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Washington, DC 
Historical Character
11 miles from Greenbelt 
40 Verified Bookings Natalie M. said “Barry spoke at our Homeschool Co-op's History Fair. He talked about Benjamin Franklin's life, answered questions from the students, and then…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
11 miles from Greenbelt 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…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
24 miles from Greenbelt
59 Verified Bookings Brian E. said “Eric was great. The birthday girl loved the experience.”
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
23 miles from Greenbelt
5 Verified Bookings Mary M. said “When James Manship (aka'George Washington') visited our school in Richmond, Virginia, he made a terrific connection with the students. From…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
14 miles from Greenbelt The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
40 miles from Greenbelt
61 Verified Bookings Anastasiya M. said “We couldn’t be happier selecting this talent. We ended up going with the strolling champagne skirt, which made such a spectacular impression on our guests.…”
Culpeper, VA
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
71 miles from Greenbelt
28 Verified Bookings Quincy C. said “We were so delighted with Michael Levick's preparation, professionalism, and overall performance. We highly recommend him!”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
85 miles from Greenbelt
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
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
99 miles from Greenbelt
11 Verified Bookings Josh S. said “Interacted with the crowd and exceeded our expectations!”
Troy, VA
Historical Character
104 miles from Greenbelt
1 Verified Booking I provide first person historical interpretation of early American historical figures from the 17-20th centuries. Common portrayals are Thomas Jefferson, James…
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
112 miles from Greenbelt
18 Verified Bookings Kara A. said “My husband and friend were celebrating their birthdays and huge history buffs. Having Ben Franklin as part of their birthday celebration was a once in…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
112 miles from Greenbelt
22 Verified Bookings Rhiannon B. said “Our community thoroughly enjoyed this historically accurate portrayal of Clara Barton! Pat is very knowledgeable and answered every question that was…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
112 miles from Greenbelt
52 Verified Bookings Barbara S. said “Ben was a surprise for the bride and groom at my nephew’s rehearsal dinner, and he couldn’t have been better! He was so true to character in a really…”
Williamsburg, VA
Historical Character
120 miles from Greenbelt Dr. Benjamin Franklin has appeared at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and other museums; at schools and special events. He is happy to speak on any…
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
133 miles from Greenbelt
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.…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 227 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #248 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
189 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.
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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