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Venice, CA 
Santa Claus / Historical Character
349 miles from Richmond 
68 Verified Bookings Stephanie W. said “Santa Joseph was wonderful with our kids, we cannot wait to have him back next year for our Christmas Party! Thank you for bringing the Christmas magic!”
Pasadena, CA
Classical Ensemble / Historical Character
352 miles from Richmond Jeffrey M. said “We had a very import event celebrating the 150 Year Anniversary of Ventura County at my Oxnard Historic Farm Park. I contacted Chuck Jacks and he put…”
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
353 miles from Richmond
207 Verified Bookings Ian D. said “We hosted a Christmas party and were fortunate to have Santa as a guest. Communication booking, planning and leading up to the event could not have been…”
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
353 miles from Richmond
45 Verified Bookings Sarah F. said “Santa Ed was amazing, he arrived early and looked amazing. It was for a kids Santa Party at my work. The kids loved him. He was kind and sweet”
Los Angeles, CA
Historical Character
353 miles from Richmond We're a crew of Scoundrels, Gamblers, Bunko Artists and Con Men, presenting Authentic Old West games of chance and skill. We're perfect for Wild West…
Long Beach, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
370 miles from Richmond
77 Verified Bookings Richard R. said “Santa is so real, you would swear he just flew in... kids and adults alike loved this Santa!”
Highland, CA
Historical Character
389 miles from Richmond
1 Verified Booking presentation, "Into the mind of George Washington"
Las Vegas, NV
Burlesque Entertainment / Historical Character
416 miles from Richmond
8 Verified Bookings Scott F. said “Thank you very much for the showgirls at our wedding! We used them for our entrance and couldn't have been more thrilled. The ladies were on time…”
Las Vegas, NV
Donald Trump Impersonator / Historical Character
416 miles from Richmond
2 Verified Bookings Michael D. said “We've hired John several times to play Trump and his other awesome character portrayals. He doesn't just impersonate the character, he masters…”
Vashon, WA
Historical Character
657 miles from Richmond
1 Verified Booking I play Albert Einstein in movies, commercials, trade shows and events of all kind. Folks of all ages happily line up for selfies with "Albert Einstein. Print…
Spokane, WA
Historical Character
716 miles from Richmond I am a Mark Twain tribute artist and history enthusiast, able to interact with audiences and answer questions in character as Twain, as well as provide a one-hour…
Denver, CO
Singing Telegram / Historical Character
941 miles from Richmond
37 Verified Bookings Sue M. said “Amy was punctual, funny and entertaining. She was able to weave many stories into a very cute poem tailored to the birthday girl. Would definitely recommend…”
Yukon, OK
Santa Claus / Historical Character
1368 miles from Richmond
38 Verified Bookings Rick W. said “Yukon Santa was absolutely great! Read stories, was humorous, held and hugged kids, and allowed lots of time for pics. Whole family thought he was fantastic!…”
Weatherford, TX
Actor / Historical Character
1425 miles from Richmond An actor and historical re-enactor, providing historical presentations for schools, libraries and any other function requiring a real look at history -- focusing…
Fort Worth, TX
Wedding Officiant / Historical Character
1450 miles from Richmond
9 Verified Bookings Shirleycloer said “He was great!!! Very kind”
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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