Fast Facts

  • Founded

    October 23, 1897 at State Female Normal School (now Longwood University), Farmville, Virginia

     

    Membership

    More than 200,000 throughout the world; 133 active collegiate chapters and 504 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
    Prevent Child Abuse America
    Children's Hospital, Richmond, Virginia
    Orthopaedic Research Awards