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Latrobe, PA 
Historical Character
86 miles from State College 
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.…”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
93 miles from State College
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
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
118 miles from State College
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.…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
123 miles from State College
57 Verified Bookings Sam L. said “Eric as Dean Martin was superb! He looked like Dean, acted like Dean, sang like Dean, and was amazing like Dean. Eric was funny, entertaining, and professional.…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
123 miles from State College
58 Verified Bookings Jaymea D. said “Michael was everything our festival needed . We look forward to booking him again.”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
127 miles from State College
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…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
137 miles from State College
36 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
137 miles from State College 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
138 miles from State College The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Bloomsbury, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
146 miles from State College
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…”
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
148 miles from State College
5 Verified Bookings Mindy C. said “James was a true delight to work with. As George Washington, James attended a wedding reception to read and present a Proclamation for the newlywed couple.…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
153 miles from State College
18 Verified Bookings Devin N. said “Ben Frank was a legend. He showed up and didn't skip a beat. Funny and super knowledgeable, he dropped knowledge and won in trivia against a past…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
153 miles from State College
22 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I had the pleasure of hiring Ms. Pat Jordan, who portrayed the historical figure Clara Barton at our recent event. She delivered a delightful and engaging…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
159 miles from State College 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-…
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
161 miles from State College
27 Verified Bookings Sonya L. said “My client's main contract is with NASA.... I needed an astronaut stat.... and District Talent delivered! They were there on time and event performed…”
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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