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Bartlett, IL 
Historical Character
30 miles from Gurnee 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
37 miles from Gurnee 
29 Verified Bookings Yolanda K. said “Kevin arrived in advance, dressed in costume and ready to go. He was great! Highly recommend him.”
Glenview, IL
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
21 miles from Gurnee I educate, have a mini fun activity with others, and mesmerize the crowd by letting them pick over 20 weapons of two combinations for me to wield. Please message…
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
200 miles from Gurnee Laura N. said “Robert portraying President Lincoln is both an educational and an entertaining experience. He knows so much history and can keep a presentation engaging.…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
201 miles from Gurnee
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,…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
201 miles from Gurnee
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
201 miles from Gurnee
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…”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
204 miles from Gurnee
2 Verified Bookings Bob Stark does first person re-enactments of America's most multi-faceted and misunderstood Founding Fathers, the character of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, printer,…
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
213 miles from Gurnee
1 Verified Booking Nicholas said “Great performance! We all loved it! We will definitely hire you again! :)”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
213 miles from Gurnee
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…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
219 miles from Gurnee An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Westland, MI
Historical Character
230 miles from Gurnee
6 Verified Bookings Ebony A. said “I was very pleased with Mr. Lincoln as he provided such an excellent presentation for my residents. He was informative, engaging, approachable, and pleasant.…”
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
295 miles from Gurnee
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…”
Des Moines, IA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
299 miles from Gurnee 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…”
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
300 miles from Gurnee Former Infantryman and lover of history
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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