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Des Moines, IA 
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
197 miles from Olathe 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
410 miles from Olathe 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+…
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
425 miles from Olathe 
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…”
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
429 miles from Olathe
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
431 miles from Olathe
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…”
Fort Worth, TX
Wedding Officiant / Historical Character
446 miles from Olathe
9 Verified Bookings Kayelee C. said “He was well spoken, great energy and was just all around a highlight to our wedding”
Weatherford, TX
Actor / Historical Character
455 miles from Olathe An actor and historical re-enactor, providing historical presentations for schools, libraries and any other function requiring a real look at history -- focusing…
Brownsboro, TX
Christmas Carolers / Historical Character
457 miles from Olathe
29 Verified Bookings David K. said “Exceptional”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
467 miles from Olathe
9 Verified Bookings John P. said “Wonderful”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
467 miles from Olathe
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
480 miles from Olathe 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…”
Murfreesboro, TN
Historical Character
508 miles from Olathe
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…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
514 miles from Olathe Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Huntsville, AL
Santa Claus / Historical Character
538 miles from Olathe
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
547 miles from Olathe
37 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 242 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #243 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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