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Ann Arbor, MI 
Historical Character
7 miles from Ypsilanti 
3 Verified Bookings Jim S. said “We booked Captain Smith & Molly Brown for our High School Alumni Weekend '22, that our small town has every year. Our last night (Sunday) we…”
Westland, MI
Historical Character
12 miles from Ypsilanti
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!”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
32 miles from Ypsilanti
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
7 miles from Ypsilanti
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!…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
53 miles from Ypsilanti An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Midland, MI
Historical Character
100 miles from Ypsilanti
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,…
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
145 miles from Ypsilanti
5 Verified Bookings Karla G. said “The Filets were so enjoyable and a pleasure. All of our guests were so impressed by their knowledge and the manner that history was portrayed. The children…”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
183 miles from Ypsilanti 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.
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
202 miles from Ypsilanti 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.…”
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
208 miles from Ypsilanti
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…”
Glenview, IL
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
216 miles from Ypsilanti 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…
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
216 miles from Ypsilanti
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
216 miles from Ypsilanti
7 Verified Bookings John P. said “Amazing!”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
235 miles from Ypsilanti 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+…
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
257 miles from Ypsilanti
3 Verified Bookings Brandy H. said “General Washington was an absolute pleasure to work with. All of our guests loved interacting with him. He stayed true to character and is extremely knowledgeable…”
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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