Girl Scout History Center
Juliette Gordon Low, affectionately known as “Daisy,” was born on October 31, 1860, in Savannah, Georgia. She is best known for founding the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912. Inspired by the Girl Guides movement in England, she returned to the United States with a vision to create an organization that would empower young girls and teach them valuable life skills. Despite facing numerous challenges, including her own health issues and societal expectations of women at the time, Juliette’s determination and passion led to the establishment of a movement that has since grown to include millions of members worldwide. Her legacy continues to inspire and shape the lives of countless girls and women, promoting leadership, community service, and personal growth.
Loveland, is home to a Girl Scout History Center that displays Girl Scout artifacts. If you'd like to make a donation or learn more about the history center please email GSCOHistory@gmail.com.
Explore our rooms below and learn more about the history of Girl Scouts of Colorado:
Program Room 
Library Room
Product Program Room
International Room
Uniform Room
The Uniform Room has many different Girl Scout uniforms. The oldest uniform there dates all the way back to 1919! Each outfit has its own accessories. You are able to wear these uniforms to events, such as parades.
History Center Patch
The GSCO History Center is a wonderful place to visit. We invite you to dig into the rich stories and experiences waiting to be discovered in each of these historic rooms with amazing artifacts. Let the adventure begin, so you can uncover the spirit and legacy of Girl Scouting that continues to spark generations. Join us in celebrating your journey by emailing GSCOHistory@gmail.com.
Girl Scouts of Colorado History
In 1917, Wagon Wheel Council in Colorado Springs was established beginning the nearly 100-year journey of Girl Scouting in Colorado. Mile Hi, Columbine, Chipeta and Mountain Prairie Councils formed in all corners of the state, eventually combining in 2007 to form Girl Scouts of Colorado, a statewide council that serves 24,000 girls and 10,000 adult volunteers annually.
1919 – Colorado Springs Council of Girl Scouts chartered; Camp Vigil costs $4/week
1928 – 14th National Girl Scout Convention held at Broadmoor, presided by Lou Henry Hoover
1930 –Girl Scouting begins in Grand Junction and Montrose
1932 – Girl Scouts of Denver chartered
1935 – Pueblo Council of Girl Scouts chartered
1936 – Hot cross bun sale nets $480 in Denver
1938 – First African-American troop formed in Colorado Springs
1941 – Wing Scout Troop forms in Pueblo, the 2nd in the United States
1945 – Girl Scouts of Estes Park chartered
1947 – Lodge opens at Lazy Acres; Twisted Pine and Flying G acquired
1951 – Sky High Ranch acquired
1952 – Tomahawk Ranch acquired; Mountain Prairie Council formed from Northern Colorado Local Councils
1954 – Hamp Hut opened
1956 – Columbine Council formed from Southern Colorado Local Councils
1957 – Mountain Prairie Girl Scout attends the very first session at Our Cabana in Mexico
1959 – 10,000 Senior Scouts from 26 countries attend National Senior Roundup in Colorado Springs; Denver Council becomes Mile Hi Council
1960 – Meadow Mountain Ranch acquired
1962 – Chipeta Girl Scout Council formed from Western Slope Local Councils; Colorado Springs Council becomes Wagon Wheel
1967 – First Special Needs Troops formed at Fletcher Miller School in Golden and at Fort Logan; Mountain Prairie Girl Scout attends the very first session at Sangam in India
1970 – Magic Sky Ranch acquired
1978 – National Girl Scout Convention held in Denver; Bilingual membership materials available
1979 – Aurelia Anderson (Longmont) and Chula Morel-Seytoux (Fort Collins) received Juliette Low World Friendship medal
1980 – Denver Girl Scout Troop participates in Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Lake Placid
1981 – Wagon Wheel Council gives first Colorado Gold Award
1986 – Girl Scout membership is $4/year
1989 – Reach for the Peak outdoor skills competition starts at Sky High Ranch
1996 – 6,400 Girl Scouts attend Sing a Mile-Hi at Red Rocks
1997 – First Colorado Women of Distinction event held in Denver
2002 – Hayman Fire destroys 30% of Flying G
2002-2007 – Campaign for Magic Sky Ranch
2005 – Senior Girl Scout Anna Ellis is named a National Young Woman of Distinction
2007 – Girl Scouts of Colorado formed from realignment of five local councils
2014 – Major changes for GSCO properties: The corporate offices move to their current location on Colorado Blvd. and the Broadway building is sold; Kiwa Corral is declared a total loss after flooding and Magic Sky Ranch goes up for sale
2016 – GSCO celebrates 100 years of our council with a centennial kick-off celebration at the site of the first Colorado Girl Scout Round-up, and with the unveiling of the S'mores Club
2019 - Julia Trujillo as National Young Woman of Distinction
2020- Summer camp cancelled due to COVID
2021- Girl Scouts sell cookies creatively during first COVID winter
2021 - Return to summer camp with COVID precautions
2022 - Sale of Magic Sky Ranch to DU MacKenzie Scott donation
2023 - Opening of first ever Girl Scout DreamLab
