It’s 1868—and Charles Dickens
is coming!
Will you be there?
Mr. Dickens is Coming to Town!
Is the exciting new radio drama
Based on the true story.
Weaving history with imagination, this is a holiday story about hometown loyalty and love, the power of literature, and the wisdom of youth.
A collaborative project with the Onondaga Historical Association, PBS/NPR station WCNY, and playwright Johanna Beale Keller, the story will be taped live for broadcast during the 2026 holiday season.
CHECK BACK for more information about Syracuse history, including curriculum materials and how you can be part of the story!
