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Bartlett, IL 
Historical Character
50 miles from Machesney Park 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+…
Glenview, IL
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
65 miles from Machesney Park 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…
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
79 miles from Machesney Park 
29 Verified Bookings Larry G. said “It was my brother’s birthday and his performance was great in the middle of the airport with the focus directly solely on entertaining my brother. We…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
233 miles from Machesney Park
9 Verified Bookings Olivia F. said “He completely captivated our older audience here at Westminster. It was truly a delight. If you're uncertain on whether to book him or not -- do…”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
233 miles from Machesney Park
7 Verified Bookings John P. said “Amazing!”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
235 miles from Machesney Park 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.…”
Des Moines, IA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
241 miles from Machesney Park Anthony H. said “The absolute best pirate combat act I've ever seen. I cannot thank each and every one of them enough for what they do. They work hard, play harder,…”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
258 miles from Machesney Park
2 Verified Bookings Bob Stark does first person re-enactments of America's most multi-faceted and misunderstood Founding Fathers, the character of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, printer,…
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
258 miles from Machesney Park
18 Verified Bookings Pam E. said “He was fabulous and everyone loved him! Recommend him to anyone!!”
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
271 miles from Machesney Park
1 Verified Booking Joe S. J. F. N. said “Tom put on a 45 minute show at our Easter Party for about 250 people. The kids loved it. They especially loved playing the little shakers and tambourines!…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
271 miles from Machesney Park
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…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
276 miles from Machesney Park An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
279 miles from Machesney Park
1 Verified Booking Leonard O. said “He made history come to life. What I learned as a child was just names and dates out of context. Adam made it live!”
Westland, MI
Historical Character
288 miles from Machesney Park
6 Verified Bookings Jennifer S. said “What an excellent "look alike" Abraham Lincoln speaker! He was very informative and engaging with the seniors. We would have him back in a minute!”
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
327 miles from Machesney Park Former Infantryman and lover of history
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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