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Bartlett, IL 
Historical Character
24 miles from Highland Park First person historical portrayal of America's most misunderstood First Lady. What makes me different, and why should you choose my presentations? I have 15+…
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
23 miles from Highland Park 
30 Verified Bookings Ej M. said “Reasonable rates. Good communication. And always puts a smile on my wife's face. Thanks!”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
186 miles from Highland Park Valerie S. said “Speaking with Robert as Mr. Lincoln was like going back in time to the 1860s. His appearance, knowledge, and scholarly presentation made the experience…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
188 miles from Highland Park
9 Verified Bookings Jeff E. said “He provided a great rendition of our 16th president. Abraham Lincoln did a wonderful job and performed wonderfully. He was well received by all in attendance.”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
188 miles from Highland Park
7 Verified Bookings Stephanie G. said “We look forward to working with Hank again soon!”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
194 miles from Highland Park
18 Verified Bookings Benjamin W. said “Kevin/Abe is the spitting image of Lincoln, and went above and beyond to make our event a great time. He is a passionate history buff, and enthralled…”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
205 miles from Highland Park
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,…
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
208 miles from Highland Park
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…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
217 miles from Highland Park An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Westland, MI
Historical Character
225 miles from Highland Park
6 Verified Bookings Matt B. said “We invited Abe Lincoln to an adult pool party. Everyone was delighted when he showed up. Abe mingled and talked with party guests for the duration, posed…”
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
284 miles from Highland Park
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)…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
289 miles from Highland Park Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Des Moines, IA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
302 miles from Highland Park Danielle W. said “Hilarious and entertaining! They are the best comedic swordplay act around! Family friendly, but keep the adults entertained!”
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
307 miles from Highland Park
2 Verified Bookings Vance H. said “George Washington came to our homeschool community. The kids loved it! He was so knowledgeable and held the kids attention. Will definitely be considering…”
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
310 miles from Highland Park Former Infantryman and lover of history
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 242 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #243 in popularity out of 540 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.
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