What is the name for someone who tells stories as the famed individual who lived them such as someone who dresses and acts as if the are John Muir for the state or community events?

Answer 1

Your question is hard to understand exactly what you're asking. It appears you're asking about re-enactors, peaople who wear clothes from a bygone era and act, speak, and groom themselves accprding to the info we have in the present. Such re-enactors are frequently present at battle re-enactments (Civil, Revolutionary, WWII) and other places like Medieval Fairs. I hope that helps.

Answer 2

The term for someone who impersonates or portrays a historical figure such as John Muir is a "historical reenactor" or a "living historian". These individuals bring history to life by embodying the persona of a specific character and sharing their stories with others in an interactive and engaging way.