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Dickens of A Christmas

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson

December 8-December 9, 2007

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The Dickens of a Christmas event on Franklin's Historic Main Street brings the joy and charm of an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas recreated from the pages of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and other Dickens' tales. More than 200 volunteers participate in the event as characters from Dickens' stories or street performers. Franklin's Main Street is a perfect setting for a Victorian Christmas celebration. Most of the buildings were built between 1890 and the early 1900s and are beautifully restored. The clatter of horses' hooves, the scent of roasted chestnuts and the sight of the whole town in Victorian attire make it easy to imagine Franklin as a 19th century English village. Activities include: -Dancers and street musicians perform are on the streets throughout the event. Violinists, hand bell choirs, harpists, carolers, pianists, even a water harmonica player all add to the entertaining street scene. -Victorian treats abound, from authentic fish 'n' chips to turkey legs, plum puddings, roasted chestnuts and sugar plums. -A holiday bazaar arts & crafts area encircles Franklin's charming Public Square, where horse drawn carriages allow visitors to see Historic Downtown Franklin at a slower pace. -Everyone is invited to join the Town Sing starting at the Public Square at 5:00pm. Dickens of a Christmas is supported by Publix Supermarkets and the City of Franklin and presented by the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County and Downtown Franklin Association, which seeks to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation.

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  Tickets: Free Admission

  Info Phone: (615) 591-8500

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  Dates:
  December 8-December 9, 2007

  Times:
  Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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  Historic Downtown Franklin

  Main Street Franklin, TN 37064

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  Williamson County

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