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Bartlett, IL 
Historical Character
12 miles from Arlington Heights 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+…
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
23 miles from Arlington Heights 
30 Verified Bookings Ej M. said “Reasonable rates. Good communication. And always puts a smile on my wife's face. Thanks!”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
186 miles from Arlington Heights 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…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
186 miles from Arlington Heights
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
186 miles from Arlington Heights
7 Verified Bookings John P. said “Amazing!”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
203 miles from Arlington Heights
18 Verified Bookings Pam E. said “He was fabulous and everyone loved him! Recommend him to anyone!!”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
217 miles from Arlington Heights
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,…
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
217 miles from Arlington Heights
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…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
228 miles from Arlington Heights An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Westland, MI
Historical Character
235 miles from Arlington Heights
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!”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
288 miles from Arlington Heights Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
290 miles from Arlington Heights
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…”
Des Moines, IA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
293 miles from Arlington Heights 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,…”
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
302 miles from Arlington Heights
2 Verified Bookings Lisa C. said “David provided us with an enchanting glimps into the life of President Washington. He was gracious and always the gentleman. We highly recommend him and…”
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
319 miles from Arlington Heights Former Infantryman and lover of history
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 229 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #247 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
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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