Historical characters

Teaching girls about history and who they want to be


Historical

characters

Teaching girls about history and who they want to be

American Girl® is known for historical characters and their important stories from America’s past. Explore the captivating collection—18-inch dolls, their companion books, and clothing and accessories that bring their worlds to life.

American Girl® is known for historical characters and their important stories from America’s past. Explore the captivating collection—18-inch dolls, their companion books, and clothing and accessories that bring their worlds to life.

My First collection

Plush dolls & board books to pass along your love of American Girl®

For ages 18m+

My First collection

Plush dolls & board books to pass along your love of American Girl®

For ages 18m+

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Samantha, 1904

Shares her generosity to help others in need

Shop Samantha's world

Julie, 1974

Nanea, 1941

Embraces her aloha spirit of helping

Shop Nanea's world

Nanea, 1941

Melody, 1964

Lifts her voice for fairness and equality

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Melody, 1964

Maryellen, 1954

Champions self-expression and staying true to yourself

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Maryellen, 1954

Julie, 1974

Embraces change with determination and positivity

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Julie, 1974

Claudie, 1922

Finds the confidence to take risks and dream big

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Claudie, 1922

Isabel and Nicki, 1999

Twins who express their girl power and individuality

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Isabel and Nicki, 1999

Courtney, 1986

Realizes that a hero needs to be brave and bold

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Courtney, 1986

Molly, 1944

Shows what it means to put others first and lead

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Molly, 1944

Kit, 1934

Weathers hard times with hope and determination

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Kit, 1934

Rebecca, 1914

Shines a spotlight on courage and compassion

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Rebecca, 1914

Kaya, 1764

Respects the environment and protects the Earth

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Kaya, 1764

Samantha, 1904

Finds bravery and belonging far from home

Shop Kirsten's world

Julie, 1974

Samantha, 1904

Shows great courage and a love of learning

Shop Addy's world

Julie, 1974

Samantha, 1904

Learns that kindness really is the best medicine

Shop Josefina's world

Julie, 1974

Discover inspiration in every era

with the American Girl® Encyclopedia

Discover inspiration in every era

with the American Girl® Encyclopedia

 

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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+.

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