| KM Historical Museum Salutes A Century Of Girl Scouts |
M.A. Andrews
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 An old photo showing two Girl Scouts with founder Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low (in center). The first Girl Scout troop meeting was held with 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia.
Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts after she had met Robert Baden-Powell (the founder of the Boy Scouts) in 1911. When she returned to Savannah, Georgia she made a telephone call to a distant cousin declaring,”I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all America, and all the world, and we’re going to start it tonight.”
The rich and productive history of the first 100 years is now being showcased in Cleveland County at Kings Mountain’s Historical Museum. It is an awesome display. The exhibit has artifacts, uniforms, information and even some keepsakes, celebrating the event, for sale. This is a show not to be missed and it’s very educational.
The Girl Scout Promise: “On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout law.” The promise is often recited at Girl Scout troop meetings while holding up the three middle fingers on the right hand, which is the Girl Scout sign. The Girl Scout Law states: I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong and responsible for what I say and do, to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
The entire Girl Scout program continues to produce giving and caring young ladies and is a positive force in our society. The Kings Mountain Historical Museum deserves your support. This is a very special exhibit for a very special organization. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Large groups should call ahead: 704-739-1019.
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