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Davidson, NC 
Historical Character
20 miles from Statesville Travis Bowman is an author, film producer, and 7th generation descendant of "Hercules of the Revolution" and stands 6'6” just like his famous ancestor.…
Gibsonville, NC
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
79 miles from Statesville 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…
Pamplin, VA
Historical Character
160 miles from Statesville Nationally renown portrayal of George Washington. Dynamic Keynote speaker, historic character, Film, Television, Commercials, Parades, Events, Historical advisor,…
Troy, VA
Historical Character
209 miles from Statesville 
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…
Buford, GA
Historical Character
211 miles from Statesville "Conversations with Mark Twain" is a critically acclaimed show starring national touring actor Kurt H. Sutton. This is the most entertaining and fun Mark…
Decatur, GA
Princess Party / Historical Character
238 miles from Statesville
46 Verified Bookings Dana M. W. said “Lily the Easter Bunny was hired for our grandchildren's Easter egg hunt. On time the interaction was Amazing !!!! Will hire again”
Atlanta, GA
Historical Character
243 miles from Statesville
2 Verified Bookings David P. said “Dan McMichael of Revolutionary Days if truly a remarkable performer, storyteller and historian! His program as the great Revolutionary War General and…”
Atlanta, GA
Historical Character
243 miles from Statesville My service is that of a solo historical impersonator of HARRIET ROSS TUBMAN- the greatest female heroine of the 19th century- Underground Railroad conductor, civil…
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
245 miles from Statesville
27 Verified Bookings Una M. said “We booked District Talent for a French Bistro themed work event and they did not disappoint! Worked teh room from beginning to end. Everyone had a great…”
Williamsburg, VA
Historical Character
254 miles from Statesville 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…
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
287 miles from Statesville I am a professional first person portrayer of George Washington. I travel across the United Stares keeping the history of the “Father of Our Country” alive.
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
291 miles from Statesville
5 Verified Bookings Mary M. said “When James Manship (aka'George Washington') visited our school in Richmond, Virginia, he made a terrific connection with the students. From…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
299 miles from Statesville 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
302 miles from Statesville
37 Verified Bookings Dan M. said “Barry did an exceptional job in portraying Ben Franklin in a video for the US Postal Inspection Service. We strongly recommend him. He rivals the late…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
302 miles from Statesville 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…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 232 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #245 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.
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