The Little House movement began in 1923 during Better Homes in America Demonstration Week in Washington, D.C., when a modestly sized demonstration home was erected behind the White House in cooperation with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. After the event, the house was donated to the Girl Scouts National Council, and Girl Scouts national president and future First Lady Lou Henry Hoover oversaw its relocation and rededication as a meeting and activity space. This helped spark a national movement, and by 1930 more than 70 Girl Scout little houses existed across the United States. The Beaches Little House that once stood here was built in 1952 as a gift from the Beaches Rotary Club to local Girl Scout troops. The small masonry house included a living room, kitchen, dining room, and bedroom, and for 65 years it hosted meetings, campouts, and celebrations that inspired girl leaders. It created memories for hundreds of Girl Scouts, including the 100 Years of Girl Scouts celebration in 2012. In 2017, the house was given to the City of Neptune Beach and was later torn down to make room for the present community center.