The National History of Girl Scouts:
Imagine you are a contemporary Girl Scout living in a world where much has changed since Girl Scout founder Juliette Low's time. You may feel disconnected from that world of the early 20th century — before computer science, CDs, answering machines, VCRs and microwave ovens. But as a Girl Scout, you are rooted in the same philosophy and values by which early Girl Scouts lived.

The Girl Scout tradition connects you to the generations of girls who came before you and to the girls who will follow you. What hasn't changed much over the years is the need for personal development and community service. Community-service projects have helped generations of Girl Scouts develop self-esteem, clarify personal values and feel pride in working with others toward a common goal. Which projects and activities did girls your age participate in during the early years of Girl Scouting? Many of them weren't much different from what you do today. Take a look.