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Latrobe, PA 
Historical Character
130 miles from Erie 
3 Verified Bookings Brandy H. said “General Washington was an absolute pleasure to work with. All of our guests loved interacting with him. He stayed true to character and is extremely knowledgeable…”
Westland, MI
Historical Character
170 miles from Erie
6 Verified Bookings Jennifer S. said “What an excellent "look alike" Abraham Lincoln speaker! He was very informative and engaging with the seniors. We would have him back in a minute!”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
188 miles from Erie
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
193 miles from Erie An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
202 miles from Erie
5 Verified Bookings Karla G. said “The Filets were so enjoyable and a pleasure. All of our guests were so impressed by their knowledge and the manner that history was portrayed. The children…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
204 miles from Erie
18 Verified Bookings Pam E. said “He was fabulous and everyone loved him! Recommend him to anyone!!”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
212 miles from Erie 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.
Midland, MI
Historical Character
234 miles from Erie
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,…
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
239 miles from Erie
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
252 miles from Erie
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.…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
268 miles from Erie
59 Verified Bookings Pamela P. said “Eric was wonderful and he brought good cheer to our family with his lovely singing of Dean Martin and Sinatra tunes, in honor of my parents’ recent 51st…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
270 miles from Erie
60 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,…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
272 miles from Erie
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…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
274 miles from Erie 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
274 miles from Erie
37 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…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 225 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #247 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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