Annual Girl Scout Patch Day
Saturday, March 10, 2018 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore history with a guided tour of the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum and the Bolling Family Home where First Lady Mrs. Wilson was born. Learn about the life of the First Lady “From Wytheville to the White House.” Imagine what life was like for young Edith, who was the 7th of 11 children growing up with her grandmother’s 26 canaries. The home had no electricity or indoor plumbing! The program features a visit by “Young Edith,” who will share how her life was similar and different from life today. Scouts will take pride in their heritage as they learn about how Mrs. Wilson became the First Honorary President of Girl Scouts.
A special guest will present on the leadership roles that Edith Bolling Wilson undertook first as a successful business owner and then later as First Lady during World War I. Tips will be given on how to build confidence and become an impactful leader. Each Girl Scout will receive a specially designed patch featuring Edith Bolling Wilson's personal signature and canary emblem. The Edith Bolling Wilson Patch Event promises to be a day of fun, fellowship, and excitement!
Participants may attend as individuals or with troop (caregiver will need to stay during the program).
$10/attendee (includes patch), plus $15 or optional etiquette lunch at the Bolling Wilson Hotel. Additional lunch options available upon request. Limited number of need-based scholarships for etiquette lunch available to Wythe County Scouts, made possible by a generous donation from Summit Community Bank. Contact the museum for more information.
Contact Debbie Wilkerson to register: dwilkerson@edithbollingwilson.org, or 276-223-3484.
Explore history with a guided tour of the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum and the Bolling Family Home where First Lady Mrs. Wilson was born. Learn about the life of the First Lady “From Wytheville to the White House.” Imagine what life was like for young Edith, who was the 7th of 11 children growing up with her grandmother’s 26 canaries. The home had no electricity or indoor plumbing! The program features a visit by “Young Edith,” who will share how her life was similar and different from life today. Scouts will take pride in their heritage as they learn about how Mrs. Wilson became the First Honorary President of Girl Scouts.
A special guest will present on the leadership roles that Edith Bolling Wilson undertook first as a successful business owner and then later as First Lady during World War I. Tips will be given on how to build confidence and become an impactful leader. Each Girl Scout will receive a specially designed patch featuring Edith Bolling Wilson's personal signature and canary emblem. The Edith Bolling Wilson Patch Event promises to be a day of fun, fellowship, and excitement!
Participants may attend as individuals or with troop (caregiver will need to stay during the program).
$10/attendee (includes patch), plus $15 or optional etiquette lunch at the Bolling Wilson Hotel. Additional lunch options available upon request. Limited number of need-based scholarships for etiquette lunch available to Wythe County Scouts, made possible by a generous donation from Summit Community Bank. Contact the museum for more information.
Contact Debbie Wilkerson to register: dwilkerson@edithbollingwilson.org, or 276-223-3484.
