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Media contacts: Kim Schuette: 614.297.2314 or kschuette@ohiohistory.org
For Immediate Release
Ohio Village Celebrates Dickens of a Christmas Dec. 12-13, 19-21
Experience Old-Fashioned Holiday Festivities for the Family
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 21, 2008 – A Victorian Christmas returns to Ohio Village in December as the Ohio Historical Society presents festive holiday events inspired by Charles Dickens’ enduring classic, “A Christmas Carol.”
Dickens of a Christmas takes place on Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 12-13 and Dec. 19-20 from 6-9 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 21, noon-5 p.m. The spirit of Dickens comes to life through British actor Roger Jerome portraying the author himself, a cast of characters from Dickens’ stories, period entertainment, hands-on traditional holiday crafts, making plum pudding, caroling by the Ohio Village Singers and many more Victorian holiday traditions. Tickets may be purchased at the gate for $12 for adults, $9 for children ages 6-12 years, $10 and $7 for Ohio Historical Society members. Children ages 5 and under are admitted at no charge. Parking is $4 per vehicle and free to members. For more information, call 614.297.2300 or 800.686.6124.
For those looking scrumptious holiday meals, the American House Hotel at Ohio Village will serve Dickens of a Dinner on Dec. 12-13 and Dec. 19-20 at 6 p.m., and Christmas Brunch at Ohio Village on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Guests will be greted by the venerable author himself, Charles Dickens while the Ohio Village Singers sing traditional holiday carols. Dinner is $57 per person or $47 per person for Ohio Historical Society members. Brunch is $35 for adults and $15.95 for children ages 6-12. Member price is $28 for adults and $12.95 for children ages 6-12. Parking is $4 per vehicle and free for members. For reservations, call 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541.
Did you ever wonder what happened to Scrooge after his Christmas Eve reformation? Find out in Dickens of a Murder on Dec. 17-18 at 7 p.m. at the American House Hotel at Ohio Village. After the holiday dinner buffet, guests will witness a series of events and be asked to help solve the mystery. Ticket prices are $57 per person and $4 parking or $47 for members. For reservations, call 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541.
Ohio Village is a re-created town of the 19th century and is located next to the Ohio Historical Center at I-71 and East 17th Avenue in Columbus. For more information, call 614.297.2300/800.686.6124 or visit www.ohiohistory.org.
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