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Norton, MA 
Historical Character
49 miles from Marthas Vineyard Interactive presentation where the audience will "meet" Eleanor at her home in Val Kill, New York, to learn about her as a First Lady of the World and…
Boston, MA
Ventriloquist / Historical Character
71 miles from Marthas Vineyard 
17 Verified Bookings Colleen L. said “It was quite a fun & entertaining time! Great for people of all ages!”
Boston, MA
Balloon Twister / Historical Character
71 miles from Marthas Vineyard
6 Verified Bookings Elizabeth T. said “Fantastic!!! My kids loved the balloons and energy.”
Boston, MA
Historical Character
71 miles from Marthas Vineyard
4 Verified Bookings Ryan M. said “If you’re looking for a historical character for your event, look no further!”
Amesbury, MA
Historical Character
103 miles from Marthas Vineyard
6 Verified Bookings Robert M. G. said “Our third, fourth, and fifth graders were captivated by Sheryl's performance. They were convinced that they were watching a blind, hearing impaired…”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
159 miles from Marthas Vineyard
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…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
165 miles from Marthas Vineyard
20 Verified Bookings Mike R. said “General Washington was excellent. We all really enjoyed our time with him.”
Bloomsbury, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
237 miles from Marthas Vineyard
44 Verified Bookings Marc B. said “Glory bunny is always wonderful. She is so sweet and the children just love her. We always look forward to working with her.”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
238 miles from Marthas Vineyard 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-…
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
257 miles from Marthas Vineyard
18 Verified Bookings Brenda A. said “We hired Ben to meet and greet at our office holiday party for 45 people. Everyone had a great time interacting and taking pictures. Ben shared history…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
257 miles from Marthas Vineyard
22 Verified Bookings Michele D. said “Pat did an amazing job as Martha Washington at a corporate event for us. She was able to mingle with all of our guests and tailor her conversation to…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
264 miles from Marthas Vineyard
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
276 miles from Marthas Vineyard
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
308 miles from Marthas Vineyard
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
329 miles from Marthas Vineyard
59 Verified Bookings Zabei F. said “Michael was super accommodating and our guests loved him!”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 246 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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