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Lewis Center, OH 
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
70 miles from Wooster 
5 Verified Bookings Stacy B. said “Bill was very knowledgeable and gave an excellent presentation.”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
83 miles from Wooster I am a professional first person portrayer of George Washington. I travel across the United Stares keeping the history of the “Father of Our Country” alive.
Westland, MI
Historical Character
129 miles from Wooster
6 Verified Bookings Tom H. said “I saw Mr. Lincoln, er... Mr. Carly at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum in February, 2023. He was spot-on in terms of appearance, and his manner…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
133 miles from Wooster
18 Verified Bookings Jenni C. said “He did an excellent job. The kids (young and teens) really enjoyed him!”
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
138 miles from Wooster
3 Verified Bookings Pooja said “Col. George Washington was an asset to the Monumental Bicentennial event held in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD, a memorable and historical event for the…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
138 miles from Wooster
3 Verified Bookings Jim S. said “We booked Captain Smith & Molly Brown for our High School Alumni Weekend '22, that our small town has every year. Our last night (Sunday) we…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
177 miles from Wooster An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
219 miles from Wooster Laura N. said “Robert portraying President Lincoln is both an educational and an entertaining experience. He knows so much history and can keep a presentation engaging.…”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
227 miles from Wooster
2 Verified Bookings Bob Stark does first person re-enactments of America's most multi-faceted and misunderstood Founding Fathers, the character of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, printer,…
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
234 miles from Wooster
9 Verified Bookings John P. said “Wonderful”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
234 miles from Wooster
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…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
242 miles from Wooster Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
264 miles from Wooster
27 Verified Bookings Una M. said “We booked District Talent for a French Bistro themed work event and they did not disappoint! Worked teh room from beginning to end. Everyone had a great…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
289 miles from Wooster 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
291 miles from Wooster
36 Verified Bookings Ryan F. said “I invited Barry, or should I say Ben, to entertain guests at my birthday party (Turned 25) and it could not have gone better. Ben was excellent at mingling…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 242 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #243 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
186 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.
As you browse for your ideal historical figure, review profiles, watch videos of past performances, and read past client feedback to ensure you’re booking a character who’s both authentic and engaging. Communicate important event details—like timing, venue space, and any special requests—so they can deliver the perfect performance for your audience.
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