CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (AVC News Exclusive) Written by Bev Kerr – Downtown Cambridge has once again been transformed into Dickens Victorian Village. The appearance of the scenes on Wheeling Avenue happens after months of work by the Creative Team as they repair and refurbish all 95 scenes.
On a brisk Sunday morning, members of the Cambridge High School football team arrived at both the Dickens Universal Warehouse and downtown. Many members of the community brought trucks and trailers to move the scenes from the warehouse to downtown. Since its beginning, the Lions Club has played an active role in the Move-Out.
One trailer is filled with gallon jugs of sand, which are tied under the platforms to keep them steady if strong winds happen to appear. These were placed by the students under every scene along the street.
Other people were placing people on benches. They have to be fastened down tight so they can’t be easily removed or blown over.
After all the scenes are on the street, a couple teams using power drills attach the black vinyl skirts around the bottom of the platforms.
Special thanks to all those involved, especially the young men on the football team, whose strength and willingness to help is much appreciated.
When you see the scenes downtown, think about how many people have had a hand in making this community project a success. Perhaps next year you would like to lend a hand in either repairing the costumes or helping with the moving.
All those who helped are appreciated so much as it wouldn’t be possible without people like you. Great community spirit!
Last Updated on November 12, 2026 by AVC News
