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Bloomsbury, NJ 
Santa Claus / Historical Character
35 miles from Sparta 
41 Verified Bookings Amy D. said “Our event was spectacular and a big part of the reason why is because of this wonderful MR. and MRS. Santa. Santa was kind, engaging and jovial. When…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
44 miles from Sparta
20 Verified Bookings Marcy D. said “His Excellency General George Washington depicted an accurate account of his life during the time period of 1732 to 1799. He brought the character to…”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
51 miles from Sparta
4 Verified Bookings Julie N. said “I wish I had more stars to add for Lou. From the start of his hire, he was so communicative and professional! He came to our event, a surprise 40th birthday…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
57 miles from Sparta
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.…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
58 miles from Sparta 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
80 miles from Sparta
18 Verified Bookings Devin N. said “Ben Frank was a legend. He showed up and didn't skip a beat. Funny and super knowledgeable, he dropped knowledge and won in trivia against a past…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
80 miles from Sparta
22 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I had the pleasure of hiring Ms. Pat Jordan, who portrayed the historical figure Clara Barton at our recent event. She delivered a delightful and engaging…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
84 miles from Sparta
11 Verified Bookings Michele D. H. said “Benjamin Franklin was awesome! Our guests loved taking pictures with him. We all loved the bit of history he provided.”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
107 miles from Sparta
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
143 miles from Sparta
58 Verified Bookings Jaymea D. said “Michael was everything our festival needed . We look forward to booking him again.”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
160 miles from Sparta
57 Verified Bookings Sam L. said “Eric as Dean Martin was superb! He looked like Dean, acted like Dean, sang like Dean, and was amazing like Dean. Eric was funny, entertaining, and professional.…”
Norton, MA
Historical Character
190 miles from Sparta 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…
Washington, DC
Historical Character
194 miles from Sparta
36 Verified Bookings Natalie M. said “Barry spoke at our Homeschool Co-op's History Fair. He talked about Benjamin Franklin's life, answered questions from the students, and then…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
194 miles from Sparta 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…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
198 miles from Sparta The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
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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