Admission to the Dickens Victorian Village in Cambridge, Ohio, is free.
- When: Early November through early January
- Location: (Map It) Historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio
- Phone: 800-933-5480
- Web: dickensvictorianvillage.com/
Dickens Victorian Village in Cambridge, Ohio, provides a trip back to experience old-world England. Visitors are invited to stroll amidst over 89 scenes of 180 lifelike figures representing classic scenes from Victorian society. This innovative public art exhibition can be enjoyed by families, couples, and groups alike – an experience that will engage the senses as you explore the charming streetscape, striking historic architecture, and eclectic shops and eateries.
The Dickens scenes are stationed along Wheeling Avenue at each antique lamppost and bench between 6th and 11th Streets. Wheeling Avenue is also the historic National Road/Route 40 and features an outstanding streetscape of original 1800s buildings.
The vignettes are composed of life-sized, hand-made mannequins wearing real vintage clothing. The faces of each character are individually sculpted and painted by local artists. The displays include engaging depictions of classic Dickens-era scenes and figures such as Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, the town crier, carolers, a bucket brigade, lamplighters, schoolchildren, street peddlers, and Father Christmas, all posed in active scenes that appear frozen in time.
