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Troy, VA 
Historical Character
14 miles from Charlottesville 
1 Verified Booking I provide first person historical interpretation of early American historical figures from the 17-20th centuries. Common portrayals are Thomas Jefferson, James…
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
40 miles from Charlottesville
27 Verified Bookings Quincy C. said “We were so delighted with Michael Levick's preparation, professionalism, and overall performance. We highly recommend him!”
Pamplin, VA
Historical Character
54 miles from Charlottesville Nationally renown portrayal of George Washington. Dynamic Keynote speaker, historic character, Film, Television, Commercials, Parades, Events, Historical advisor,…
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
89 miles from Charlottesville
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…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
95 miles from Charlottesville 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
99 miles from Charlottesville
37 Verified Bookings Natalie M. said “Barry spoke at our Homeschool Co-op's History Fair. He talked about Benjamin Franklin's life, answered questions from the students, and then…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
99 miles from Charlottesville 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…”
Williamsburg, VA
Historical Character
110 miles from Charlottesville 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…
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
133 miles from Charlottesville
59 Verified Bookings Janis B. said “Professional in every way. Talented. Entertaining. Wonderful. Marvelous.”
Gibsonville, NC
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
145 miles from Charlottesville A charming element and a fantastic vibe for any event; Omar is a Fire dancer, Tarot reader, Fantasy character actor, Stunt performer, Conversationalist, model and…
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
150 miles from Charlottesville
60 Verified Bookings Jaymea D. said “Michael was everything our festival needed . We look forward to booking him again.”
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
166 miles from Charlottesville
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…”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
188 miles from Charlottesville
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
208 miles from Charlottesville
11 Verified Bookings Courtney E. said “We had "Ben" come to a corporate event we were hosting in Philadelphia. We provided him with a script and he adjusted to fit the part. He did…”
Davidson, NC
Historical Character
219 miles from Charlottesville Travis Bowman is an author, film producer, and 7th generation descendant of "Hercules of the Revolution" and stands 6'6” just like his famous ancestor.…
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 239 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #244 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
186 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
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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