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9 Verified Bookings
John P. said “Wonderful”
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Hank Fincken: A National Theatre Company of One
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Indianapolis, IN
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Interactive Performer / Historical Character
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149 miles from Decatur
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7 Verified Bookings
Debbie S. said “Hank did a WONDERFUL job playing John Appleseed for our Cub Scout troop! He was energetic, funny, informative and incredibly entertaining. It's not…”
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
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Bartlett, IL
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Historical Character
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154 miles from Decatur
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+…
Kevin's Costumed Characters
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Chicago, IL
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Costumed Character / Historical Character
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157 miles from Decatur
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29 Verified Bookings
Porsche said “Kevin was Mickey Mouse. His suit was clean and he interacted with the kids well. He changed into normal clothes and sang kid songs with the guitar and…”
Visit With Abe
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McCordsville, IN
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Historical Character
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161 miles from Decatur
Laura N. said “Robert portraying President Lincoln is both an educational and an entertaining experience. He knows so much history and can keep a presentation engaging.…”
Arnis Alchemia
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Glenview, IL
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Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
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166 miles from Decatur
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…
Benjamin Franklin Presenter
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Owensboro, KY
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Historical Character
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174 miles from Decatur
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2 Verified Bookings
Vance H. said “George Washington came to our homeschool community. The kids loved it! He was so knowledgeable and held the kids attention. Will definitely be considering…”
Albert Einstein lookalike/impersonator
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Pendleton, KY
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Look-Alike / Historical Character
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218 miles from Decatur
Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Bawdy Buccaneers
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Des Moines, IA
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Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
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273 miles from Decatur
Melissa B. said “The Bawdy Buccaneers are a sure crowd pleaser. They will have you laughing until your inners hurt. Love these guys!!”
Abraham Lincoln Portrayals
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Adrian, MI
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Historical Character
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294 miles from Decatur
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18 Verified Bookings
Jenni C. said “He did an excellent job. The kids (young and teens) really enjoyed him!”
Abraham Lincoln Portrayer
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Historical Character
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310 miles from Decatur
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6 Verified Bookings
Betsy B. said “Whit did an incredible job presenting Abraham Lincoln as a delightful & moving historical icon who was personable, funny, & informative. His creative…”
Bill Foley, Living History
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Lewis Center, OH
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Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
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316 miles from Decatur
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5 Verified Bookings
Stacy B. said “Bill was very knowledgeable and gave an excellent presentation.”
Copper Tom's Super Duper Christmas Music Show
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
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320 miles from Decatur
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1 Verified Booking
Karl W. said “I had the priviledge of assisting Copper Tom with the stage set-up and sound during his performance at the Boonshoft Science Museum's "Voyage…”
Captain Smith and Margaret "Molly" Brown
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Historical Character
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320 miles from Decatur
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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…”
Abe Lincoln
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Westland, MI
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Historical Character
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336 miles from Decatur
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6 Verified Bookings
Tom H. said “I saw Mr. Lincoln, er... Mr. Carly at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum in February, 2023. He was spot-on in terms of appearance, and his manner…”
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246 quotes sent
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 246 quotes to event planners
242nd most popular
Historical Characters rank #242 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad
4.9 out of 5 stars
186 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
1 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Historical Character
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About Booking Historical Characters
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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