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The DuPage County Historical Museum is operated as a facility of Wheaton Park District, owned by the County of DuPage by resolution of the County Board pursuant to state statute. Its principal purposes are to educate the general public through the collection, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition of materials which document the history of DuPage County and its relationship to Illinois and the nation, and to provide local history services for historical organizations and for scholarly endeavors.


Girl Scouts Our Promise: Then, Now and Forever
November 5, 2011-April 30, 2012!

In partnership with the Girl Scouts of the USA, the DuPage County Historical Museum is excited to present this exhibit in celebration of the organization's 100th Anniversary. Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, the Girl Scouts of the USA has and continues to inspire millions of young girls. This exhibit will trace the highlights of the past 100 years using uniforms, photos and artifacts from the Girl Scouts collection. Come see this important part of history and share your own memories of this wonderful organization.

Interested in bringing your troop to see the exhibit? Book a guided tour or program.

Thank you to our sponsors:

View an article about the Girl Scout Exhibit in the Nov./Dec. issue of Authentic Woman Magazine.

Tell Us Your Girl Scout Stories

Are you a current Girl Scout or Alumni who would like to share your special memories as the organization celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting? Please complete the following questionnaire. All responses will be collected and displayed in the DuPage County Historical Museum as part of the special exhibit Girl Scouts Our Promise: Then, Now and Forever on view through April 30, 2012. Please include a photo of you as a scout and/or a current photo. Original photos should not be sent because photos will not be returned.

Click here to download the Tell Us Your Girl Scout Stories worksheet.