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
Phone: (901) 748-1897; Toll Free: (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
Orthopedic Research Awards