Col. George Washington

Latrobe, PA

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Liberty in America, Past, Present and Future

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G. W. and the French and Indian War

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Article 5, a citizens' amendment.

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Compass Inn re-enactment

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With history camps kids

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G. W. with the Lafayette pistols

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G. W. with 1st grade students at Fort Ligonier, PA.

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282nd Birthday cake

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With 1st grade students.

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Overview

Dr. Bill Choby does first person re-enactments of the character of Col. George Washington. He appears in full military uniform and performs alone without props for over an hour.
He is also an author of Liberty in America.


Reviews

5 reviews

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Brandy H.

May 16, 2022
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Phenomenal George Washington!

General Washington was an absolute pleasure to work with. All of our guests loved interacting with him. He stayed true to character and is extremely knowledgeable about American history which added a special element to our American Revolutionary-themed event. Thank you very much for coming to our event!

Hired as: Historical Character

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Col. George Washington

Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. Your humble servant. G. W.


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Barbara L.

May 28, 2019
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Memorial Day Parade

Col. George Washington was absolutely wonderful. His presents with the community was superb. Everyone loved him including me. Thank you so very much Dr. Bill.

Hired as: Historical Character


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Karen A.

August 22, 2017

George Washington at WaterFire Sharon PA

The theme for our event was Celebrate America...United We Stand. George Washington was a wonderful addition and our guests thoroughly enjoy taking pictures with him and the interaction. George was very professional. I would highly recommend him to any one holding event.

Hired as: Historical Character


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Pooja

July 31, 2015

George Washington at the Monumental Bicentenial

Col. George Washington was an asset to the Monumental Bicentennial event held in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD, a memorable and historical event for the citizens locally and nationally. This George Washington re-enactor is very knowledgeable about George Washington's life, at all stages, and played the part perfectly.

Hired as: Historical Character, Patriotic Entertainment, Storyteller


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James R. M. S.

December 19, 2012

An impressive George Washington and fine Gentleman!

As the aide to General George Washington of Mount Vernon, Virginia, I met this gentleman on Constitution Avenue in Washington, District of Columbia on 9-11-2010, as one of many Patriots from the Past who came to rescue America today. Not only is this man impressive as Colonel George Washington, he is a scholar on George Washington, with a book he has written.

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 45 - 90 minutes

What to expect

A historically accurate account of the experiences of young Colonel George Washington in the frontier of Western Pennsylvania between 1753 and 1758.

About

Bill’s physical appearance at 6'3" 225 lbs is very similar to that of George Washington. He has given first person presentations in historical re-enactments, for school assemblies, at Pennsylvania’s Military Museum, TEA party gatherings, and meetings. See him in action on youtube at <a href="https://www.gigsalad.com/external/redirect/aHR0cDovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PWh3OW5lTTJJbjc0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw9neM2In74</a>

Bill was also the standing model for John Buxton’s 250th anniversary commemorative painting of Washington crossing the Allegheny River in December of 1753. Bill’s uniform was custom made from an actual portrait of George Washington painted before the Revolutionary War. Bill added his own hunting boots which he uses while fox hunting on horseback just like George would have done.

He has written a short book on the evolution of American liberty in "Liberty in America, Past, Present and Future" available an ebook through
Author House at (link hidden)

Additional booking notes

None

Past booked events

May 2022

14

Saturday

Fundraiser

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Farmington, PA

January 2022

05

Wednesday

Surprise

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Champion, PA

May 2019

27

Monday

Nonprofit Event

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Aspinwall, PA

Set list

I am a complete set.

Influences and inspiration

The area in which I live has a rich and deep history of the events which shaped America in the mid 18th century.

Setup requirements

None

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