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On the 10th Day of Christmas Trees…

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

The Cub Scouts brought to us… a very boy-ish tree ready to return to the woods!

CUB SCOUTS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Decorated by Cub Scout Pack 79

Happy Birthday Cub Scouts! Founded in 1910, the Scouts have had a very long tradition, including here in Andover. Decorating a tree loaded with pinewood derby cars, council patches, earned badges and achievement award ribbons, Cub Scout Pack 79 of Andover is proud to represent Scouting here at the Christmas Tree Exhibit.

Inspired by some of the Cub Scouting gear and uniforms in our collection, you could definitely say that Cub Scout Pack 79 did their best in decorating this scouting themed tree! Like the other scout tree, they worked with with boys from all over the town to create enough ornaments to fill an entire tree. Ranging from pristinely constructed pinewood derby racers to event patches from past museum sleepovers and outdoor adventures – these boys clearly have a creative touch!

The display under the tree skirt has even more great detail with a full camping stove, lantern, sleeping bag – and of course some scouting books – all ready to go on the next big camping trip!

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On the 9th Day of Christmas Trees…

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

The Girl Scouts did bring to us… a tree filled with whatchmacallits of every shape and size!

RECIPE FOR A GIRL SCOUT TROOP
Decorated by Girl Scouts Shawsheen Service Unit


Girl Scouts come in all colors, from all races around the world. Every Girl Scout is a sister no matter where she is from, no matter the language she speaks, no matter the color of her skin. We have a promise and a law. On our honor, we try to do our best to be fair and square.

Some of us are tall, and some of us are small. When we get together, size doesn’t matter at all. Sometimes we are nutty. We love to joke and play. We’d love to put a Girl Scout smile into everyone’s day.

When we get together, we seem to make circles. We sit in circles, play circle games, and make a Friendship Circle. You could say we are well-rounded. Girl Scouts respect all living things. The earth is our home and we want to keep it safe for everyone.

We get a kick out of wearing our uniforms, learning new things, helping others, and being together with our friends. Girl Scouts are “chips off the old block”.

Girl Scouting began in 1912. Since then we have been part of an old tradition, and are proud to be part of the future.

Patricia Harlow (modified)

The Shawsheen Service Unit of the Girls Scouts of Eastern Mass really outdid themselves with this tree! Inspired by the vintage Girl Scout uniforms in the Society’s collection, one troop went out of their way to contact all the other girl scouts in Andover and North Andover and asked them to make swaps or whatchamacallits (a small crafted item that can be traded with other new scout friends) for the Christmas Tree. The ingenuity of these young ladies is outstanding as miniature plates of brownies, smores on sticks, girl scout t-shirts, beaded pins and so much more absolutely cover their tall tree.

Each item has a troop number on it, and in many cases, a scout’s name. They’re all hoping to receive their items back at the end of the exhibit – and wouldn’t you if you put that much energy into making such charming ornaments?

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Upcoming Girl Scout Afternoons

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

The Andover Historical society is pleased to announce two upcoming afternoons set aside especially for Girl Scouts. These workshops are fun and educational experiences that are sure to please your troop members.

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Wednesday, February 4
LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE IN ANDOVER?

Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House on the Prairie books takes us on a journey across America during the mid-19th century. Did you know her ancestors lived here in Andover?  Join us as we explore what it might have been like to travel West just as Laura did. Learn interesting facts about Laura and her family, wear parts of clothing Laura may have worn, pack a trunk to travel westward, write a letter home using a quill pen, eat a historic treat, learn to dance, and make your own pierced ‘tin’ lantern! $15 per scout, includes snack, and craft supplies. Limit 20 girls.

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Friday, March 20
MOLLY’S WORLD: GROWING UP DURING WORLD WAR II

Imagine what it might have been like growing up with air raid sirens going off, not being able to buy your favorite sweets or even nylons at the store. Experience what it might have been like to grow up during WWII. Look at colorful propaganda posters, write a V-mail letter, go shopping with ration stamps, eat a treat made without rationed ingredients, help add coloring to the Oleo, listen to classic radio shows, and make your very own “Fala” bookmark! $15 per scout, includes snack, and craft supplies. Limit 20 girls.

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Space is limited, so sign up early! Contact the Museum Educator at (978) 475-2236 or education@andoverhistorical.org for reservations and more information. To download the Girl Scout Afternoons flyer, click here: Girl Scout Afternoons: Winter 2008-2009 (pdf)

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