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Latrobe, PA 
Historical Character
57 miles from Cumberland 
3 Verified Bookings Brandy H. said “General Washington was an absolute pleasure to work with. All of our guests loved interacting with him. He stayed true to character and is extremely knowledgeable…”
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
91 miles from Cumberland
27 Verified Bookings Colleen P. said “This is our second year using District Talent, and to no surprise it was another hit! Very easy to work with and a perfect addition to any event. We will…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
104 miles from Cumberland 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
106 miles from Cumberland
35 Verified Bookings Lea A. F. said “Mr. Franklin provided a wonderful program with a presentation and questions from the audience. Thanks for this walk through American history.”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
106 miles from Cumberland 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…”
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
109 miles from Cumberland
5 Verified Bookings Hon. E. D. said “Thousands imitate Elvis but few try to pass as George Washington The former general, farmer and president because of the total commitment required. This…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
117 miles from Cumberland
57 Verified Bookings Pamela P. said “Eric was wonderful and he brought good cheer to our family with his lovely singing of Dean Martin and Sinatra tunes, in honor of my parents’ recent 51st…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
129 miles from Cumberland
58 Verified Bookings Zabei F. said “Michael was super accommodating and our guests loved him!”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
135 miles from Cumberland
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
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
169 miles from Cumberland
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
180 miles from Cumberland
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
192 miles from Cumberland
18 Verified Bookings Brenda A. said “We hired Ben to meet and greet at our office holiday party for 45 people. Everyone had a great time interacting and taking pictures. Ben shared history…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
192 miles from Cumberland
22 Verified Bookings Michele D. said “Pat did an amazing job as Martha Washington at a corporate event for us. She was able to mingle with all of our guests and tailor her conversation to…”
Williamsburg, VA
Historical Character
199 miles from Cumberland Dr. Benjamin Franklin has appeared at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and other museums; at schools and special events. He is happy to speak on any…
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
204 miles from Cumberland 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.
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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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