Update: November 3, 2025 – This event has sold out.

Step into the warm glow of the Speakeasy at the Gamble Mill this holiday season for “Fireside Ghost Tale at the Speakeasy: Tea & Treats with Charles Dickens.”

Enjoy a cozy afternoon of festivity, 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.

Join us as we celebrate the spirit of Christmas past against the charming backdrop of the Gamble Mill Speakeasy, with its inviting fireplace.

Location: The Speakeasy at the Gamble Mill, 160 Dunlop Street, Bellefonte, PA

Dates/Times:

Saturday, December 13, 12:30pm – 2:00 pm Approximately 1.5 hour duration.

Sunday, December 14, 12:30pm – 2:00 pm Approximately 1.5 hour duration.

TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT.  Tickets include comfortable seating in this warm & cozy room along with a selection of hot beverages and tasty treats. 

Reserve your seat today for this one-of-a-kind holiday experience!

Note: Doors open at 12:15 pm and reading starts at 12:30pm. There will be a short intermission during the performance.