Who founded the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.?
What year were the Girl Scouts founded? In what city were the Girl Scouts founded? The Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. were founded by Juliette Gordon Low. Low founded the Girl Guides in 1912; the name was changed to Girl Scouts in 1913. The Girl Scouts were founded in Savannah. References: Photographs “Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of the Boy Scouts” “One of the first Savannah troops, circa 1913” “Basketball team; one of the first Savannah troops, circa 1913” “First Girl Guide Encampment in US on Wassau Island” References: Reports, Documents, and Miscellaneous “History of Atlanta Girl Scouting” 2. Who founded the Boy Scouts, and later provided advice on how to start a sister organization in the United States? Robert Baden-Powell formed the Boy Scouts in England. Agnes Baden-Powell, Robert’s sister, formed the Girl Guides shortly thereafter. Robert and Agnes met with Juliette Low, and inspired her to start a U.S. version of the Girl Guides, which went on to become the Girl Scouts. References:
