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Newtown, PA 
Historical Character
33 miles from Piscataway 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-…
Bloomsbury, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
33 miles from Piscataway 
41 Verified Bookings Dave D. said “The best way I can wrap up our recent experience is from a quote from a parent. His daughter said to him who repeated to me "I know there are many…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
47 miles from Piscataway
20 Verified Bookings Josh S. said “George was fantastic!”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
52 miles from Piscataway
4 Verified Bookings Deepa P. said “We invited Lou to join us at a work event for history curriculum writers and editors. He gave an engaging speech tailored to our crowd that made the night…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
56 miles from Piscataway
18 Verified Bookings Kara A. said “My husband and friend were celebrating their birthdays and huge history buffs. Having Ben Franklin as part of their birthday celebration was a once in…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
56 miles from Piscataway
22 Verified Bookings Rhiannon B. said “Our community thoroughly enjoyed this historically accurate portrayal of Clara Barton! Pat is very knowledgeable and answered every question that was…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
61 miles from Piscataway
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.…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
70 miles from Piscataway
11 Verified Bookings Josh S. said “Interacted with the crowd and exceeded our expectations!”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
101 miles from Piscataway
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
127 miles from Piscataway
58 Verified Bookings Leanne F. said “Perfect addition to our Holiday Party. Thank you so much!”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
144 miles from Piscataway
57 Verified Bookings Brian E. said “Eric was great. The birthday girl loved the experience.”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
178 miles from Piscataway
35 Verified Bookings Ryan F. said “I invited Barry, or should I say Ben, to entertain guests at my birthday party (Turned 25) and it could not have gone better. Ben was excellent at mingling…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
178 miles from Piscataway 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…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
181 miles from Piscataway The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
189 miles from Piscataway
5 Verified Bookings Mary M. said “When James Manship (aka'George Washington') visited our school in Richmond, Virginia, he made a terrific connection with the students. From…”
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.
As you browse for your ideal historical figure, review profiles, watch videos of past performances, and read past client feedback to ensure you’re booking a character who’s both authentic and engaging. Communicate important event details—like timing, venue space, and any special requests—so they can deliver the perfect performance for your audience.
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