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Scarsdale, NY 
Historical Character
6 miles from Port Chester 
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…”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
5 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…”
Jackson, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
73 miles from Port Chester
50 Verified Bookings Marc B. said “We’ve been doing events together with Glory Bunny for a few years now and they are simply the best. This year the weather was not on our side, with that…”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
85 miles from Port Chester 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
105 miles from Port Chester
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
107 miles from Port Chester
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
107 miles from Port Chester
52 Verified Bookings Mike N. said “Simply stated, it was great! Our residents could not have spent a more enjoyable Sunday afternoon. Many kudos to your "Sir Winston Churchill"…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
107 miles from Port Chester
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
121 miles from Port Chester
11 Verified Bookings Courtney E. said “We had "Ben" come to a corporate event we were hosting in Philadelphia. We provided him with a script and he adjusted to fit the part. He did…”
Norton, MA
Historical Character
145 miles from Port Chester 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…
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
150 miles from Port Chester
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
Boston, MA
Ventriloquist / Historical Character
164 miles from Port Chester
19 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
164 miles from Port Chester
7 Verified Bookings Heather B. said “Linda arrived on time with a fun costume and enthusiastic personality. She makes balloon creations, spins plates and juggles! You can tell she enjoys…”
Boston, MA
Historical Character
164 miles from Port Chester
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…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
179 miles from Port Chester
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,…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 231 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #243 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
192 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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