# Event Details - **Event Name**: Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Amy Erdman Farrell in celebration of her book, Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA.About this EventThis event takes place at the Decatur Library. This event is free and open to the public but registration is requested.Charis and the Georgia Center for the Book welcome Amy Erdman Farrell in celebration of , an uncovering of the Girls Scouts intricate history drawing on extensive archival research, visits to iconic Girl Scout sites around the world, and vivid personal reflections.When eight-year-old Amy Erdman Farrell moved with her family to Akron, Ohio, in 1972, she found herself adrift in a sea of taunting boys and mean girls. Shy by nature, she dreaded her long, unhappy days at school. But a few years later, Farrell found an escape from bullying, the promise of sisterhood, a rising sense of confidence, adventure, and--best of all--lifelong friendship when she joined a Girl Scout troop. Decades later, award-winning author Farrell returns to those formative experiences to explore the complicated and surprising history of the Girl Scouts of the USA.Drawing from extensive archival research, visits to iconic Girl Scout sites around the world, and vivid personal reflections, Farrell uncovers the Girl Scouts intricate history, revealing how the organization has shaped the lives of more than 50 million girls and women since its founding in 1912. With Farrell as our own intrepid guide, we travel to American Indian boarding schools, Japanese American incarceration centers, segregated African American communities, middle-class white neighborhoods, and outposts throughout the globe. Intrepid Girls unpacks how the Girl Scouts navigated tensions over feminism, race, class, and political differences, carving out extraordinary opportunities for girls and women--even as it participated in the very discrimination it promised to transcend.For anyone who has ever worn a uniform or wondered about the hidden history behind this iconic American institution, Intrepid Girls will surprise, inspire, and challenge what we think we know about the Girl Scouts.About the AuthorAmy Erdman Farrell is professor of American studies and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies and the James Hope Caldwell Memorial Chair of American Culture at Dickinson College.About the venueMasks are encouraged but not required.This event takes place in the auditorium of the Decatur Library. It is fully wheelchair accessible with free parking right outside the building.The event is free and open to all people, but we encourage and appreciate a donation of $5-20 in support of the work of Charis Circle, our programming non-profit. Charis Circle's mission is to foster sustainable feminist communities, work for social justice, and encourage the expression of diverse and marginalized voices. Donate via our website: www.chariscircle.org/donate.Please contact us at info@chariscircle.org or 404-524-0304 if you would like ASL interpretation at this event.By attending our event, you agree to our Code of Conduct: Our event seeks to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), class, or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Unsolicited sexual language and imagery are not appropriate. Anyone violating these rules will be expelled from this event and all future events at the discretion of the organizers. Please report all harassment to Charis staff immediately or email info@chariscircle.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/decatur/intrepid-girls-the-complicated-history-of-the-girl-scouts-of-the-usa/100001835404427049 - **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, workshops, sports, fine-arts, literary-art, contests, trips-adventures, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 40.68, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Decatur - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Decatur Library, DeKalb County Public Library - **lat**: 33.77433169999999 - **long**: -84.2939966 - **full address**: Decatur Library, DeKalb County Public Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/29ac1cc75532658cfa2f86c114ca5d6d328004d4549c13c2db02f0b0f6a4995d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc448180-gmir.jpg?v=1760955064 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA being held? - **A:** Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA takes place on Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Decatur Library, DeKalb County Public Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA? - **A:** Tickets for Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA are priced at USD 41 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailableBook with SeatUSD 41 + USD 3 feeAvailableCouples Ticket (1 book, 2 seats)USD 41 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA? - **A:** Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA is organized by Charis Books and More + Charis Circle. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Decatur, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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