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Glenview, IL 
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
56 miles from Oak Creek I educate, have a mini fun activity with others, and mesmerize the crowd by letting them pick over 20 weapons of two combinations for me to wield. Please message…
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
64 miles from Oak Creek 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
71 miles from Oak Creek 
29 Verified Bookings Yolanda K. said “Kevin arrived in advance, dressed in costume and ready to go. He was great! Highly recommend him.”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
189 miles from Oak Creek
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,…
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
207 miles from Oak Creek
18 Verified Bookings Michela V. said “We invited President Lincoln to our housewarming event to give a surprise toast and mingle with our guests. Not only was he an absolute professional,…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
211 miles from Oak Creek An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
214 miles from Oak Creek
1 Verified Booking Nicholas said “Great performance! We all loved it! We will definitely hire you again! :)”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
214 miles from Oak Creek
3 Verified Bookings Donna C. said “Captain Smith and Margaret "Molly" Brown are a great team! Their performance is well-planned and a moving tribute to the ones lost as well as…”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
230 miles from Oak Creek Laura N. said “Robert portraying President Lincoln is both an educational and an entertaining experience. He knows so much history and can keep a presentation engaging.…”
Westland, MI
Historical Character
230 miles from Oak Creek
6 Verified Bookings Ebony A. said “I was very pleased with Mr. Lincoln as he provided such an excellent presentation for my residents. He was informative, engaging, approachable, and pleasant.…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
233 miles from Oak Creek
9 Verified Bookings Nick P. said “His performance was spot on, engaging, professional, as well as personal. People enjoyed the performance and being able to take a picture with Abraham…”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
233 miles from Oak Creek
7 Verified Bookings Kim P. said “Hank did a wonderful job of interacting with the audience and staying as historically factual as possible. The audience enjoyed Hank as Thomas Edison…”
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
266 miles from Oak Creek Former Infantryman and lover of history
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
305 miles from Oak Creek
1 Verified Booking Maureen M. said “Adam Lindquist was absolutely marvelous as Theodore Roosevelt. I forgot for a minute he wasn't the real thing. What a treat for American history/Roosevelt…”
Des Moines, IA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
308 miles from Oak Creek Matthew N. said “I've enjoyed seeing this group perform at countless renaissance festivals in the Midwest. They are a crowd favorite and always fun to watch. Nothing…”
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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