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Minneapolis, MN 
Environmentalist / Historical Character
19 miles from Cottage Grove 
1 Verified Booking Dan L. said “Adam's portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt was simply amazing! "Teddy" spoke at our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship this morning and held…”
Des Moines, IA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
227 miles from Cottage Grove Jill W. said “I have seen this group multiple times in multiple locations and they are always a highlight. I seek them out first when I get to renaissance fairs, they…”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
309 miles from Cottage Grove 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+…
Glenview, IL
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
319 miles from Cottage Grove 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…
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
336 miles from Cottage Grove
29 Verified Bookings Kunume O. said “Kevin was amazing! We rented a spongebob-like character for my son's birthday party. He showed up and entertained the kids the entire time with so…”
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
375 miles from Cottage Grove Former Infantryman and lover of history
Midland, MI
Historical Character
439 miles from Cottage Grove
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,…
Flint, MI
Historical Character
477 miles from Cottage Grove 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
491 miles from Cottage Grove
18 Verified Bookings Alana S. said “Thank you so much for a memorable birthday virtual celebration !”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
492 miles from Cottage Grove
9 Verified Bookings Roy T. said “Our Family get-together ranges in ages from 4 years to 94 years. A tough audience to keep engaged for 30-45 minutes. Abe Lincoln's fast paced monolog…”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
492 miles from Cottage Grove
7 Verified Bookings Jacob D. said “Zero complaints about this performance. Very educated on his act and a joy to be around. His subject matter and mannerisms are perfect for any event.”
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
493 miles from Cottage Grove
1 Verified Booking R. N. said “We loved rocking and rolling with Copper Tom. The children in our school loved the interactive show and especially loved the bubbles!”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
493 miles from Cottage Grove
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…”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
495 miles from Cottage Grove 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
508 miles from Cottage Grove
6 Verified Bookings David S. said “We had Abe attend our son's graduation party, and he was a big hit with the guests. Highly recommend him.”
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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