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Historical Characters
American Girl® is famous for our historical characters—including, twins Isabel and Nicki Hoffman™ from 1999 and Claudie Wells™ from 1922! These 18-inch dolls explore important times in America’s past. Each of these dolls for ages 8 and up includes a world of imagination. From 1980s girl Courtney Moore™, featuring Courtney’s™ Bedroom Set, to 1970s girl Julie Albright™ and Julie’s™ Groovy Bathroom to 1960s girl Melody Ellison™ and Melody’s™ Recording Studio, the characters continue on down through the decades—including Nanea Mitchell™, Kit Kittredge™, Rebecca Rubin™, Kaya™, even Molly McIntire™ featuring Molly’s™ Birthday Bundle. In 2024, we brought back special-edition outfits and classic books with The American Girls Collection™— and now feature beloved characters Josefina Montoya™, Addy Walker™, Samantha Parkington™, and Kirsten Larson™ as well as fashion re-releases including Addy’s School Outfit & Book and Samantha’s Birthday Outfit & Book. Start your little one’s first collection with new plush toys and board books inspired by fan-favorite historical characters. My First Kirsten™ Doll, My First Samantha™ Doll, My First Addy™ Doll, My First Josefina™ Doll, and My First Molly™ Doll are perfect for ages 18m+.
Discover American Girl® historical characters, representing unique moments in U.S. history. Explore 18-inch dolls, books, and era-authentic outfits and accessories inspired by each character’s world.
What are American Girl historical characters?
American Girl historical characters are 18-inch dolls and accompanying fiction books that give a girl’s-eye view of important periods in U.S. history. Each character has outfits and accessories that bring her era and experiences to life.
How do historical characters help kids learn about history?
Our historical characters help girls understand the ways America has changed—and the ways it has stayed the same. Engaging stories, relatable characters, and era-authentic accessories help kids learn through play, making history feel personal and memorable.
Which time periods do American Girl historical dolls represent?
Our stories span from Kaya in 1764 to twins Isabel and Nicki in 1999. Historical moments highlighted in the books include women’s suffrage in Samantha's stories, the Harlem Renaissance in Claudie's, the change-filled 1970s in Julie's, and more.
Are the historical character dolls based on real people?
The characters are fictional, but their stories are inspired by actual historical events and themes to help kids learn what life was really like in different eras.
What age range are historical characters recommended for?
Historical characters and their books are created for ages 8 and up and are designed to be age-appropriate while addressing meaningful historical topics.
