Each year, Girl Scout Week honors the history and legacy of Girl Scouting in America. National Girl Scout Day on March 12th is the highlight of the week. This day honors the history and legacy of Girl Scouting in America. On this day, the first Girl Scout troop was organized. It began with a meeting of 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia. The founder of Girl Scouting in the United States of America was Juliette Low. She was the first person to create a troop for girls. Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts, organized programs for these girls. She started off with a few girls and built up to over 3.7 million members. She organized enrichment programs, service projects, and outdoor activities and adventures for them to enjoy. The Girl Scout movement started in America in 1912. By 1920, there were almost 70,000 members. By 1930, there were over 200,000 members. In 2005 there were over 3.7 million members.

National Girl Scout Day is celebrated on March 12 of every year.

National Girl Scout Day commemorates the birthday of the Girl Scouts of USA.