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Des Moines, IA 
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
118 miles from Council Bluffs Jill W. said “I have seen this group multiple times in multiple locations and they are always a highlight. I seek them out first when I get to renaissance fairs, they…”
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
288 miles from Council Bluffs 
1 Verified Booking Dan L. said “Adam's portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt was simply amazing! "Teddy" spoke at our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship this morning and held…”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
400 miles from Council Bluffs 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+…
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
428 miles from Council Bluffs
30 Verified Bookings Cheryl C. said “It was a totally smooth process. Character kept in contact with me the day before and the night of the event. Would use Kevin’s again in the future!”
Denver, CO
Singing Telegram / Historical Character
491 miles from Council Bluffs
38 Verified Bookings Caryn K. said “Amy is so nice and has great energy! This virtual event went better than we could have imagined. Funny and fun and so in the moment. She made our event…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
520 miles from Council Bluffs
9 Verified Bookings Roy T. said “Our Family get-together ranges in ages from 4 years to 94 years. A tough audience to keep engaged for 30-45 minutes. Abe Lincoln's fast paced monolog…”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
520 miles from Council Bluffs
7 Verified Bookings Jacob D. said “Zero complaints about this performance. Very educated on his act and a joy to be around. His subject matter and mannerisms are perfect for any event.”
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
525 miles from Council Bluffs
2 Verified Bookings Vance H. said “George Washington came to our homeschool community. The kids loved it! He was so knowledgeable and held the kids attention. Will definitely be considering…”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
530 miles from Council Bluffs Valerie S. said “Speaking with Robert as Mr. Lincoln was like going back in time to the 1860s. His appearance, knowledge, and scholarly presentation made the experience…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
592 miles from Council Bluffs Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Fort Worth, TX
Wedding Officiant / Historical Character
593 miles from Council Bluffs
9 Verified Bookings Antandra D. said “I booked David for my wedding ceremony and he was great! He made everyone laugh and people loved it.”
Weatherford, TX
Actor / Historical Character
597 miles from Council Bluffs An actor and historical re-enactor, providing historical presentations for schools, libraries and any other function requiring a real look at history -- focusing…
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
612 miles from Council Bluffs
18 Verified Bookings Alana S. said “Thank you so much for a memorable birthday virtual celebration !”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
614 miles from Council Bluffs
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,…
Brownsboro, TX
Christmas Carolers / Historical Character
619 miles from Council Bluffs
29 Verified Bookings Ashley D. said “We had the Christmas CarolerZ perform for a small party and they did a fantastic job! We had wonderful communication leading up to the event. They were…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 230 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #244 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
188 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
From request to booking, it takes 1.1 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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