History

April 24 & 25, 1946 - Discussion of Hut and Land Donated for Girl Scouts

Approximate cost to construct = $2,500

January 22, 1947 = Lions Club agrees to finish fundraising the rest of the cost to build hut

January 23, 1947 = 2 lots are purchased on West George Street (current location) for a total of $100

February-April 1947 - Lions hold many paper collections to raise funds to help build the Little House

June-August 1947 - Paper drives continue, ad for volunteer workers to construct has been place, and many national groups turn out to help build the Little House

Volunteers begin to dig to begin construction on the Little House

August 1947 - Construction begins on the Little House

September 1947 - Construction progresses on the Little House

January 24, 1948 - Little House construction is completed

January-February 1948 - Girl Scouts begin utilizing the Little House

February 1948 - Girl Scout Association (later known as Little House Association) begins to draw up constitution and by-laws

March 1948 - A President is declared for the Girl Scout Association (later known as Little House Association)

March 19 - Card Game Fundraiser to buy furnishings

Council Chair speaks regarding all new activities that can be utilized by Girl Scouts

Back view of Little House

May 8 - Little House is officially dedicated to the South River Girl Scouts