The making
of a story


The making of a story


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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.

Learn more about American Girl's historical characters

Learn more about American Girl's historical characters

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

Kit Kittredge™

Puts her creativity to work in Cincinnati

Molly McIntire™

Helps on the home front in Illinois

Julie Albright™

Fights for equal rights in San Francisco

Courtney Moore™

Discovers her inner hero in the San Fernando Valley

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™.

Find your inner star