Cape May MAC Newsletter: Fall 2023

This year’s annual Harvest Brew Fest is Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Emlen Physick Estate. See Page 11 for story.

Cape May MAC’s fall line-up

As summer ends, we look forward to fall, especially Victorian Weekend, Oct. 6-9, and Halloween Happenings, Oct. 1-31. Browse this calendar of events and plan now for a fall visit to enjoy Cape May’s cooler season! These tours, activities and

events are presented by Cape May MAC, and with our partners, as noted. Schedules and pricing are subject to change. For more information or to purchase tickets click on the links below, call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org.

Victorian Weekend

Oct. 6-9

Carroll Gallery Exhibit: “Quackery: The Age of Questionable Medical Marvels: Free. Open daily through Oct. 29. CLICK HERE for more information.

Emlen Physick Estate Tour: $20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12). Friday, Sunday, Monday, 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m. 3 p.m. Saturday 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Cape May Lighthouse: $12 adults, $8 children (ages 3-12.) Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Historic District Trolley Tour: $20 adults,

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LESSONS OF HISTORY:

Professor Robert Watson presents ‘Hamilton: The Man, The Myth, The Musical’

Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+ Culture) welcomes award-winning author, professor, distinguished historian and widely acclaimed speaker Dr. Robert Watson to Cape May to present “Hamilton: The Man, The Myth, The Musical,” on Sunday, Oct. 8 at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. The lecture is part of the annual Lessons of History Distinguished Lecture Series that brings renowned speakers to Cape May to offer illuminating insights within their respective fields.

Watson, a distinguished professor of American history and presidential historian, has written over 40 books and won

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Dr. Robert Watson

Photo by Susan Krysiak

RECENT HAPPENINGS Summer Wrap-Up

The 34th annual Cape May Music Festival kept us hopping from late May till late June. In that short time span, we presented 10 mainstage concerts, three Bach’s Lunches, one Jazz Brunch, one Friends of the Music Festival benefit and two Lunch & Learn programs focused on classical and classic music. It was quite an impressive schedule when you consider this is over and above our typical late spring/early summer tour and event programming. Janice Corkery, Director of Visitor Services and Special Events, and her staff had a very busy month.

Our long-time partners in music – the New York Chamber Ensemble, Atlantic Brass Band, Bay Atlantic Symphony, and the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players – made their annual appearances in Cape May. The members of these groups are perennial audience favorites. Joining them this year was Okorie “OkCello” Johnson, an Atlanta-based cellist-songwriter, looper, improviser and storyteller, whose work centers on themes and expressions of the African Diaspora, his personal truths, a deep love and celebration of women, and a commitment to musical prayer. Also new to the festival this year was Erich Cawalla, saxophonist, recording artist, and educator, whose unique style merges “Old Vegas with Contemporary R&B.” We, of course, can’t forget the 10th annual tribute to beloved late musician George Mesterhazy which featured a collaboration by Barry Miles, George’s original trio and other friends.

Just one month later, we were thrilled to learn that the New Jersey State Council on

the Arts, our primary funder for the festival, increased our grant for 2024 by 17 percent to $94,990. The Music Festival Planning Team is well on its way to having the 2024 season roster in place.

We debuted two new tours this season- Cape May’s Maritime History Trolley Tour and Voices from Beyond. The Maritime Tour focuses on whaling, wartime, and wild weather, all of which helped define the history of our seaside town. The trolley

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traverses the town, from Sunset Beach to the Lobster House, as the guide points out the places and natural phenomena which have shaped the town. Voices from Beyond treats visitors to an unusual tour of the Physick House Museum, featuring actual spirit voices recorded by Cape May MAC staff. This tour has been a hot ticket all summer, running at near capacity.

The Physick House Tour has been rewritten for this year to focus more on Dr. Physick’s medical background. Called “The Doctor Is In,” the tour gives guests a glimpse at the good doctor and turn of the century medical practice. Though he never practiced, Dr. Physick did have an impact on the Cape May medical community, even serving as president of the local medical association. The house tour is the perfect companion to the Carroll Gallery exhibit Quackery: The Age of Questionable Medical Marvels. The exhibit features some of the so-called medical marvels of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many of which were not just ineffective, but downright dangerous, driven by hucksterism, false advertising, and get-rich-quick schemes.

On June 17, we offered the Gardens of Cape May Tour, giving visitors an opportunity to explore the private landscape de-

Cape May MAC’s public history programs are funded in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission in the Department of State.

Photo by Susan Krysiak Multi-instrumentalist Eliot Lewis was the headline performer at the first Sunset Solo Series concert July 20 at the outdoor stage on the Physick Estate grounds, and played to an appreciative crowd. Lewis played for years with the internationally renowned Hall & Oates.

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Halloween and Mystery this Fall

Cape May holds echoes of seaside spirits who sometimes make their voices heard if you listen carefully. Experience what some call one of the most haunted towns in the nation, during the eeriest time of the year. Some tours, activities and events sell out quickly and admissions are limited.

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour

Evenings: What was that shadow? Was it the undead of Cape May’s past wandering their beloved haunts? You might scoff, you might shudder, but rest assured: on board a trolley with an experienced guide you will begin to wonder what’s beyond when you hear the tales of hauntings unearthed in Cape May by renowned psychic medium and author Craig McManus. Begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley stop. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour

Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24: 5:30pm: Hear the stories and experiences of ghost activity in the 1879 Physick House Museum from the tour guides who know them personally. It starts with a trolley ride to the historic Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery to see the graves of Dr. Emlen Physick and his family. Here you’ll hear EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) recorded by tour guides and staff at the estate. On your return trip to the Physick Estate hear about some unusual Victorian funeral customs. Then, inside the Physick House you will visit several rooms and hear several more EVPs while learning more about the activity observed there. Take the opportunity to talk to staff about their experiences, and a moment to wonder what it all means. Tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Historic Haunts House Tour

Fridays, Sept. 1-29: 7pm, 7:45pm; Saturdays, Sept. 2-30: 7:45pm; Wednesdays, Sept. 6-27: 7pm, 7:45pm; Wednesdays, Oct. 4-25: 6:45pm, 8pm; Saturdays, Nov. 4, 11: 7:30pm: Get into the spirit of things on a guided tour of the historic (some say haunted) Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., with a discussion of Victorian spiritualism. CLICK HERE for tickets.

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LUNCH & LEARNS

Invest your time in expanding your knowledge during these free talks on Wednesdays at 12noon presented by Cape May MAC educators, offered both live and online. In person at the Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave. and available on Zoom. For more information call 609-884-5404 or CLICK HERE.

Norway’s Greatest Composer: Edvard Grieg

Sept. 20: 12noon: Romantic music. Folk music. Edvard Grieg is well known in classical music for combining the two with spectacular results. Dr. Brenda Leonard talks about his life and introduces us to some of his greatest works.

Storytelling and You

Oct. 4: 12noon: Have you ever considered yourself a storyteller? Or do you wonder if you really have the skills to be one? Frank Garcia brings us an interactive event as he shares the basics of storytelling and helps us explore our own stories.

Predators in Peril

Oct. 18: 12noon: Are sharks really the scary creatures they are sometimes portrayed as in the media, or are they naturally reclusive animals that are an important part of the food chain, both as predator and sometimes as prey? Did you know that millions are killed each year for their meat, oil, fins, and more? Our guest speaker is Bill Band, a retired Chesapeake Bay boat pilot and diver.

WALKING TOURS PAINTED LADIES, PORCHES & MORE WALKING TOUR

Wednesdays through Oct. 4: 9:30am: Take a walk between the Washington Street Mall and the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., with a knowledgeable guide and experience charming Cape May, a National Historic Landmark city, up close. Delight in beautiful gardens as you learn about Victorian architecture and Cape May’s colorful history along the way. Discover the interesting features of various Victorian styles and learn why front porch(CONTINUED ON PAGE 4)

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Historic Haunts Combo Tour

Fridays, Sept. 1-29: 7:15pm; Saturdays, Sept. 2-30: 7:15pm; Wednesdays, Sept. 6-27: 7:15pm; Wednesdays, Oct. 4-25: 6:15pm, 7:30pm; Saturdays, Nov. 4, 11: 7pm: Take an evening trolley ride through the Historic District and hear stories of haunted Cape May. Step off the trolley at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate with your guide and see Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, reputed to be haunted, as you learn about Victorian Spiritualism. In the museum, guides will compare the methods of spirit contact used by the Victorians with those of today’s paranormal investigators. Select rooms on both floors are included in the tour. Begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley stop. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Murder Mystery Dinner: The Plot Thickens

Mondays, Sept. 25, Oct. 2: 7pm; Wednesdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4: 7pm: Enjoy a three-course dinner and watch as the mystery and drama unfold around you during “The Plot Thickens.” Tensions rise when a celebration for an esteemed murder mystery author turns into a crime scene right out of one of her own books. Once the guest of honor is pronounced dead, how will her dedicated staff and adoring fans cope? Limited event. The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Phantoms of the Physick Estate: Dearly Departed

Fridays, Oct. 6-27: 7pm, 8:30pm; Saturdays, Oct. 7-28: 7pm, 8:30pm: You have received an invitation to a dinner party from a dear friend, but there’s a problem: the address on the invite is a house that is known to be vacant – and haunted. Will you take the chance and attend, or will you always be curious about what might have happened? This original play written by Jacklyn Fazio brings the audience along from room to room on the first floor of the 1879 Physick House Museum as the story unfolds and strange happenings occur. Immerse yourself in this spine-tingling Halloween drama. Click here for tickets.

es were so important to Victorian social customs. In September, the walk is from the Mall to the Physick Estate, with a trolley shuttle taking guests back to the Mall. In October, the walk is from the Physick Estate to the Mall. Comfortable shoes recommended. $15 adults; $10 children (ages 3-12) CLICK HERE for tickets.

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR

Sundays through Oct. 8: 9:30am; Saturday, Oct. 7: 9:30am, 11:30am: Sunday, Oct. 8: 11:30am: See America’s only National Historic Landmark City up close on this one-hour walking tour that explores Cape May’s renowned Historic District by foot. Tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Comfortable shoes recommended. $15 adults; $10 children (ages 3-12) CLICK HERE for tickets.

FISHERMAN’S WHARF WALKING TOUR

Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sept. 28: 9:30am: Saturdays, Oct. 7-28: 10:15am: Take this guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant at Schellenger’s Landing and you’ll learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May is a major commercial fishing port. Guests meet in front of the main entrance, next to the green awning at the Lobster House. Comfortable shoes recommended. $15 adults; $10 children (ages 3-12) CLICK HERE for tickets.

GHOST WALK WITH CRAIG McMANUS

Saturday, Oct. 14: 7pm: Walk the haunted streets of historic Cape May with your guide, psychic medium Craig McManus, who will talk about the houses where he has sensed paranormal activity. Leaves from the Washington Street Mall. $35 per person. CLICK HERE for tickets.

CAPE MAY’S MARITIME TROLLEY TOUR

Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Other Consulting Detective

Friday-Sunday, Nov. 3-5; Friday-Sunday, Nov. 10-12: Join Sherlock Holmes and partner, Dr. Watson, during a weekend of Victorian mystery and intrigue as they tackle “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of The Other Consulting Detective,” an original new mystery written by Jacqueline Fazio. Sherlock Holmes has long claimed that he is the only man in his profession. But when his newest case brings visitors from across the pond seeking

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Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sept. 28: 9:30am: Saturdays, Oct. 7-28: 9:30am: Whaling, wartime and wild weather. The remarkable maritime history of our seaside town has long defined the Cape May story. Board the trolley and rediscover the important places and natural phenomena that have shaped, literally and figuratively, the Cape May we know today. Combine this trolley tour with a Fisherman’s Wharf Tour for an up-close walking tour about Cape May’s commer-

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Sherlock Holmes Weekends

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to solve the same mystery, will they learn to cooperate, or only compete? Get into the spirit and dress in Victorian attire! Stalk the gaslit streets in search of clues and compete for the grand prize valued at $300 and a variety of other valuable gifts as you attempt to solve the mystery. Advance purchase required. Weekend overnight packages are available from LaMer Beachfront Resort, 1317 Beach Ave., Cape May. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour

Saturdays, Sept. 2-30: 6:30pm, Oct. 7-28: 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm; Tuesdays, Sept. 5-26: 8:30pm, Oct. 3-24: 2:15pm, 7pm, 8pm; Thursdays, Sept. 7-28: 8:30pm, Oct. 5-26, 2:15pm; Thursdays, Oct. 5-26: 2:15pm: Cats in ghostly form purr from the beyond. Beloved family members in photographs without their heads. Graves equipped with a torpedo to put off intruders. Victorians of the late 19th century had wild notions about the passage from life to death. Belief in ghosts and spirits was common and superstition abounded. Hear several Cape May ghost stories and more strange stories from Victorian Cape May history that are macabre, mysterious or just plain weird! Begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley stop. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour

Thursdays, Sept. 7-28: 7pm, Oct. 5-26, 6:15pm, 7:30pm; Tuesdays, Sept. 5-26: 7pm: Victorians of the late 19th century had wild notions about the passage from life to death and were fascinated by mystery and illusion. Hear Cape May ghost stories as you travel Cape May by trolley, along with strange stories from Victorian Cape May that are just plain weird. Then visit select rooms in the 1879 Physick House Museum and learn about famous Victorian illusionists and magicians. Begins & ends at the Ocean Street Trolley Stop.CLICK HERE for tickets.

Boat Cruises this Fall

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May

Mondays-Fridays through October, 10am12noon: Board the Cape May Whale Watcher for the first trip of the day and cruise around the island of Cape May. See Victorian homes, the Cape May Lighthouse and many other points of interest as your captain narrates the tour with historical facts provided by Cape May MAC. See local dolphins in their pristine environment and learn about their habits and habitat while enjoying a large, comfortable super cruiser and continental breakfast, which is included. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Nightly, through Oct. 1; 5:30pm-7:30pm: The perfect ending to your day is a relaxing cruise around Cape May. Search for bottlenose dolphins and check out the sights of Cape May. Round Cape May Point, past the Lighthouse and view the magic of Delaware Bay at sunset. The trip is scheduled to catch the best of the evening light and offer the most chances at a beautiful sunset. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Grand Lighthouse Cruise

Saturdays, Sept. 16, 30, 10am-3pm: Take a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for a superb lighthouse viewing experience! See and photograph historic lighthouses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries that aided ships sailing the treacherous mid-channel of the Delaware Bay. Most are out of sight of land and still opera tional. Hear Delaware Bay lore and legend, including information

on fishing, spawning grounds and more. Co-sponsored by the Cape May Whale Watcher. The Cape May Whale Watcher has been sailing to these historic beacons since 1994. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Whale & Dolphin Watching

Daily through Oct. 30; Fridays-Sundays, Nov. 3-26; Saturdays-Sundays, Dec. 2-10: 1pm-4pm: Cape May Whale Watcher Captain Jeff and his seasoned crew take you into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean in search of dolphins and whales. The Delaware Bay Estuary has a unique confluence of fresh and saltwater that make for a nutrient rich area teeming with life and conducive to whale and dolphin activity. Unlike other areas, where the whales are a great distance from shore, Cape May is situated such that many of our sightings are within the Delaware Bay or within ten miles of land. Marine biologists, naturalists and whale lovers enjoy Cape May because the ride time to sightings is less. The excursion is fully narrated by your captain who will point out local history along with many types of marine life. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise

Saturdays, Sundays, through Oct. 29, 10am-12:30pm: Come aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for this morning trip and cruise just for weekenders! Tour around the island of Cape May and see Victorian homes, the Cape May Lighthouse and many other points of interest as your captain narrates the tour with historical facts provided by Cape May MAC. This tour will head offshore in search of Humpback, Finback and Minke whales and spot dolphins along Continental breakfast is included. for tickets.

Fall is a wonderful time to enjoy a boat cruise in the waters surrounding Cape May!

I think I can safely say we are far enough removed from COVID-19 to look back and evaluate the impact on Cape May MAC. In the beginning of the pandemic, as we cancelled all of our income-producing tours, activities and events, I had many sleepless nights wondering how we would get through this. I started right in with a request for special donations to offset the damage and I was delighted by the generosity I encountered. We now know that personal savings and even donations soared during COVID and then ended with a buying spree that sent inflation through the roof. These extremes were certainly not stabilizing Cape May MAC’s finances or our country’s economy.

But during the long cessations of our operations, our supporters were most generous with donations as were volunteers with their time. I remember several donors saying that when the pandemic was over, they wanted our wonderful Cape May back the way it had been before, so they made generous donations to help make that happen. Those donations, along with government assistance and the tremendous efforts from Jody and staff helped us emerge

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signs of passionate Cape May area gardeners. Both public and private gardens, 12 in all, were included so visitors could see what bloomed and flourished in several different seashore. Thank you to Cape May’s talented gardeners for sharing their green thumbs with us, and to the volunteers who spent their afternoon assisting visitors.

The Cape May Lighthouse has also been a happening place this summer. Every Wednesday was Family Fun Day, with hands-on crafts for kids, lawn games and crafts vendors for the grown-ups. We offered nighttime climbs on July 3 and 4, coordinating with fireworks shows in Cape May and Lower Township. Each month evening climbs were offered for the Full Moon and the New Moon. It’s the best place for viewing the nighttime skies. We also celebrated Christmas in July and National Lighthouse Day in August. Overall, more than 35,000 climbed the 199 steps to the top of the tower during the summer!

We partnered with Flight Entertainment to offer the Sunset Solo Series at the outdoor stage at the Physick Estate. Eliot

bruised but in pretty good shape, much to my delight and surprise.

These economic ups and downs unfortunately took attention away from important maintenance of the Emlen Physick House, the building that brought us together in an effort to save it from demolition in 1970. As Cape May homeowners know, historic

structures need regular attention, and we at Cape May MAC were too distracted to have some necessary work done on the Physick House. It is now catch-up time and members of the Restoration and Collections Committee are reviewing the house room by room and are looking at collections piece by piece and will be setting up a timetable for much-needed work in the years ahead. Our efforts to install both fire suppression and environmental control systems in the Physick House continue, too.

As Development Chair, I am asking you to consider this important mission during our Annual Appeal this fall. I am also asking you to join our 34 individuals and couples who have indicated their commitment to continue such donations for the foreseeable future. This generosity, currently $52,550 a year, helps to ensure that our plans can be fulfilled to protect what we have worked hard to save and to share a unique piece of Cape May history with future generations.

Wishing you all the best for the fall season ahead,

Tom Carroll

Lewis took to the stage on July 20, following an opening set by Laura Cheadle. Lewis has been a featured musician on “Live from Daryl’s House.” On Aug. 17, we hosted Richard Bush, former front man of the early 80’s Philly-based band, The A’s. Illness had forced us to postpone the August 3 concert, but we were able to reschedule it to August 31. when Ben Arnold took the stage following an opening set by Camille K.

Our Lunch & Learn series continued through the summer. Curator Ben Ridings’ program had the catchy title “Down the Shore: Victorian Vacations in Cape May.” We may no longer come to Cape May on the Steamship Republic, but we continue to enjoy her amenities as our forebears did. Mike Urbanski treated us to a walk down memory lane, answering the question What Is Doo Wop?. Continuing with a seashore theme, Mary Stewart shared The History of Boardwalks. And yes, Cape May has the oldest! Mark Allen completed the August schedule, sharing his lifelong fascination with Amelia Earhart. Finding Amelia Earhart was an illuminating look at a well-

researched theory on what happened to the famous aviator. Coordinator Brenda Leonard has lined up a great schedule of programs through December.

There was quite a bit happening on the education front. Cape May’s Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer offered four afternoon poetry workshops under the Vintage Tent in July. Participants had the opportunity to explore the themes Water, Sky, Sand and Family as they learned the craft of poetry.

Digital Marketing Assistant Evelyn Maguire led a lively series of book discussions during our Summer Book Club. This year’s theme was “Classic to Modern Ghost Stories,” featuring five ghostly novels ranging from a 19th century haunted house tale to a recently published horror novel. To date, the Summer Book Club series has 1,500 views and the discussions are available to view on Cape May MAC’s website.

Our Museum Educators were also out and about the county, visiting Victorian Towers, Haven House and the Blind Center of the Jersey Cape.

Tom Carroll, Chairman Cape May MAC Development Team

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cial fishing industry on the docks at The Lobster House. Tour begins and ends at Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Tour is not accessible. CLICK HERE for tickets.

ROOTS OF CAPE ISLAND TROLLEY TOUR

Wednesdays through Sept. 27: 3:30pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 3-31: 1:30pm: The roots of Cape Island and the surrounding area’s economy are in whaling and farming and while new industries have evolved since then, that heritage is still celebrated today. Hear how whalers centuries ago eked out a dangerous but lucrative living near Town Bank and how the area’s rich farming heritage continues to be a source of tremendous community pride. Learn about the Union Bethel community in 1831 in which Black residents thrived and the diverse community that continues to contribute to the vibrancy of island life today. $20, children (ages 3-12) $15. CLICK HERE for tickets.

CLUELESS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE: RACING THE CLOCK

Saturdays, Sept. 9-30: 6:30pm, 8:30pm: Barrington family dinners are notorious for bad news, but no one expected this one to take such a sinister turn, when the family matriarch drops dead before dessert is served. With every guest potentially poisoned, and not enough antidote to go around, you must identify the killer before it’s too late. Visitors will step inside Cape May’s Victorian House Museum, the 1879 Physick House Museum, and encounter the characters as this original mystery written by Jacklyn Fazio unfolds. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to challenge your imagination and deduction skills in this very special Cape May setting. Accessible with advance notice. $25, children (ages 3-12) $20. CLICK HERE for tickets.

MANSIONS BY THE SEA TROLLEY TOUR

Daily through Sept. 30; Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in October, Various times: You’ll hear how the rich lived in the early 1900s in the most elegant part of town on this trolley tour that includes the eastern beachfront. This narrated tour travels along Beach Drive through the early 20th century East Cape May Development areas. Guides discuss history and architecture. Begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley stop. $20, children (ages 3-12) $15. CLICK HERE for tickets.

FULL MOON CLIMBS AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Friday, Sept. 29: 7pm-9pm; Sunday, Oct. 28: 7pm-9pm: Don’t miss this special chance on clear nights to see the spectacular full moon in all its glory and a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Admission for these special evening climbs during the full moon is $20; $10 for children ages 3-12. Tickets are available for purchase on site the evening of the event.

FALL & HOLIDAY CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOWS

• Harvest Brew Festival: Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Emlen Physick 10-5. Free.

• Victorian Weekend Crafts & Collectibles: Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Emlen Physick Estate 10-4. Free.

• Crafts & Collectibles by the Sea: Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Emlen Physick Estate 10-4.

• Halloween Crafts & Collectibles: Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Emlen Physick Estate 103. Free.

• Fall Crafts & Collectibles: Saturday, Nov. 4 at Cape May Convention Hall 10-4. $2.

• Holiday Crafts & Collectibles: Friday & Saturday, Nov. 24 & 25 at Cape May Convention Hall 10-4. $2. CLICK HERE for more information.

STAIRWAY TO THE STARS LIGHTHOUSE CLIMBS

Thursday, Sept. 14: 8pm-10pm; Saturday, Oct. 14: 7pm-9pm; Monday, Nov. 13: 7pm9pm: On evenings of the new moon and the start of a new 29.5-day lunar cycle, the moon is so dark it blends in with the night sky and is invisible to the naked eye. Stars and constellations are more visible on clear nights during the new moon. Climbers can enjoy a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Admission for these special evening climbs is $20; $10 for children ages 3-12. Tickets are available for purchase on site the evening of the event.

LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE OF NJ

Oct. 21-22: Celebrate the Keepers’ “Log Book Tales” as you visit New Jersey lighthouses up and down the coastline, including the Cape May Lighthouse. The challenge is to visit 10 land-based lighthouses, 3 lifesaving stations, 1 museum, 1 virtual site and the Lighthouse Society of NJ site over the two-day weekend. The challenge route

MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY

Nov. 26: Stop in on Museum Store Sunday Nov. 26 to Cape May MAC’s two museum shops, the Carriage House Museum Shop at the Physick Estate, and the Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop. Cape May MAC will participate in this annual holiday shopping day supporting cultural institutions and their stores. We are currently planning inspired visitor experiences and shopping opportunities including book signings, giveaways, sales and a sweepstake drawing. CLICK HERE for more details soon. In the meantime, plan now to shop at either store that Sunday. And while you’re at it, bring some friends along. Spread the word, especially with the “shoppers” in your circle. (You know who they are.) Post to social media. Use the official Museum Store Sunday hashtags: #beapatron, #museumstoresunday, #iamapatron, #patronofculture, #shopmuseumstores. If you see a Facebook post about Museum Store Sunday, give it a like and share it with your friends.

PLUS, more TROLLEY TOURS, HOUSE TOURS, WALKING TOURS and GOLF CART TOURS!

covers the Atlantic Coast from Sandy Hook to Cape May and the Delaware Bay and River Coast from Cape May to Paulsboro. CLICK HERE to learn more.

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$15 children (ages 3-12). Daily various times. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour: $20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12.) Various times. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour: $20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12.) Various times. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Whale & Dolphin Watching: $50 adults, $35 children (ages 7-12). Daily at 1 p.m. Presented by Cape May Whale Watcher. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 6

Backstreets & Byways City Tour: A minimum of 2 are required to run the tour. $50 per person. Friday, Oct. 6 at 9:45 a.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May: $40 adults; $25 children (ages 7-12). Friday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. Presented by the Cape May Whale Watcher.CLICK HERE for tickets.

Cape May Wine Trail: This event is for adults ages 21 and over. $150. Friday, Oct. 6, 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Temperance Tempest: $55. Friday, Oct. 6 at 12:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 7

Architectural Walking Tour: $15 adults; $12 children (ages 3-12). Saturday, Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Cape May’s Maritime Combo Tour: $33 adults; $25 children (ages 3-12). Saturday, Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m.CLICK HERE for tickets.

Cape May’s Maritime Trolley Tour: $20 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12). Saturday, Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour: $15 adults; $12 children (ages 3-12). Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10:15 a.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour: $25 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12). Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. Trolley tour co-sponsored

Cape May MAC’s

by Center for Community Arts (CCA) and Cape May MAC. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Victorian Weekend Historic House Tour: $30 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12). Saturday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 7-8

Combination Historic District Trolley & Physick Estate Tour: $38 adults; $28 children (ages 3-12). Saturday, Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

World War II Lookout Tower: $8 adults; $5 children (ages 3-12). Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 8

Victorian Weekend Crafts & Collectibles Show: Free. Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Sunday, Oct. 8 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLICK HERE for more information.

Lessons of History Distinguished Lecture Series: $40 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12). Teachers and students with valid ID are admitted free. Sunday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. CLICK HERE for tickets.

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

Oct. 1-31

Cape May Lighthouse: $12 adults $8 children (ages 3-12.) Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Emlen Physick Estate Tour: $20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12). Daily various times. CLICK HERE for tickets.

World War II Lookout Tower: $8 adults, $5

children (ages 3-12). Saturdays, Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate: Free. Daily. CLICK HERE for more information.

Dept. 56 Halloween Display: Free. Daily. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLICK HERE for more information.

OCT. 1-30

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour: $20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12.) Fridays through Mondays. Various times. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 2

Murder Mystery Dinner at The Chalfonte: $75. Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 3-31

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour: $20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12). CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 3

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour: $40. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Voices From Beyond Tour: $25. Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 4

Historic Haunts Combo Tour: $30 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12). Wednesday, Oct. 4, 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Historic Haunts House Tours: $25 for adults, $15 for children (ages 3-12). Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Fall Line-up

Murder Mystery Dinner at The Chalfonte: $75. Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 5

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour: $30 adults, $20 children (ages 3-12). Thursday, Oct. 5, 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Voices From Beyond Tour: $25. Thursday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour: $20 for adults, $15 for children (ages 3-12). Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 6-7

Phantoms of the Physick Estate — The Dearly Departed: $25 adults, $20 for children (ages 3-12). Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 10

Voices From Beyond Tour: $25. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m.CLICK HERE for tickets.

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour: $40. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 11

Historic Haunts Combo Tour: $30 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12). Wednesday, Oct. 11, 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 12

Voices From Beyond Tour: $25. Thursday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour: $30 adults, $20 children (ages 3-12). Thursday, Oct. 12, 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour: $20 for adults, $15 for children (ages 3-12). Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 13

Phantoms of the Physick Estate — The Dearly Departed: $25 adults, $20 for children (ages 3-12). Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 20-21

Phantoms of the Physick Estate — The Dearly Departed: $25 adults, $20 for children (ages 3-12). Oct. 20-21 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 24

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour: $40. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Voices From Beyond Tour: $25. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 25

Historic Haunts Combo Tour: $30 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12). Wednesday, Oct. 4, 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT.

26

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour: $30 adults, $20 children (ages 3-12). Thursday, Oct. 26, 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.CLICK HERE for tickets.

Voices From Beyond Tour: $25. Thursday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 14

Crafts & Collectibles By the Sea: Free. Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLICK HERE for more information.

OCT. 17

Voices From Beyond Tour: $25. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 3 p.m.CLICK HERE for tickets. Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour: $40. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 18

Historic Haunts Combo Tour: $30 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12). Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 19

Voices From Beyond Tour: $25. Thursday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m.CLICK HERE for tickets. Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour: $30 adults, $20 children (ages 3-12). Thursday, Oct. 19, 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour: $20 for adults, $15 for children (ages 3-12). Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT. 20

Ghost Walk with Craig McManus Walking Tour: $35. Friday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour: $20 for adults, $15 for children (ages 3-12). Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT.

27-28

Phantoms of the Physick Estate — The Dearly Departed: $25 adults, $20 for children (ages 3-12). Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

OCT.

28

Halloween Crafts & Collectibles Show: Free. Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for more information.

OCT.

31

Voices From Beyond Tour: $25. Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Trick or Treat at the Emlen Physick Estate: Free. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. CLICK HERE for more information.

Plus...

ONGOING TOURS & EVENTS

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt

Carriage House Museum Shop

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop

Cape May MAC Online Museum Shop

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt

Vintage Restaurant

Lessons of History

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the silver medal in history for his recent book “George Washington’s Final Battle” (2021) at the Independent Publishers Book Awards— the world’s largest book awards and competition. He has written an exquisite, essential account of history’s most scandalous love affairs, “Affairs of State” and has analyzed Hamilton’s own misdoings in the 2021 Foreword to “Alexander Hamilton: Adultery and Apology,” originally published in 1796, in which Hamilton attempts to explain and rationalize his marital affairs.

In this compelling lecture, Watson examines the life and legacy of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton— from historic truth to modern Broadway interpretation. Watson will explore the lasting impact Hamilton had on the State of New Jersey, including the founding of the U.S. Coast Guard and his fateful duel with Aaron Burr in Weehawken.

“Thanks to the hit Broadway show, Hamilton’s legacy has been rediscovered. This talk will go behind the musical and popular narrative to reveal several compelling and complicated facets of his remarkable life,” Watson said. “Hamilton was, without question, one of the most important of all the Founders in shaping the new nation, but he was also perhaps the most interesting, controversial, intelligent—and least likely of the impressive group that forged the republic.”

Robert Watson is an award-winning author who has published over 40 books and 200 scholarly articles and essays on topics in political, military, and social history, as well as two multi-edition, multi-volume encyclopedia sets on the presidents and first ladies. Some of his recent books include Affairs of State (2012), America’s First Crisis (2014), The Nazi Titanic (2016), The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn (2017), George Washington’s Final Battle (2021), and Escape (2021), as well as the forthcoming books When Washington Burned (2023) and American’s First Plague (2023). He also wrote the foreward to Alexander Hamilton: Adultery & Apology

(2017). Watson’s books have won numerous awards including the Independent Publishers’ Gold Medal in History and Silver Medal in History, John Barry Book Award, and John Lyman Book Award, have been featured on C-SPAN’s Book TV and at prominent literary festivals around the country, and are available in both audiobook and international translation.

A frequent media commentator, Watson has been interviewed thousands of times by news outlets around the world, including CNN, MSNBC, USA Today, The New York Times, NPR, and the BBC, and has appeared on Hardball, The Daily Show, and C-SPAN’s American History TV. He has served as a researcher and on-screen expert for several historical documentaries for the Discovery, Science, National Geographic, History, Fuse, Super Channel, and other TV networks, including three seasons of an international award-winning series on Nazi secrets.

Dr. Watson co-convened several national conferences, co-founded the annual Truman Legacy Symposium for the Truman Presidential Library, and served on the boards of numerous academic associations, community organizations, and the Harry S. Truman Foundation, Calvin Coolidge Foundation, and George McGovern Center for Leadership. Watson also served as the editor of the scholarly journal White House Studies, the assistant editor and book review editor of The Social Science Journal, and the “Presidency Series” editor for the State University of New York Press. He has been a visiting scholar or lecturer with many

leading historic sites, including the Truman Presidential Library, Gerald Ford Presidential Museum, Illinois Holocaust Museum, West Point, National Archives, Smithsonian Institution, Pentagon, Museum of the American Revolution, American Revolution Institute, Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History, National Museum of the US Navy, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Society of the Cincinnati, James Madison’s Montpelier, Fraunces Tavern Museum, Gettysburg National Battlefield, National Civil War Museum, US Capitol Historical Society, Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC, American Civil War Museum, Andersonville National Historic Site, and the Truman Little White House, to name a few. He is also one of a select group of historians invited every few years to rank the presidents.

Watson is the recipient of many awards for his contributions to the study of the presidency, election commentary, community service, civics programs, and efforts to combat anti-Semitism and incivility. He has been named “Professor of the Year” three times and has won all three campus-wide faculty awards—service, research, and teaching— several times at both Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University.

Watson was born in Harrisburg, Pa., attended public schools in nearby Hershey, and was educated at Virginia Tech, where he lettered on the football and track teams. Winning 10 state championships in three different sports, he was inducted into two sports halls of fame. Watson currently holds the titles Distinguished Professor of American History, Avron Fogelman Research Professor, and Assistant Director of the Center for Citizenship and Civility at Lynn University and Senior Fellow with Senator Bob Graham’s Florida Joint Center for Citizenship. He is the proud father of Alexander and Isabella.

This lecture will begin at 5 p.m., and tickets are limited. Adult admission is $40. Teachers and students will be admitted free with valid school I.D.

To purchase tickets CLICK HERE.

“Thanks to the hit Broadway show, Hamilton’s legacy has been rediscovered. This talk will go behind the musical and popular narrative to reveal several compelling and complicated facets of his remarkable life.”

“Hamilton was, without question, one of the most important of all the Founders in shaping the new nation, but he was also perhaps the most interesting, controversial, intelligent—and least likely of the impressive group that forged the republic.”

Welcome new members

Family/Grandparent: Angie & Jim Clarke of Lafayette Hill, PA; Carolyn & John Pierce of Cape May, NJ; TinaMarie & Daniel Shea of Ringwood, NJ.

Joint: Eileen Aiossa & Greg Cole of Monroe Township, NJ; Michelle & Jeffrey Devico of Cape May Court House, NJ; Judith & James Hull of Cape May Point, NJ; Kathryn Kearns & Brian Campbell of Cape May, NJ; Richard Edwards of Yardley, PA; Judith & John Ritz of Washington, DC; Robin & Barry Scheier of Glen Gardner, NJ; Diane & Michael Shannon of Glenmoore, PA; Sabrina & Sam Shapiro of Canfield, OH; Diane & Robert Suchowierski of Berlin, NJ; Kelly & Shawn Taylor of Manchester, MD.

Individual: Richard Bryant of State College, PA; Thomas Deangelo of Jenkintown, PA, Betsy Gibson of Villas, NJ; Diane Karp of Santa Fe, NM; William Maher of Cape May,

NJ; Susan Migatz of Springfield, PA; Marion Rowland of Cape May Court House, NJ; Nicole Sprague of Cape May, NJ; Leann Weinberger of Easton, PA.

Deepest condolences to:

Staff: Jack Bradley of Cape May Court House, NJ; Rebecca Davis & Scott Whittle of North Cape May, NJ; Marie Haffner of Villas, NJ; Martha McCormick of West Cape May, NJ.

The family and friends of Les and Bobbi Aungst, long-time Cape May MAC members and volunteers; To the family and friends of James Cafiero, who was an ally as State Assemblyman and Senator; To the family and friends of Bob Patterson, former director of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce; To the family and friends of Sally Sachs; To the family and friends of Ralph Skeels; To the family and friends of Barbara Rittenhouse; To former Cape May MAC interpreter Peggy Zemataitis, on the death of her husband, Ray.

Warmest congratulations to:

Marketing Associate Evelyn Maguire, on completing her MFA program at the University of MA Amherst.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to:

Lighthouse Keeper Mike Rosenberg.

Harvest Brew Fest features music, craft beers, family fun

Come celebrate the cooling-off of summer and the start of fall in South Jersey Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10am-5pm during Harvest Brew Fest, a full day of celebration and relaxation presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) and sponsored by PNC Bank, Madison Resorts and Tito’s Handmade Vodka at the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Enjoy craft beers and more during this all-day festival that features local food vendors, local artisans, local breweries and local musical talent. The festival is free to attend, and proceeds support Cape May MAC’s educational outreach programs, bringing Museums Educators to students and adults across Cape May County.

Relax and listen to live music on the outdoor stage. Bring a lawn chair or spread out your beach blanket in the shade for a great afternoon and evening of musical performers. Animal House is playing from 11am-1:45pm. and Fat Mezz is playing from 2:15pm-5pm.

Food vendors include Gaiss’ Meat Market, Empanada Mama’s, House of Cupcakes, Mont’s on Wheels, Smoker & Adel and Taste the Love.

Beverage vendors include Cape May Brewing Co., COHO Brewing, Ludlam

Island Brewery and Mudhen Brewing, and spirits from Nauti Spirits Distillery. Cape May Winery also sells a variety of wines by the bottle in the Carriage House Museum Shop. Pirate Pete’s Soda Pop will serve nonalcoholic soda.

Bring the entire family to enjoy kidfriendly activities including lawn games. Mystery Circus Arts will perform circus acts and magic shows from 11am-4pm. Mackie the Stilt Walker will greet visitors. Explore the variety of crafts and collectibles vendors on the estate grounds selling handmade

and vintage items. A shade tent and water for pets will be available. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Admission to the grounds is free and free parking is available off site at the Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St. A free trolley shuttle will also operate from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street to the estate throughout the day. There will be a charge for food, beverages and some activities.

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Photo by Susan Krysiak One of Cape May’s most popular local bands Fat Mezz will perform at the Harvest Brew Fest Sept. 16 from 2:15pm-5pm.

‘THANK YOU’ NEWS

CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL DONORS

Musician’s Circle (Under $100): Kathy Stoner-Lasala, Victoria Tryon.

CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: GEORGE’S ANGELS

Conductor’s Circle ($100-$499): Nora Pascarella.

Musician’s Circle (Under $100): Lynnie Braun, G. David Hammond, James & Judith Hull, Richard B. Klein, Amy Myers, Philip Pizzi, George & Theresa Schu.

MAJOR DONATIONS:

• Tom & Sue Carroll, for a $10,000 donation.

• Mike & Nancy Childs, for a $500 donation to Operations.

• NJM Insurance Group, for a $5,000 donation to the Cape May MAC Preservation Fund.

DONATIONS

• Pamela Anderson, for a $50 donation to the Cape May Lighthouse in memory of Delores Houston.

• Barrier Island Books & Art, for a $250 donation to Operations.

• Leigh & Carol Johnson, for a $50 donation to Operations.

• Barbara Morris, for a $100 donation in memory of Elizabeth Brodt.

• The O’Leary Family, for a $25 donation to the Cape May Lighthouse in memory of Delores M. Houston.

• Linda Palmer, for a $100 donation to the Cape May MAC Preservation Fund.

• The Queen Victoria Bed & Breakfast, for a $100 donation to the Cape May MAC Preservation Fund.

Ticket Buyers who added a donation when purchasing tickets: Ashley Adams, Rebecca Adams, Francine Agostini, Joanne Allen, Chris Anderson, Alessandro Andrade, Yulia Anuchyna, Nancy Arnold, Susan Audey, Joe Barrett, Amy Barry, Lou Barth, Douglas Baumann, Jane Bell, Nick Benvenuto, Stephanie Bishop, Elena Bisignano, Susan Bissett, Diane Bohenick, William Booth, Todd Borggren, Kristina Bors, Stephen Boyle, Ed Brabazon, Manon Braciszewski, Mary Bredbenner, Joseph Brennan, Alissa Broderdorf, Patsy Brown, Maria Brutko, Jennifer Bubniak, Nelson Carey, Andrew Carroll, Janetta Castle, Christine Cavallo, Veronica Charcalla, Ewen Cheslack-Postava, Ray Chew, James Cicchino, Sophia Cipriano, Nick Cofino, Ka-

Water, Sky, Sand, Family

Shown here, Cape May’s Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer, with Cape May MAC Director and CEO Jody Alessandrine and enthusiastic poets during one of four poetry workshops at Vintage on the grounds of the Physick Estate in July. The workshops explored the themes Water, Sky, Sand and Family. Open to everyone with an interest in poetry regardless of experience, these workshops included a craft discussion, writing prompts, the opportunity to share work if desired, light refreshments and lively conversation. Dr. Sylvia Baer, a professor of literature for 51 years, is the author of the memoir “Learning Life,” [available for purchase in the Carriage House Museum Shop by CLICKING HERE] and a playwright, memoirist, writer of scholarly works, translator of Spanish poetry (into English), and a fellow at Yale University. She has curated haiku and photography exhibitions at Rowan University and Yale University, been founding editor of international academic journals, and is the creator of The Poet-Tree in Cape May, where she hangs about 60 poems with signage encouraging passers-by to pick any poem that appeals to them.

tie Cohen, Mike Collins, Iris Coloma-Gaines, Edie Commodaro, George Conklin, Louis Constantino, Ray Corbin, Leocadia Corrigan, Jodi Cotugno, Maryann Critchley, Alexander Curio, Sarah Curley, Kim Davidson, David Demonte, Diane Deremer, Jean Deruyter, David Dewolf, Rhiannon Diaddigo, Steven Docimo, Kim Doheny, Kathy Doherty, Kimberly Dooley, Manish Dudhe, Frederic Dupere, Christy Eichelberger, Mark Eisele, Daniel Falkenstein, Theresa Fallon, Brett Fancera, Ed Ferguson, Nancy Finelli, Neil Formisano, Cynthia Frith, Katie Gammage, Nancy Gardetto, Patricia Generelli, William Gibson, Rui Goncalves, Cheryl Gniewoz, Eugene Graziano, Elvira Green, Karen Greene, Joe Grillo, Dave Grossi, Joann Hamaid, Melissa Hamilton, Melissa Haneline, Melissa Haremza, Darcy Hargest, Nicole Hartman, Jacqueline Heaney, Pam Henry, Robin Hernandez, Kate Hill, Kellianne Hillis, Thomas Hrabal, Mary Hribar, Josephine Hudak, Dara Jack, Connie Jackson, Leigh Johnson, Susan Kaeser, Danielle Kane, Diane Karp, Patricia Kellett, Thomas Kidby, Todd Kiernan, Alieas Kim, Tracey Kontor, Victor La Regina, Anita Lasala, Frank Lawrence, Michele Leone, Felice Lepar, Frank Lesser, Emily Lipari, Kim Lipinski, Linda Littlefield, Donna Locascio, Abbe Loewenthal, Naomi

Lokoff, Walter Lubanski, Rebecca Lugara, Ed Lyons, Jennifer Maguire, Cheryl Marks, Gil Marks, Kristel Martinez, Joseph Matkins, Randie Mclaughlin, Monica Mekeel, Monika Mellem, Mary Menaquale, Kyle Midkiff, Susan Migatz, Stephanie Mikkelson, Carol Miller, Patricia Miller, Catherine Mincone, Anita Monaghan, Mara Montez, Carolyn Morgan, Karol Morrison, Sheri Morton, Sharon Mueller, Dawn Murtagh, Francis Novak, Dena Oconnell, Ann Ott, Susan Patterson, Barbara Patton, Deborah Pearson, Sherree Pecci, Wayne Pendleton, Elizabeth Pennink, Yinette Perez, Patrick Perna, Colleen Phillips, Denise Piazza, Kimberly Poe, Erika Prado, David Prohaska, Alicia Quint, Sarah Radice, Violetta Radzilovska, Robert Rakossy, Jennifer Redlhammer, Gail Reilly, Robert Reilly, Laurie Repella, Diane Restivo, Nichole Rice, Amy Rigazio, Judith Ritz, Marisa Rodriguez, Gregory Rossi, Lisa Ruddy, Melinda Rusznak, James Salwitz, Galia Sandy, Louis Santone, Jennifer Savitsky, Nick Scaramuzza, Nancy Sceia, Barbara Schiffman, Aysha Seeni, Dilla Shattuck, David Shay, Taylor Siano, John Signoriello, Alexa Silvestri, Abbe Smith, Sharon Somers, Adam Spira, Brenda Sprouse, Steve Stevenson, Arthur Sudler, Natasha Sutor, Dana Swanson, Matthew Sweeney, Amy Sypherd, Alan Tabachnick, Samantha Taylor,

Photo by Susan Krysiak

‘THANK YOU’ NEWS

Family Fun & Collectibles at the Lighthouse Volunteers: Beth Blair-Slemmer, Sue Currie, Ellen DeRose, Alice Haber, Lori Dribbon, Susan Esposito, Rosemary Fellmeth, Donna Flegal, Kelly Gray, Scott Griffith, Karen Holwitt, Robert Holwitt, Dagmar Jelencic, Lena Marolotti, Carey Nathan, Tricia Nolfi, Carole Sick, Carole Ulmer, Susan Wiggins.

Gardens of Cape May Tour Volunteers: Tina Angstadt, Jane Basile, Mel Bateman, Susan Beal, Beverly Chernaik, Ellen DeRose, Jane Donnelly, Chris DuBois, Jean Erickson, Christine Fecteau, Rosemary, Fellmeth, Donna Flegal, Roe Gorgone, Jean Grazel, Scott Griffith, Victoria Heimall, Carole Irwin, George Macaluso, Lena Marroletti, Richard Mayer, Carey Nathan, Mark Nathan, Jacquie Newman, Therese Porzio-Kwiecinski, Carolyn Vinci, Deb Yamashita.

Chocolate by the Bay

Don’t miss the exciting new event at the historic Deauville Inn, 201 Willard Ave., Strathmere, that is a chocolate lover’s dream come true! Chocolate by the Bay is a genuine bounty for chocolate lovers. Indulge in a buffet of chocolate desserts, each one more decadent than the last, that features chef creations such as mini chocolate tortes, white chocolate mascarpone mousse, ruby chocolate panna cotta shooters, a S’mores station, and much, much more. Join us on Saturday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Reserve your place now as tickets are limited. There is one additional opportunity for Chocolate By the Bay on Dec. 30 this year. Tickets are $75 per person and include a two-hour buffet of over a dozen delicious chocolate selections on the bayside. For information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE or call 609-884-5404.

Shawn Taylor, Cathy Thoms, William Tiedeken, Michele Tiedemann, Barret Tirona, Miranda Tobin, Shawn Traylor, Diane Venuto, Erin Vietri, Richard Wahl, Joan Warburton, Karen Ware, Jason Wark, Jacqueline Weatherington, Kahlan Wedder, Tiffany Wells, Ethan Wenstrom, Debra Wiel, Carolyn Wildman, Joyce Wise, Nancy Wollen, Beau Yotka, Joel Zamlong, Mary Zimmer.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

• Mark Allen, for presenting a program on Amelia Earhart for our Lunch & Learn series.

• Sylvia Baer, for conducting a month-long weekly Poetry Workshop.

• Karen Caplan, for portraying Amelia Earhart for our Lunch & Learn series.

• Jocelyn Duquette, for performing inventory activities at the Emlen Physick Estate.

• Maestro Jed Gaylin, for an informative pre-concert talk about the Mozart “Jupiter” symphony as part of our Lunch & Learn series.

• Kathy Genzoli, for performing inventory activities at the Emlen Physick Estate

• Karen Hammeran, for performing inventory activities at the Emlen Physick Estate.

• Camille Llewelyn, for large scale database population efforts.

• Jacquie Newman, for performing inventory activities at the Emlen Physick Estate.

• Mike Urbanski, for his talk on the Doo Wop Era for our Lunch & Learn series.

VOLUNTEERS

Advisory Committee: Joyce Barth, Ann Burrows, Jill Connell, Rosalie Gallagher, Kathleen Familetti, Loretta Hughs, Barbara Lamont, Anthony Vetrano.

Brunch & Bingo at Bella Vida and Inn of Cape May Volunteers: Sue Currie, Jean Grazel.

Cape May Music Festival Volunteers: Bill Angstadt, Tina Angstadt, Karen Hammeran, Dagmar Jelincic, Christina Fore, George Fore, Yvonne Kuemmerle, Tricia Nolfi, Cathie Russell.

Crafts & Collectibles by the Sea Volunteers: Eileen Cassidy, Tricia Collins, Jean Grazel, Victoria Heimall, Tricia Nolfi.

Grounds Crew Volunteers: Tom Carroll, Patrick Dempsey, Jan Dwyer, Walt Gabriel, Bob Gorgone, Carol Lindsay, David Morais, Melissa Motz, William Schlitzer, Michelle Uhl, Rita Wade, Stephen Ward, Bennett Werner, Deb Yamashita.

Mailing Campaign Volunteers: Jocelyn Duquette, Kathy Genzoli, Lynne Glasser.

Sunset Solo Series Volunteers: Sharon Agin, Bill Angstadt, Donna Flegal, Joe Mammarella, Kathy Morais, Cathie Russell.

Tour Department Volunteers: Joyce Barth, Rebecca Davis, Mary Fox, Rosalie Gallagher, Kathy Genzoli, Rosemary Rombado, Mary Stewart, Donna Szemcsak.

Trolley Maintenance Volunteers: Patrick Dempsey, Camille Llewellyn, Joe Mammerella, Mark Nathan, Vince Rapone, Jim Walsh, Deb Yamashita.

Wings and Things at the Wildwood Aviation Museum Volunteers: George Macaluso, Nora Macaluso, Diane Meza, Kathy Morais, Melissa Motz.

Photo by Susan Krysiak

VOICES FROM BEYOND

Physick Estate’s new Voices From Beyond Tour shares years of staff paranormal experiences

Experience a unique tour 10 years in the making, set in Cape May MAC’s 1879 Emlen Physick House, 1048 Washington St. In the Voices from Beyond Tour, visitors will hear actual spirit voices captured by Cape May MAC staff over the past decade.

“It was really exciting to take these actual, raw paranormal experiences from our own Physick Estate, and create something to share with our visitors,” said tour co-writer Janet Coupland. “The response so far from our tourgoers has been fantastic. The tour is selling out most evenings and the feedback has been great. It is a fun, new tour!”

View historical photos of the Physick family and their staff alongside photos of apparitions recorded inside the house. Learn about the equipment and tools used throughout history in paranormal research. Who could these voices belong to and what is keeping them connected to the Physick House Museum? Draw your own conclusions on this new and exciting paranormal tour, presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture).

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Tours are offered

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Sept. 5-28 at 8:30 p.m., Oct. 3-31 at 3 p.m.,

Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays, Nov. 4 and 11 at 6 p.m. Admission is $25.

To purchase tickets, CLICK HERE

Photos by Susan Krysiak Tour-goers listen to EVPs (electronic voice phenomenon) recorded by Cape May MAC staff in the Physick House, during the Voices from Beyond House Tour.