Girl Scout First Headquarters

Explore where it all began!
Located at 330 Drayton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401, this historic site is owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and houses a museum and a shop.

We offer both self-guided visits and guided tours, which can be found below. Please note: There will be a slight increase in tour prices in 2026.

Be sure to read our FAQ's at the bottom of this page for information regarding hours of operation and tour information! If you have other questions that are not answered here, please contact us at fhqreservations@gshg.org.

NEW! Place preorders for our First Headquarters Shop with this form! Please place orders 5 business days prior to pick-up date.

History

The Girl Scout First Headquarters building, formerly the carriage house for Juliette Gordon Low’s adult home, known as the Andrew Low House, was willed to the Girl Scouts of Savannah, GA, Inc. upon her death in 1927. The building has served Girl Scouts longer than any other building in the nation and is the only building left by Juliette to Girl Scouts. Jointly, with the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Girl Scout First Headquarters was declared Savannah’s first National Historic Landmark (as the “Juliette Low Historic District”) in 1965; it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. During times of need and transition, space within the building has also been shared with other organizations benefiting the community (Community Chest/United Way and the Junior League of Savannah) and the world (The British War Relief Association during World War II).

On January 15, 1996, the First Headquarters building reopened to the public in its current incarnation as a museum, program center, and shop. Today, it offers exciting interactive educational experiences for Girl Scouts and the community and, on weekends and school breaks, is usually staffed by local Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors. It also houses the council’s archives, available by appointment for research purposes. Groups from Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia may make an appointment to conduct a special ceremony in the museum or the courtyard. Volunteer opportunities for adults include shop support, museum interpretation, program delivery, and archival support.

To book a guided experience at Girl Scout First Headquarters, please click on a time slot in the calendar below.

Due to the small size of the building and high guest turnover, for the safety of all guests & staff, First Headquarters will limit group size to 35 people. If public health concerns require, tour capacities may be lowered and masking may be required.
At this time, we are only accepting reservations for guided tours for parties with a minimum of 10 people. If you have a smaller party (i.e. your party does not have the required minimum of 10 people), we respectfully request that you please schedule your reservation so that you will be joining a larger party. If you have a smaller party, please see notes below.
Also for parties of 9 or fewer, FHQ will be posting each Sunday night or Monday morning on our social media the best times smaller parties may visit in the coming week. Please keep in mind that these windows of opportunity are based on availability and a short waiting time may be necessary. We will work with your party (and others) to safely accomodate as many guests as possible for self-guided tours, capacity allowing. You are also able to add your smaller party to a larger/already booked reservation.
Please note: There will be a slight increase in tour prices in 2026.

By being "considerate and caring" and by "respecting myself and others," together we can wisely use the wonderful resources that are Girl Scout First Headquarters, our staff, and volunteers to create a fun, engaging, and memorable experience for all who want to visit.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

The cost for a self-guided tour is $4 per person.

Reservation Min/Max	Cost Per Person, Guided Experience	Badges/Patches Included	Time to Allow
10 minimum/35 maximum: following SAC adult/girl ratios	$7.00	None	1 hour (Please allow extra time for restroom breaks, photos, and shopping!)

We're replacing the bricks in the courtyard with new, commemorative engraved bricks! They are 4" x 8" in size and cost $100 each. You can purchase a brick by clicking the link below!

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FHQ is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

During the summer months (June and July), FHQ is also open on Wednesdays.

FHQ is closed on Sundays and on the following holidays:
St. Patrick's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
GSHG Shop Inventory
Thanksgiving
Winter Holidays

Please follow us on Facebook for additional closings or updated holiday hours.

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Reservations are required for guided experiences. Self-guided visits are available frequently without a reservation, subject to tour schedules. Please see availability details above and on the Tours and Program Opportunities page!

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At this time, we require a minimum of 10 people for a guided experience. Please follow Safety Activity Checkpoints guidelines regarding girl/adult ratios.

Groups of over 35 participants should email our registrar for available options. With some allowances, such as more time for your visit, First Headquarters can accommodate larger groups.

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If you are interested in donating historical Girl Scout items to First Headquarters, please fill out this form. Due to the large volume of emails and messages we receive, this is the most effective way to submit your items for consideration.

Is this the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace? toggle arrow

No. The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is a house museum and national Girl Scout program center owned and operated by the national organization, Girl Scouts of the USA. This facility, dedicated to interpreting the life and times of Juliette Gordon Low and her family, is located on Oglethorpe Avenue. They may be contacted at (912)-233-4501 or by visiting their website.

Girl Scout First Headquarters is a Girl Scout museum owned and operated by the local Girl Scout Council; the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Inc. First Headquarters, in which the exhibits tell the story of the history of Girl Scouting, was left to the girls of the local council by Juliette Low herself and is now open to the public. We are located at 330 Drayton St. in Savannah.

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There are many sites in Savannah which are associated with the life of Juliette Gordon Low and the history of Girl Scouting - including Christ Church, Laurel Grove Cemetery, the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, and the Andrew Low House.

The following restaurants, listed in no particular order, are within a 2 block radius of First Headquarters; Clary’s Café, Gryphon Tea Room, J. Christopher’s, Mellow Mushroom, Casa Guava, Belen de la Cruz, Café Mirabelle, Urban Deli, Soho South Café, Six Pence Pub, Hitch, Zunzi's, The Public, and Parker's Market. The aforementioned restaurants are not officially endorsed by Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, but are simply listed due to proximity to First Headquarters.

Please take a look at our Program & Resource Guide for activities in Savannah during your visit!

More information, maps, and friendly people who love to support Girl Scouts can be found at Visit Savannah.

Can we stay at Camp Low during our visit to Savannah? toggle arrow

Girl Scouts from other councils are welcomed at Girl Scout Camp Low on Rose Dhu Island, which is about 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. Camp Low offers rustic camping, platform tent camping, cabin unit camping and a small 2 bedroom house. To find out more about camp or to check availability and rates, please use our online camp reservation system.

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Savannah is beautiful... but humid, and often very, VERY hot AND temperamental. “Scoff,” you say. “I’m from _____ (fill in the blank with another rather warm and/or humid locale), we can handle this!”

However, because of Savannah’s unique location and our miles and miles of salt marshes, the humidity levels and pop-up storms almost have to be experienced to be believed. Savannah’s weather is like its charm; very slow and low-key, so that you don’t even realize what’s happening until it’s almost too late. Because of this, FHQ or GSHG reserves the right to alter any reservations due to inclement weather including, but not limited to: heat index, rain/storms, and other weather watches or warnings. In general, we encourage you to select indoor or water-based activities (near shelter) during the summer afternoons. Also, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! “But I just had a bottle of water!” Good! Have another! Trust us!

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A full refund (minus system processing fees) will be issued if the refund is requested at least 60 days prior to the reserved date. A 50% refund will be issued for cancellations requested 30 to 60 days prior to the reserved date. No refunds will be issued for cancellations less than 30 days ahead of the reserved date. A full refund (minus system processing fees) will be issued if your reservation is cancelled by GSHG for any reason.

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