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Washington, DC 
Historical Character
35 miles from Baltimore 
41 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I recently hired Barry Stevens portraying Benjamin Franklin for our corporate function. Mr. Stevens was incredibly well-prepared, skillfully connecting…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
35 miles from Baltimore 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…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
17 miles from Baltimore
61 Verified Bookings Jaymea D. said “Michael was everything our festival needed . We look forward to booking him again.”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
59 Verified Bookings Janis B. said “Professional in every way. Talented. Entertaining. Wonderful. Marvelous.”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
38 miles from Baltimore The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Mount Vernon, VA
Leadership/Success Speaker / Historical Character
47 miles from Baltimore
5 Verified Bookings Steven C. S. said “Over more than a decade Henricus Colledge (1619), "America's 1st College~Revived" has been involved with James Manship as he wonderfully…”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
62 miles from Baltimore
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
75 miles from Baltimore
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.”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
90 miles from Baltimore
18 Verified Bookings Raye C. said “I had Ben come to spend an afternoon with my neighbor, who just turned 98 years old. A few friends gathered to have some food and drink, sit, and just…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
90 miles from Baltimore
22 Verified Bookings Kathy F. said “Very informative and enjoyable, the crowd shared comments afterward, that they had a very memorable/enjoyable time.”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
90 miles from Baltimore
52 Verified Bookings Kim R. said “Brian, aka "Benjamin Franklin", was awesome! Our HR Conference Dinner entertainment provided by "Ben'" was enjoyed by all of…”
Culpeper, VA
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
93 miles from Baltimore
30 Verified Bookings Jennifer P. said “She was perfect, from timeliness to professionalism and humor, I highly recommend for any GIG!”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
109 miles from Baltimore
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.…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
110 miles from Baltimore 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-…
Troy, VA
Historical Character
128 miles from Baltimore
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…
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
191 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.
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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