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Washington, DC 
Historical Character
30 miles from Arbutus 
40 Verified Bookings Debbie P. said “He was wonderful amazing speaker he is Benjamin Franklin. Debbie”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
30 miles from Arbutus 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…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
22 miles from Arbutus
61 Verified Bookings Jesica A. said “We absolutely loved Santa’s visit to our Christmas party. He did an excellent job, bringing joy and magic to the event. Santa was engaging and attentive,…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
5 miles from Arbutus
59 Verified Bookings Drake B. said “We had Eric deliver birthday wishes to our son, dressed as George Washington. He nailed the performance, was extremely professional, and highly creative.…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
33 miles from Arbutus The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
42 miles from Arbutus
5 Verified Bookings David H. P. said “I observed Mr. Manship produce the C-span historical book review on George Washington and coordinate a wide range of content experts. James is gifted…”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
66 miles from Arbutus
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
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
80 miles from Arbutus
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.”
Culpeper, VA
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
88 miles from Arbutus
28 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…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
95 miles from Arbutus
18 Verified Bookings Scott D. said “After some back and forth about a very unique opportunity, Mitch came through with "flying" colors! He did everything we asked/hoped to make…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
95 miles from Arbutus
52 Verified Bookings Mike N. said “Simply stated, it was great! Our residents could not have spent a more enjoyable Sunday afternoon. Many kudos to your "Sir Winston Churchill"…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
95 miles from Arbutus
22 Verified Bookings Catherine P. said “We invited "Martha Washington" to appear at our school for Presidents' Day. She was specifically asked to speak about her youth and her…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
114 miles from Arbutus
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
116 miles from Arbutus 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-…
Troy, VA
Historical Character
123 miles from Arbutus
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…
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 217 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #250 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
190 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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