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Williamsburg, VA 
Historical Character
18 miles from Newport News Dr. Benjamin Franklin has appeared at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and other museums; at schools and special events. He is happy to speak on any…
Troy, VA
Historical Character
114 miles from Newport News 
1 Verified Booking I provide first person historical interpretation of early American historical figures from the 17-20th centuries. Common portrayals are Thomas Jefferson, James…
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
119 miles from Newport News
5 Verified Bookings Mindy C. said “James was a true delight to work with. As George Washington, James attended a wedding reception to read and present a Proclamation for the newlywed couple.…”
Pamplin, VA
Historical Character
122 miles from Newport News Nationally renown portrayal of George Washington. Dynamic Keynote speaker, historic character, Film, Television, Commercials, Parades, Events, Historical advisor,…
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
127 miles from Newport News
27 Verified Bookings Sonya L. said “My client's main contract is with NASA.... I needed an astronaut stat.... and District Talent delivered! They were there on time and event performed…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
129 miles from Newport News The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Washington, DC
Historical Character
129 miles from Newport News
37 Verified Bookings Lea A. F. said “Mr. Franklin provided a wonderful program with a presentation and questions from the audience. Thanks for this walk through American history.”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
129 miles from Newport News Rania A. said “Mr. Richardson was welcomed as Frederick Douglass in Cleveland, OH in Spring 2022. The production was set at the Cleveland History Center of the Western…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
152 miles from Newport News
59 Verified Bookings Sam L. said “Eric as Dean Martin was superb! He looked like Dean, acted like Dean, sang like Dean, and was amazing like Dean. Eric was funny, entertaining, and professional.…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
162 miles from Newport News
60 Verified Bookings Zabei F. said “Michael was super accommodating and our guests loved him!”
Gibsonville, NC
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
183 miles from Newport News A charming element and a fantastic vibe for any event; Omar is a Fire dancer, Tarot reader, Fantasy character actor, Stunt performer, Conversationalist, model and…
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
210 miles from Newport News
18 Verified Bookings Devin N. said “Ben Frank was a legend. He showed up and didn't skip a beat. Funny and super knowledgeable, he dropped knowledge and won in trivia against a past…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
210 miles from Newport News
22 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I had the pleasure of hiring Ms. Pat Jordan, who portrayed the historical figure Clara Barton at our recent event. She delivered a delightful and engaging…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
212 miles from Newport News
11 Verified Bookings Courtney E. said “We had "Ben" come to a corporate event we were hosting in Philadelphia. We provided him with a script and he adjusted to fit the part. He did…”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
212 miles from Newport News
1 Verified Booking How to Live in a Medieval Manor - Renaissance Manners and Customs Knight Games and Peasant Pastimes On Beggars, Thieves and the Black Death The Peasant Trial
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 231 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #246 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
187 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
Hiring a historical character can bring charm and intrigue to corporate events, school assemblies, weddings, birthday parties, and more. Characters like George Washington or Albert Einstein make history feel alive, adding a memorable, entertaining twist to any gathering. Find the perfect historical impersonator on GigSalad to give your guests an experience they won’t forget!
The cost to hire a historical character varies based on location, the character’s popularity, and the length and type of performance. For instance, a quick meet-and-greet with Abraham Lincoln might cost less than a full hour-long reenactment or speech, complete with historical attire and immersive storytelling. Reach out to the historical characters above to get a personalized quote for your event.
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