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His Excellency General George Washington
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Scarsdale, NY -
Historical Character
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119 miles from Troy -
20 Verified Bookings
Josh S. said “George was fantastic!”
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Lou Del Bianco
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Port Chester, NY
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Historical Character
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119 miles from Troy
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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…”
Kevin Driscoll & Friends
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Boston, MA
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Ventriloquist / Historical Character
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136 miles from Troy
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17 Verified Bookings
Cecile N. said “All adults and children alike loved Santa and his show. It was awesome and made a wonderful family Xmas event”
Zanyacts
(9)
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Boston, MA
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Balloon Twister / Historical Character
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136 miles from Troy
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6 Verified Bookings
Heather B. said “Linda arrived on time with a fun costume and enthusiastic personality. She makes balloon creations, spins plates and juggles! You can tell she enjoys…”
History At Play
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Boston, MA
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Historical Character
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136 miles from Troy
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4 Verified Bookings
Marina S. said “I booked Deborah for a birthday party and she was absolutely awesome! Everyone has been raving about her ever since and she was so kind to answer a bunch…”
An Evening with Eleanor Roosevelt
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Norton, MA
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Historical Character
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138 miles from Troy
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…
Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women
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Amesbury, MA
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Historical Character
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140 miles from Troy
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6 Verified Bookings
Melissa S. said “Sheryl presented Eleanor Roosevelt to our residents. Everyone loved the event and was completely engaged as she unraveled the life of First Lady. We are…”
Seashell Santas
(37)
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Bloomsbury, NJ
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Santa Claus / Historical Character
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160 miles from Troy
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44 Verified Bookings
Dave D. said “The best way I can wrap up our recent experience is from a quote from a parent. His daughter said to him who repeated to me "I know there are many…”
Mark Twain Reflects
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Schnecksville, PA
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Historical Character
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173 miles from Troy
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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.…”
George and Martha Washington
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Newtown, PA
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Historical Character
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184 miles from Troy
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-…
Benjamin Franklin
(15)
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Philadelphia, PA
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Historical Character
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207 miles from Troy
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18 Verified Bookings
Kara A. said “My husband and friend were celebrating their birthdays and huge history buffs. Having Ben Franklin as part of their birthday celebration was a once in…”
Famous American Women - History Alive!
(13)
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Philadelphia, PA
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Historical Character
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207 miles from Troy
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22 Verified Bookings
Rhiannon B. said “Our community thoroughly enjoyed this historically accurate portrayal of Clara Barton! Pat is very knowledgeable and answered every question that was…”
Benjamin Franklin Impersonator
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Chester Springs, PA
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Historical Character
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209 miles from Troy
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11 Verified Bookings
Josh S. said “Interacted with the crowd and exceeded our expectations!”
How to Live in a Medieval Manor
(0)
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Lititz, PA
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Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
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223 miles from Troy
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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
Big Biz Entertainment
(38)
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Joppa, MD
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Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
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267 miles from Troy
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59 Verified Bookings
Leanne F. said “Perfect addition to our Holiday Party. Thank you so much!”
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Quick facts
Historical Characters
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.
As you browse for your ideal historical figure, review profiles, watch videos of past performances, and read past client feedback to ensure you’re booking a character who’s both authentic and engaging. Communicate important event details—like timing, venue space, and any special requests—so they can deliver the perfect performance for your audience.
Once you’ve found the perfect historical character, complete your booking through GigSalad. Our full-service platform makes it easy to hire all types of party entertainment. Talk to providers, confirm the details of your agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad booking is protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee, so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back. Just relax and enjoy the show!
