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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.

In addition to our in-person performances, we offer virtual appearances from many of our historical figures. Our actor-historians are happy to drive, train, fly, or Zoom to your event!

We do not offer any services related to AI “Artificial Intelligence,” AR “Augmented Reality,” etc.

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Meet some of the characters and actor-historians of American Historical Theatre! We are a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation. We Entertain, We Educate, We Inspire! AHT provides first-person performances including meet-and-greets, educational presentations, keynote addresses, and Continuing Legal Education seminars. Consider featuring AHT's historical figures to add a unique and unforgettable experience to your corporate conference, public event, or school assembly!

Thomas Jefferson (Steve Edenbo), Abraham Lincoln (Bob Gleason), Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Jill Lawrence), Theodore Roosevelt (Peyton Dixon), Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Neill Hartley), and Susan B. Anthony (Marjorie Goldman)

Thomas Jefferson (Steve Edenbo), Abraham Lincoln (Bob Gleason), Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Jill Lawrence), Theodore Roosevelt (Peyton Dixon), Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Neill Hartley), and Susan B. Anthony (Marjorie Goldman)

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Alice Roosevelt Longworth, the "wild child" of President Theodore Roosevelt, shares some of her childhood memories of games, pets, and high jinks at The White House . . . To book Kim Hanley as Alice Roosevelt Longworth to speak at your next virtual or in-person event, contact American Historical Theatre . . To watch a longer clip from this Zoom performance, follow the link in our Linktree or visit our American Historical Theatre Youtube page . . #AliceRoosevelt #AliceRooseveltLongworth #KimHanley #AHTheatre #history #American #Roosevelt #whitehousehistory #whitehouse #reenactor #virtual #zoom #actor #historian
Tonight —16 June 2021— at 7PM, @yourthomasjefferson will present a public address via Zoom, hosted by American Historical Theatre and @riverdalelibrarynj . (Free) preregistration is required no later than 5:00 PM today by calling the lib
Tonight —16 June 2021— at 7PM, @yourthomasjefferson will present a public address via Zoom, hosted by American Historical Theatre and @riverdalelibrarynj . (Free) preregistration is required no later than 5:00 PM today by calling the library —973.835.5044— or by the link in our bio Linktree . . This portrait was rendered by @karlakorn . The jacket, waistcoat, and breeches were crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre . . . #AHTheatre #ThomasJefferson #SteveEdenbo #founder #history #America #Revolutionarywar #reenactor #actor #lookalike #look-alike #zoom #virtual #americanhistory
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (Kim Hanley) tells of how her early experiences inspired to her become an early and outspoken leader of the women’s suffrage movement in the 19th century . . Check out the link in our bio to watch a longer clip from this performance! After the clip is no longer featured in our Linktree, it will continue to be available on our Youtube channel. . . This excerpt is from a Zoom panel discussion hosted by American Historical Theatre and The Center for Education Reform @edreform . , To invite Kim Hanley as Elizabeth Cady Stanton to speak at your next virtual or (as soon as is possible) in-person event, contact American Historical Theatre! . . The clothing worn by Elizabeth Cady Stanton in this video was made by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre . . #AHTheatre #AHT #ElizabethCadyStanton #womensuffrage #suffrage #equalrights #amendment #19thamendment #goodchange #activist #activism #hero #patriot #America #USA #Constitution #vote #rights #civilrights #suffragist #impersonator #reenactor #actor #virtual #zoom #lookalike #look-alike #womenshistorymonth
Since April 13th was @yourthomasjefferson 's 278th birthday, he offered to share a few words about the only birthday he celebrates (the 4th of July.) These are his closing comments from an @freedomsfoundation middle school presentation he gave on Friday. . . To invite Steve Edenbo as Thomas Jefferson to speak at your next virtual or in-person event, contact us! . . The clothing that Steve/Mr. Jefferson is wearing was made by Kim Hanley, our Executive Director . . Out of respect for the privacy of the students, no recording was made via Zoom. This recording was made during the performance by means of a camera placed above the computer . . #ThomasJefferson #AHTheatre #StevenEdenbo #foundingfather #president #4thofjuly #july4th #independenceday #declarationofindependence #equality #virtual #zoom #lookalike #look-alike #history #American #POTUS #presidential #impersonator #reenactor #actor #historian
President Theodore Roosevelt (Peyton Dixon) talks about workers’ rights . . Watch a longer clip in our Linktree. After the link is no longer featured in our Linktree it will continue to be on our Youtube channel and on our website . . This excerpt is from a Zoom panel discussion hosted by American Historical Theatre and The Center for Education Reform . . To invite Peyton Dixon as Theodore Roosevelt to speak at your next #virtual or in-person event, contact American Historical Theatre . . #TheodoreRoosevelt #TeddyRoosevelt #TR #PeytonDixon #POTUS #president #presidential #impersonator #firstperson #lookalike #look-alike #historian #interpreter #reenactor #actor #virtual #performer #speaker #leader #American #history
Sojourner Truth (Dr. Daisy Century) telling part of the story of delivering the famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech at the 1851 Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio. This excerpt was selected from a recent Zoom panel discussion between Sojourner Truth, Alice Paul, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, hosted by American Historical Theatre and the Center for Education Reform. Moderator: Lawrence Staten of Washington Latin Public Charter School . . Watch a longer clip in our Linktree. After the link is no longer featured in our Linktree it will continue to be on our Youtube channel and on our website . . . #SojournerTruth #DaisyCentury #womensrights #womenshistorymonth #choosetochallenge #leader #courage #inspiration #equalrights #equality #19thamendment #history #historical #reenactor #impersonator #lookalike #look-alike #virtual #zoom #feminist
Meet Juliette Gordon Low, founder of The Girl Scouts of America (portrayed by Carol Spacht) . . It was in March of 1912 that The Girl Scouts of America was born. In honor of that, and of #WomensHistoryMonth , we are proud to feature Carol Spacht's captivating performance as Juliette Gordon Low . . Find a longer excerpt from this performance in the Link in our bio! . . To Invite Carol Spacht as Juliette Gordon Low to speak at your next virtual or (as soon as is again possible) in-person event, contact American Historical Theatre! . . #GirlScouts #CarolSpacht #WomensHistoryMonth #ChooseToChallenge #hero #leader #history #girlpower #feminist #feminism #actor #historical #portrayal #impersonator #lookalike #look-alike #reenactor #America #USA #zoom #virtual #becauseofthemwecan
Carrie Chapman Catt talks about her life’s mission of fighting for women’s suffrage. Through her struggles, she became one of the foremost leaders of the movement that lead to the ratification of the 19th Amendment . . To book Pat Jordan as Carrie Chapman Catt as a speaker for your next virtual or (as soon as is possible) in-person event, contact American Historical Theatre . . Watch a longer set of clips from this performance with the link in our bio. After it is no longer featured in our Linktree, it will continue to be available on our Youtube page . . . #AHTheatre #CarrieChapmanCatt #suffragist #feminist #choosetochallenge #19thamendment #womenshistorymonth #leadership #hero #patriot #American #history #historical #impersonator #lookalike #look-alike #virtual #actor #historian #firstperson #becauseofthemwecan #zoom
Martha Washington (Carol A Spacht,) Abigail Adams (Kim Hanley,) and Dolley Madison ( Johanna Dunphy @jojod2014 ) answer a question. about the political role of the First Lady . . #WomensHistoryMonth #ChooseToChallenge . . These excerpts are from a panel discussion hosted by American Historical Theatre and The Center for Education Reform The moderator is Lawrence Staten of Washington Latin Public Charter School . . Invite Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, or Dolley Madison to speak at your next virtual or in-person event! Contact American Historical Theatre . . #AHTheatre #firstlady #FLOTUS #womenshistorymonth #choosetochallenge #foundingmothers #marthawashington #AbigailAdams #DolleyMadison #history #historical #reenactor #actor #impersonator #lookalike #look-alike #virtual #zoom #theater #AmericanHistoricalTheatre #becauseofthemwecan #leadership #patriot #USA #American #America #unitedstates
Alice Paul (portrayed by Taylor Williams) tells part of the story of the 19th Amendment —the Amendment to the US Constitution that finally acknowledged women’s right to vote on a national scale when it was ratified on August 18, 1920 . . . Alice Paul was a leader in advocating for and securing the ratification of the 19th Amendment. She then authored the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923, which has yet to be adopted . . To watch a longer excerpt from Taylor Williams’ one-woman show, “Not Ourselves, But The Cause,” click the link in our bio . . To invite Taylor Williams to speak as Alice Paul at your next virtual or (as soon as it’s possible) in-person event, contact American Historical Theatre! (Link to our website in bio) . . #AlicePaul #womanSuffrage #suffrage #equalrights #amendment #19thamendment #goodchange #activist #activism #hero #patriot #America #USA #Constitution #vote #rights #civilrights #impersonator #reenactor #actor #virtual #zoom #lookalike #look-alike #womenshistorymonth #herstory #feminist #iwd2021 #womenempowerment
Bombardier Edward “Ned” Hector (Noah Lewis) tells part of the story of his #valor during the Revolutionary War Battle of Brandywine. . . You can find a slightly longer version of the story in the Linktree in our bio . . . To book Noah Lewis to speak as Ned Hector at your next virtual or in-person event, contact American Historical Theatre (website in the Linktree in our bio) Phone: 215-625-0986 Email: events@ahtheatre.org . . . #NedHector #NoahLewis #AmericanHistoricalTheatre #AHTheatre #patriot #patriotism #storyteller #reenactor #history #America #American #USA #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2021 #blacklivesmatter #hero #rolemodel #revolutionarywar #impersonator #veteran #courage #bravery #patriot #patriotic #founder #foundingfather
Langston Hughes (portrayed by Keith H. Henley ) introduces and reads his poem, "The Colored Soldier" during a recent American Historical Theatre performance via Zoom . . To book Keith Henley to speak as Langston Hughes for your next virtual or in-person event, contact American Historical Theatre . . Watch the full video; the Linktree in our bio connects you to our Youtube page . . . #langstonhughes #langston #harlem #harlemrenaissance #jazzpoetry #keithhenley #americanhistoricaltheatre #ahtheatre #actor #poetry #history #blackhistorymonth #africanamericanhistory #africanamericanhistorymonth #history #america #thisisamerica #usa #poetry #impersonator
Harriet Tubman (Dr. Daisy Century, Ed.D) tells of arriving in “freedom land” when she escaped from slavery . . You can watch a slightly longer selection from this performance through the Linktree link in our bio . . Original script by Dr. Daisy Century . . To book Dr. Century to speak as Harriet Tubman at your next virtual or (when possible) in-person event, contact American Historical Theatre . . . #HarrietTubman #DaisyCentury #abolition #abolitionist #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blacklivesmatter #AHTheatre #AmericanHistoricalTheatre #historical #impersonator #look-alike #lookalike #reenactor #actor #theatre #performance #americanhistory #hero #leader #freedom #equality
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Jill Lawrence) suggests a family-friendly, quarantine-accommodating, pandemic-possible activity In honor of #PresidentsDay2021 . . To invite “Jackie” to speak at your next virtual (and as soon as worldwide events and scientific reality allow, in-person) event, contact American Historical Theatre ! . . . #JacquelineKennedyOnassis #jackiekennedy #jackieo #presidentsday #jackieonassis #AHTheatre #impersonator #lookalike #look-alike #jacquelinekennedyonassis #firstperson #historical #American #USA #America #POTUS #FLOTUS #virtual #zoom be
On the 19th of July 1776, the Continental Congress gave Timothy Matlack the job of putting the words of the Declaration of Independence on "very impressive" paper in order to facilitate a formal signing ceremony. Listen as Timothy Matlack (portrayed by Bob Gleason) tells some of the story here . . Mr. Matlack tells more of the story (7 minutes’ worth) in a video that you can watch via a link in the linktree in our bio . . To book an appearance by Bob Gleason as Timothy Matlack, contact American Historical Theatre . . . #TimothyMatlack #DeclarationofIndependence #engrossing #4thofJuly #revolutionarywar #1776 #foundingfather #founders #impersonator #historical #reenactor #reenactment #virtual
Clara Barton is one of our greatest leaders in the longstanding American tradition of helping others in times of strife. Meet the Civil War’s "Angel of the Battlefield" and founder of the American Red Cross . . To watch the full video (2 min 45 sec), click the link in the linktree in our bio . . To invite Pat Jordan as Clara Barton to speak at your next virtual or live event, contact American Historical Theatre . . . #ClaraBarton #angelofthebattlefield #CivilWar #AmericanRedCross #RedCross #ahtheatre #womenempowerment #womenleaders #womenleadership #history #American #impersonator #virtual #actor #historian #reenactor
7.11.1804: Alexander Hamilton was mortally wounded in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr on this day. In this clip, Mr. Hamilton lists his reasons for not wishing to engage in the duel. He did it anyway, of course. . . Watch the full video (20 minutes) via the link in our bio! . . . Eben Kuhns is #AlexanderHamilton . John Zac is #AaronBurr . David Holland is William P. Van Ness . Carl Smith is Nathaniel Pendleton . Kim Hanley is the voice of #ElizaHamilton . . The clothing worn by the gentlemen portrayed in this presentation was crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre . . This image was rendered during an American Historical Theatre presentation of the Hamilton v. Burr “duel letters” at the New York Historical Society, during a series of these shows created for the N-Y Historical Society . . . #Hamilton #Burr #eliza #elizahamilton #theroomwhereithappens #foundingfathers #history #USA #America #elizaschuyler #duel #AHTheatre
Overnight from July 4th to July 5th, 1776, John Dunlap made the first printing of the Declaration of Independence. Dunlap (Doug Thomas) tells a little of that story here . . To book Doug Thomas as John Dunlap to speak at your next virtual or live event, contact American Historical Theatre . . . You can watch videos of more of this story by clicking the link in our bio . . . #JohnDunlap #Americanhistory #reenactor #actor #historical #virtual #DeclarationofIndependence #4thofJuly #July4th #printer #printing
You might still have need to stay home more than you would otherwise like. If so, Susan B. Anthony has a message to bolster your resolve! . . Marjorie Goldman is Susan B. Anthony . . While American Historical Theatre is currently unable to provide in-person performances due to our national emergency, your generous donation enables us to provide historical content and digital resources to our community. We look forward to welcoming students, American history buffs, and all who can learn from the lessons of our shared legacy the world over to experience the inspiration and joy of interactive theatre as soon as it is safe and feasible. Please support us today by clicking on our Donate link in our bio’s linktree! . . . #SusanBAnthony #suffrage #womensrights #equalrights #womenrights #womansuffrage #suffragist #womenrightsarehumanrights #AHTheatre #AmericanHistoricalTheatre #AHT #history #AmericanHero #leader #civicengagement #patriot #lookalike #reenactor #impersonator #virtual #quarantine #quarantinelife
In honor of Juneteenth, we present a moment from Dr. Daisy Century portraying Harriet Tubman during one of her live performances. In this selection, Harriet Tubman tells of her returns southward to help others reach freedom . . To watch a longer selection (4 minutes) from this performance, follow the link in our Linktree listed in our bio. . . To invite Dr. Daisy Century, Ed.D, to speak as Harriet Tubman at your next live event, contact American Historical Theatre . . . #juneteenth #juneteenthcelebration #juneteenth2020 #HarrietTubman #GeneralTubman #Minty #freedom #blacklivesmatter #slavery #abolition #AmericanHistory #storyteller #impersonator #reenactor #actor #theatre #theater #AHTheatre
Alice Roosevelt Longworth, the "wild child" of President Theodore Roosevelt, shares some of her childhood memories of games, pets, and high jinks at The White House . . . To book Kim Hanley as Alice Roosevelt Longworth to speak at your next
Tonight —16 June 2021— at 7PM, @yourthomasjefferson will present a public address via Zoom, hosted by American Historical Theatre and @riverdalelibrarynj . (Free) preregistration is required no later than 5:00 PM today by calling the lib
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (Kim Hanley) tells of how her early experiences inspired to her become an early and outspoken leader of the women’s suffrage movement in the 19th century . . Check out the link in our bio to watch a longer clip from this
Since April 13th was @yourthomasjefferson 's 278th birthday, he offered to share a few words about the only birthday he celebrates (the 4th of July.) These are his closing comments from an @freedomsfoundation middle school presentation he gave on Fri
President Theodore Roosevelt (Peyton Dixon) talks about workers’ rights . . Watch a longer clip in our Linktree. After the link is no longer featured in our Linktree it will continue to be on our Youtube channel and on our website . . This exce
Sojourner Truth (Dr. Daisy Century) telling part of the story of delivering the famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech at the 1851 Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio. This excerpt was selected from a recent Zoom panel discussion betwe
Meet Juliette Gordon Low, founder of The Girl Scouts of America (portrayed by Carol Spacht) . . It was in March of 1912 that The Girl Scouts of America was born. In honor of that, and of #WomensHistoryMonth , we are proud to feature Carol Spacht's ca
Carrie Chapman Catt talks about her life’s mission of fighting for women’s suffrage. Through her struggles, she became one of the foremost leaders of the movement that lead to the ratification of the 19th Amendment . . To book Pat Jordan
Martha Washington (Carol A Spacht,) Abigail Adams (Kim Hanley,) and Dolley Madison ( Johanna Dunphy @jojod2014 ) answer a question. about the political role of the First Lady . . #WomensHistoryMonth #ChooseToChallenge . . These excerpts are from a p
Alice Paul (portrayed by Taylor Williams) tells part of the story of the 19th Amendment —the Amendment to the US Constitution that finally acknowledged women’s right to vote on a national scale when it was ratified on August 18, 1920 . .
Bombardier Edward “Ned” Hector (Noah Lewis) tells part of the story of his #valor during the Revolutionary War Battle of Brandywine. . . You can find a slightly longer version of the story in the Linktree in our bio . . . To book Noah Le
Langston Hughes (portrayed by Keith H. Henley ) introduces and reads his poem, "The Colored Soldier" during a recent American Historical Theatre performance via Zoom . . To book Keith Henley to speak as Langston Hughes for your next virtual
Harriet Tubman (Dr. Daisy Century, Ed.D) tells of arriving in “freedom land” when she escaped from slavery . . You can watch a slightly longer selection from this performance through the Linktree link in our bio . . Original script by Dr.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Jill Lawrence) suggests a family-friendly, quarantine-accommodating, pandemic-possible activity In honor of #PresidentsDay2021 . . To invite “Jackie” to speak at your next virtual (and as soon as worldwide eve
On the 19th of July 1776, the Continental Congress gave Timothy Matlack the job of putting the words of the Declaration of Independence on "very impressive" paper in order to facilitate a formal signing ceremony. Listen as Timothy Matlack (
Clara Barton is one of our greatest leaders in the longstanding American tradition of helping others in times of strife. Meet the Civil War’s "Angel of the Battlefield" and founder of the American Red Cross . . To watch the full video
7.11.1804: Alexander Hamilton was mortally wounded in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr on this day. In this clip, Mr. Hamilton lists his reasons for not wishing to engage in the duel. He did it anyway, of course. . . Watch the full video (20 min
Overnight from July 4th to July 5th, 1776, John Dunlap made the first printing of the Declaration of Independence. Dunlap (Doug Thomas) tells a little of that story here . . To book Doug Thomas as John Dunlap to speak at your next virtual or live eve
You might still have need to stay home more than you would otherwise like. If so, Susan B. Anthony has a message to bolster your resolve! . . Marjorie Goldman is Susan B. Anthony . . While American Historical Theatre is currently unable to provide in
In honor of Juneteenth, we present a moment from Dr. Daisy Century portraying Harriet Tubman during one of her live performances. In this selection, Harriet Tubman tells of her returns southward to help others reach freedom . . To watch a longer sele