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Bartlett, IL 
Historical Character
26 miles from Round Lake Beach 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+…
Glenview, IL
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
25 miles from Round Lake Beach I educate, have a mini fun activity with others, and mesmerize the crowd by letting them pick over 20 weapons of two combinations for me to wield. Please message…
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
41 miles from Round Lake Beach 
29 Verified Bookings Porsche said “Kevin was Mickey Mouse. His suit was clean and he interacted with the kids well. He changed into normal clothes and sang kid songs with the guitar and…”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
205 miles from Round Lake Beach 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
206 miles from Round Lake Beach
9 Verified Bookings John P. said “Wonderful”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
206 miles from Round Lake Beach
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…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
210 miles from Round Lake Beach
18 Verified Bookings Jenni C. said “He did an excellent job. The kids (young and teens) really enjoyed him!”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
212 miles from Round Lake Beach
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
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
222 miles from Round Lake Beach
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
222 miles from Round Lake Beach
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
228 miles from Round Lake Beach 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
240 miles from Round Lake Beach
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…”
Des Moines, IA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
289 miles from Round Lake Beach Melissa B. said “The Bawdy Buccaneers are a sure crowd pleaser. They will have you laughing until your inners hurt. Love these guys!!”
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
303 miles from Round Lake Beach Former Infantryman and lover of history
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
304 miles from Round Lake Beach
5 Verified Bookings Stacy B. said “Bill was very knowledgeable and gave an excellent presentation.”
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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