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Westland, MI 
Historical Character
112 miles from Shaker Heights 
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…”
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
117 miles from Shaker Heights
5 Verified Bookings Stacy B. said “Bill was very knowledgeable and gave an excellent presentation.”
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
126 miles from Shaker Heights
1 Verified Booking Karl W. said “I had the priviledge of assisting Copper Tom with the stage set-up and sound during his performance at the Boonshoft Science Museum's "Voyage…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
126 miles from Shaker Heights
3 Verified Bookings Donna C. said “Captain Smith and Margaret "Molly" Brown are a great team! Their performance is well-planned and a moving tribute to the ones lost as well as…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
132 miles from Shaker Heights
18 Verified Bookings Jenni C. said “He did an excellent job. The kids (young and teens) really enjoyed him!”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
134 miles from Shaker Heights 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.
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
138 miles from Shaker Heights
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…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
153 miles from Shaker Heights An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Midland, MI
Historical Character
202 miles from Shaker Heights
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,…
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
254 miles from Shaker Heights 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.…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
270 miles from Shaker Heights
9 Verified Bookings John P. said “Wonderful”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
270 miles from Shaker Heights
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…”
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
280 miles from Shaker Heights
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…”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
288 miles from Shaker Heights
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
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
288 miles from Shaker Heights Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
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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