Historical Characters: In every era, character counts

Isabel and Nicki, 1999

These sisters twinspire each other to find their girl power

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Courtney, 1986

She discovers her inner hero and changes the game

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Julie, 1974

She stands up for girls' rights and wants to be president

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Melody, 1964

She finds the strength to lift her voice for justice and equality

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Maryellen, 1954

Her big ideas get her into trouble—and sometimes save the day

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Molly, 1944

She lends a hand on the home front during World War Two

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Nanea, 1941

She joins the war effort when Hawai'i is attacked

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Kit, 1934

She faces the Great Depression with grit and determination

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Claudie, 1922

She's an imaginative girl determined
to save her home in Harlem

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Rebecca, 1914

She's an aspiring actress who cherishes her family's Jewish traditions

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Kaya, 1764

She loves horses and longs to be the leader of her Nez Perce people

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More inspirtational characters from America's past

Samantha, 1904

She's a generous girl who shares her good fortune with others in need

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Addy, 1864

She's determined to be free in the midst of the Civil War

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Josefina, 1824

She lives on a rancho in New Mexico at a time of great change

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Historical Characters

American Girl® is famous for our historical characters—including our newest additions, 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. Plus, as part of our 35th anniversary celebration, we brought back favorites like Josefina Montoya™, Addy Walker™, and Samantha Parkington™.