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Experience a Victorian Christmas Like Yesteryear!
Step into the warm glow of the Gamble Mill Speakeasy this holiday season for “Fireside Ghost Tale at the Speakeasy: A Victorian Tea with Charles Dickens.”
Enjoy a cozy afternoon of festive elegance, featuring:
Abridged Reading of A Christmas Carol – Performed by local historian Phil Ruth, bringing to life the very version Charles Dickens shared during his public readings of this ghostly tale.
Period Cello Music – Let Nick Webb’s enchanting melodies set the tone during the prelude and intermission.
Victorian Tea – Choose from three exceptional Harney & Sons teas as well as hot chocolate, accompanied by a sample of tasty treats prepared by My Cafe Buzz.
All this unfolds against the charming backdrop of the Gamble Mill Speakeasy, with its inviting fireplace.
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of Christmas past in true Victorian style!
Location: The Gamble Mill Speakeasy, Bellefonte, PA
Date/Time: Saturday, December 14th 1:00pm – 2:30 pm Approximately 1.5 hour duration.
Tickets: Tickets are $25 per person and include the following.
- Comfortable seating in this warm & cozy room.
- Sample each of three creations from My Cafe Buzz including an opened faced cucumber sandwich, cranberry almond scone, and chocolate chip muffin.
- Enjoy three varieties of Harney & Sons teas: spiced black Holiday tea, warm and nutty White Christmas Tea, brisk minty Peppermint tea (herbal), or a rich and decadent Ghirardelli hot chocolate.
Reserve your seat today for this one-of-a-kind holiday experience!
Note: Doors open at 12:45 pm and reading starts at 1pm. There will be a short intermission during the performance.