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Scarsdale, NY 
Historical Character
40 miles from Scotch Plains 
20 Verified Bookings Mike R. said “General Washington was excellent. We all really enjoyed our time with him.”
Bloomsbury, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
38 miles from Scotch Plains
44 Verified Bookings Marc B. said “Glory bunny is always wonderful. She is so sweet and the children just love her. We always look forward to working with her.”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
41 miles from Scotch Plains 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-…
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
44 miles from Scotch Plains
4 Verified Bookings Deepa P. said “We invited Lou to join us at a work event for history curriculum writers and editors. He gave an engaging speech tailored to our crowd that made the night…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
63 miles from Scotch Plains
18 Verified Bookings Brenda A. said “We hired Ben to meet and greet at our office holiday party for 45 people. Everyone had a great time interacting and taking pictures. Ben shared history…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
63 miles from Scotch Plains
22 Verified Bookings Michele D. said “Pat did an amazing job as Martha Washington at a corporate event for us. She was able to mingle with all of our guests and tailor her conversation to…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
66 miles from Scotch Plains
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.…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
77 miles from Scotch Plains
11 Verified Bookings Josh S. said “Interacted with the crowd and exceeded our expectations!”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
107 miles from Scotch Plains
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
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
134 miles from Scotch Plains
59 Verified Bookings Zabei F. said “Michael was super accommodating and our guests loved him!”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
151 miles from Scotch Plains
57 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…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
186 miles from Scotch Plains
36 Verified Bookings Lea A. F. said “Mr. Franklin provided a wonderful program with a presentation and questions from the audience. Thanks for this walk through American history.”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
186 miles from Scotch Plains 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
189 miles from Scotch Plains The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Norton, MA
Historical Character
189 miles from Scotch Plains Interactive presentation where the audience will "meet" Eleanor at her home in Val Kill, New York, to learn about her as a First Lady of the World and…
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 247 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #242 in popularity out of 541 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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