If you’ve ever visited the Chicago Gathering Place, you’ll remember the cases that line the hallways, filled with guide books, uniforms, badges, and pins from the past 109 years of Girl Scouting. These artifacts remind our members, visitors, and staff that our history is as important as our future—and who better understands that than our … Continue reading Meet the GSGCNWI Council Historians
Last week we met the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Council Historians, a group of dedicated volunteers who work to collect, preserve, and share the history and legacy of Girl Scouts across the nation and in our area. These historians are essential to keeping the heartbeat of our movement strong, and we … Continue reading Meet the GSGCNWI Council Historians: Part Two!
The Council Historians for the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana are constantly seeking out and preserving the treasures of the Girl Scout movement. However, “treasures” come in many forms, so it’s no wonder that Heidi Gannon, a Council Historian, is also considered to be one of the council’s most cherished treasures. As … Continue reading A Girl Scout Treasure: The Herstory of Heidi Gannon
Thanks to our Girl Scout Historians, we’ve been able to take a look back at some incredible Girl Scout moments of the past in our blog! This month, we’re celebrating the holidays and learning about the Girl Scout Wish Books from the 1920s (and some awesome Girl Scout gifts from today!). Did you know the … Continue reading Remembering Girl Scout Holiday Catalogs
In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low sparked a worldwide movement inspiring girls to embrace their individuality, strength, and intellect. She was the first in a line of supportive adults who dedicated their lives to empowering girls and young women, and we continue to celebrate and honor her legacy on her birthday, October 31. Learn more about … Continue reading Happy Birthday, JGL: Juliette Gordon Low and her Chicago Connection
Time for a Girl Scout History Lesson from the Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Historians! 📚💚 Girl Scouts aren’t just known for cookies; calendars were also a hit, and are a great example of the resilience and quick-thinking that Girl Scouts have shown for over a century! Calendar sales began as an alternative to cookies … Continue reading The History of Girl Scout Calendars
← Previous Next → From troop leaders to cookie captains, our amazing council volunteers are the heart of Girl Scouts. Their energy, talent, and unyielding confidence in the power of the girl keeps our heartbeat strong. To all the mentors, leaders, changemakers, and explorers who volunteer with us; thank you. Thanks to your leadership and … Continue reading Our Volunteers | Powering Community
Written by Susana Cardenas-Soto Every year at the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, council historians visit the Chicago Gathering Place and adorn the cases that line the hallways with artifacts of Girl Scouts’ past. Guide books, uniforms, badges and pins from the past 107 years of Girl Scouting now sit in display … Continue reading Unfolding Artifacts of Girl Scouts’ Past
Girl Scouts and travel adventures just go together—from the field trips they take as Brownies to the global exploration they go on as teens. Traveling as a Girl Scout has been a tradition for many years; we have a special look into a trip Girl Scouts from our council area took in 1965, thanks to our Girl Scouts … Continue reading Remembering a trip to Camp Rockwood
Illinois’ first all-women veteran honor flight to Washington, D.C. took off from Chicago Midway International Airport last week, and Council Delegate, volunteer trainer, and Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Historian and alum Carol Macola was among the 93 honored veterans who participated. Carol’s service to Girl Scouts GCNWI has spanned over 40 … Continue reading Girl Scout Alum and Volunteer Carol Macola Honored in Operation Herstory Honor Flight
