Captain Cuttle's Sunset Salute | 51st Annual Dickens on The Strand

This special 51st Anniversary gathering welcomes you to Galveston Historical Foundation's Texas Seaport Museum as it transforms into a London wharf for this toast to the end of the day and the beginning of the evening. The Tall Ship ELISSA welcomes you onboard for heavy appetizers, specialty cocktails, cannon fire, and special guests leading up to Saturday night’s Pickwicks’s Lanternlight Parade.

Hosted by Polly Olivia Boyd.

EVENT ENTERTAINMENT:

• The Dickens Town Crier, John Neitz
• Her Majesty Queen Victoria and His Royal Highness Prince Albert, along with their court
• British Consulate General Houston
• Houston Highlanders

EVENT MENU:

• Beef Wellington Bites
• Cranberry Orange Meatballs
• Bruschetta Crostini
• Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip
• Fried Mashed Potato Balls
• Individual Cheesecakes

EVENT DETAILS:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets do not include festival admission.
• Walk-up tickets will not be available. Tickets are only available in advance online.
• Although the seaport is wheelchair accessible, the deck of the ELISSA is not. There are steps leading up to the ship from the pier.

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ABOUT DICKENS ON THE STRAND

For 51 years, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Dickens on The Strand festival has highlighted downtown Galveston’s Victorian-era architecture while providing a one-of-a-kind holiday destination filled with the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens’ work. This year’s event continues that tradition with new entertainers and events, returning favorites, and family-friendly programming. Learn more by clicking here.

Host or Publisher Galveston Historical Foundation