GSJS Archive
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Archive contains objects that reflect the history of the largest girl leadership development organization in the United States, serving as a window into the role and agency of girls and women in our country from the early 19th century to the present. The collection spans centuries, genres, and styles, and includes records, writings, media, scrapbooks, decorative arts, camp equipment, furnishings, sculptures, jewelry, international gifts, memorabilia, awards and recognitions, Girl Scout uniforms, badges, and insignia. This archive focuses mainly on the history of the Jersey Shore area.
Head Archivist: Edie Poole
Associate Archivist: Pat Kurz
Learn about your Girl Scout heritage by exploring the archive's displays and artifacts in a guided tour! Make sure to ask for your Junior Historian Booklet to complete interactive activities to earn an Archive Patch(patches MUST be paid for).
If your troop can't make it in person to the archive you can call about reserving a 'A Hunt Through History of the Girl Scouts (GSUSA) and the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore' Trunk to earn the patch as well.
“Discover Girl Scouting Trunk”
Troops of all levels can reserve this trunk created from the GSJS Archive Room, filled with historical materials such as song books and handbooks, uniforms, a trivia game, and a guide for all the inventory. Not only can girls look through the history of Girl Scouting, but they can also touch, feel, and try on many of these materials! Troops can reserve the trunk for up to three weeks. Cost is $4 per girl; special archive room patch is included!
Contact us to schedule an after-school or weekend visit. To reserve a tour or a trunk email: info@gsfun.org
