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Des Moines, IA 
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
188 miles from Overland Park Melissa B. said “The Bawdy Buccaneers are a sure crowd pleaser. They will have you laughing until your inners hurt. Love these guys!!”
Yukon, OK
Santa Claus / Historical Character
294 miles from Overland Park 
38 Verified Bookings Rick W. said “Yukon Santa was absolutely great! Read stories, was humorous, held and hugged kids, and allowed lots of time for pics. Whole family thought he was fantastic!…”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
399 miles from Overland Park First person historical portrayal of America's most misunderstood First Lady. What makes me different, and why should you choose my presentations? I have 15+…
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
418 miles from Overland Park
2 Verified Bookings Lisa C. said “David provided us with an enchanting glimps into the life of President Washington. He was gracious and always the gentleman. We highly recommend him and…”
Glenview, IL
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
418 miles from Overland Park I educate, have a mini fun activity with others, and mesmerize the crowd by letting them pick over 20 weapons of two combinations for me to wield. Please message…
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
421 miles from Overland Park
1 Verified Booking Jennifer M. said “My fianceé is a huge admirer of Theodore Roosevelt, so I thought it would be great to have Teddy Roosevelt Live come to the rehearsal dinner for our wedding.…”
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
421 miles from Overland Park
29 Verified Bookings Porsche said “Kevin was Mickey Mouse. His suit was clean and he interacted with the kids well. He changed into normal clothes and sang kid songs with the guitar and…”
Oxford, MS
Santa Claus / Historical Character
428 miles from Overland Park
17 Verified Bookings Cathy P. said “Santa Breckenridge and Mrs. Claus attended our company holiday party for employees and their families. The children absolutely loved him, and he was very…”
Fort Worth, TX
Wedding Officiant / Historical Character
455 miles from Overland Park
9 Verified Bookings Kayelee C. said “He was well spoken, great energy and was just all around a highlight to our wedding”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
458 miles from Overland Park
9 Verified Bookings John P. said “Wonderful”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
458 miles from Overland Park
7 Verified Bookings Debbie S. said “Hank did a WONDERFUL job playing John Appleseed for our Cub Scout troop! He was energetic, funny, informative and incredibly entertaining. It's not…”
Weatherford, TX
Actor / Historical Character
464 miles from Overland Park An actor and historical re-enactor, providing historical presentations for schools, libraries and any other function requiring a real look at history -- focusing…
Brownsboro, TX
Christmas Carolers / Historical Character
465 miles from Overland Park
24 Verified Bookings Kim B. said “This beautiful family of five strolled and caroled for 45 minutes, entertaining our luncheon group of 165 ladies by stopping at each table to sing a Christmas…”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
471 miles from Overland Park Scott F. said “Robert was a presenter at the W. D. Boyce Council's 50th Anniversary Camporee in Ottawa, Illinois, in September 2023. He gave four presentations…”
Murfreesboro, TN
Historical Character
503 miles from Overland Park
6 Verified Bookings Betsy B. said “Whit did an incredible job presenting Abraham Lincoln as a delightful & moving historical icon who was personable, funny, & informative. His creative…”
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185 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Historical Character
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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