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.
April Dray/Only In Your State 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.
April Dray/Only In Your State 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…
April Dray/Only In Your State …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.
April Dray/Only In Your State 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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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.
April Dray/Only In Your State 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!
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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.
Each set of mannequins depicts a specific scene that was common to see in Victorian society.
…while others can be seen caroling around town.
Both Victorian-era enthusiasts and Charles Dickens fans alike will appreciate the education behind the displays.
Don’t forget to snap a selfie or two!
The shows run every night after sunset until 9 p.m. (and until 11 p.m. on select nights) until December 31.
And for more Christmas towns in Ohio, be sure to check out our previous article: 10 Enchanting Ohio Towns That Feel Like You’ve Fallen Into A Snow Globe.
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