American Girl Scavenger Hunt at Civil War Encampment

Born in 1855, Addy Walker’s family seeks freedom.

“Her family plans a dangerous escape from slavery during the Civil War. But before they can leave, the worst happens: Poppa and Addy’s brother, Sam, are sold. Addy and Momma risk everything to make the escape themselves, including leaving baby Esther behind with Auntie Lula and Uncle Solomon. Even though Momma assures Addy that they will come back for Esther when the war is over, leaving her is the hardest thing Addy has ever had to do.”

Fans of the American Girl series know about Addy’s search for freedom and to reunite with her family.

Addy Walker is one of the classic American Girl dolls.

And on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., families can learn more about Addy and the life she lived at a scavenger hunt on the Framingham Centre Common.

The scavenger hunt is part of the a host of activities planned by the Framingham History Center as part of its 2-day Civil War encampment this weekend.

Scavenger hunt participants will uncover original bills of sale for Framingham slaves, a trunk full of Civil War era doll clothes, and a golden statue.

The scavenger hunt and the encampment is free and open to the public.

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Photo of Jennifer Toth, Framingham History Center’s Program Coordinator, at the American Girl store at the Natick Mall, dressed appropriately, to promote the Civil War Living History and Encampment Weekend, October 3-4.