History At Play
- Boston, MA
- Historical Character
- 8 miles from Newton
- 5 Verified Bookings
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Ryan M. said “If you’re looking for a historical character for your event, look no further!”
Colleen L. said “It was quite a fun & entertaining time! Great for people of all ages!”
Michael G. said “A nice mix of juggling and zaniness! The kids loved it. Lots of kid involvement.”
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…
Debbie K. said “I recently had the pleasure of watching Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women's production of Clara Barton. It was educational and informative. Sheryl…”
Christine G. said “Santa came in dancing for all the children and they all loved it. Santa came with a bag of teddy bears and candy for all the children and he didn’t have…”
Robert A. L. said “We had Lou perform at our annual President's Day Program and he was phenomenal! He is able to blend content and entertainment to create a tremendously…”
Marcy D. said “His Excellency General George Washington depicted an accurate account of his life during the time period of 1732 to 1799. He brought the character to…”
Eva said “Our church hosted "Breakfast with Santa" yesterday, and our families were delighted by Santa and Mrs. Claus... Very special moments with each…”
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-…
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.…”
Devin N. said “Ben Frank was a legend. He showed up and didn't skip a beat. Funny and super knowledgeable, he dropped knowledge and won in trivia against a past…”
Angelika R. said “I had the pleasure of hiring Ms. Pat Jordan, who portrayed the historical figure Clara Barton at our recent event. She delivered a delightful and engaging…”
Courtney E. said “We had "Ben" come to a corporate event we were hosting in Philadelphia. We provided him with a script and he adjusted to fit the part. He did…”
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
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186 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
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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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