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Des Moines, IA 
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
30 miles from Newton Melissa B. said “The Bawdy Buccaneers are a sure crowd pleaser. They will have you laughing until your inners hurt. Love these guys!!”
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
227 miles from Newton 
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.…”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
252 miles from Newton 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+…
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
280 miles from Newton
30 Verified Bookings Porsche said “Kevin was Mickey Mouse. His suit was clean and he interacted with the kids well. He changed into normal clothes and sang kid songs with the guitar and…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
385 miles from Newton
9 Verified Bookings John P. said “Wonderful”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
385 miles from Newton
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
394 miles from Newton 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…”
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
417 miles from Newton
2 Verified Bookings Vance H. said “George Washington came to our homeschool community. The kids loved it! He was so knowledgeable and held the kids attention. Will definitely be considering…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
465 miles from Newton
18 Verified Bookings Jenni C. said “He did an excellent job. The kids (young and teens) really enjoyed him!”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
467 miles from Newton
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,…
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
467 miles from Newton Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
480 miles from Newton
1 Verified Booking Karl W. said “I had the priviledge of assisting Copper Tom with the stage set-up and sound during his performance at the Boonshoft Science Museum's "Voyage…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
480 miles from Newton
3 Verified Bookings Donna C. said “Captain Smith and Margaret "Molly" Brown are a great team! Their performance is well-planned and a moving tribute to the ones lost as well as…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
487 miles from Newton An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
494 miles from Newton Former Infantryman and lover of history
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 236 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #245 in popularity out of 540 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.
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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