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Adrian, MI 
Historical Character
82 miles from Portage 
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,…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
94 miles from Portage
3 Verified Bookings Jim S. said “We booked Captain Smith & Molly Brown for our High School Alumni Weekend '22, that our small town has every year. Our last night (Sunday) we…”
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
108 miles from Portage
30 Verified Bookings Larry G. said “It was my brother’s birthday and his performance was great in the middle of the airport with the focus directly solely on entertaining my brother. We…”
Northville, MI
Arts/Entertainment Speaker / Historical Character
108 miles from Portage
3 Verified Bookings Jacob S. said “Mike was very interesting and told the entire edition story, with a guided slide show "photo book" for guests to follow." Very entertaining…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
111 miles from Portage An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Westland, MI
Historical Character
112 miles from Portage
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.…”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
119 miles from Portage
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,…
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
134 miles from Portage 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+…
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
160 miles from Portage 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…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
171 miles from Portage
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
171 miles from Portage
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…”
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
192 miles from Portage
5 Verified Bookings Ben L. said “Bill and Cresha came to my 8th grade social studies class to perform a Civil War demonstration. Bill dressed as a private in the Union army, in an authentic…”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
232 miles from Portage 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.
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
259 miles from Portage Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
287 miles from Portage Former Infantryman and lover of history
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 221 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #248 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
188 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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