How An Idea Sparked a Multi-Million Dollar Company
Meet Pleasant Rowland and how a trip to Colonial Williamsburg in the 1980s sparked the idea for American Girl.
American Girl just rereleased six original dolls for its 35th birthday
Which of these iconic dolls did you own as a child?
Getting It Right: Learn How American Girl Created Its Beloved Characters
Learn how American Girl creates their beloved characters.
Character Matters
Character matters more now than ever. Learn what American Girl is doing to help children develop their own characteristics.
My friend, Samantha.
Meet Blake Changnon, CEO, President and Co-Founder of the museum and learn how Samantha shaped his life.
History of the American Girl Historical Characters
In the American Girl: 35 Years of Strong Characters exhibit, the Changnon-Piper Museum of Toys and Collectibles showcases the historical characters in their current or more recent “meet outfits” and accessories.
However, we want to take this moment to showcase historical characters in their original and current “meet outfits” and accessories.
History of the American Girl Best Friend Characters
The Best Friends are prominent characters in their companion's stories. However, each Best Friend’s story shows a different aspect of the same time period due to differences in their backgrounds and situations.
Here’s your chance to meet the Best Friends.

