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Pamplin, VA 
Historical Character
76 miles from Salem Nationally renown portrayal of George Washington. Dynamic Keynote speaker, historic character, Film, Television, Commercials, Parades, Events, Historical advisor,…
Gibsonville, NC
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
87 miles from Salem 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…
Troy, VA
Historical Character
109 miles from Salem 
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…
Davidson, NC
Historical Character
132 miles from Salem Travis Bowman is an author, film producer, and 7th generation descendant of "Hercules of the Revolution" and stands 6'6” just like his famous ancestor.…
Culpeper, VA
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
139 miles from Salem
27 Verified Bookings Robert R. said “Extremely professional. Anticipated guests' needs and I received a large amount of compliments from guests about her demeanor and service”
Williamsburg, VA
Historical Character
184 miles from Salem 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…
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
189 miles from Salem
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…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
195 miles from Salem 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
198 miles from Salem
37 Verified Bookings Colin H. said “We recently had the pleasure of hosting Barry Stevens as Benjamin Franklin at our event, and he was nothing short of fantastic! From the moment he arrived,…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
198 miles from Salem 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…”
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
212 miles from Salem
3 Verified Bookings James R. M. S. said “As the aide to General George Washington of Mount Vernon, Virginia, I met this gentleman on Constitution Avenue in Washington, District of Columbia on…”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
217 miles from Salem 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.
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
232 miles from Salem
59 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.…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
249 miles from Salem
60 Verified Bookings Jesica A. said “We absolutely loved Santa’s visit to our Christmas party. He did an excellent job, bringing joy and magic to the event. Santa was engaging and attentive,…”
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
256 miles from Salem
5 Verified Bookings Julia W. said “Bill and his wife were recently guests at a "Military Heroes" drop-in event our library hosted out in our courtyard during the Granville (OH)…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 226 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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