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Norton, MA 
Historical Character
17 miles from Barrington 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…
Boston, MA
Ventriloquist / Historical Character
45 miles from Barrington 
18 Verified Bookings Colleen L. said “It was quite a fun & entertaining time! Great for people of all ages!”
Boston, MA
Balloon Twister / Historical Character
45 miles from Barrington
6 Verified Bookings Elizabeth T. said “Fantastic!!! My kids loved the balloons and energy.”
Boston, MA
Historical Character
45 miles from Barrington
4 Verified Bookings Ryan M. said “If you’re looking for a historical character for your event, look no further!”
Hyannis, MA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
53 miles from Barrington
96 Verified Bookings Rick B. said “Thanks. Super friendly”
Amesbury, MA
Historical Character
80 miles from Barrington
6 Verified Bookings Robert M. G. said “Our third, fourth, and fifth graders were captivated by Sheryl's performance. They were convinced that they were watching a blind, hearing impaired…”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
132 miles from Barrington
4 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…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
138 miles from Barrington
20 Verified Bookings Mike R. said “General Washington was excellent. We all really enjoyed our time with him.”
Bloomsbury, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
210 miles from Barrington
44 Verified Bookings Sunbeam J. said “We at Sumbeam Farms can’t thank the both of of you Santa and the Mrs where the best . And made every child feel special. My one friend said I’m not sure…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
216 miles from Barrington 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-…
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
236 miles from Barrington
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.…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
236 miles from Barrington
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
236 miles from Barrington
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…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
253 miles from Barrington
11 Verified Bookings Josh S. said “Interacted with the crowd and exceeded our expectations!”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
283 miles from Barrington
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
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 242 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #242 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad
186 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.
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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