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Philadelphia, PA 
Historical Character
56 miles from Ocean City 
18 Verified Bookings Scott D. said “After some back and forth about a very unique opportunity, Mitch came through with "flying" colors! He did everything we asked/hoped to make…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
56 miles from Ocean City
22 Verified Bookings Catherine P. said “We invited "Martha Washington" to appear at our school for Presidents' Day. She was specifically asked to speak about her youth and her…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
68 miles from Ocean City George and Martha Washington can come to your event for an appearance, a parade, a simple meet and greet or you can book a show called "George and Martha-…
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
79 miles from Ocean City
11 Verified Bookings Michele D. H. said “Benjamin Franklin was awesome! Our guests loved taking pictures with him. We all loved the bit of history he provided.”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
96 miles from Ocean City
58 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I had the pleasure of hiring FDR as a performer for our recent corporate event. Prior to the occasion, FDR maintained clear and consistent communication,…”
Bloomsbury, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
99 miles from Ocean City
41 Verified Bookings Melanie T. said “The best! We had approximately 56 children come visit during the Farmers' Market on July 20, 2024. That is more than any other year for Christmas…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
109 miles from Ocean City
57 Verified Bookings Drake B. said “We had Eric deliver birthday wishes to our son, dressed as George Washington. He nailed the performance, was extremely professional, and highly creative.…”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
110 miles from Ocean City
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
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
111 miles from Ocean City
1 Verified Booking Gj W. said “Mark Twain and his stories come to life. Charles is a gifted storyteller! Not only does he have a warm and wonderful persona, he is witty and well educated.…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
126 miles from Ocean City
20 Verified Bookings Bob L. said “Very knowledgeable and entertaining. punctual and very professional in his image and demeanor. Very convincing character portrayal of Washington's…”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
128 miles from Ocean City
4 Verified Bookings Julie N. said “I wish I had more stars to add for Lou. From the start of his hire, he was so communicative and professional! He came to our event, a surprise 40th birthday…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
135 miles from Ocean City
35 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I recently hired Barry Stevens portraying Benjamin Franklin for our corporate function. Mr. Stevens was incredibly well-prepared, skillfully connecting…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
135 miles from Ocean City 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…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
138 miles from Ocean City The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
141 miles from Ocean City
5 Verified Bookings David H. P. said “I observed Mr. Manship produce the C-span historical book review on George Washington and coordinate a wide range of content experts. James is gifted…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 248 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #241 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad
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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