Eastern National Doll Show - Gaithersburg MD

05/07/2026

For The Love Of Bears 🧸!

05/07/2026

Your Personal December Destination Invitation….. Eastern National Doll Show - Gaithersburg MD -
December 5 & 6, 2026!
Making Memories And Discovering Treasures One Show At A Time For
54 Years; Marylands Longest Running Doll Show!
Stay Tuned For Special Updates…. ❤️

05/06/2026

Your Personal December Destination Invitation….. Eastern National Doll Show - Gaithersburg MD - December 5 & 6, 2026!
Making Memories And Discovering Treasures One Show At A Time For 54 Years; Marylands Longest Running Doll Show!
Stay Tuned For Special Updates…. ❤️

Eastern National Doll Show - Gaithersburg MD
-Saturday, December 5th, 2026 ~ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 6th, 2026 ~ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
-Montgomery County Agricultural Center Building 6, 16 Chestnut Street, 20877
-250 Years Of Playthings From Antique, Vintage, Artist, Modern Dolls, Accessories, Parts & Supplies, Lace, Ribbon, Fabric, Doll Stringing, Books, Furniture, Antique & Vintage Bears, Miniatures, Toys And So Much More! *Limited Toys.
-Door Prizes, Discussion, Display/Exhibit, Program, Restringing, Minor Repair
Handicap Accessible, Food Concession
-Kind Reminder ~ Many Sellers only accept cash or check and do not accept credit/debit cards. Please plan accordingly.
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Admission at the Door (Cash Only): $10.00; under 12: FREE
Good for both days!
https://www.dollshowusa.com/pdf-files/USA-1off-coupon.pdf
Parking: FREE on site
-Stephanie Bellman, c/t (239) 440-3184, [email protected]
Details at https://www.dollshowusa.com/Events-MD.html
Items shown are from previous events and may not be available for sale.

05/05/2026

It's Time To Commemorate the American Girls 40th Anniversary. We Appreciate the NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures for Their Role in Celebrating the Enduring Love For Dolls. ❤️

It is the 40th anniversary of American Girl! If you collect American Girl dolls or accessories, we want to see photos and hear your stories in the comments!

Some history from our audio tour:

The American Girl journey began in 1984, as Pleasant Rowland, an educator, was inspired during a business trip with her husband to Colonial Williamsburg.

Rowland found herself captivated by how much the exhibits vividly brought the history of the American Revolution to life. This experience inspired her to create a unique way for young girls to connect with history: by relating to dolls representing different historical eras.

In 1986 she created Pleasant Company and began crafting a line of historically accurate dolls and books tailored specifically for girls aged 7 to 12.

The books are written for girls who are at least eight years old, and they cover significant topics such as child labor, poverty, racism, slavery, animal abuse, and war in appropriate manners for the understanding and sensibilities of their young audiences.

With the doll and book idea in hand, she began searching for a doll manufacturer. After discovering Gotz, a West German company with a track record for producing good quality dolls, she was ready to start production.

Gotz manufactured the first 18 inch American Girl dolls: Kirsten, Samantha, and Molly in 1986 using a "classic" facial mold they already had in production.

All three dolls used the same face mold but varied in hair color and eye color and they also had similar wigs. The success of the dolls was so popular that Mattel purchased the American Girl line in 1998 for $700 million.

The dolls blossomed into one of the nation's most cherished brands. The company fully transitioned to Mattel ownership and the name American Girl in 2000.