Girl Scouts Founder Birthplace - Juliette Low House

Juliette Gordon Low was born in Savannah, Georgia, on October 31, 1860, and was affectionally known as Daisy. In 1886 she married William Mackay Low and moved into the Andrew Low House, which William inherited upon his father’s death. Low was inspired by the Scout Movement work of Lord Baden-Powell, and she joined the Girl Guide movement in England, and forming her own group there in 1911. In 1912, Juliette now a widow, met with a group of volunteers in the Andrew Low house parlor to establish the first U.S. Girl Guide troop in Savannah, Georgia. In 1915, the United States' Girl Guides became known as the Girl Scouts, and Juliette Gordon Low was the first ever leader. She remained active until the time of her death at 66 years old.

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The Regency-style house was built between 1818 and 1821.

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Juliette's parents bedroom on the second floor.

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The house was restored to 1886 and features original furnishings.

Today, the house is owned by the Girl Scouts USA.

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Notice the elephant shaped toilet bowl.

Juliette’s bedroom with original furnishings that are over 100 years old.

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The second floor stair hall

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Original and period furnishings adorn the seven spacious rooms with high ceilings.

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The Juliette Low Birthplace was the first National Historic Landmark in Savannah.

In the parlor

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There is elaborately carved millwork, decorative plaster ceilings and pocket doors.

The first level stair hall

There is one room dedicated to Girl Scout-related memorbelia

She had an idea, and launched a movement.

The dining room

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A statue of Juliette in the courtyard

What you should know:

• Restrooms are available.

• Ticket can be purchased on-line or in person.

• The house tours are guided.

• You could spend an hour or two here.

• Check website for days and hours of operation, and for an special events.

• On the street parking, some metered, and parking lot options are available nearby. Check posted parking regulations signed.

• Juliette Low’s father-in-law’s house, the Andrew Low House, is also available for tours.

Location: 10 East Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401

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