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Westland, MI 
Historical Character
25 miles from Eastpointe 
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…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
42 miles from Eastpointe
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
42 miles from Eastpointe
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
53 miles from Eastpointe An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
68 miles from Eastpointe
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…”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
103 miles from Eastpointe
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,…
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
157 miles from Eastpointe
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)…”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
191 miles from Eastpointe 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.
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
235 miles from Eastpointe 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…”
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
237 miles from Eastpointe
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…”
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
243 miles from Eastpointe
29 Verified Bookings Ej M. said “Reasonable rates. Good communication. And always puts a smile on my wife's face. Thanks!”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
250 miles from Eastpointe
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
250 miles from Eastpointe
7 Verified Bookings Stephanie G. said “We look forward to working with Hank again soon!”
Glenview, IL
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
250 miles from Eastpointe I educate, have a mini fun activity with others, and mesmerize the crowd by letting them pick over 20 weapons of two combinations for me to wield. Please message…
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
270 miles from Eastpointe 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+…
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 248 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #241 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad
185 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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