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Chester Springs, PA 
Historical Character
36 miles from Lancaster 
11 Verified Bookings Michele D. H. said “Benjamin Franklin was awesome! Our guests loved taking pictures with him. We all loved the bit of history he provided.”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
8 miles from Lancaster
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
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
42 miles from Lancaster
60 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I had the pleasure of hiring FDR as a performer for our recent corporate event. Prior to the occasion, FDR maintained clear and consistent communication,…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
54 miles from Lancaster
59 Verified Bookings Pamela P. said “Eric was wonderful and he brought good cheer to our family with his lovely singing of Dean Martin and Sinatra tunes, in honor of my parents’ recent 51st…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
57 miles from Lancaster
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.…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
61 miles from Lancaster
18 Verified Bookings Brenda A. said “We hired Ben to meet and greet at our office holiday party for 45 people. Everyone had a great time interacting and taking pictures. Ben shared history…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
61 miles from Lancaster
22 Verified Bookings Michele D. said “Pat did an amazing job as Martha Washington at a corporate event for us. She was able to mingle with all of our guests and tailor her conversation to…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
74 miles from Lancaster 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-…
Washington, DC
Historical Character
87 miles from Lancaster
37 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I recently hired Barry Stevens portraying Benjamin Franklin for our corporate function. Mr. Stevens was incredibly well-prepared, skillfully connecting…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
87 miles from Lancaster 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…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
90 miles from Lancaster The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
100 miles from Lancaster
5 Verified Bookings Hon. E. D. said “Thousands imitate Elvis but few try to pass as George Washington The former general, farmer and president because of the total commitment required. This…”
Old Bridge, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
109 miles from Lancaster
45 Verified Bookings Amy D. said “This is the second time Seashell Santas has come to our Christmas event. Santa is amazing. He takes time with the children and their faces light up. Mrs.…”
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
141 miles from Lancaster
27 Verified Bookings Colleen P. said “This is our second year using District Talent, and to no surprise it was another hit! Very easy to work with and a perfect addition to any event. We will…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
148 miles from Lancaster
20 Verified Bookings Mike R. said “General Washington was excellent. We all really enjoyed our time with him.”
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187 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
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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