On Addy Turning Thirty: Why Her Life Still Matters
A beautiful article my friend, Connie Porter, wrote on the 30th anniversary of the American Girl Historical Character, Addy Walker.
Thank you, Connie, for bringing Addy’s world to life. You have touched the lives of many people. ❤️
Addy Walker: The Making of a Character
Check out this Slate article by Aisha Harris.
In 1993, the doll company set out to introduce its first black character. All she had to do was represent the entire history of black America.
Meet Leah Jenkins, Assistant Researcher
Meet Leah Jenkins, a recent graduate of Dalhousie University, and a volunteer and an assistant researcher at The Changnon Family Museum of Toys and Collectables.
List of Completed Catalogue Scans
To make it easier for our visitors to view which catalogues currently have complete scans, we created a list and linked them for easy viewing. We will update this page as completed scans are made available.
A Message to Parents from Pleasant T. Rowland
In honor of our second exhibit, Childhood Nostalgia, we invite you to read messages that founder Pleasant T. Rowland left for parents in the catalogues.
History of Pleasant Company and American Girl Catalogues
In honor of our second exhibit, Childhood Nostalgia: A Collection of Pleasant Company and American Girl Catalogues, we invite you to learn more about the history of Pleasant Company and American Girl catalogues.
Our First Anniversary
On September 25, 2022, the Changnon-Piper Museum of Toys and Collectibles celebrated its first anniversary!
American Girl School Stories
School is just around the corner! Let’s take this moment to learn more about the Historical Character’s school stories.
American Girl Summer Stories
Summer is here! Let’s take this moment to learn more about the Historical Character’s summer stories.
American Girl Birthday Stories
Spring is in the air, so let’s take a moment to learn more about the Historical Character’s birthday stories.