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Williamsburg, VA 
Historical Character
38 miles from Petersburg Dr. Benjamin Franklin has appeared at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and other museums; at schools and special events. He is happy to speak on any…
Troy, VA
Historical Character
68 miles from Petersburg 
1 Verified Booking I provide first person historical interpretation of early American historical figures from the 17-20th centuries. Common portrayals are Thomas Jefferson, James…
Pamplin, VA
Historical Character
70 miles from Petersburg Nationally renown portrayal of George Washington. Dynamic Keynote speaker, historic character, Film, Television, Commercials, Parades, Events, Historical advisor,…
Culpeper, VA
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
92 miles from Petersburg
27 Verified Bookings Robert R. said “Extremely professional. Anticipated guests' needs and I received a large amount of compliments from guests about her demeanor and service”
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
105 miles from Petersburg
5 Verified Bookings David H. P. said “I observed Mr. Manship produce the C-span historical book review on George Washington and coordinate a wide range of content experts. James is gifted…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
116 miles from Petersburg The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Washington, DC
Historical Character
118 miles from Petersburg
37 Verified Bookings Colin H. said “We recently had the pleasure of hosting Barry Stevens as Benjamin Franklin at our event, and he was nothing short of fantastic! From the moment he arrived,…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
118 miles from Petersburg 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…”
Gibsonville, NC
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
142 miles from Petersburg A charming element and a fantastic vibe for any event; Omar is a Fire dancer, Tarot reader, Fantasy character actor, Stunt performer, Conversationalist, model and…
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
149 miles from Petersburg
59 Verified Bookings Drake B. said “We had Eric deliver birthday wishes to our son, dressed as George Washington. He nailed the performance, was extremely professional, and highly creative.…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
162 miles from Petersburg
60 Verified Bookings Jesica A. said “We absolutely loved Santa’s visit to our Christmas party. He did an excellent job, bringing joy and magic to the event. Santa was engaging and attentive,…”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
211 miles from Petersburg
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
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
219 miles from Petersburg
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…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
224 miles from Petersburg
18 Verified Bookings Scott D. said “After some back and forth about a very unique opportunity, Mitch came through with "flying" colors! He did everything we asked/hoped to make…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
224 miles from Petersburg
22 Verified Bookings Catherine P. said “We invited "Martha Washington" to appear at our school for Presidents' Day. She was specifically asked to speak about her youth and her…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 229 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #246 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
187 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
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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