05/29/2026
Fun Fact Friday!
American Girl dolls began 40 years ago in Madison, then Middleton, with dolls and books about girls living in historical eras.
Founder Pleasant Rowland wanted everything to be historically accurate and used the Wisconsin Historical Society for her research.
It has grown into one of the nation's most beloved brands and it all started in Wisconsin 😀
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