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Indianapolis, IN 
Historical Character
41 miles from Columbus 
9 Verified Bookings Roy T. said “Our Family get-together ranges in ages from 4 years to 94 years. A tough audience to keep engaged for 30-45 minutes. Abe Lincoln's fast paced monolog…”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
41 miles from Columbus
7 Verified Bookings Jacob D. said “Zero complaints about this performance. Very educated on his act and a joy to be around. His subject matter and mannerisms are perfect for any event.”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
48 miles from Columbus Laura N. said “Robert portraying President Lincoln is both an educational and an entertaining experience. He knows so much history and can keep a presentation engaging.…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
61 miles from Columbus Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
118 miles from Columbus
2 Verified Bookings Lisa C. said “David provided us with an enchanting glimps into the life of President Washington. He was gracious and always the gentleman. We highly recommend him and…”
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
169 miles from Columbus
5 Verified Bookings Elizabeth E. said “Bill and Cresha are completely amazing. They performed wonderfully and as if they indeed lived in the 1860's. They professional and friendly through…”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
181 miles from Columbus 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.
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
206 miles from Columbus
30 Verified Bookings Cheryl C. said “It was a totally smooth process. Character kept in contact with me the day before and the night of the event. Would use Kevin’s again in the future!”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
211 miles from Columbus
18 Verified Bookings Alana S. said “Thank you so much for a memorable birthday virtual celebration !”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
227 miles from Columbus 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+…
Murfreesboro, TN
Historical Character
233 miles from Columbus
6 Verified Bookings Allison S. said “Mr. McMahan did a wonderful job portraying Abraham Lincoln. Our third graders were quiet and engaged the whole time he was speaking. He brought several…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
241 miles from Columbus
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…”
Westland, MI
Historical Character
253 miles from Columbus
6 Verified Bookings David S. said “We had Abe attend our son's graduation party, and he was a big hit with the guests. Highly recommend him.”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
288 miles from Columbus An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Huntsville, AL
Santa Claus / Historical Character
311 miles from Columbus
10 Verified Bookings Haley H. said “Absolutely the best Santa and Mrs Clause. We are so thankful we booked them for our work Christmas party. Will be using them again!”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 228 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #244 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
188 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
From request to booking, it takes 1.1 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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