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Bartlett, IL 
Historical Character
128 miles from Rock Island 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
147 miles from Rock Island 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
154 miles from Rock Island 
29 Verified Bookings Yolanda K. said “Kevin arrived in advance, dressed in costume and ready to go. He was great! Highly recommend him.”
Des Moines, IA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
158 miles from Rock Island Matthew N. said “I've enjoyed seeing this group perform at countless renaissance festivals in the Midwest. They are a crowd favorite and always fun to watch. Nothing…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
261 miles from Rock Island
9 Verified Bookings Nick P. said “His performance was spot on, engaging, professional, as well as personal. People enjoyed the performance and being able to take a picture with Abraham…”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
261 miles from Rock Island
7 Verified Bookings Kim P. said “Hank did a wonderful job of interacting with the audience and staying as historically factual as possible. The audience enjoyed Hank as Thomas Edison…”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
268 miles from Rock Island 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.…”
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
275 miles from Rock Island
1 Verified Booking Maureen M. said “Adam Lindquist was absolutely marvelous as Theodore Roosevelt. I forgot for a minute he wasn't the real thing. What a treat for American history/Roosevelt…”
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
317 miles from Rock Island
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…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
339 miles from Rock Island
18 Verified Bookings Michela V. said “We invited President Lincoln to our housewarming event to give a surprise toast and mingle with our guests. Not only was he an absolute professional,…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
350 miles from Rock Island Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Midland, MI
Historical Character
354 miles from Rock Island
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
356 miles from Rock Island
1 Verified Booking Nicholas said “Great performance! We all loved it! We will definitely hire you again! :)”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
356 miles from Rock Island
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
367 miles from Rock Island An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 246 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.
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