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Norton, MA 
Historical Character
34 miles from Newport 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…
Boston, MA
Ventriloquist / Historical Character
62 miles from Newport 
17 Verified Bookings Shyla C. said “Kevin was incredible. Professional, humorous, and insightful, he arrived early, set up, and started readings. His sense of humor put everyone at ease…”
Boston, MA
Balloon Twister / Historical Character
62 miles from Newport
6 Verified Bookings Michael G. said “A nice mix of juggling and zaniness! The kids loved it. Lots of kid involvement.”
Boston, MA
Historical Character
62 miles from Newport
4 Verified Bookings Ryan M. said “If you’re looking for a historical character for your event, look no further!”
Amesbury, MA
Historical Character
97 miles from Newport
6 Verified Bookings Debbie K. said “I recently had the pleasure of watching Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women's production of Clara Barton. It was educational and informative. Sheryl…”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
127 miles from Newport
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…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
133 miles from Newport
20 Verified Bookings Marcy D. said “His Excellency General George Washington depicted an accurate account of his life during the time period of 1732 to 1799. He brought the character to…”
Bloomsbury, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
205 miles from Newport
44 Verified Bookings Amy D. said “Our event was spectacular and a big part of the reason why is because of this wonderful MR. and MRS. Santa. Santa was kind, engaging and jovial. When…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
208 miles from Newport 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-…
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
228 miles from Newport
18 Verified Bookings Devin N. said “Ben Frank was a legend. He showed up and didn't skip a beat. Funny and super knowledgeable, he dropped knowledge and won in trivia against a past…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
228 miles from Newport
22 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I had the pleasure of hiring Ms. Pat Jordan, who portrayed the historical figure Clara Barton at our recent event. She delivered a delightful and engaging…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
231 miles from Newport
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.…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
246 miles from Newport
11 Verified Bookings Josh S. said “Interacted with the crowd and exceeded our expectations!”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
277 miles from Newport
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
301 miles from Newport
59 Verified Bookings Jaymea D. said “Michael was everything our festival needed . We look forward to booking him again.”
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.
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.
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