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Over Tea Cups: Savannah’s Historic Girl Scout Afternoon Tea Experience - Savannah

Over Tea Cups: Savannah’s Historic Girl Scout Afternoon Tea Experience

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all ages and fitness; involves leisurely walking indoors

Overview

Step into Savannah’s past with "Over Tea Cups," an afternoon tea experience at Juliette Gordon Low’s historic home that celebrates the origins of the Girl Scouts through stories, tastings, and empowerment. Discover how tea time sparked a movement for girls everywhere.

Savannah, Georgia

Over Tea Cups: A Girl Scout Afternoon Tea Experience

3 Hours • 6th-12th graders • 6 person minimum • Participants must be registered Girl Scouts

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About This Adventure

Join us for a unique afternoon tea experience in Juliette Low's family home, where history meets empowerment. Discover inspiring stories of women's rights while enjoying light refreshments. This engaging event invites Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors to connect, reflect, and perhaps spark new ideas for empowering women and girls.

Afternoon Tea Experience

Duration

3 Hours

About the Experience

What do you imagine when you think of “afternoon tea”? White gloves, formal chitchat, and dainty tea cakes? What about Women’s Suffrage, Civil Rights, and Social Justice? Throughout history, tea time has given women a chance to meet and talk about real challenges and find inspiration to make the world a better place. It was “over tea cups” with her cousin Nina that Juliette “Daisy” Low laid out her plans to start an groundbreaking new organization for girls.

Now, we cordially invite Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors to join us for afternoon tea and a tasting tour in Daisy’s family home. We’ll taste our way through stories from the life of Juliette Low and the Girl Scouts as we explore the house together. Then we’ll sit down to afternoon tea with light refreshments in the parlors of Daisy’s family home, where the first Girl Scout recruitment teas were held.

And maybe--just as it did for Daisy and other daring women before and since--your tea talk will inspire a new recipe for empowering women and girls!

3:30-4:00 Check-in and Shopping 4:00 Tea Tour begins

Some tasting items may contain common food allergens such as dairy, wheat, or nuts. If someone in your group has food allergy concerns, please email us for more information.

Adventure Tips

Reserve Your Spot Early

This experience is popular with Girl Scout troops and history buffs; book in advance to ensure availability.

Notify About Allergies

Inform the hosts ahead of time if you have food allergies to accommodate tasting items safely.

Dress Comfortably for Indoor Walking

Wear comfortable shoes as you will tour the historic home during the experience.

Bring a Notepad for Inspiration

Jot down insights or ideas sparked during the tea to fuel your own empowerment journey.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban birds like Northern Cardinals and Carolina Wrens frequent the garden areas.
  • Squirrels are commonly seen darting among the oak trees surrounding the property.

History

Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912 in Savannah, establishing a lasting legacy for girls' leadership and community.

Conservation

The home is preserved as a national historic landmark, emphasizing sustainable upkeep to maintain its cultural integrity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Essential for touring the historic home with ease and comfort.

Light Jacket or Sweater

Historic homes can be cool indoors during autumn visits.

fall specific

Reusable Water Bottle

Stay hydrated during your visit, especially if exploring Savannah afterward.

Notebook and Pen

Useful for taking notes on the inspiring stories and tea flavors.