Visit This Village In Ohio For The Most Old-Fashioned Christmas
Do you prefer to celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way with roasted chestnuts and reading timeless novels such as A Christmas Carol? If so, then consider taking a trip back in time this Christmas while exploring the historic downtown of Cambridge, Ohio at the Dickens Victorian Village. Until the end of December, 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.)
You'll begin your journey at the Dickens Welcome Center and Curiosity Shoppe along Steubenville Avenue.
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You'll find it at 745 Steubenville Ave., Cambridge, OH 43725. Inside, you can pick up your guide, shop around, and even try on some Victorian-era clothing for a photo opportunity.
Downtown, you'll find the mannequins. Many are located near the courthouse.
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Each set of mannequins depicts a specific scene that was common to see in Victorian society.
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.
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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Both Victorian-era enthusiasts and Charles Dickens fans alike will appreciate the education behind the displays.
(Can you guess who these characters might be?)
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Don't forget to snap a selfie or two!
Each night, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the courthouse lights up for a spectacular show synchronized to Christmas music. It's a must-see end to your visit.
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The shows run every night after sunset until 9 p.m. (and until 11 p.m. on select nights) until December 31.
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.
