Historical characters

Teaching girls about history and who they want to be


Historical

characters

Teaching girls about history and who they want to be

Bestsellers

Bestsellers

Julie, 1974

Embraces change with determination and positivity

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Julie, 1974

The American Girls Collection

Kirsten, Addy, and Josefina return with special-edition books and outfits from the early days of American Girl

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Isabel and Nicki, 1999

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

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

Molly, 1944

Shows what it means to put others first and lead

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Molly, 1944

Nanea, 1941

Embraces her aloha spirit of helping

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Nanea, 1941

Kit, 1934

Weathers hard times with hope and determination

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Kit, 1934

Claudie, 1922

Finds the confidence to take risks and dream big

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Claudie, 1922

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

More stories that inspire

More stories that inspire

Samantha, 1904

A rebel with a hairbow who proves generosity is always in fashion

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Shop Samantha's world

Addy, 1864

A courageous girl who loves to learn and wins the spelling bee

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Shop Addy's world

Josefina, 1824

A caring soul who learns that kindness really is the best medicine

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Shop Josefina's world

Kirsten, 1854

An adventurer who discovers that feeling at home takes time

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Shop Kirsten's world

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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 birthday outfits and classic books featuring beloved characters Josefina Montoya™, Addy Walker™, and Kirsten Larson™ from our American Girls Collection™.