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Westland, MI 
Historical Character
3 miles from Wayne 
6 Verified Bookings Tom H. said “I saw Mr. Lincoln, er... Mr. Carly at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum in February, 2023. He was spot-on in terms of appearance, and his manner…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
18 miles from Wayne
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…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
43 miles from Wayne
18 Verified Bookings Jenni C. said “He did an excellent job. The kids (young and teens) really enjoyed him!”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
53 miles from Wayne An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Midland, MI
Historical Character
102 miles from Wayne
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,…
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
145 miles from Wayne
5 Verified Bookings Stacy B. said “Bill was very knowledgeable and gave an excellent presentation.”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
182 miles from Wayne 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.
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
211 miles from Wayne Scott F. said “Robert was a presenter at the W. D. Boyce Council's 50th Anniversary Camporee in Ottawa, Illinois, in September 2023. He gave four presentations…”
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
219 miles from Wayne
30 Verified Bookings Kunume O. said “Kevin was amazing! We rented a spongebob-like character for my son's birthday party. He showed up and entertained the kids the entire time with so…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
226 miles from Wayne
9 Verified Bookings John P. said “Wonderful”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
226 miles from Wayne
7 Verified Bookings Debbie S. said “Hank did a WONDERFUL job playing John Appleseed for our Cub Scout troop! He was energetic, funny, informative and incredibly entertaining. It's not…”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
247 miles from Wayne 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+…
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
248 miles from Wayne
3 Verified Bookings Pooja said “Col. George Washington was an asset to the Monumental Bicentennial event held in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD, a memorable and historical event for the…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
283 miles from Wayne 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
300 miles from Wayne Former Infantryman and lover of history
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 226 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #246 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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