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Scarsdale, NY 
Historical Character
19 miles from Elmhurst 
20 Verified Bookings Mike R. said “General Washington was excellent. We all really enjoyed our time with him.”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
21 miles from Elmhurst
5 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…”
Old Bridge, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
32 miles from Elmhurst
45 Verified Bookings Amy D. said “This is the second time Seashell Santas has come to our Christmas event. Santa is amazing. He takes time with the children and their faces light up. Mrs.…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
66 miles from Elmhurst 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-…
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
87 miles from Elmhurst
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
87 miles from Elmhurst
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…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
91 miles from Elmhurst
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.…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
103 miles from Elmhurst
11 Verified Bookings Josh S. said “Interacted with the crowd and exceeded our expectations!”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
134 miles from Elmhurst
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
159 miles from Elmhurst
60 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I had the pleasure of hiring FDR as a performer for our recent corporate event. Prior to the occasion, FDR maintained clear and consistent communication,…”
Norton, MA
Historical Character
163 miles from Elmhurst 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…
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
176 miles from Elmhurst
59 Verified Bookings Pamela P. said “Eric was wonderful and he brought good cheer to our family with his lovely singing of Dean Martin and Sinatra tunes, in honor of my parents’ recent 51st…”
Boston, MA
Ventriloquist / Historical Character
184 miles from Elmhurst
18 Verified Bookings John S. said “The magic of the holiday season came alive with Kevin as Santa! I could go on and on, but he was the real deal! I believe!”
Boston, MA
Balloon Twister / Historical Character
184 miles from Elmhurst
6 Verified Bookings Elizabeth T. said “Fantastic!!! My kids loved the balloons and energy.”
Boston, MA
Historical Character
184 miles from Elmhurst
5 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…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 231 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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