Since the beginning, we've created characters who star in stories inspired by important moments in history.
Share their backgrounds with your girl, including behind-the-scenes details and how we bring their worlds to life.
Kaya™
Journeys through Idaho, Washington, and Oregon
Josefina Montoya™
Lives on a rancho in New Mexico
Kirsten Larson™
Adventures from Sweden to Minnesota
Addy Walker™
Finds freedom in Philadelphia
Samantha Parkington™
Grows up in upstate New York
Rebecca Rubin™
Dreams of the spotlight in New York City
Claudie Wells™
Searches for her special talent in Harlem
Kit Kittredge™
Puts her creativity to work in Cincinnati
Nanea Mitchell™
Shares her aloha spirit in Honolulu
Molly McIntire™
Helps on the home front in Illinois
Maryellen Larkin™
Stands out from the crowd in Florida
Melody Ellison™
Lifts her voice for fairness in Detroit
Julie Albright™
Fights for equal rights in San Francisco
Courtney Moore™
Discovers her inner hero in the San Fernando Valley
Isabel and Nicki Hoffman™
Twinspire each other in Seattle
The making of a story
American Girl® is known for our historical characters and their important stories from America’s past. The historical character wiki goes behind the scenes of beloved characters and shares details about Josefina Montoya™, Kirsten Larson™, and Addy Walker™. There are also wiki pages for Samantha Parkington™, Kit Kittredge™, Molly McIntire™, Julie Albright™, and Courtney Moore™.