Girl
Scout Programs
The Rensselaer County Historical Society,
located in downtown Troy, NY, is a great place to explore
local history. RCHS offers a number of programs to help
scouts with badge work. Pick from a pre-arranged program
or work with us to create a program that meets your troop’s
badge requirements.
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Troy Brownie Troop 536 worked on family
trees as part of the "My Heritage" program
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Programs
generally run one hour. Cost is $5.00 per scout. One adult
chaperone is needed for every 8 scouts. Call the Education
Department at 518.272.7232 x.17 to schedule a program. |
Pre-Arranged Girl
Scout Programs
Brownies
Building Art: Be part of an architectural
scavenger hunt, design a space/neighborhood, and discover why
or "How Does A Building Stand Up?"
Through the Years: Play games,
sing a song, view period clothing and sample a snack, all from
the 19th century
Listening to the Past: Tour the
Hart Cluett House and listen to a story - act out a scene, and
play a few fun games from the past
Juniors
Local Lore: Community history research
using RCHS archives; walking tours
Architecture: Walking tours; design projects
for parks, neighborhoods, and dream rooms
Folk Arts: Examine the dances, songs, stories
and crafts of different ethnic groups who live in Rensselaer
County
Cadets and Seniors
Collecting: A tour, or volunteer project
with a focus on our collections
Community Time Capsule: Community planning;
a heritage walk; and/or research projects using original materials
from the RCHS research library
Museum Discovery: Collections care training;
exhibit projects; program planning for younger scouts; tours
emphasizing careers and training
Important Information
About Group Visits
- Reservations are required for all groups. Book
early to ensure best dates.
- Cancellations for reasons other than weather
must be made 24 hours in advance of your scheduled visit. You
will be billed for the full amount of the program if we have
not received a cancellation notice and your scout troop does
not show.
- Confirmation packets and pre-visit materials
will be mailed to you.
- We encourage troop leaders to incorporate the
Museum's collections into their scout programs. To learn how
to develop successful museum-based projects, please contact
Director of Education Mari Shopsis at 518-272-7232 x.17
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