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    Dickens of A Christmas

    Dickens of A Christmas

    Presented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson at Historic Downtown Franklin

    December 11-December 12, 2010

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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 250 volunteers participate in the event as characters from Dickens’ stories, vendors or street performers. Show up any time over the course of the weekend, and you’re sure to meet Ebenezer Scrooge, his unfortunate partner Marley (the ghost in chains), little Tiny Tim Cratchit and his family, and many more, including Father Christmas. Activities Include:

    • Horse-drawn carriage rides around the Public Square for $2 per person.
    • 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.
    • Dancers and street musicians on Main Street throughout the event. Violinists, hand bell choirs, harpists, carolers and even a water harmonica player all add to the entertaining street scene.
    • Costumed characters from Dickens’ stories interacting with visitors on the street. Scrooge bellows his “Bah! Humbug” while the Cratchit Family parades the streets with Tiny Tim. Ghosts of Christmas Past and Future make regular appearances. Urchins under the direction of the nefarious Fagin from Dicken’s Oliver pester English Bobbies (who are actually Franklin Police Officers on duty in costume). Father and Mother Christmas delight children.
    • Victorian treats abound, from authentic fish ‘n’ chips to turkey legs, roasted chestnuts, kettle corn, roasted nuts, sausages and sugar plums.
    • Everyone is invited to join the Town Sing starting at the Public Square at the town Christmas tree from 4:30pm-5:00pm on December 12 with candles and song sheets.

    Dickens of a Christmas is free and open to the public, presented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and its division, the 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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      • Venue Info

        Historic Downtown Franklin

        Main Street
        Franklin, TN 37027

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        Free Admission

        Info Phone: (615) 591-8500

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        December 11-December 12, 2010

        Times:

        Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
        Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm

        Entertainment is continuous on the street, but there are specific times for some performances, including:

        City Hall Stage - Saturday
        12:00pm-1:00pm – Obrien School of Dance
        2:00pm-3:00pm – Scott-Ellis School of Irish Dance
        3:00pm-4:00pm – Franklin Road Academy
        4:00pm-5:00pm – Kristin Butke School of Dance

        City Hall Stage - Sunday
        2:00pm-3:00pm – The Royals from Antioch Cluster Schools
        3:00pm-4:00pm – Dickens Hip Carolors
        4:30pm - Town Sing – Candlelight caroling with Bobby & Becca Vines with the Knot Sisters. $1 donation requested for candles. Song sheets provided.

        Fourth & Main Intersection - Saturday
        1:00pm and 3:00pm – Flat Creek Community Contra Dancers – more than 80 beautifully costumed characters dancing and re-enacting scenes from Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” They perform in the street at the intersection of Fourth and Main.

        400 Block (Between Shoppes on Main and Franklin Theatre) - Saturday
        1:00pm – Williamson County Schools Double Reed Ensemble
        3:00pm – Tri-M Franklin High School Honors Band

        400 Block (Between Shoppes on Main and Franklin Theatre) - Sunday
        2:00pm – Harpeth Suzuki strings

        Five Points Area - Saturday
        1:00pm-3:00pm Clearview Baptist Church Handbell Choir

        Five Points Area - Sunday
        1:00pm-3:00pm Clearview Baptist Church Handbell Choir

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