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Davidson, NC 
Historical Character
32 miles from Hickory Travis Bowman is an author, film producer, and 7th generation descendant of "Hercules of the Revolution" and stands 6'6” just like his famous ancestor.…
Gibsonville, NC
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
104 miles from Hickory A charming element and a fantastic vibe for any event; Omar is a Fire dancer, Tarot reader, Fantasy character actor, Stunt performer, Conversationalist, model and…
Buford, GA
Historical Character
187 miles from Hickory "Conversations with Mark Twain" is a critically acclaimed show starring national touring actor Kurt H. Sutton. This is the most entertaining and fun Mark…
Decatur, GA
Princess Party / Historical Character
215 miles from Hickory 
46 Verified Bookings Marie B. said “Amazing visit with the Easter bunny. Highly recommend.”
Atlanta, GA
Historical Character
221 miles from Hickory
2 Verified Bookings Vicki S. said “Dan McMichael truly knows his stuff! He was booked for an Adult Summer Reading Program at the Mt. Zion Public Library (Carroll County) and was given exceptional…”
Atlanta, GA
Historical Character
221 miles from Hickory My service is that of a solo historical impersonator of HARRIET ROSS TUBMAN- the greatest female heroine of the 19th century- Underground Railroad conductor, civil…
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
264 miles from Hickory
27 Verified Bookings Colleen P. said “This is our second year using District Talent, and to no surprise it was another hit! Very easy to work with and a perfect addition to any event. We will…”
Williamsburg, VA
Historical Character
279 miles from Hickory Dr. Benjamin Franklin has appeared at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and other museums; at schools and special events. He is happy to speak on any…
Murfreesboro, TN
Historical Character
283 miles from Hickory
6 Verified Bookings Cassie W. said “Wonderful! Hope we can work with Mr. McMahan in the future!”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
283 miles from Hickory 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.
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
288 miles from Hickory 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
304 miles from Hickory
6 Verified Bookings Haley H. said “Absolutely the best Santa and Mrs Clause. We are so thankful we booked them for our work Christmas party. Will be using them again!”
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
312 miles from Hickory
5 Verified Bookings Hon. E. D. said “Thousands imitate Elvis but few try to pass as George Washington The former general, farmer and president because of the total commitment required. This…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
319 miles from Hickory The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
322 miles from Hickory
5 Verified Bookings Karla G. said “The Filets were so enjoyable and a pleasure. All of our guests were so impressed by their knowledge and the manner that history was portrayed. The children…”
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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