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Lancaster, OH 
Historical Character
38 miles from Athens 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.
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
77 miles from Athens 
5 Verified Bookings Julia W. said “Bill and his wife were recently guests at a "Military Heroes" drop-in event our library hosted out in our courtyard during the Granville (OH)…”
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
160 miles from Athens
3 Verified Bookings James R. M. S. said “As the aide to General George Washington of Mount Vernon, Virginia, I met this gentleman on Constitution Avenue in Washington, District of Columbia on…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
182 miles from Athens Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
204 miles from Athens
18 Verified Bookings Benjamin W. said “Kevin/Abe is the spitting image of Lincoln, and went above and beyond to make our event a great time. He is a passionate history buff, and enthralled…”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
207 miles from Athens Valerie S. said “Speaking with Robert as Mr. Lincoln was like going back in time to the 1860s. His appearance, knowledge, and scholarly presentation made the experience…”
Westland, MI
Historical Character
218 miles from Athens
6 Verified Bookings Matt B. said “We invited Abe Lincoln to an adult pool party. Everyone was delighted when he showed up. Abe mingled and talked with party guests for the duration, posed…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
218 miles from Athens
9 Verified Bookings Jeff E. said “He provided a great rendition of our 16th president. Abraham Lincoln did a wonderful job and performed wonderfully. He was well received by all in attendance.”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
218 miles from Athens
7 Verified Bookings Stephanie G. said “We look forward to working with Hank again soon!”
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
221 miles from Athens
1 Verified Booking Holly H. said “Copper Tom was a good addition to our Summer Reading Program entertainment line-up. We had over 40 children of all ages (with their parents) and everyone…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
221 miles from Athens
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…”
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
229 miles from Athens
27 Verified Bookings Robert R. said “Extremely professional. Anticipated guests' needs and I received a large amount of compliments from guests about her demeanor and service”
Gibsonville, NC
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
263 miles from Athens A charming element and a fantastic vibe for any event; Omar is a Fire dancer, Tarot reader, Fantasy character actor, Stunt performer, Conversationalist, model and…
Flint, MI
Historical Character
268 miles from Athens An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
270 miles from Athens The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 246 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.
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