{"id":75,"date":"2013-04-11T23:39:17","date_gmt":"2013-04-11T23:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gssunnytrails.com\/travel\/?page_id=75"},"modified":"2024-06-18T20:15:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T20:15:07","slug":"visit-savannah","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gssunnytrails.com\/travel\/visit-savannah\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Savannah"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"house\"<\/a>The Birthplace, Savannah, Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Birthplace Bound<\/a> – Resource from the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace<\/a><\/p>\n

Girl Scout troops and groups travel from across the United States year-round to visit the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace\u2014a Girl Scout national center in Savannah, Ga. and the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of the USA. Built in 1821, the house has been \"\"<\/a>elegantly restored to reflect the 1880s and is located in the heart of the Savannah Historic District. “The Birthplace,” as it is commonly called by Girl Scouts nationwide, was the city’s first National Historic Landmark. Girls who visit can take part in programs and learn more about the remarkable founder of Girl Scouts of the USA. Educational programs and hands-on activities bridge the gap between the past and the present and introduce visitors to the early years of Girl Scouting.<\/p>\n

Here is a terrific itinerary<\/a> (specifically for girl scouts) written up by the Savannah Visitor’s Bureau. And find out more<\/a> about Juliette Gordon Low from our National Website.<\/p>\n

Yelp will be useful for additional “things to do” or “what to eat”.<\/p>\n

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DAY 1<\/h4>\n
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Hop on a Tour:<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Experience Savannah with a city tour either by foot on a guided walking tour or on board a trolley. City tours will help your troop get better acquainted with Savannah\u2019s history. Be sure to stop at the Massie Heritage Center<\/a>, which has educational programs for all different grades that give you a glimpse of children\u2019s lives in the early nineteenth century. Ask about its historic Savannah hike patch or the local council\u2019s own \u201cDiscover Daisy\u2019s Savannah\u201d badge!<\/p>\n

The commercial hop-on, hop-off tours are a good way to get an overview and some history. Two main vendors: Old Town Trolley (same as in SD) and Old Savannah Tours (white trolleys). Go the first day, if you can afford it. BUT as a free alternative, and for all future days, use the DOT fare-free buses (www.connectonthedot.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Plan to walk a LOT, because there\u2019s so much to see! Bus and trolley stops are frequent, but you\u2019ll mostly just want to walk to what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n

Grab a Quick Lunch:<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Savannah has several favorite restaurants that offer boxed lunches for your students to enjoy in one of 22 beautiful squares. Try the boxed lunches from Leopold\u2019s Ice Cream<\/a>, proudly serving Girl Scouts for over 96 years.<\/p>\n

Smaller groups (to 15 or so) can get seating at restaurants without too much trouble. Or depending on where you\u2019re staying, get food from a store to make your own box\/bag lunch, then enjoy it on the River Walk or one of the 22 beautiful parklike squares and then go to Leopold’s to eat some ICE CREAM!<\/p>\n

Visit the Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low:<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Tour the National Historic Landmark, located in downtown Savannah, where Daisy Low was born.<\/p>\n

Special interest workshops, pinning ceremonies and extended heritage experiences can be arranged through the venue. <\/p>\n

This is an absolute must-do stop! I thought I knew a \"\"<\/a>lot about Daisy Low, but I learned so much! Plan on spending some time there, and a bit of money for a special pin or patch. Do get the pinning ceremony if you can.<\/p>\n

Also consider Andrew Low House – lots of Daisy\u2019s story takes place there. The Birthplace is owned by GSUSA, while the Andrew Low House is owned by the local council. Each offers different opportunities, and each requires separate reservations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t