Join us at the Waltham Museum on April 12th at 1:30pm as we continue our Social Series with “Cedar Hill: Cornelia Warren’s Gift to the Girl Scouts” with Francine Edwards. In 1923, the trustees of the estate of Cornelia Warren deeded 75 acres of property at Cedar Hill in Waltham to the Massachusetts Girl Scouts. The property included Miss Warren’s mansion house, an arborvitae maze, vintage farmhouse, and buildings that formerly housed a dairy farm operation. The gift was transformed into a viable camp through the vision of Helen Osborne Storrow. Over 100 years later, Camp Cedar Hill is the hub of operations for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council, Inc. Join us for a retrospective look at this woodland oasis away from the bustle of modern life, where campers can enjoy the beauty and respite nature has to offer. Francine Edwards one of the co-founders of the Girl Scout Museum at Cedar Hill (est. 1983) Francine Edwards has a keen interest in the early history of Girl Scouts, including the 100-year evolution of Camp Cedar Hill. A current museum volunteer, Francine is actively involved in sharing the stories of the past and preserving them for future generations. Our free event will take place on Sunday, April 12th at 1:30pm 25 Lexington St. Waltham. Tours and refreshments available. Seats are limited, so signup by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing info@walthammuseum.org with name, phone# & email, and number of participants. Parking available in the Public Parking Garage directly across from the Waltham Museum. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
