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Des Moines, IA 
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
172 miles from Gladstone Melissa B. said “The Bawdy Buccaneers are a sure crowd pleaser. They will have you laughing until your inners hurt. Love these guys!!”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
386 miles from Gladstone 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+…
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
404 miles from Gladstone 
1 Verified Booking Jennifer M. said “My fianceé is a huge admirer of Theodore Roosevelt, so I thought it would be great to have Teddy Roosevelt Live come to the rehearsal dinner for our wedding.…”
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
408 miles from Gladstone
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…”
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
415 miles from Gladstone
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…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
449 miles from Gladstone
9 Verified Bookings John P. said “Wonderful”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
449 miles from Gladstone
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…”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
462 miles from Gladstone 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…”
Fort Worth, TX
Wedding Officiant / Historical Character
472 miles from Gladstone
9 Verified Bookings Kayelee C. said “He was well spoken, great energy and was just all around a highlight to our wedding”
Brownsboro, TX
Christmas Carolers / Historical Character
481 miles from Gladstone
29 Verified Bookings David K. said “Exceptional”
Weatherford, TX
Actor / Historical Character
481 miles from Gladstone An actor and historical re-enactor, providing historical presentations for schools, libraries and any other function requiring a real look at history -- focusing…
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
500 miles from Gladstone Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Murfreesboro, TN
Historical Character
504 miles from Gladstone
6 Verified Bookings Betsy B. said “Whit did an incredible job presenting Abraham Lincoln as a delightful & moving historical icon who was personable, funny, & informative. His creative…”
Huntsville, AL
Santa Claus / Historical Character
537 miles from Gladstone
9 Verified Bookings Tammy S. said “We enjoyed having Santa Craig Cringle with us for our holiday party. He was extremely professional, arrived early, stayed later and the kids and adults…”
Denver, CO
Singing Telegram / Historical Character
558 miles from Gladstone
38 Verified Bookings Sue M. said “Amy was punctual, funny and entertaining. She was able to weave many stories into a very cute poem tailored to the birthday girl. Would definitely recommend…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 229 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.
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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