Founded October 23, 1897 at State Female Normal School (Now Longwood
University), Farmville, Virginia
Membership More than 200,000 throughout the world; 137 active collegiate
chapters and 504 chartered alumnae chapters nationwide
National Headquarters 3205 Players Lane, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(901) 748-1897; (800) 536-1897
Symbols & Mascots nautilus shell, dagger, teddy bear and katydid
Colors olive green and pearl white
Jewels diamond, emerald, pearl
Flowers white rose
National Philanthropies Girl Scouts of the USA
Children's Hospital, Richmond, Virginia