Have An Old World Christmas At This Charming Historic Village In Ohio
Take a trip back in time this Christmas and explore the historic downtown of Cambridge, Ohio at the Dickens Victorian Village. Until early January, the town is transformed into old world England during the holiday season, featuring more than 90 scenes of 180 lifelike figures representing typical scenes from Victorian society and Dickens’ novels.
Dickens Victorian Village also features scavenger hunts, trolley tours, tea at the Victorian Tea Room and horse drawn carriage rides during the weekends on select dates. (Click here for more information.)
On a week-day during the holiday season in Cambridge, here’s what you can expect to find:
Begin your journey at the Dickens Welcome Center and Curiosity Shoppe along Steubenville Avenue.
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Inside, you can pick up your guide, shop around and even try on some Victorian-era clothing for a photo opportunity.
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Downtown, you'll find the mannequins. Many are located near the courthouse.
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Each set depicts a specific scene that was common to see in Victorian society.
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Many of the mannequins are placed along Wheeling Avenue. Some are even placed on benches throughout town...
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....while others can be seen caroling around town.
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Beneath each set, you'll find a plaque that describes the Victorian society custom you are observing or the specific Charles Dickens scene.
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(Can you guess who these characters might be?)
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Each night, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the courthouse lights up for a spectacular show sycronized with Christmas music. It's a must-see end to your visit.
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The shows run every night until 9 p.m. (and until 11 p.m. on select nights) until January 7, 2017.
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The Dickens Welcome Center and Curiosity Shoppe is located at 745 Steubenville Ave., Cambridge, OH 43725. Have you ever been to the Dickens Victorian Village of Cambridge? If so, share your experiences with us!
April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
