Special to the Herald

Girl Scouts from Effingham Troop 30387 recently learned about some of Savannah's historic sites as part of their hard-earned cookie trip.

The girls were led by Ethan Baker, a resource educator with Old Ft. Jackson, through the sally port to learn flag signaling. Afterward, they practiced loading and firing the cannon in the demi bastion. 

The girls explored other features of the fort, such as the parapet and blacksmithing shop. Later that afternoon, they visited the Massie Heritage Center where the girls chose the "Go (Way) Back to School" troop-tivity, intended to show visitors what school was like in the early 19th century.

The girls were able to explore the three "R"s, write on a slate, and practice good posture in the classroom’s hard wooden benches. The center provided opportunities for everyone to investigate architecture found in Savannah and view an informative video about the colonial history of the Hostess City. In Girl Scouts, girls in grades K-12 bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world, knowing the next opportunity to stand up, speak up and take the lead is never far away. The possibilities for greatness are truly endless.
Visit gshg.org or call 888-689-1912 to get started today. Girls wanting to join an Effingham County troop may email effinghamgagirlscouts@gmail.com for more information.