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Flint, MI 
Historical Character
261 miles from Kawartha Lakes 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
273 miles from Kawartha Lakes 
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.…”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
273 miles from Kawartha Lakes
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
289 miles from Kawartha Lakes
1 Verified Booking Nicholas said “Great performance! We all loved it! We will definitely hire you again! :)”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
289 miles from Kawartha Lakes
3 Verified Bookings Jim S. said “We booked Captain Smith & Molly Brown for our High School Alumni Weekend '22, that our small town has every year. Our last night (Sunday) we…”
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
292 miles from Kawartha Lakes
3 Verified Bookings Barbara L. said “Col. George Washington was absolutely wonderful. His presents with the community was superb. Everyone loved him including me. Thank you so very much Dr.…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
315 miles from Kawartha Lakes
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.…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
316 miles from Kawartha Lakes
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,…”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
330 miles from Kawartha Lakes
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
Bloomsbury, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
331 miles from Kawartha Lakes
41 Verified Bookings Amy D. said “Our event was spectacular and a big part of the reason why is because of this wonderful MR. and MRS. Santa. Santa was kind, engaging and jovial. When…”
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
344 miles from Kawartha Lakes Former Infantryman and lover of history
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
350 miles from Kawartha Lakes
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…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
356 miles from Kawartha Lakes
20 Verified Bookings Marcy D. said “His Excellency General George Washington depicted an accurate account of his life during the time period of 1732 to 1799. He brought the character to…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
360 miles from Kawartha Lakes 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-…
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
361 miles from Kawartha Lakes
4 Verified Bookings Robert A. L. said “We had Lou perform at our annual President's Day Program and he was phenomenal! He is able to blend content and entertainment to create a tremendously…”
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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