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Port Chester, NY 
Historical Character
26 miles from Woodmere 
4 Verified Bookings Deepa P. said “We invited Lou to join us at a work event for history curriculum writers and editors. He gave an engaging speech tailored to our crowd that made the night…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
26 miles from Woodmere
20 Verified Bookings Jeremy S. said “We had George Washington speak for our co-op. He was very patient with all the childrens' questions and made it interesting for all ages in the audience.…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
70 miles from Woodmere 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
72 miles from Woodmere
41 Verified Bookings Pburg T. T. M. said “Santa and Mrs. Claus did an amazing job! Thank you for making time to come and bring the Christmas magic to the children. Keep up the great work!”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
90 miles from Woodmere
18 Verified Bookings Raye C. said “I had Ben come to spend an afternoon with my neighbor, who just turned 98 years old. A few friends gathered to have some food and drink, sit, and just…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
90 miles from Woodmere
22 Verified Bookings Kathy F. said “Very informative and enjoyable, the crowd shared comments afterward, that they had a very memorable/enjoyable time.”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
100 miles from Woodmere
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
108 miles from Woodmere
11 Verified Bookings Josh S. said “Interacted with the crowd and exceeded our expectations!”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
140 miles from Woodmere
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
Norton, MA
Historical Character
160 miles from Woodmere 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…
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
163 miles from Woodmere
58 Verified Bookings Anastasiya M. said “We couldn’t be happier selecting this talent. We ended up going with the strolling champagne skirt, which made such a spectacular impression on our guests.…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
179 miles from Woodmere
57 Verified Bookings Janis B. said “Professional in every way. Talented. Entertaining. Wonderful. Marvelous.”
Boston, MA
Ventriloquist / Historical Character
182 miles from Woodmere
17 Verified Bookings Joan C. said “Santa did a wonderful visit with us. He was on time and called ahead to make sure he understood the family names. He was very easy to work with and was…”
Boston, MA
Balloon Twister / Historical Character
182 miles from Woodmere
6 Verified Bookings Margaret C. said “Linda Peck kept our group mesmerized and involved. From 20 months old to age 70, she involved many in her act and activities. The kids, parents and grandparents…”
Boston, MA
Historical Character
182 miles from Woodmere
4 Verified Bookings Ryan M. said “If you’re looking for a historical character for your event, look no further!”
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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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