Step back to 1904 and meet Samantha Parkington, an American Girl Doll character, as she enjoys summertime and garden activities.  Come join in the fun as Hearthside hosts its annual Garden Party on Saturday, August 5th!

Samantha’s Doll Garden Party is Hearthside’s celebration for young girls and their favorite doll (whether it is an American Girl Doll or not) along with mom, grandma, or another adult. Come hear the story of the American Girl Doll character Samantha Parkington, a 9 year old living at her grandmother’s mansion in 1904. 

Come visit Hearthside with the young girl in your life to experience a 1904 Victorian garden party, just like Samantha Parkington of American Girl fame would have done. Admission includes a presentation about Samantha’s summertime adventures, refreshments, a fun craft project, a photo of you and your guests, old-fashioned lawn games, and a tour inside the mansion. Raffles and Gift Shop add to the excitement. Children must be school age. Advance tickets only. Limited space.

American Girl Doll collector, Lisa Minca and her daughter Thea, bring Samantha to life in a delightful presentation as they describe what growing up at that time would have been like and how she spent her summer.  A real treat is seeing the beautiful display of several original Samantha dolls and summertime accessories.  Samantha was one of the historical dolls which began the American Girl Doll in 1986.  Through the engaging historical dolls’ stories, we help to create interest of a younger generation and help to preserve history for the future with programs such as this.