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Scarsdale, NY 
Historical Character
28 miles from Newark 
20 Verified Bookings Marcy D. said “His Excellency General George Washington depicted an accurate account of his life during the time period of 1732 to 1799. He brought the character to…”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
32 miles from Newark
5 Verified Bookings Deepa P. said “We invited Lou to join us at a work event for history curriculum writers and editors. He gave an engaging speech tailored to our crowd that made the night…”
Jackson, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
46 miles from Newark
50 Verified Bookings Ricky said “Very Professional. A good time was had by all the participants. Will definitely book again.”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
53 miles from Newark 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-…
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
75 miles from Newark
18 Verified Bookings Devin N. said “Ben Frank was a legend. He showed up and didn't skip a beat. Funny and super knowledgeable, he dropped knowledge and won in trivia against a past…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
75 miles from Newark
22 Verified Bookings Angelika R. said “I had the pleasure of hiring Ms. Pat Jordan, who portrayed the historical figure Clara Barton at our recent event. She delivered a delightful and engaging…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
75 miles from Newark
52 Verified Bookings Rob C. said “Ben rose to the occasion, despite the heat, and he followed the opening story line beautifully.”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
76 miles from Newark
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.…”
Chester Springs, PA
Historical Character
89 miles from Newark
11 Verified Bookings Philip said “Made everyone understand the importance of History and the photos, just AMAZING!!”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
119 miles from Newark
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
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
147 miles from Newark
61 Verified Bookings Zabei F. said “Michael was super accommodating and our guests loved him!”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
163 miles from Newark
59 Verified Bookings Sam L. said “Eric as Dean Martin was superb! He looked like Dean, acted like Dean, sang like Dean, and was amazing like Dean. Eric was funny, entertaining, and professional.…”
Norton, MA
Historical Character
177 miles from Newark 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…
Boston, MA
Balloon Twister / Historical Character
196 miles from Newark
7 Verified Bookings Elizabeth T. said “Fantastic!!! My kids loved the balloons and energy.”
Boston, MA
Ventriloquist / Historical Character
196 miles from Newark
19 Verified Bookings Colleen L. said “It was quite a fun & entertaining time! Great for people of all ages!”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 231 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #244 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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