How many days until Dickens on the Strand 2018? We're so glad to be able to share photos from the 44th Annual festival. It truly was a banner year! Photography by Illumine Photographic Services.

Museum Hack gives credit where credit is due: to Charles Dickens!

Need more Dickens? Save the date for the 45th Annual Dickens on The Strand, November 30th, December 1st & 2nd, 2018!!

What a weekend! Huge thanks to everyone who helped make the 44th Annual Dickens on The Strand a great success.

Today is the day! Tonight is the night! the 44th Annual Dickens on The Strand begins at 5pm. Join us at 22nd and The Strand for our FREE Friday Night Kickoff event at Fezziwig's Beer Hall. It's beer drinkin' time. And tomorrow the festival opens at 10am with entertainment all all seven stages, vendors, and more! Details at www.dickensonthestrand.org. #DickensonTheStrand #CharacterWelcome

Dickens on The Strand is here!!

Thanks to Yelp​ for being our Official Online Check-In Partner for the 44th Annual Dickens on The Strand​! Check them out at yelp.com

That secret smile that says, "Pssst, the 44th Annual Dickens on The Strand begins TOMORROW!" Are you ready?! #DickensonTheStrand #CharactersWelcome

Loving this year’s Dickens shirts! On sale at Ebenezer’s Retail Tent at 23rd and Strand this weekend.

Join us this weekend for #ScroogesScavengerHunt during Dickens on the Strand! Sponsored by Building Solutions. You must find and photograph: -GHF’s Clock (seen below) -The GHF Smokestack -A Historical Marker -A GHF Revolving Fund Plaque -A photo of a Dickens Character Post your photos on Instagram and tag @galvestonhistory and #ScroogesScavengerHunt! You can either post a multi-photo post or a collage.

Top Tips for the 44th Annual Dickens on The Strand: 1- Wear a costume. 1/2 off ticket price at the gate & it's a lot more fun! 2- Drink lots of beer and wassail. 3- Check out the entertainment schedule and find who you want to watch most, then enjoy! 4- Always stay for the parades, especially the Pickwick's Lantern parade, a night parade is magical. 5- Take lots of pictures and tag us at #galvestonhistory. We'll repost! 6- Watch the Bed Races...it's hilarious. 7- EAT ALL THE FOOD. 8- Do all your Christmas shopping, it's a one and done! 9- Come with a crew of friends or family, and make new friends! 10- Have a TON of holiday fun!! Tickets are available for Dickens on The Strand at www.dickensonthestrand.org. #DickensonTheStrand #CharactersWelcome

"The Muppet Christmas Carol" is a classic in many homes and we are so happy to bring it to the 44th Annual Dickens on The Strand​ this year! Join us at Westminster Abbey Stage (Sangerfest Park) at 7:30pm on Saturday to enjoy this special showing of the film! (Included in your Dickens ticket) For more information or to purchase tickets for Dickens on the Strand​ visit www.dickensonthestrand.org. #DickensonTheStrand #CharactersInvited