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Midland, MI 
Historical Character
26 miles from Mount Pleasant 
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,…
Flint, MI
Historical Character
68 miles from Mount Pleasant An educational and entertaining look at the life of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for political events, historical societies,…
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
105 miles from Mount Pleasant
1 Verified Booking Holly H. said “Copper Tom was a good addition to our Summer Reading Program entertainment line-up. We had over 40 children of all ages (with their parents) and everyone…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
105 miles from Mount Pleasant
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…”
Westland, MI
Historical Character
112 miles from Mount Pleasant
6 Verified Bookings Matt B. said “We invited Abe Lincoln to an adult pool party. Everyone was delighted when he showed up. Abe mingled and talked with party guests for the duration, posed…”
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
123 miles from Mount Pleasant
18 Verified Bookings Benjamin W. said “Kevin/Abe is the spitting image of Lincoln, and went above and beyond to make our event a great time. He is a passionate history buff, and enthralled…”
Glenview, IL
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
187 miles from Mount Pleasant I educate, have a mini fun activity with others, and mesmerize the crowd by letting them pick over 20 weapons of two combinations for me to wield. Please message…
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
188 miles from Mount Pleasant
29 Verified Bookings Ej M. said “Reasonable rates. Good communication. And always puts a smile on my wife's face. Thanks!”
Newberry, MI
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
194 miles from Mount Pleasant Former Infantryman and lover of history
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
206 miles from Mount Pleasant First person historical portrayal of America's most misunderstood First Lady. What makes me different, and why should you choose my presentations? I have 15+…
Lewis Center, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
252 miles from Mount Pleasant
5 Verified Bookings Julia W. said “Bill and his wife were recently guests at a "Military Heroes" drop-in event our library hosted out in our courtyard during the Granville (OH)…”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
263 miles from Mount Pleasant Laura N. said “Robert portraying President Lincoln is both an educational and an entertaining experience. He knows so much history and can keep a presentation engaging.…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
274 miles from Mount Pleasant
9 Verified Bookings Jeff E. said “He provided a great rendition of our 16th president. Abraham Lincoln did a wonderful job and performed wonderfully. He was well received by all in attendance.”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
274 miles from Mount Pleasant
7 Verified Bookings Stephanie G. said “We look forward to working with Hank again soon!”
Lancaster, OH
Historical Character
291 miles from Mount Pleasant 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.
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 248 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #241 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad
185 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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