American Frontier
1911 Working Cowboy
The True Adventures of the Abernathy Boys.
History Isn't Just
a Textbook.
We help make it a memory.
Immerisve storytelling performances that bring America's most compelling figures to life — in your classroom, boardroom, museum, or living room.
2020
Est.
Our Story
Truth Is the Most
Compelling Story
Ever Told.
American Storytellers was founded on a simple but powerful belief: truth inspires people when it's told as a story — not recited as a list of dates. We bring America's history to life through research-driven, authentically-costumed performances that speak to the human experience.
Since 2020, our performances have reached audiences in boardrooms, classrooms, libraries, living rooms, museums, and retirement communities across the United States. Each character is developed using techniques from journalism, theatre, and history, so that the truth is brought to life.
Meticulously Researched
Every fact, every word, grounded in research.
Period-Appropriate Wardrobe
Period-appropriate costumes that transport audiences to a time and place.
Appropriate
for All Ages
These truths are family-friendly.
Curated Content
Previously prepared characters with the option for customization.
Meet the Characters
Voices from
America's History
Each character is a portal to a pivotal moment in America's story. Click a character to book their experience or open a video preview.
Who We Serve
An Experience for
Every Audience
Whether you're planning a school assembly or a corporate retreat, we tailor each performance to the room, the audience, and the occasion.
Schools & Classrooms
We present to student groups as young as first grade. Our performances are curriculum-aligned, age-appropriate, and built to inspire genuine curiosity about history.
Museums & Libraries
Bring your exhibits to life with a living-history experience that deepens visitor engagement and creates lasting connection to your collection's stories.
Corporate Events
From boardrooms to company retreats, our storytelling performances offer something genuinely different — leadership lessons drawn from history.
Retirement Communities
An immersive experience for senior audiences who remember when these stories were still living memory. We welcome conversations afterward.
Private Events
Family reunions, birthday celebrations, community functions — our characters make any gathering unforgettable and give guests something to talk about.
The Experience
From Inquiry
to Unforgettable
Booking a storytelling experience is simple. Here's how it works.
Reach Out
Tell us about your event — the venue, audience, date, and any historical themes or figures you have in mind.
We Collaborate
We work with you to select the perfect character and tailor the performance length, tone, and content to your audience.
We Arrive Ready
Our storyteller arrives in full authentic costume, fully in character, ready to transport your audience to another time.
History Comes Alive
A performance that stimulates questions, conversations, and a connection to American history that no textbook can replicate.
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
From children to corporate executives — history moves people when it's told well.
“We thoroughly enjoyed having Nicholas Waters with American Storytellers at our annual convention this year. Nicholas engaged with the crowd before his presentation and really created a "buzz" around the room. His depiction of Clarence the Milkman was interesting and entertaining at the same time, and the audience loved it. I'm so glad we took a chance and did something out of the box for our meeting this year!”
“Our students thoroughly enjoyed the presentation about Clarence Nash. They were engaged from beginning to end and were fascinated to learn that someone from our small town of Watonga achieved such remarkable success, first in radio and later in film and animation. The storyteller did an excellent job bringing Clarence Nash’s journey to life and helping students understand how talent, hard work, and perseverance can lead to extraordinary opportunities. It was a meaningful and educational experience that left our students inspired and proud of their community's connection to a well-known piece of entertainment history.”
The Route 66 Association of Arizona worked with American Storytellers to bring a 1920s-era pilot to our Roaring Twenties museum fundraiser. Mr. Waters of American Storytellers brings authenticity, accuracy, and passion with every character he develops. He delivers a moving, captivating performance that transports the audience to whatever decade he is representing. We thoroughly enjoyed working with American Storytellers, were highly pleased with Mr. Waters' performance, and would not hesitate to hire him again.
Book an Experience
Let's Bring An Experience
to Your Audience
Tell us about your event and we'll be in touch within two business days.
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