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Lancaster, OH 
Historical Character
27 miles from Columbus 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.
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
16 miles from Columbus 
5 Verified Bookings Elizabeth E. said “Bill and Cresha are completely amazing. They performed wonderfully and as if they indeed lived in the 1860's. They professional and friendly through…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
144 miles from Columbus
18 Verified Bookings Alana S. said “Thank you so much for a memorable birthday virtual celebration !”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
155 miles from Columbus Scott F. said “Robert was a presenter at the W. D. Boyce Council's 50th Anniversary Camporee in Ottawa, Illinois, in September 2023. He gave four presentations…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
161 miles from Columbus Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Westland, MI
Historical Character
165 miles from Columbus
6 Verified Bookings David S. said “We had Abe attend our son's graduation party, and he was a big hit with the guests. Highly recommend him.”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
165 miles from Columbus
3 Verified Bookings Donna C. said “Captain Smith and Margaret "Molly" Brown are a great team! Their performance is well-planned and a moving tribute to the ones lost as well as…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
168 miles from Columbus
9 Verified Bookings Roy T. said “Our Family get-together ranges in ages from 4 years to 94 years. A tough audience to keep engaged for 30-45 minutes. Abe Lincoln's fast paced monolog…”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
168 miles from Columbus
7 Verified Bookings Jacob D. said “Zero complaints about this performance. Very educated on his act and a joy to be around. His subject matter and mannerisms are perfect for any event.”
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
193 miles from Columbus
3 Verified Bookings Karen A. said “The theme for our event was Celebrate America...United We Stand. George Washington was a wonderful addition and our guests thoroughly enjoy taking pictures…”
Flint, MI
Historical Character
214 miles from Columbus 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
261 miles from Columbus
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,…
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
268 miles from Columbus
2 Verified Bookings Vance H. said “George Washington came to our homeschool community. The kids loved it! He was so knowledgeable and held the kids attention. Will definitely be considering…”
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
276 miles from Columbus
30 Verified Bookings Kunume O. said “Kevin was amazing! We rented a spongebob-like character for my son's birthday party. He showed up and entertained the kids the entire time with so…”
Culpeper, VA
Bartender / Historical Character
287 miles from Columbus
27 Verified Bookings Quincy C. said “We were so delighted with Michael Levick's preparation, professionalism, and overall performance. We highly recommend him!”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 242 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #243 in popularity out of 540 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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