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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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120 miles from Mattoon
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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…”
Visit With Abe
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McCordsville, IN
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Historical Character
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134 miles from Mattoon
Valerie S. said “Speaking with Robert as Mr. Lincoln was like going back in time to the 1860s. His appearance, knowledge, and scholarly presentation made the experience…”
Benjamin Franklin Presenter
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Owensboro, KY
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Historical Character
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136 miles from Mattoon
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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…”
Kevin's Costumed Characters
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Chicago, IL
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Costumed Character / Historical Character
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170 miles from Mattoon
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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…”
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
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Bartlett, IL
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Historical Character
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174 miles from Mattoon
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+…
Albert Einstein lookalike/impersonator
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Pendleton, KY
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Look-Alike / Historical Character
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179 miles from Mattoon
Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Arnis Alchemia
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Glenview, IL
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Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
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182 miles from Mattoon
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…
Abraham Lincoln Portrayer
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Historical Character
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274 miles from Mattoon
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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…”
Abraham Lincoln Portrayals
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Adrian, MI
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Historical Character
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282 miles from Mattoon
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18 Verified Bookings
Jenni C. said “He did an excellent job. The kids (young and teens) really enjoyed him!”
Bill Foley, Living History
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Lewis Center, OH
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Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
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289 miles from Mattoon
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5 Verified Bookings
Stacy B. said “Bill was very knowledgeable and gave an excellent presentation.”
Experience George Washington
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Lancaster, OH
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Historical Character
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308 miles from Mattoon
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.
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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310 miles from Mattoon
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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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310 miles from Mattoon
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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…”
Bawdy Buccaneers
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Des Moines, IA
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Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
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312 miles from Mattoon
Melissa B. said “The Bawdy Buccaneers are a sure crowd pleaser. They will have you laughing until your inners hurt. Love these guys!!”
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In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 248 quotes to event planners
241st most popular
Historical Characters rank #241 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad
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185 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
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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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