Felicity Merriman – American Girl

Felicity Merriman, 1774

Felicity® lives in Williamsburg, VA; she was born on April 21, 1765. Felicity Merriman was the first doll added to the American Girls Collection following the initial introduction of Kirsten, Samantha and Molly in 1986. Felicity is a spunky, horse-loving colonial girl living in Williamsburg, Virginia, caught between Patriot and Loyalist family and friends at the onset of the American Revolution. Themes in her books include loyalty and staying true to one’s ideals.

Many items from Felicity’s collection were retired in the early 2000s, leading to rumors that Felicity herself would vanish from the historical line. However, following the success of the made-for-TV adaptation of Samantha’s stories, Felicity’s core books were dramatized and Felicity: An American Girl Adventure aired on the WB on November 29, 2005. Many discontinued items from her collection were reintroduced, while other items were redesigned (including Felicity’s so-called ‘Meet dress’ which was changed in 2005 from a rose print to her what was formerly known as her purple flowered ‘Traveling Gown’). The doll’s appearance has also changed over time. Felicity’s hair was originally a carrot-red and she had soft green eyes, but these features have been changed to a more auburn shade and vivid green eyes.

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