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Newtown, PA 
Historical Character
37 miles from South Plainfield George and Martha Washington can come to your event for an appearance, a parade, a simple meet and greet or you can book a show called "George and Martha-…
Bloomsbury, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
36 miles from South Plainfield 
44 Verified Bookings Dave D. said “The best way I can wrap up our recent experience is from a quote from a parent. His daughter said to him who repeated to me "I know there are many…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
44 miles from South Plainfield
20 Verified Bookings Josh S. said “George was fantastic!”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
49 miles from South Plainfield
4 Verified Bookings Julie N. said “I wish I had more stars to add for Lou. From the start of his hire, he was so communicative and professional! He came to our event, a surprise 40th birthday…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
59 miles from South Plainfield
18 Verified Bookings Kara A. said “My husband and friend were celebrating their birthdays and huge history buffs. Having Ben Franklin as part of their birthday celebration was a once in…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
59 miles from South Plainfield
22 Verified Bookings Rhiannon B. said “Our community thoroughly enjoyed this historically accurate portrayal of Clara Barton! Pat is very knowledgeable and answered every question that was…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
64 miles from South Plainfield
1 Verified Booking Gj W. said “Mark Twain and his stories come to life. Charles is a gifted storyteller! Not only does he have a warm and wonderful persona, he is witty and well educated.…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
73 miles from South Plainfield
11 Verified Bookings Michele D. H. said “Benjamin Franklin was awesome! Our guests loved taking pictures with him. We all loved the bit of history he provided.”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
104 miles from South Plainfield
1 Verified Booking How to Live in a Medieval Manor - Renaissance Manners and Customs Knight Games and Peasant Pastimes On Beggars, Thieves and the Black Death The Peasant Trial
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
130 miles from South Plainfield
59 Verified Bookings Leanne F. said “Perfect addition to our Holiday Party. Thank you so much!”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
147 miles from South Plainfield
57 Verified Bookings Brian E. said “Eric was great. The birthday girl loved the experience.”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
181 miles from South Plainfield
36 Verified Bookings Ryan F. said “I invited Barry, or should I say Ben, to entertain guests at my birthday party (Turned 25) and it could not have gone better. Ben was excellent at mingling…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
181 miles from South Plainfield Rania A. said “Mr. Richardson was welcomed as Frederick Douglass in Cleveland, OH in Spring 2022. The production was set at the Cleveland History Center of the Western…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
185 miles from South Plainfield The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
192 miles from South Plainfield
5 Verified Bookings Mary M. said “When James Manship (aka'George Washington') visited our school in Richmond, Virginia, he made a terrific connection with the students. From…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 247 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.
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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