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Boston, MA 
Historical Character
14 miles from Wilmington 
5 Verified Bookings Marina S. said “I booked Deborah for a birthday party and she was absolutely awesome! Everyone has been raving about her ever since and she was so kind to answer a bunch…”
Amesbury, MA
Historical Character
25 miles from Wilmington
6 Verified Bookings Anna G. said “Sheryl went above and beyond when we requested her acting help for one of our revolutionary adventures. She was so eager to lend her skills to make our…”
Boston, MA
Ventriloquist / Historical Character
14 miles from Wilmington
18 Verified Bookings Cecile N. said “All adults and children alike loved Santa and his show. It was awesome and made a wonderful family Xmas event”
Boston, MA
Balloon Twister / Historical Character
14 miles from Wilmington
6 Verified Bookings Sabrina D. said “Our families at Fall Fest were so impressed by Linda.”
Norton, MA
Historical Character
40 miles from Wilmington 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…
Hyannis, MA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
77 miles from Wilmington
101 Verified Bookings Ana W. said “Sara was the absolute highlight of my friend's 50th birthday party. She is an amazing singer, professional and a sweetheart.”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
167 miles from Wilmington
5 Verified Bookings Julie N. said “I wish I had more stars to add for Lou. From the start of his hire, he was so communicative and professional! He came to our event, a surprise 40th birthday…”
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
172 miles from Wilmington
20 Verified Bookings Bob L. said “Very knowledgeable and entertaining. punctual and very professional in his image and demeanor. Very convincing character portrayal of Washington's…”
Old Bridge, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
219 miles from Wilmington
45 Verified Bookings Ricky said “Very Professional. A good time was had by all the participants. Will definitely book again.”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
252 miles from Wilmington 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-…
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
264 miles from Wilmington
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.…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
274 miles from Wilmington
18 Verified Bookings Scott D. said “After some back and forth about a very unique opportunity, Mitch came through with "flying" colors! He did everything we asked/hoped to make…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
274 miles from Wilmington
22 Verified Bookings Catherine P. said “We invited "Martha Washington" to appear at our school for Presidents' Day. She was specifically asked to speak about her youth and her…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
288 miles from Wilmington
11 Verified Bookings Michele D. H. said “Benjamin Franklin was awesome! Our guests loved taking pictures with him. We all loved the bit of history he provided.”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
313 miles from Wilmington
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
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 234 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #245 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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