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Westland, MI 
Historical Character
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.…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
18 miles from Westland
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…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
18 miles from Westland
1 Verified Booking Nicholas said “Great performance! We all loved it! We will definitely hire you again! :)”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
44 miles from Westland
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,…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
50 miles from Westland An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Midland, MI
Historical Character
99 miles from Westland
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,…
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
148 miles from Westland
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…”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
185 miles from Westland 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.
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
213 miles from Westland 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.…”
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
219 miles from Westland
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
227 miles from Westland 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…
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
228 miles from Westland
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
228 miles from Westland
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…”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
246 miles from Westland 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+…
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
250 miles from Westland
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.…”
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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