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Boston, MA 
Historical Character
3 miles from Cambridge 
4 Verified Bookings Marina S. said “I booked Deborah for a birthday party and she was absolutely awesome! Everyone has been raving about her ever since and she was so kind to answer a bunch…”
Boston, MA
Ventriloquist / Historical Character
3 miles from Cambridge
17 Verified Bookings Colleen L. said “It was quite a fun & entertaining time! Great for people of all ages!”
Boston, MA
Balloon Twister / Historical Character
3 miles from Cambridge
6 Verified Bookings Elizabeth T. said “Fantastic!!! My kids loved the balloons and energy.”
Norton, MA
Historical Character
28 miles from Cambridge Interactive presentation where the audience will "meet" Eleanor at her home in Val Kill, New York, to learn about her as a First Lady of the World and…
Amesbury, MA
Historical Character
35 miles from Cambridge
6 Verified Bookings Robert M. G. said “Our third, fourth, and fifth graders were captivated by Sheryl's performance. They were convinced that they were watching a blind, hearing impaired…”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
162 miles from Cambridge
4 Verified Bookings Deepa P. said “We invited Lou to join us at a work event for history curriculum writers and editors. He gave an engaging speech tailored to our crowd that made the night…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
167 miles from Cambridge
20 Verified Bookings Mike R. said “General Washington was excellent. We all really enjoyed our time with him.”
Bloomsbury, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
238 miles from Cambridge
41 Verified Bookings Marc B. said “Glory bunny is always wonderful. She is so sweet and the children just love her. We always look forward to working with her.”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
248 miles from Cambridge 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-…
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
261 miles from Cambridge
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.…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
269 miles from Cambridge
18 Verified Bookings Brenda A. said “We hired Ben to meet and greet at our office holiday party for 45 people. Everyone had a great time interacting and taking pictures. Ben shared history…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
269 miles from Cambridge
22 Verified Bookings Michele D. said “Pat did an amazing job as Martha Washington at a corporate event for us. She was able to mingle with all of our guests and tailor her conversation to…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
284 miles from Cambridge
11 Verified Bookings Josh S. said “Interacted with the crowd and exceeded our expectations!”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
310 miles from Cambridge
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
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
341 miles from Cambridge
58 Verified Bookings Zabei F. said “Michael was super accommodating and our guests loved him!”
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.
As you browse for your ideal historical figure, review profiles, watch videos of past performances, and read past client feedback to ensure you’re booking a character who’s both authentic and engaging. Communicate important event details—like timing, venue space, and any special requests—so they can deliver the perfect performance for your audience.
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