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Des Moines, IA 
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
194 miles from Columbia 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…”
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
295 miles from Columbia 
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…”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
303 miles from Columbia 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
320 miles from Columbia
30 Verified Bookings Yolanda K. said “Kevin arrived in advance, dressed in costume and ready to go. He was great! Highly recommend him.”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
335 miles from Columbia
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
335 miles from Columbia
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
349 miles from Columbia 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…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
381 miles from Columbia Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Murfreesboro, TN
Historical Character
390 miles from Columbia
6 Verified Bookings Jeb B. said “I hosted Mr. McMahan’s Lincoln portrayal for my residents at The Villages of Murfreesboro Senior Living Facility. Not only was I blown away by his performance…”
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
419 miles from Columbia
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…”
Huntsville, AL
Santa Claus / Historical Character
431 miles from Columbia
9 Verified Bookings Michael M. said “Santa Craig Cringle and Mrs. Clause were amazing. Our guests were delighted, and the children were enchanted. Christmas can't come soon enough.”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
481 miles from Columbia
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,…”
Brownsboro, TX
Christmas Carolers / Historical Character
495 miles from Columbia
29 Verified Bookings Ashley H. said “Would recommend this for any holiday event - crowd loved them and super easy to work with!”
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
504 miles from Columbia
5 Verified Bookings Ben L. said “Bill and Cresha came to my 8th grade social studies class to perform a Civil War demonstration. Bill dressed as a private in the Union army, in an authentic…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
506 miles from Columbia
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…”
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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