Fast Facts
Founded |
October 23, 1897 at State Female Normal School (now Longwood University), Farmville, Virginia |
Membership |
Nearly 200,000 throughout the world; 130 active collegiate chapters and 493 chartered alumnae associations nationwide |
National Headquarters |
3205 Players Lane, Memphis, Tennessee 38125 (901) 748-1897; (800) 536-1897 |
Symbols & Mascots |
nautilus shell, dagger, teddy bear and katydid |
Colors |
olive green and pearl white |
Jewels |
diamond, emerald, pearl |
Flowers |
white rose |
National Philanthropies |
Girl Scouts of the USA |