35th Annual Dickens on The Strand

[Robin Binder]

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Be it decreed that all lords, ladies and children shall come and celebrate the 35th Annual Dickens on The Strand, December 6-7, 2008, where bobbies, Beefeaters and the Queen herself will be on hand to recreate the Victorian London of Charles Dickens. Characters from Dickens novels walk the street. Food and entertainment fill the area with sights and smells that take you back to another era.
Presented by GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION, Dickens on The Strand will take you and your family on an enchanted journey through history as a bustling 19th Century cityscape comes to life. For an entire weekend, hundreds of costumed vendors and performers will provide a look at the pomp and pageantry of the British Empire, at a time when commercial and cultural ties provided a strong connection between London and Texas’ largest and richest city.

Centered in Galveston’s The Strand National Historic Landmark District, located approximately one hour south of downtown Houston, the family festival will include parades and non-stop entertainment on the festival’s stages, plus strolling carolers and roving street musicians, bagpipers and entertainers. Additionally, costumed vendors will peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with tasty culinary delights and Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items.

Galveston Historical Foundation invites everyone to come and join this wonderful and unique holiday tradition. For more information please visit www.galvestonhistory.org or call 409-765-7834.




Hours:
Saturday, December 6: 10am - 6pm
Sunday, December 7: 10am - 6pm

Advance Tickets
(Purchased on or before December 5, 2008)


Adults $9.00

Children - Ages 7 - 12 $4.00

Members of GHF $7.00

Group of 20 or more $8.00 each

At the Gate


Adults $12.00

Children - Ages 7 - 12 $6.00