December 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2013• 6-9 p.m.
December 22, 2013 • Noon-5 p.m.
Follow the Ghost of Christmas Past to Ohio Village this holiday season and experience the sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas inspired by the colorful tales of Charles Dickens. 
Dickens toured Ohio in 1842, shortly before publishing one of his most beloved books, A Christmas Carol. In the spirit of the holidays as celebrated in Dickens' time, Dickens of a Christmas transforms Ohio Village with Victorian-era crafts, decorations, caroling, cooking demonstrations and traditions inspired by his festive vision of Christmas.
Meet Dickens, Saint Nicholas himself and an assortment of 19th-century characters who'll make this holiday season memorable for one and all. Watch this video to see a preview of Dickens of a Christmas.
Admission
Admission to Dickens of a Christmas at Ohio Village is $12 ($9/ages 6-12), $10/Ohio Historical Society member ($7/Ohio Historical Society member ages 6-12). Parking is free. Please dress for the weather. Ohio Village is at I-71 and 17th Ave. (Exit 111) in Columbus. Click here for directions.
Registration Information
Call 800.686.1541 or purchase admission at the Ohio Village gatehouse during Dickens of a Christmas hours on Dec. 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22.
Reservations for these meals will be taken starting October 1.
Enjoy Free Admission to Dickens of a Christmas with Dickens of a Dinner or Christmas Buffet
The frost is on the pumpkin and the goose is getting fat -- it’s not a minute too soon to make reservations for the following Dickens holiday dinners at the American House Hotel at Ohio Village in Columbus! These popular events often sell out (and all require reservations in advance), so ensure your place at the table when December rolls around by making reservations today. Make reservations for Dickens of a Dinner or the Christmas Buffet and enjoy free admission to Dickens of a Christmas, included with dinner -- call 800.686.1541 for more information.
Dickens of a Dinner
Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 • 6-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 • 6-7:30m p.m.
Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 • 6-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 • 6-7:30p.m.
• Advance registration is required for this popular holiday event.
Feast on a sumptuous Dickens of a Dinner at the American House Hotel and hear carols performed by the Ohio Village Singers, then enjoy Dickens of a Christmas festivities throughout Ohio Village until 9 p.m., included with dinner. $60 ($50/Ohio Historical Society member). Cash bar available. Advance registration is required for this popular holiday event. Call 800.686.1541 starting October 1 to make your reservation.
Christmas Buffet
Suday, Dec. 22, 2013
Seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Advance registration is required for this popular holiday event.
Enjoy a Christmas Buffet at the American House Hotel and hear carols performed by the Ohio Village Singers. Take in Dickens of a Christmas festivities throughout Ohio Village from noon-5 p.m., included with the Christmas Buffet. $44, $21.95/ages 6-12 ($35/Ohio Historical Society member and $18.95/member child age 6-12). Advance registration is required for this popular holiday event. Call 800.686.1541 starting October 1 to make your reservation.
Questions? Call 800.686.1541 or email reservations@ohiohistory.org.