Freedom Trail Presents the American Girl Fashion Show

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. October 14, 2008

BOSTON, MA, December 6, 2006. The Freedom Trail Foundation invites girls and their friends and families to experience the American Girl Fashion Show on Saturday March 31st at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday April 1, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Park Plaza Hotel. The fun, engaging program showcases the historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Freedom Trail Scholars program.

American Girl Dolls have been a source of special moments for young girls, and the link to historical characters in the American Girl line allows for more memories and a connection to America's true history as interpreted by the Freedom Trail Foundation at the first annual Boston American Girl Fashion Show & Tea. The event promises a day of magic and wonder at Boston's newest signature event. Participation will help raise money to bring inner city children to the Freedom Trail, American's Indoor/Outdoor History Museum of the American Revolution.

Whether sipping tea, riding their horses or attending a Colonial ball, American Girls Felicity and Elizabeth, remained best friends during the time of the American Revolution. Their families took different sides in the conflict, but they always remained true to each other. For a day at the Fashion Show & Tea guests will be transported back to those 18th century days in a contemporary venue complete with the latest costumes, accessories, books and playthings of today's American Girl Dolls.

Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite American Girl Doll to tea to meet new friends and explore the lives of American Girls past and present. Along with the adventures of the popular Bitty Baby characters there will be a special chair at your table just for dolls !

The Freedom Trail Foundation's American Girls Fashion Show & Tea will feature the magic of the costumes, matching fashions, and stories of these characters, along with:

 Fashion Show featuring American Girl and Bitty Baby matching costumes and accessories

 Tea & Crumpets - a delectable for every guest (including your doll !)

 Photo Studio with Shailene Woodley in the movie Felicity: An American Girl Adventure - in from Los Angeles thanks to American Airlines.

 Dining on tea and crumpets in the whimsical American Girl Caf'e.

 American Girl Books - beautiful, age-appropriate and full of adventure - at the Barnes & Noble onsite store.

 Souvenirs and gift bag to remember the day forever.

 Raffles of the newest American Girl playthings.

 Raffle of a trip to American Girl Place in New York, Los Angeles or Chicago

 Winner will fly to Chicago or Los Angeles on American Airlines; travel to New York on AMTRAK, and stay overnight at Omni Parker Hotel before visiting visit American Girl Place

 Prizes and Gifts for everyone

Guests coming from near or far can make it a special American Girl Weekend when staying at the historic Boston Park Plaza and other Boston hotels. Start the magical day with breakfast, enjoy complimentary parking, receive a special gift on arrival, and just stroll to the tea - in the middle of the American Girl action weekend. American Girl Dolls stay for free !

"We're thrilled to be offering the first-ever American Girl Fashion Show in Boston," says Mimi La Camera, president of the Freedom Trail Foundation. "It's a wonderful combination of history and the sheer fun that girls have with their American Girl dolls. We're proud to be able to offer American Girl books to promote reading as well as to tell the story of the Revolution through Felicity's experiences. It's a great gift idea and a magical way for us to underwrite our expanding education programs for underperforming schools."

"We're also honored to have the First Lady of Boston, Mrs. Angela Menino, serve as Honorary Chairperson. It demonstrates her and the Mayor's commitment to this valuable historical asset we have in this city and their own commitment to improving education for all school children,." said LaCamera.

The Freedom Trail Foundation is offering advance ticket sales to this event as a great Christmas or holiday season gift idea. Tickets are on sale now for a day a young girl will always remember.

Twenty nine models will present the fashions, while lively commentary and music will create a memorable experience for girls and their families. Audiences will delight in historical clothing from daywear and sleepwear to special-occasion clothing, that resembles what the popular American Girl characters Kaya, Felicity, Josefina, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha, Kit, and Molly might have worn. Contemporary "Just like You" outfits for outfits for older girls and sweet Bitty Baby fashions for little ones complete the program.

The event also includes refreshments, party favors, a raffle, and door prizes. Tickets are $50 per person, and can be ordered by visiting TheFreedomTrail.org. Raffle tickets are also available. First Lady Mrs. Angela Menino is Honorary Chairperson. For more information, call 617-357-8300.

American Girl

American Girl is one of the nation's top direct marketers, children's publishers, and experiential retailers. American Girls is proud to partner with nonprofit organizations to present Fashion Show events to raise funds for children's charities. As part of the company's ongoing commitment to "celebrate girls" American Girl events have generated millions of dollars for worthwhile causes nationwide.

About The Freedom Trail Foundation

The Freedom Trail Foundation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to marketing, promoting and preserving the Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile path that leads to 16 of the country's most significant historical landmarks. Marked by a red brick path or a painted red line, the Trail weaves its way through Boston's proud past in the midst of this vital, modern city. Freedom Trail Foundation, 99 Chauncy Street, Suite 401, Boston, MA 02111 617.357.8300 TheFreedomTrail.org