Edith Boling Wilson Museum Wytheville, VA – Explore History in Southwest Virginia
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Honorary Girl Scout

The Girl Scouts of America was established on March 12, 1912, by Juliette Gordon Low during the Progressive Era, a time when women in the United States could not vote. Low's first troop of 18 girls took part in a new outdoor and educational program for youth, which blazed trails and redefined what was possible for themselves and for girls everywhere.

Edith Bolling Wilson became the first Honorary President of Girl Scouts in 1917. The tradition of the First Lady of the United States serving as Honorary President of Girl Scouts continues today.

A “Thanks Badge” was specially designed and presented to First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson by the Girl Scout National Board at a ceremony at the White House by the Founder, Juliette Gordon Low. The “Thanks Badge” recognized Mrs. Wilson’s thoughtfulness and encouragement to Girl Scouts.

Mrs. Wilson gifted the pin to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace in 1958. The emerald and diamond pin is still held in their collection today. 
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'Thanks Badge' presented to
​ Edith Bolling Wilson in 1917. 
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​​Museum Hours
Winter Hours
Thursday - Saturday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.


Location
145 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382
The museum is located downtown across from the Bolling Wilson Hotel.
Admission
​Free entry to the museum, $5 for a tour of the Bolling Family Home, available during museum hours.

Edith bolling wilson birthplace museum


CONTACT

276-223-3484
​info@edithbollingwilson.org

Address

​145 E. Main St. 
Wytheville, VA 24382
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  • Welcome
  • Visit
    • Group Tours
    • For Students
    • For Teachers
    • Girl Scouts >
      • Girl Scout Patch Day
      • Online Patch
    • Boy Scouts
    • While in Wytheville
  • Learn
    • Edith Bolling Wilson
    • The Bolling Family
    • The Birthplace Site
    • Genealogy
    • Girl Scout Honors
    • Automobile Permit
  • Exhibitions
    • Current Exhibitions
    • Girl Scouting During the Great War
    • Collection Highlights
    • Piano
  • Events & Programs
    • Allied Dinner Series
    • First Lady's Tea
    • How the Sheep Helped Win the War
    • First Ladies Patch
    • Woodrow & Edith on the Road
  • Support
    • Annual Report
    • 2017 Supporters
  • News
  • Shop