Dickens: 200 Years of Celebrity
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Click here to see today's calendarHundreds of objects and documents from the exclusive private collection, together with a rare collection of first editions of his most famous works, tell the story of how Charles Dickens and his characters became enduring cultural icons. Interactive and multi-media displays and personal effects take visitors through a chronological tour of the life, literature and legacy of Dickens. View his personal traveling inkwell, take a ride in an early century carriage, and learn about the memorable characters, stories and themes of his famous tales through games, time period puzzles and Dickens' own personal Facebook page.
When: September 29, 2012 - February 24, 2013
Where: Lake County Discovery Museum
Lakewood Forest Preserve,
Wauconda
(847) 968-3400
Cost: Free with admission
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