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The American Historical Theatre provides world-class Historical Characters and Interpretations. We provide over 100 characters and a variety of programs, and we tour all 50 states and Europe. To inquire about a character or to book an event, please call us at 215-625-0986.


“The actors were so gracious and welcoming….We heard many expressions of gratitude from the families, and several parents said that the experience had been a ‘life changing’ one for their children. Thank you so much; literally, we could not have offered an opportunity like this without you and the actors.
- J.S.W., National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

Upcoming Events American Historical Theatre Commemorates
the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War
1861-1865

Fri, Jun 21 9:00 am-10:00 am
Jefferson v Hamilton Debate
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge,
A private event for High School Students. Information Contact: 610-933-8825

Sat, Jun 29 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield
John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front Street, Harrisburg PA
A one hour Clara Barton presentation and meet and greet for Tea with the Historical Society of Dauphin County. Tea at 2:30. Call 717-233-3462 for more information

Thu, Jul 4 8:00 am-2:00 pm
July 4th at National Archives
700 Pennsylvania Ave., NWG12, Washington DC
A historically star studded morning in celebration of Independence Day: meet George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ned Hector, Abigail Adams, John Hancock and a colonial town crier and hear a spirited reading of the Declaration of Independence.Fee and open to the public. Brunch by special arrangement: 202-357-7361

Thu, Jul 4 11:00 am-3:00 pm
July 4th at Federal Hall
26 Wall Street, New York, NY
Celebrate Independence Hall with Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Free and open to the public. www.nps.gov

Thu, Jul 4 11:00 am-1:00 pm
4th of July at Stenton
4601 N. 18th St, Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin gives a short program and meets guests at Stenton in celebration of Independence Day.Free and open to the public: 215-329-7312

Additional Events

 American Historical Theatre is proud to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War by offering Historical Characters, Programs and Plays. Click for more information.


Julie Dent Grant and General Ulysses S. Grant

While our country was at war with itself, we struggled to maintain home and family, to find normalcy. During this time of crisis, heroes sacrificed and scoundrels sold out.
AHT is privileged to share the official, as well as the little-known, stories of presidents, prisoners, and poets. We tell the tales of soldiers, slaves, and suffragists. We dramatize battlefield nurses and behind-the-scenes spies. And we bring attention to both northern Copperheads and southern scalawags. Husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers: discover the all-too-human women and men of the American Civil War.
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