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Washington, DC 
Historical Character
25 miles from South Riding 
40 Verified Bookings Charles T. said “Barry’s Ben Franklin is impressively authentic: the outfits, his speech, and his vast knowledge of history make an almost carbon copy of the founding…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
25 miles from South Riding 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…”
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
25 miles from South Riding
5 Verified Bookings David H. P. said “I observed Mr. Manship produce the C-span historical book review on George Washington and coordinate a wide range of content experts. James is gifted…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
22 miles from South Riding The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Culpeper, VA
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
40 miles from South Riding
28 Verified Bookings Una M. said “We booked District Talent for a French Bistro themed work event and they did not disappoint! Worked teh room from beginning to end. Everyone had a great…”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
54 miles from South Riding
59 Verified Bookings Drake B. said “We had Eric deliver birthday wishes to our son, dressed as George Washington. He nailed the performance, was extremely professional, and highly creative.…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
71 miles from South Riding
61 Verified Bookings Jesica A. said “We absolutely loved Santa’s visit to our Christmas party. He did an excellent job, bringing joy and magic to the event. Santa was engaging and attentive,…”
Troy, VA
Historical Character
78 miles from South Riding
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…
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
107 miles from South Riding
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
Williamsburg, VA
Historical Character
121 miles from South Riding 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…
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
128 miles from South Riding
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.”
Pamplin, VA
Historical Character
131 miles from South Riding Nationally renown portrayal of George Washington. Dynamic Keynote speaker, historic character, Film, Television, Commercials, Parades, Events, Historical advisor,…
Latrobe, PA
Historical Character
140 miles from South Riding
3 Verified Bookings James R. M. S. said “As the aide to General George Washington of Mount Vernon, Virginia, I met this gentleman on Constitution Avenue in Washington, District of Columbia on…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
144 miles from South Riding
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
144 miles from South Riding
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…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 224 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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