork and step into the private garden where she and her dog Scout once played - all while learning how the Girl Scout movement began.

Add a photo package if you want to remember the moment, and don’t skip the Birthplace pins, patches or matching T-shirts for your troop. Many groups take part in a Girl Scouts’ Own ceremony while they’re here, and you can even contribute to the legacy through the Circle of Friends program. Bring SWAPs, come ready to meet other troops and expect a few new friendships along the way.

Next, you’ll visit the Andrew Low House Museum, the former home of Juliette and her husband, where she lived out her days until 1927. It was here that the now First Headquarters Girl Scout Museum was founded by Low in her carriage house, and now stands as a museum for current and future scouts to explore through specialized tours, stroll the original garden and view uniforms and badges.

Troops can also take advantage of the private courtyard, a quiet space often used for bridging ceremonies, award presentations or simply a break between stops. It’s a meaningful way to experience this part of Juliette’s story while creating one of your own.

Let’s keep this Girl Scout visit going with a trip to The Girl Experience Center in Savannah. 

Operated by the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, this hands-on, interactive center is brimming with activities that encourage learning, fun and camaraderie. Here’s what you can expect:

• STEM Programs: Hands-on programs that blend classic Girl Scout activities with modern science, from simple experiments to interactive challenges designed to spark curiosity and problem-solving. Be sure to ask for more details.
• Build-A-Bear: Create your own lovable furry friend in this on-site boutique. Dress your new cuddle buddy in Girl Scout attire and accessories as a memorable way to celebrate the occasion.
• Geocaching (Max 20 people): An international hide-and-seek adventure game using GPS technology. This is a great opportunity for Junior Scouts to earn the official GSUSA badge, but don’t fret, all Girl Scouts will also earn a patch.
• The Early Years (Max 40 people): A nostalgic nod to the very first Girl Scout handbook, How Girls Can Help Their Country. This program combines STEM lessons, history and hands-on fun such as electrical engineering, Morse code, entry-level first aid and even knot tying.
• Girl Scouts Bee Sweet (Max 30 people): Our pollinating friends have a few things they’d like to teach you. This program gives insight into your favorite sweet treats, hive dynamics and the importance of honey.

Want to mix in a few extra experiences while you’re here? Patch Pals highlights local businesses that offer Girl Scout-friendly activities and opportunities to earn patches. The list is always growing, so take a look before your trip.

Consider Savannah your personal playground because beyond those adorable khakis, vest and sash are plenty of ways to spend your downtime between Girl Scout stops.

Stop in and say hello to the wonderful staff at the VIC, Savannah’s must-stop Visitor Center. They’re always delighted to see your smiling faces and will point the way to the Savannah History Museum. Through numerous exhibitions, you’ll walk through the early days of the city to the present, learn about Savannah’s role in the Revolutionary War and more.

The Georgia State Railroad Museum is where family-friendly fun and 19th- to mid-20th-century trains go hand in hand. Take a guided train tour, ride a working handcar, walk through railcars and gain insight into the continued preservation of more than 100 years of railway history. Next, you’ll learn about the power of Numbers in Nature at the STEAM Center, Savannah Children's Museum's innovative exhibit. Numbers are the very makeup of our everyday lives and this exhibit shows that mathematical patterns are fun.

The Jepson Center for the Arts & Telfair Children’s Art Museum is as interactive as it gets. Creativity thrives at CAM, taking you on an immersive course through animated play, studio art-making, a digital portrait gallery, a toddler zone, a family lounge and even summer camps. Children under five are free and the center is available with any Telfair Museums admission.

SCADstory keeps the creativity going in this free 4D cinematic experience. This breathtaking tour takes you through the 45-year history of the Savannah College of Art and Design, its numerous alumni accomplishments and insight into how your future could very well begin here.

The Massie Heritage Center is an educational and historically significant Girl Scout stop. Architectural and educational studies are learned here and troops can earn the Historic Savannah Hike patch.

Take a load off those sneakers and climb aboard an Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah. This narrated ride is an excellent way to see the city, with hop-on, hop-off access at 15 stops within the Historic Landmark District. Pickups usually run every 15–20 minutes and trust us, you’ll know them when you see them. Orange and green are their signature color.