Girlhood (It’s Complicated) at the Minnesota History Center

Girlhood (It’s Complicated) at the Minnesota History Center

Category: Life Skills

Level: Juniors, Daisies, Seniors, Volunteers, Cadettes, Ambassadors, Brownies

Youth Member Price: FREE ; Adult Member Price FREE
Location: St. Paul, MN
Registration Closes Sep 17

Grades K-12: Who Run the World? Girls (Scouts)! Bring your troopmates, family, and friends and join us for an afternoon of empowerment, learning, and celebration!

In partnership with the Minnesota History Center, Girl Scouts will get to explore the Girlhood (It's complicated) exhibit, featuring over 100 rarely seen objects and new acquisitions from the National Museum of American History. The exhibit features five thematic sections centered on News & Politics, Education, Wellness, Work, and Fashion unpacking the diversity of girls' experiences at the intersections of gender, race, and class. While on display, the exhibit will also be highlighting women's basketball in Minnesota as well as the stories of Minnesota girls who make a difference in their communities!

Girl Scouts will get to engage in table activities designed by GSRV staff, interactive exhibit activities to spark curiosity and conversation, participate in a scavenger hunt from the History Center, meet and engage with community organizations, and have the opportunity to join other Girl Scouts on stage to test their knowledge on Girl Scouts and women's history!

Girl Scouts and guests are invited to enjoy the rest of the History Center by visiting the other four exhibits including Minnesota's Greatest Generation and Then Now Wow, stopping by the museum store, and much more.

Entry and Wristbands: All Girl Scouts and guest who register through Eventbrite will receive a wristband for entry. Wristbands will be mailed out to the purchaser who will be responsible for distribution prior to the event. Purchasers can anticipate receiving wristbands in the mail, 2-3 days before the event.

Guests who do not register through Eventbrite are still welcome to join and can stop by the MN History Center ticket counter for admission.

Members of the MN Historical Society? Those who hold annual memberships with the MNHS are welcome to participate in the event without ticket purchase! Please note, annual membership does not guarantee your Girl Scout(s) the patch. Girl Scouts who would like to receive the patch must purchase tickets through gsEvents. We thank you for your understanding!

Parking & Accessibility: Parking is available for $6 per vehicle. Payment can be made upon parking lot entry. Troops and guests are encouraged to carpool! The MN History Center is also accessible by foot, bike, bus, or train. For more information, visit their Directions and Parking page.

Visit the Accessibility page to find information on accessible parking, ASL requests, assistance with sensory needs, and more.

Food: Members can stop by Café Minnesota, located on the first floor to purchase lunch for their group. More information can be found HERE. Outside food and drinks are allowed but must be consumed in the designated lunchroom area. Bins and storage space is available but will not be monitored. GSRV and the MN History Center are not responsible for any lost or missing items.

No food allowed in the exhibits! Beverages must be in a tightly sealed bottle.

Included: admissions to MN History Center, event patch

Adult/Youth Ratio: Adult chaperones are required to register and attend with youth members. Approximately 1 adult for up to 5 youth. More adults are welcome to register if desired.

Your Questions: If you have questions, please contact our direct staff support

Kiara Jordan

[email protected]

651-251-1207

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