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Port Chester, NY 
Historical Character 
2 Verified Bookings Robert A. L. said “We had Lou perform at our annual President's Day Program and he was phenomenal! He is able to blend content and entertainment to create a tremendously…”
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Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
10 Verified Bookings Giana L. said “Dr. Franklin did an incredible job and my friend was so surprised to have him show up at her house. He stayed completely in character and made a really…”
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Washington, DC
Historical Character
14 Verified Bookings David A. said “Ben presented a great impression on our group and was enjoyed by all. He was very personable, talked to many in the group, and enjoyed lunch with us after…”
Charlottesville, VA
Historical Character You cannot judge the history of the New Republic without an intimate perspective of the Founders. James Monroe, “The first of our ordinary presidents,” had such…
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Brooklyn, NY
Historical Character
13 Verified Bookings Mike R. said “General Washington was excellent. We all really enjoyed our time with him.”
Hyannis, MA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
53 Verified Bookings Stacy M. said “He was good.”
Boynton Beach, FL
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
2 Verified Bookings Maureen F. said “We were so pleased with Party Entertainment at our daughter's Princess birthday party! We had Cinderella surprise our daughter and she was beyond amazing!…”
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Decatur, GA
Princess Party / Historical Character
9 Verified Bookings Megan P. said “Absolutely the most professional, kind hearted, perfectly put together group of women and men. They are amazing with children of all ages and the adults…”
Columbus, OH
Civil War Reenactment / Historical Character
3 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)…”
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Philadelphia, PA
Look-Alike / Historical Character
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…”
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Oxford, MS
Santa Claus / Historical Character
12 Verified Bookings Debra S. said “He is literally the best Santa and my girls absolutely loved him!! Still talking about it!! I HIGHLY recommend them!!!”
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Stewartsville, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
77 Verified Bookings Rev P. said “Exactly what we needed after a tough year. Kindness joy and peace shine through. Perfectly tailored to the individuals involved. A true hit.”
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Raleigh, NC
Santa Claus / Historical Character
13 Verified Bookings Shannon M. said “He spent time with the kids getting them to talk. He was very friendly and professional. Wonderful experience.”
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Los Angeles, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
15 Verified Bookings Bine P. said “Santa Klus was just amazing, warm friendly and patient when visiting our young kids. Communication and planning was excellent, the kids were so happy…”
Orlando, FL
Wedding Officiant / Historical Character
5 Verified Bookings Brigid D. said “Thanks again for making this a truly personalized and memorable Mother's Day gift!”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 107 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #242 in popularity out of 545 categories on GigSalad
117 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
History was the best subject in school, don’t ya think? (P.E. doesn’t count) Science was so complicated and Math had all that problem-solving. History was always just fascinating tales of the people and events that brought us to where we are today. Who doesn’t love a great story? Well now you can bring the history to your event by hiring an Historical Character. From honest Abe to Mark Twain, there are many historical characters to choose from. You’ll forget it’s the 21st century after spending time with these famous people from the past.
Bring our history to life by bringing a live historical character to your next event. GigSalad has a variety of historical characters to offer from Abraham Lincoln and George Washington to Babe Ruth and Davy Crockett, among many others. Historical characters are the perfect choice for a variety of events, such as trade shows, corporate events, school assemblies, educational seminars, or fairs and festivals. Some characters act as impersonators and are available for meet & greets and photo opportunities. Other characters may provide full shows or acts that can serve as a comedic act or as educational entertainment. Browse through the Historical Characters on GigSalad. Watch videos, check out photo galleries, and read reviews to ensure you book exactly what you want for your special event.
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