Girl Scouts

There’s a world of adventure awaiting Scouts at The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum!

From exploring our exhibits, to completing a merit badge or fun patch, we are excited to work with you and your troop to create a memorable scouting experience. 

Girl Scout Workshops and Events

Lou Henry Hoover Workshop: March 29, 2025

Join us as we celebrate Lou Henry Hoover’s birthday month! During this event you will learn about the life and legacy of Lou Henry Hoover including her life as a First Lady and a Girl Scout, as well as her hobbies and interests all while earning your Lou Henry Hoover patch. Patch will be provided at the end of the workshop.

Open to: Brownies (Grades 2-3), Juniors (Grades 4-5), Cadettes (6-8), Seniors (9-10)

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Laura Ingalls Wilder Experience: June 21, 2025

Join us as we celebrate Lou Henry Hoover’s birthday month! During this event you will learn about the life and legacy of Lou If you are a fan of the “Little House on the Prairie” books, this event is for you! Join the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum as we explore the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder through her books. This event combines Laura’s experiences depicted in the “Little House on the Prairie" books with the Oregon Trail game to create the ultimate Laura Ingalls Wilder Experience! After you finish your journey you will have a better understanding of Laura, the time period, and what it was like to live on the prairie. Patch will be provided at the end of the event.

Open to: Brownies (Grades 2-3), Juniors (Grades 4-5), Cadettes (6-8), Seniors (9-10)

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Day of Democracy: June 21, 2025

Join us as we celebrate Lou Henry Hoover’s birthday month! During this event you will learn about the life and legacy of Lou If Have you ever wondered what the jobs of the State Governor, a Congresswoman, or the President entail? This multi-level Democracy workshop will delve into the roles and responsibilities of local, state, and national government while allowing scouts to try on these various roles. Patch will be provided at the end of the event.

Open to: Daisies (Grades K-1), Brownies (Grades 2-3), Juniors (Grades 4-5), Cadettes (6-8), Seniors (9-10)

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History Mystery: September 13, 2025

Do you like scavenger hunts? Join the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum as we take to the Hoover Historic Site as we hunt for letterboxes and geocaches! During this event Brownies will learn about letterboxing, make their own stamps and find a letterbox by solving clues while earning their Letterboxer patch, and Juniors will learn about geocaches, and how to use a GPS to find geocaches while earning their Geocacher patch. Letterboxer and Geocacher badges will be distributed at the end of the event.

Open to: Brownies (Grades 2-3), Juniors (Grades 4-5)

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Behind the Ballot: September 13, 2025

In a democracy like ours, voting isn’t just a right - it’s a responsibility. It’s how you make your voice heard and make choices about how you think things should be done in government. Join the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum as we explore the importance of voting and the electoral process in the United States as well as around the world. Badges will be provided at the end of the workshop.

Open to: Seniors (Grades 9-10)

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Choose Your Own Badge Workshop for Girl Scouts and Scouts

Our Badge Workshops are designed to help you complete your badge. Depending on the workshop chosen your troop will either meet the requirements to earn the badge that day or have completed certain requirements toward earning the badge.

To arrange a badge workshop for your troop, please email us at hoovertours@nara.gov.

On-Demand Programming

Visits for groups of 10 or more people require a reservation due to limited space in our exhibitions.

• Reservations must be made at least three weeks before your visit. While we will try to accommodate requests with a shorter notice, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
• We follow the Safety-Wise adult to child ratio and require:
  • 1 adult for every 5 Daisy Girl Scouts
  • 1 adult for every 8 Brownie Girl Scouts
  • 1 adult for every 10 Junior Girl Scouts
  • 1 adult for every Cadette Girl Scouts
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To make a reservation please complete this form, or email us at hoovertours@nara.gov.

If you are interested in a guided tour or program, email us at hoovertours@nara.gov. or 319-259-8346.