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Latrobe, PA 
Historical Character
9 miles from Greensburg 
3 Verified Bookings Karen A. said “The theme for our event was Celebrate America...United We Stand. George Washington was a wonderful addition and our guests thoroughly enjoy taking pictures…”
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
151 miles from Greensburg
27 Verified Bookings Quincy C. said “We were so delighted with Michael Levick's preparation, professionalism, and overall performance. We highly recommend him!”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
163 miles from Greensburg The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Washington, DC
Historical Character
164 miles from Greensburg
35 Verified Bookings Dan M. said “Barry did an exceptional job in portraying Ben Franklin in a video for the US Postal Inspection Service. We strongly recommend him. He rivals the late…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
164 miles from Greensburg Rania A. said “Mr. Richardson was welcomed as Frederick Douglass in Cleveland, OH in Spring 2022. The production was set at the Cleveland History Center of the Western…”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
167 miles from Greensburg 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.
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
169 miles from Greensburg
5 Verified Bookings Steven C. S. said “Over more than a decade Henricus Colledge (1619), "America's 1st College~Revived" has been involved with James Manship as he wonderfully…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
170 miles from Greensburg
57 Verified Bookings Janis B. said “Professional in every way. Talented. Entertaining. Wonderful. Marvelous.”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
171 miles from Greensburg
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
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
179 miles from Greensburg
58 Verified Bookings Anastasiya M. said “We couldn’t be happier selecting this talent. We ended up going with the strolling champagne skirt, which made such a spectacular impression on our guests.…”
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
183 miles from Greensburg
5 Verified Bookings Elizabeth E. said “Bill and Cresha are completely amazing. They performed wonderfully and as if they indeed lived in the 1860's. They professional and friendly through…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
207 miles from Greensburg
11 Verified Bookings Michele D. H. said “Benjamin Franklin was awesome! Our guests loved taking pictures with him. We all loved the bit of history he provided.”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
208 miles from Greensburg
1 Verified Booking 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.…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
232 miles from Greensburg
18 Verified Bookings Raye C. said “I had Ben come to spend an afternoon with my neighbor, who just turned 98 years old. A few friends gathered to have some food and drink, sit, and just…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
232 miles from Greensburg
22 Verified Bookings Kathy F. said “Very informative and enjoyable, the crowd shared comments afterward, that they had a very memorable/enjoyable time.”
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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