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Celebrating America with American Girl by Colleen O.

June 29, 2018 by GirlAGain

On July fourth, 1776, our founding fathers, including the likes of John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and even our future first president, George Washington, gathered together, with one common goal in mind – freedom.  They all signed their names on a special document, declaring their independence from King George III and Great Britain.

During that time, there lived a special young girl, created by Pleasant Rowland for her American Girls Collection (now American Girl).  Her name was Felicity Merriman, and she was the eldest daughter of a shopkeeper, and a member of a family of Patriots.  With her independent spirit, fierce determination and strong loyalty to her family and friendships, Felicity is only the first of many American Girl characters, who would grow up and do great things for the people and the country they love.

There would be Kirsten Larson, who would sail across the sea from Sweden and brave through trials and tribulations to start a whole new life on the frontier.  There would be Addy Walker, who would escape slavery in the midst of the Civil War and reunite her family, this time as free people. There would be Samantha Parkington, who would defy the unwritten laws of Victorian society and reach out to make the world better, not just for privileged children like herself, but for the poor working children as well.

Molly McIntire in her performance costume

Rebecca Rubin would use her dramatic flair to take center stage during a time of great unrest and speak up against the dangers of factory work in the early twentieth century.  Kit Kittredge would overcome her hardships and make headlines to foster hope during the Great Depression. Molly McIntire would keep smiling as she did her part to help the U.S.A. retrieve victory in World War II.

Many more girls, like Melody, Julie, Caroline, Maryellen, Marie-Grace and Cecile,would go on to do wonderful things for their friends, family, fellow citizens, people in need…and the extraordinary land of opportunity named the United States of America.  These exceptional young ladies and all of their accomplishments and histories can be found right here, at the Girl AGain boutique, celebrating the American Girl.

Come get the full experience of these special ladies at Girl AGain.  Buy one of the dolls, or buy a classic outfit tailored in the style of their era, with skirts or ruffles or petticoats, or some traditional furniture from their time.  Purchase one of their books or movies, and dive into the past to share adventures with them. 

If you can’t come to the store, call us at 914-358-1460 or check our our Girl AGain e-Shop.

Most importantly, celebrate these girls and their rich history by having a happy Fourth of July!

Here are some items from Felicity’s collection:

Felicity with needlework

Blog post by Yes She Can trainee, Colleen O.

Colleen

Filed Under: American Girl books, Historic collection Tagged With: American Girl, American Girl Collection, Felicity, July fourth, Molly

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4 Martine Avenue, Store 2B
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 358-1460

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Our Store

2 sisters x 2 Girl AGain opened in February 2014 to rave reviews from American Girl doll fans, their moms and especially their grandmas. You’ll find authentic gently used AG dolls, clothing, furniture, accessories and books that have been cleaned and prepared for sale at good prices in an easy-access store.

We also host in-store events such as American Girl book author readings, tea parties, and craft activities. Our most popular event is Girl AGain Doll Hair Do’s & Don’ts Workshop. Check here often to see what is scheduled.

You’ll find a selection of dolls: the original dolls from the historical periods as well as My American Girl, Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins. We have new and used outfits for all AG dolls, as well as their furniture and accessories. Our merchandise changes daily.

You’ll also find a great selection of new and used American Girl books. You don’t have to be a doll lover to enjoy the advice books like The Care and Keeping of You, and A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money.

Girl AGain is not affiliated with American Girl(r) company.

Yes She Can!

Did you know that 80% of adults with autism are unemployed? We created our boutique specifically to help develop transferable job skills for young women with autism. Our trainees at Girl AGain sort, clean and prepare the merchandise, price it, and display it in our shop. Our trainees learn about marketing, merchandising, retailing, customer service, and inventory acquisition in addition to appropriate workplace behavior, research, collaboration and decision-making. We have staff who manage our accounting (Quick Books) and our website (WordPress).

Our customers learn about the abilities of people with autism. And hopefully, our youngest shoppers learn about acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities.

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