Event and Temporary Exhibit Calendar
January 2012
Exhibit Opening and Reception
Thursday, January 12, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The exhibit will be opened in grand style in the restored 1902 House Chamber beginning with a flag ceremony. The Honorable Marjorie R. Turnbull, former State Representative and past Board Member of the Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend, and honored by the Council in 1999 as a Woman of Distinction, will preside as the keynote speaker. Visitors will also have an opportunity to meet and interact with Juliette Gordon Low, as performed by historic interpreter Dana "Boots" Bryan.
February 2012
World Thinking Day
Saturday, February 4, 2012
10:30 a.m. – First Ceremony
2:00 p.m. – Second Ceremony
World Thinking Day gives girls the opportunity to empower themselves by learning about cultures the world over. Celebrated annually, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides, across the world honor each other through activities and games. World Thinking Day not only gives girls a chance to celebrate international friendships, but is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community—one of nearly 150 countries with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
March 2012
Girl Scout's 100th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, March 10, 2012
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
From October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 girls across the Florida Panhandle and across the nation are celebrating the 100th year of Girl Scouting with the Year of the Girl. Founded on March 12, 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia, Girl Scouting has grown tremendously since that time.
The celebration at the Historic Capitol Museum will include a flag ceremony and a reading of a proclamation on the historic front steps, followed by Birthday Cake for all! The celebration will continue inside the beautifully restored 1902 historic Senate Chamber as former Girl Scouts, now adults, share their scouting experiences.
