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Bartlett, IL 
Historical Character
28 miles from Palos Hills 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
16 miles from Palos Hills 
29 Verified Bookings Ej M. said “Reasonable rates. Good communication. And always puts a smile on my wife's face. Thanks!”
Glenview, IL
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
26 miles from Palos Hills 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
159 miles from Palos Hills
9 Verified Bookings Jeff E. said “He provided a great rendition of our 16th president. Abraham Lincoln did a wonderful job and performed wonderfully. He was well received by all in attendance.”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
159 miles from Palos Hills
7 Verified Bookings Stephanie G. said “We look forward to working with Hank again soon!”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
159 miles from Palos Hills 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…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
195 miles from Palos Hills
18 Verified Bookings Benjamin W. said “Kevin/Abe is the spitting image of Lincoln, and went above and beyond to make our event a great time. He is a passionate history buff, and enthralled…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
213 miles from Palos Hills
1 Verified Booking Holly H. said “Copper Tom was a good addition to our Summer Reading Program entertainment line-up. We had over 40 children of all ages (with their parents) and everyone…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
213 miles from Palos Hills
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…”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
225 miles from Palos Hills
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,…
Flint, MI
Historical Character
230 miles from Palos Hills 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
231 miles from Palos Hills
6 Verified Bookings Matt B. said “We invited Abe Lincoln to an adult pool party. Everyone was delighted when he showed up. Abe mingled and talked with party guests for the duration, posed…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
260 miles from Palos Hills 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
271 miles from Palos Hills
5 Verified Bookings Julia W. said “Bill and his wife were recently guests at a "Military Heroes" drop-in event our library hosted out in our courtyard during the Granville (OH)…”
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
274 miles from Palos Hills
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…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 246 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #242 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad
186 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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