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Davidson, NC 
Historical Character
13 miles from Kannapolis 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
74 miles from Kannapolis 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
214 miles from Kannapolis "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
240 miles from Kannapolis 
46 Verified Bookings Nikisha H. said “Great great”
Atlanta, GA
Historical Character
246 miles from Kannapolis
2 Verified Bookings Michael M. said “A great event. Turn out and patron response was good. Dan was excellent to work with and very professional. We were very pleased to have him, as was our…”
Atlanta, GA
Historical Character
246 miles from Kannapolis 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…
Williamsburg, VA
Historical Character
250 miles from Kannapolis 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…
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
252 miles from Kannapolis
27 Verified Bookings Quincy C. said “We were so delighted with Michael Levick's preparation, professionalism, and overall performance. We highly recommend him!”
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
296 miles from Kannapolis
5 Verified Bookings Steven C. S. said “Over more than a decade Henricus Colledge (1619), "America's 1st College~Revived" has been involved with James Manship as he wonderfully…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
305 miles from Kannapolis The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Washington, DC
Historical Character
308 miles from Kannapolis
35 Verified Bookings Dan M. said “Barry did an exceptional job in portraying Ben Franklin in a video for the US Postal Inspection Service. We strongly recommend him. He rivals the late…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
308 miles from Kannapolis Rania A. said “Mr. Richardson was welcomed as Frederick Douglass in Cleveland, OH in Spring 2022. The production was set at the Cleveland History Center of the Western…”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
311 miles from Kannapolis 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.
Murfreesboro, TN
Historical Character
325 miles from Kannapolis
6 Verified Bookings Allison S. said “Mr. McMahan did a wonderful job portraying Abraham Lincoln. Our third graders were quiet and engaged the whole time he was speaking. He brought several…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
330 miles from Kannapolis Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
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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