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ARMED FORCES DAY AT THE WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER SEE PAGES 8 & 21

Cape May’s Spring Festival Pg. 4 Mother’s Day Weekend in Cape May Top Picks

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WILLOW CREEK FARM WINERY UPCOMING EVENTS

May 6 – Fire Pit Friday featuring Mike Flanigan May 27- Fire Pit Friday with the man Jimm Ross Memorial Day through Columbus Day Sunday: a.m. Local Vendors Art Show – p.m. Sinatra Sundays Monday: a.m. Vineyard Meditation Classes – p.m. Paint & Piano Tuesdays: a.m. Vineyard Thai Chi – p.m. Team Trivia Wednesday: “Local Day” with Reggae Radio & Specials Thursday: a.m. Vineyard Aerobics – p.m. Live Jazz Vocals & Piano Friday: a.m. Golden Buddha Vineyard Yoga – p.m. Fire Pit Friday

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THIS WEEK in CAPE MAY

Vol. XLIV Number 2 April 29-May 26, 2016

Special Spring Festival Tours & Events

Cape May INNteriors Tour.................................................. 29 Cape May Time Capsule Trolley Tour.................................. 10 Cape May Wine Trail......................................................... 20 Chocolate Lover’s Feast..................................................... 32 Crafts & Collectibles at the Physick Estate.......................... 17 The Doctor is In at the Physick Estate................................ 30 Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour & Cafe Combo.... 35 Jazz Brunch at the Estate.................................................. 19 Mother’s Day Brunch & Fashion Show................................ 19 Murder Mystery Dinners.................................................... 69 Private Homes Tour.......................................................... 33 Show Us Your Undies Fashion Show & Brunch..................... 53

Plus Trolley Tours, Ghost Tours & More!

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ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION Join the Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower as we honor those who served in the Armed Forces -- SEE PAGE 21 --

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Published by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) C elebrating O ur H istory ... E nriching Y our L ife P.O. Box 340 • 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204 • (609) 884-5404/(800) 275-4278 Editor ... B. Michael Zuckerman Designer ... Jean Barraclough For advertising information, contact DENNY ARNOLD, Advertising Representative (609) 224-6120 or (609) 884-5404, ext. 1-135 • darnold@capemaymac.org

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CALENDAR ... starts on page 16 CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE..........6

Climb 199 steps to the top! Lighthouse Full Moon Climb............. 38

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE..........7

Tour Cape May’s only Victorian house museum

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL............... 8

Learn about Cape May’s role in World War II Armed Forces Day Celebration......... 21

CAPE MAY ACTIVITIES “Tommy”s Folly” Exhibit & Opening Reception.........................37

CAPE MAY TOURS

Audio Tours.............................................22 Bike Tour..................................................22 Boat Tours.........................................25, 39 Grand Lighthouse Cruise..............26 Sunset Lighthouse Cruise.............18 Ghost Tours Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour......................................15 Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour....................................15 Historic Haunts Combo Tour........15 Historic Haunts House Tour..........15 Group Tours............................................45 House Tours Cape May INNteriors Tour.............29 Private Homes Tour.........................33 Trolley Tours................................ 9, 10, 15 Walking Tours Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour....................................35

FOOD & WINE EVENTS Art Parties at the Cafe.........................68 Cape May Wine Trail.............................20 Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom........................77 Chocolate Lover’s Feast......................32 Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour & Cafe Combo........35 Jazz Brunch at the Estate...................19 Mother’s Day Brunch & Fashion Show................................19 Murder Mystery Dinners....................69 Show Us Your Undies Fashion Show & Brunch.................53

PERFORMING ARTS

Cape May Stage................................. 82 East Lynne Theater Company........ 80 Children’s Tours & Activities ...6, 8, 25, 53 Coming Events.......................................... 109 Friends Coming Events......................... 27 Facebook Connections.......................103 MAC Membership.................................. 98 Museum Shops........................................ 88 This Week in Cape May Subscriptions...................................... 62 Wedding Services................................... 84

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Tours & Activities............ 40 Services........................... 54 Dining.............................. 73 Specialty Shops.............. 87

CAPE MAY MAP pages 56-57 Cape May Area Organizations............................................................ 31 Cape May Historic Accommodations................................................. 43 Church/Synagogue Directory...........................................................103 5

Cape May Lighthouse

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Located in Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse Avenue, off Sunset Boulevard GPS: N38°56.004 W074°57.640

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb See page 38

Join the Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse

Daily: 10am-4pm

See page 98

Plus May 21: 8pm-10pm Climb 199 steps in this 1859 structure to the watch gallery (just below the lantern itself) for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape & Delaware Bay! Tower admission: $8 adults $5 children (ages 3-12)

MAC MEMBERS GET IN FREE! See page 98

A fully accessible Visitors’ Orientation Center and Museum Shop carrying souvenirs, books and maritime items are located in the Oil House on the grounds. Restoration has been undertaken by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection/Division of Parks and Forestry, and was funded in part by the New Jersey Historic Trust and the ISTEA program administered by the NJ Department of Transportation.

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Time travelers welcome!

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1879 Emlen Physick Estate 1048 WASHINGTON ST.

Step back into the Cape May of more than 100 years ago and see how the wealthy lived and played at the town’s only Victorian house museum. Also visit the Estate’s Carriage House to see the “Tommy’s Folly” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery, through April 10. (see page 37). The first floor of the Physick house museum is fully accessible.

Offered daily; See Calendar for times Tickets 12 adults, $ 8 children ages 3 to 12 $

Tickets are available at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate

What the Heck is that Thing? Victorian Household Innovations

New theme for 2016! The Victorians used tools in the home that would bewilder the 21st century householder. Such gizmos as button hooks and magic lanterns had a specific use for Victorians, but today are obsolete. Learn about curious gadgets like these, how they worked, and why they were as essential to Victorians as smart phones are today.

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COMBINATION TROLLEY/ PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR See page 9 JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE...SEE PAGE 98 Historic site administered by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) Become a MAC Member and get FREE ADMISSION to the Emlen Physick Estate and the Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour See page 98 for information or call 609-884-5404 7

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER Fire Control Tower No. 23 Museum & Memorial Sunset Boulevard, Lower Township near Cape May Point

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the Join the Friends of er World War II Tow see page 98

Armed Forces Day Celebration see page 21

GPS: N38°56.629 W074°58.011

Open Saturdays & Sundays, 11am-3pm Saturday, May 21: 10am-3pm Climb this fully restored tower and learn about the “war at the shore” and the defense of the Delaware River and Bay from enemy invasion! The boardwalk, lined with interpretive panels, the All Veterans Memorial on the deck at the base of the Tower and the entry level are all fully accessible.

MAC MEMBERS GET IN

FREE! See page 98

$6 for adults; first child FREE with paying adult, $3 each additional child; $3 for active & retired military

Restoration has been undertaken by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC), in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry. Funding for its restoration was provided by the New Jersey Historic Trust, the New Jersey Historical Commission, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, a Save America’s Treasures Grant, and a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Historic site administered by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) 8

TROLLEY AROUND TOWN! MAC Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets may be purchased.

HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOURS

Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org

Offered daily; see Calendar for times

Cape May is beautiful and charming and feels every bit like it’s more than 100 years old. Step onto our trolley and into the past as knowledgeable guides present entertaining and enlightening stories about the nation’s oldest seashore resort and how it survived.

$12 for adults and $8 for children (ages 3-12)

FOR OTHER TROLLEY TOURS, SEE PAGES 10, 15

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COMBINATION TROLLEY/ PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS Offered daily; see Calendar for times

Look and listen as your guide takes you back in time while your trolley travels through Cape May’s Historic District. Your time travel continues with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, 1048 Washington St. (See page 7).

$22 for adults, $14 for children (ages 3-12)

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org 9

TROLLEY TOURS All trolley tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold

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Cape May Time Capsule Trolley Tour

Saturday, May 7: 11:15am & 1:15pm

Travel through time on this interactive trolley tour! Experience Cape May’s history up close, through the eyes of those who lived it. Meet characters from the past who visited, lived and worked in Cape May, as your trolley travels through town. Costumed historical interpreters bring to life 200 years of the town’s history.

Admission $25

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour Offered Saturdays, plus Sunday, May 22: See Calendar for Times This tour is designed for the first-time visitor to Cape May who wants a quick introduction to the many cultural, historical and natural attractions on the island. From Cape May Harbor to Sunset Beach, tourgoers will learn all they need to know to make the most of their Cape May visit.

12 adults; $8 children (ages 3-12)

CAPE MAYHEM TROLLEY TOUR Saturdays: 8:30pm

THEY DID WHAT? Headless Photography? Electric Corsets? Coffin Torpedoes? Explore some of the strange beliefs, superstitions, oddities, fads, curiosities and mysteries from the end of the 19th century - the Victorian era - in this half hour trolley tour through the gaslit streets of Cape May. Hear stories from Cape May’s history that are bizarre, unexplained or just downright weird!

Adults $12; children (ages 3-12) $8

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour

Offered Saturdays, plus Sunday May 22: 12:45pm 12 adults; This tour features a century of beachfront development, $ 8 children from Victorian cottages of the 1870s through the most upto-date of today’s housing. It includes some of the most (ages 3-12) magnificent structures ever put up in Cape May. $

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GHOST TOURS

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GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY Trolley Tour

Board a MAC trolley tour for a 30-minute evening ride through the haunted streets of Cape May. Your guide recounts the paranormal findings of ghost writer Craig McManus as you ride past the flickering gas street lamps and experience the spine-tingling tales exposed by McManus.

Fridays & Saturdays; See Calendar for Times

12 adults; 8 children (ages 3-12) $

GHOSTS OF THE LIGHTHOUSE TROLLEY TOUR

Take an evening tour down the ghostly path that leads to the Cape May Lighthouse, as you hear and experience Craig McManus’ paranormal findings during your journey. Once you reach your destination, you’ll feel the presence of the spirits at the Light. Do you have what it takes to climb 199 spirited stairs to the top? Whether you choose to climb or stay below, you’ll surely enjoy a ghostly experience.

Saturdays, April 30 & May 7: 8pm $ 22 adults; $ 14 children (ages 3-12)

Order tickets on Trolley tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street, where tickets may be purchased. www.capemaymline at ac.org Advance ticket purchase is recommended. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 Tours sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

Historic Haunts Combo Tour Saturdays: 7:15pm

Combine the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

22 adults; $14 children (ages 3-12)

Historic Haunts House Tour Saturdays: 7:45pm

Event Visit the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination Limited $ 12 adults with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” Purchase tickets at $ 8 children the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. (ages 3-12) online at Order ticketsaymac.org Advance ticket purchase is recommended www.capem For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 Tours sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) 15

Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 29, 30 & May 1 ALL DAY

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Washington Street Mall Information Booth

10am-1:30pm, 5pm-8:45pm

9am-9pm

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center

10am-5pm, 6:30pm-8pm

10am-7:45pm

11am-5pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-8:45pm

9am-9pm

9am-5pm

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22

9am-2:30pm

10am-4pm

Spring Festival Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 17

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-5pm, 6:30pm-8pm

10am-7:45pm

11am-5pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

10am-5pm, 6:30pm-8pm

10am-7:45pm

11am-5pm

The Doctor Is In -- page 30

11am-3pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

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5/1

MORNING

4/29

10am

Around Cape Island Cruise -- page 25

10am 10am

Show Us Your Undies Fashion Show & Brunch -- page 53 Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11am

11am-1pm

Private Homes Tour-- page 33 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am, 11:45am

11:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

AFTERNOON

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4/30

5/1

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

12Noon-4pm

Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour & Cafe Combo -- page 35

12Noon-4pm 12Noon-6pm

Cape May Wine Trail -- page 20 Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

1pm, 2:15pm

12:15pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

AFTERNOON

4/29

4/30

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10

12:45pm

Cape May INNteriors Tour -- page 29

1pm-3pm

5/1

Chocolate Lover’s Feast -- page 32

1pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 39

1pm

4/30

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2:30pm

Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour -- page 35

EVENING

4/29 7pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit Opening -- page 37

7pm

Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 69 Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:45pm 8pm

Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour -- page 15 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

7:45pm, 8:45pm

8:15pm, 9pm 8:30pm

Cape Mayhem Trolley Tour -- page 10

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

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Spring Festival

CRAFTS &

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at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Saturdays, April 30 & May 7 10am - 4 pm: Free Admission

Celebrate Spring as you stroll the grounds of the Physick Estate where dozens of area crafters and collectibles dealers showcase their offerings! Food, music, games and family activities. FREE PARKING!

Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

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Friday, April 29 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am-4pm. Friday Evening Frog Hike, 7pm. Call 609-884-2159. Center for Community Arts- 717 Franklin St., 10am6pm. FREE Cape May Youths Art Program, ages 8-14, 3pm-5pm, Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-7525. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County

Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 1:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am5pm; Eco-friendly Bicycle Scavenger Hunt New Route, 9am-5pm. 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Higbee Beach Bird Walk, 7:30am-9:30am; A Meadows Afternoon, 3pm-5pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Saturday, April 30 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 1:30pm; The Birds of Cape May: A Bird Walk For All People, 3pm; Annual Plant Sale (Pick up May 9 & 10), 9am-5pm; Earth Day & Marine Debris Clean-up, 9am; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Eco-friendly Bicycle Scavenger Hunt

New Route, 9am-5pm. 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609898-8848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Birding by Ear: The Calls & Songs of Eastern Birds, two-day workshop; Spring Migrants at the Rea Farm, 7:30am-9:30am; Salt Marsh Safari on the Skimmer, 10am-12Noon; A Bird Walk For All People, 3pm-5pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) SOMA New Art Gallery- Artist Reception: Linette Childs, Karen Rose & Carol King Hood, 6pm-9pm, 31 Perry St. Call 609-898-7488. Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, May 1 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Birding by Ear: The Calls & Songs of Eastern Birds, two-day workshop; Cox Hall Creek WMA, 7:30am-9:30am; Back Bay Birding by Boat, 10am-1pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

Sunset Lighthouse Cruise

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Spend an evening on the Delaware Bay on a wine cruise aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher

Friday, May 20: 6:30pm The beauty of the lighthouses of Delaware Bay is best experienced at sunset, and this evening trip lets you view two of them, Cape May and Brandywine Shoal. Along with hearing about their history, you will enjoy a wine tasting at each, with hors d’oeuvres. Also enjoy dolphin watching along the way. A cash bar is available. Departs from the Miss Chris Marina.

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WEEKEND IN CAPE MAY! Show Mom how special she is and bring her to these great activities!

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & FASHION SHOW

Saturday, May 7: 9:30am Bring mom to Aleathea’s Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May and share a delicious brunch that includes a fashion show from Lace Silhouettes and The Cotton Company. Advance reservations recommended. Tickets $30.

JAZZ BRUNCH AT THE ESTATE FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Sunday, May 8: 10:30am Celebrate Mother’s Day under the tent at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom with brunch and enjoy live jazz from The Great American Songbook, featuring Mary Lou Newnam, saxophone, clarinet and flute, and Pat Mercuri, guitar. Advance reservations recommended. Tickets $30

CARRIAGE HOUSE CAFE & TEAROOM

1048 Washington St. at the Emlen Physick Estate Open daily, 12Noon-4pm Enjoy a classic Tea Luncheon or Afternoon Tea or choose from our cafe menu for a dining experience sure to please Mom. Dine outdoors under the patio tent overlooking the Physick Estate gardens, or indoors in the original horse stalls of the Carriage House. Browse the Museum Shop and visit the exhibit in the Carroll Gallery for a delightful Mother’s Day.

PLUS....Tours of the 1879 Physick Estate, Trolley Tours, and much more for Mom’s special weekend!

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Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) 19

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18

Monday & Tuesday May 2 & 3 ALL DAY

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Carriage House Visitors Center

10am-5pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

9am-2:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22 Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-5pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

10am-5pm

MORNING

5/2

5/3

11am

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:45am

AFTERNOON

5/2

5/3

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

12Noon-4pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm

1pm, 2:15pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

FOLLOW THE GRAPES!

Cape May Wine Trail

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Saturdays, April 30 & May 14: 12Noon-6pm

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Discover some of Cape May County’s great wines on this leisurely tour. First enjoy a delicious lunch at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom, then board the trolley that will transport you and travel to the Willow Creek Winery, Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery and Natali Vineyards. You’ll learn all about viniculture and visit each of the tasting rooms. Tickets $75, includes lunch, wine tastings at each vineyard. This is a limited event, so please reserve early. Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information, call Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) at (609) 884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 20

Monday, May 2 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne, 7:30am-9:30am; Back Bay Birding by Boat, 10am-1pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Tuesday, May 3 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Feasting on History- Benefits Historic Cold Spring Village, held at Naval Air Station Wildwood, Cape May County Airport. For tickets & information, visit www.hcsv.org. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- EZ-Birding at Cape May Point State Park, 9am; Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. EZ-Birding at Cape May Point State Park, 8:30am-10:30am. Call 609-8842736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Lights out!

The Cape May Lighthouse was darkened from 1941 to 1945 because of World War II. The Atlantic coast was on blackout due to the presence of enemy submarines lurking off our shores.

Armed Forces Day

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CELEBRATION at the World War II Lookout Tower

Sunset Boulevard, near Cape May Point in Lower Township

Saturday, May 21: 11am • FREE ADMISSION

Join the Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower in ceremonies, including

patriotic music and readings, historical reenactors, recognition of World War II veterans and veterans of all wars and more. Free Tower tours.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org See Page 8 for more information about the World War II Lookout Tower Sponsored by the Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower, an affinity group of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) 21

DO-IT-YOURSELF CAPE MAY!

Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape May’s Historic District

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Available Daily: 9am-2:30pm from the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

If you want to experience Cape May at your own pace, walking is the best way to get an upclose look at the Historic District. Do it yourself with Acoustiguide Inform hand-held units. Tour comes complete with a map and index for 96 historic buildings on 69 sites. Rental fee is $10 per unit. For more information, call Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) at (609) 884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

CAPE MAY AREA

BIKE TOUR

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Full color tour book includes map, photos, descriptions and directions to more than 50 of the Cape May area’s historic buildings and landmarks! Can also be used as a walking guide to Cape May’s Historic District, West Cape May, and Cape May Point area.

On sale at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Produced by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

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PURCHASE TICKETS FROM EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE, BY PHONE OR AT THE BOOTH ON WASHINGTON ST MALL

(609)884-5404

“At the Emlen Physick Estate”

1048 Washington Street Cape May, NJ 08204

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Wednesday & Thursday May 4 & 5 ALL DAY Washington Street Mall Information Booth Carriage House Visitors Center Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

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Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

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Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

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Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

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Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

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“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

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Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

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Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

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Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm

1pm, 2:15pm

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

ALL ABOARD, LIGHTHOUSE LOVERS!

Grand Lighthouse Cruise

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

SATURDAY, MAY 21: 10AM

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Enjoy a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for a day of lighthouse viewing. See seven lighthouses, most visible only from the water. Hear Bay lore on fishing, spawning grounds and more. The cruise includes complimentary continental breakfast in the morning and a lavish buffet lunch. A cash bar is available. Cruise departs at 10am from the Miss Chris Marina, 2nd Avenue and Wilson Drive. Cruise is limited to 175 people. Free parking is available at the marina. $ 85 per person Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org or call (609) 884-5404 or 800-275-4278 Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and the Cape May Whale Watcher

Wednesday, May 4 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Midweek at the Meadows, 7:30am-9:30am; Break Into Birding with Pete Dunne, 2pm-4pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Thursday, May 5 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

UPCOMING FRIENDS EVENTS FRIENDS OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE • FRIENDS OF THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE FRIENDS OF THE WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER

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Affinity groups of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

FRIENDS OF PHYSICK ESTATE

DR. PHYSICK’S BIRTHDAY PARTY & CROQUET CHALLENGE Monday, June 6: 11am-2pm: Join us on the lawn of the Physick Estate as the good doctor celebrates his 161st birthday with cake and lemonade, plus a rousing, but mannerly, game of croquet.

FRIENDS OF THE WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER INSIDE THE COLD WAR Saturday, June 18: 1pm: --- A look inside the Cold War with local Cold Warriors with emphasis on intelligence and espionage activities. frey Elliott, Dr. Robert Heinly, Ralph Serena and others. No, we will not have to kill you after what you hear. Instead, light refreshments will be served..

FRIENDS OF THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTMAS IN JULY Monday, July 25: 11am-4pm: Join Santa at the Cape May Lighthouse, along with food, vendors and family-friendly activities.

For more information, watch future issues of This Week in Cape May, visit www.capemaymac.org or call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 6, 7 & 8 ALL DAY Washington Street Mall Information Booth

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Carriage House Visitors Center Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-8:45pm

9am-9:30pm

9am-5pm

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22

9am-2:30pm

10am-4pm

Spring Festival Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 17

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

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“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

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The Doctor Is In -- page 30

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World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

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Mother’s Day Brunch & Fashion Show -- page 19

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Around Cape Island Cruise -- page 25

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Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour & Cafe Combo -- page 35

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Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

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Cape May INNteriors Tour -- page 29

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Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 39

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Cape May Time Capsule Trolley Tour -- page 10

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Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:45pm 8pm

Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour -- page 15

8:30pm

Cape Mayhem Trolley Tour -- page 10 7:45pm, 8:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

9:30pm

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

Stay healthy

In a time when one in four patients died after surgery, you were very lucky in Victorian times to have a good doctor with a clean operating theatre. There was no anesthesia, no painkillers for after, and no electric equipment to reduce the duration of an operation. Victorian surgery wasn’t just creepy, it was outright horrific.

Cape May INNteriors Tour

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SATURDAYS, APRIL 30 & MAY 7 1PM-3PM

This self-guided tour provides a special opportunity to visit five of the city’s famous Bed & Breakfast inns. Hear owners or innkeepers tell about the history, décor, and interesting anecdotes at each historic property: Beauclaire’s Bed & Breakfast Inn, 23 Ocean St. The Harrison, 613 Columbia Ave. The Humphrey Hughes House, 29 Ocean St. The Queen Victoria Bed & Breakfast, 102 Ocean St. Twin Gables, 731 Columbia Ave.

20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12)

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

TOUR HOMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 Tours sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

Friday, May 6 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am-4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Center for Community Arts- 717 Franklin St., 10am6pm. FREE Cape May Youths Art Program, ages 8-14, 3pm-5pm, Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-7525. Coast Guard Community Festival- “Farewell to Captain Prestidge” BBQ Dinner. For tickets, visit www. coastguardcommunity.org. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching

Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Spring Migration Special, three-day workshop; Higbee Beach Bird Walk, 7:30am-9:30am; A Meadows Afternoon, 3pm-5pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Saturday, May 7

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Artists’ Cooperative - Artists’ Reception: Christine Peck, 2pm-4pm, 122 Sunset Blvd. Call 609-435-5253. (see page 26) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 884-2159. Center for Community Arts- 717 Franklin St., 10am6pm. CCA Art Projects Table, at the Coast Guard Community Festival, 9am-5pm, 1 Munro Ave. Call 609-884-7525. Coast Guard Community Festival- Training Center Cape May Open to the Public, tours & activities 9am-5pm, 1 Munro Ave., photo ID required to enter base. Info, visit www.coastguardcommunity.org. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Plant Swap, Gardening Book Sale & Yard Sale, 9am; Birding by Boat on the

Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Aqua Trails Kayak Nature Tour, 11am; Explore the Shore, 11am; The Birds of Cape May: A Bird Walk For All People, 3pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Spring Migration Special, three-day workshop; Spring Migrants at the Rea Farm, 7:30am-9:30am; Salt Marsh Safari on the Skimmer, 10am-12Noon; A Bird Walk For All People, 3pm-5pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, May 8

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Tour, 11am; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Spring Migration Special, three-day workshop; Cox Hall Creek WMA, 7:30am-9:30am; Back Bay Birding by Boat, 10am1pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Coast Guard Community Festival- Mother’s Day Brunch, hosted by Cape May-Lewes Ferry, 1200 Lincoln Blvd. , For tickets, visit www.coastguardcommunity.org. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Aqua Trails Kayak Nature

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HE MAKES HOUSE CALLS

The Dr. Is In

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Saturdays, April 30 & May 7: 11am-3pm on the grounds of the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Spend a few minutes back in 1895 with Dr. Emlen Physick on the grounds of his lovely estate. Stroll the beautifully restored grounds and listen as this civic-minded Cape May citizen talks about local politics, his neighbors, and “modern” women of his time. Free admission to this living history program The Physick Estate is Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. Be sure to tour the mansion while you’re in Cape May! (See Page 7) For more information, call Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) at (609) 8845404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

s n o i c t c a a r r t t t t AA and TOURS CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY “Birding Central.” For activities sponsored by NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory, stop by 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point. Call 609884-2736. See page 71. CAPE MAY COUNTY ART LEAGUE The oldest county art league in the nation marks its 87th year of service. Call 609-8848628. CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS Call the hotline to check on current availability. The hotline is answered 7 days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 or visit www.capemaylodging.com. See page 43. CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM Display of fire-fighting artifacts. Free. Washington & Franklin Sts. CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY Take a break and forget about fighting traffic! Relax on board the ferry. Call for details 800-6433779 or visit www.capemaylewesferry.com. CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. See the restoration at this 1859 landmark. Visit the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Museum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. See page 6. CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs for kids. All programs are free and fun for the whole family. 609-884-2159. CAPE MAY STAGE Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. 609-884-1341. See page 82. CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER Discover Cape May from the water! See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-786-5455. See page 25 & 39. CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS Year-round art activities for all ages, African American History Walking Tours & Exhibits, and WCFA 101.5 FM, Commercial-free Jazz & more. 712 Lafayette St., call 609-884-7525. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CAPE MAY For information about accommodations, restaurants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May Guidebook, call the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508.

EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY Performing “American Stage Classics.” First Presbyterian Church, Decatur & Hughes Sts. See page 80. EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE Attributed to architect Frank Furness & built in 1879 in the Stick Style. Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. See Calendar for schedule. 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404. See page 7. FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM This museum at Cape May County Airport pays tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean and Vietnam War veterans. Call 609-374-2987. HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609522-4520. See page 46. MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM 653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Open June 15-Sept.15, Wed.-Sat. 1pm-4pm. Off season private tours available with 24-hour advance notice. 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com or 609-8849100 (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org

MUSEUM OF CAPE MAY COUNTY In the historic Holmes House (c. 1704), 300 years of Cape May County history. 504 Route 9, Cape May Court House (½ mile S. of Zoo and GSP Exit 11). 609-465-3535. www.cmcmuseum.org. NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY 1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the harbor. Call 609-898-8848. See page 71. NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airplanes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. 609-886-8787. See page 46. WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL Climb the fully restored Fire Control Tower No. 23 and learn how the guns at Fort Miles were aimed during World War II. Sunset Blvd. near Sunset Beach. See page 8.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30

Monday & Tuesday May 9 & 10 ALL DAY

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5/9

5/10

Washington Street Mall Information Booth

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center

10am-5pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

9am-2:30pm

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22 Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-5pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

10am-5pm

MORNING

5/9

5/10

Around Cape Island Cruise -- page 25

10am

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:45am

AFTERNOON

5/9

5/10

12Noon-4pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH CHOCOLATE!

Chocolate Lover’s Feast Saturday, April 30: 1pm

Order ticket www.capemas online at ymac.org

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It’s a bountiful feast for chocolate lovers! Enjoy seven plated courses of delicious chocolate desserts and hear how each was created from the chef who prepared it. Held at The Blue Rose Inn, 653 Washington St. Limited event...reserve early! Admission is $40 per person. Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or online at www.capemaymac.org. For more information, call Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) at (609) 884-5404 or 800-275-4278. 32

Monday, May 9 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Early Season Butterflies, one-day workshop; Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne, 7:30am-9:30am; Back Bay Birding by Boat, 10am-1pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

It’s just a story….

Tuesday, May 10 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- EZ-Birding at Cape May Point State Park, 9am; Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. EZ-Birding at Cape May Point State Park, 8:30am-10:30am. Call 609-8842736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

It was the Victorian period that gave us such great works of terror as Dracula, and the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Even the Americans got in on the act with Edgar Allen Poe producing some of the greatest Gothic literature of the time. The Victorians knew how to frighten people and they knew how to do it in grand style. These works still form the basis of much modern horror and their power to thrill has not dwindled in the least.

PRIVATE HOMES TOUR

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Houses on tour include:

Saturday, April 30 11am-1pm Buttercup Cottage, 910 Lafayette St., Cape May The Cecil Baker House, 115 4th Ave., West Cape May

Go behind the doors Cottage Near the Sea, 910 Stockton Ave., Cape May of a selection of The DeMario Residence, 26 Congress St., Cape May charming private The Green House, 810 Columbia Ave., Cape May cottages in the Cape May area.

20 adults, $ 15 children (ages 3-12) $

TOUR HOMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 Tours sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

Wednesday & Thursday May 11 & 12

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ALL DAY

5/11

5/12

Washington Street Mall Information Booth

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center

10am-5pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

9am-2:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-5pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

10am-5pm

MORNING

5/11

5/12

Around Cape Island Cruise -- page 25

10am

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11am

11:45am

AFTERNOON

5/11

5/12

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

12Noon-4pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

2pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 80

EVENING

5/11

5/12 8pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 80

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

Creepy Victorian food

Victorians ate virtually every part of an animal, supping on delicacies likes brains and hearts. Another famous dish from the Victorian era was turtle soup. The turtle was prized above all for its green jellylike fat which was used to flavor the soup made from the long-boiled stringy flesh of the animal. 34

Wednesday, May 11

Thursday, May 12

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm, 6pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Midweek at the Meadows, 7:30am-9:30am; Break Into Birding with Pete Dunne, 2pm-4pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Whose lighthouse is it?

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Center for Community Arts- 717 Franklin St., 10am6pm. “What’s Your Story?”, 7pm-9pm, Lucky Bones Backwater Grille’s backroom. Call 609-884-7525. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

The State of New Jersey owns the Cape May Lighthouse, but the Coast Guard maintains the beacon apparatus and emergency generator. The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) in Cape May leases the Lighthouse from the State with the mission of restoring the structure and operating it as a historic site.

Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood

MAC

WALKING TOUR Fridays, April 29 & May 6: 2:30pm

Step back in time as you walk along Cape May’s historic Washington Street that borders the home of Dr. Emlen Physick, Cape May’s wealthiest yearround citizen. View homes that span the years from the 1600s though the 21st century and hear about the residents and their professions. Along the way, see if you can find the answer to one of Cape May’s greatest mysteries – why Dr. Physick built his mansion in this “unfashionable” part of Cape May. Starts at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

$10 adults, $7 children (ages 3-12)

DR. PHYSICK’S NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR & CAFE COMBO

Combine your tour admission with a $15 voucher for lunch or afternoon tea at the Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom at the Physick Estate (see pg. 77). COMBO TICKET IS $20 Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate. ts online at Order tickemaymac.org For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 e p a .c w ww Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) 35

Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 13, 14 & 15

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ALL DAY

5/13

5/14

5/15

Washington Street Mall Information Booth

10am-3pm, 5pm-8:45pm

9am-9:30pm

10am-3pm

10am-5pm

10am-7:45pm

11am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-8:45pm

9am-9:30pm

9am-5pm

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22

9am-2:30pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-5pm

10am-7:45pm

11am-5pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

10am-5pm

10am-7:45pm

11am-5pm

11am-3pm

5/13

5/14

5/15

Around Cape Island Cruise -- page 25

10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11am

10:30am, 11am

11am

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11am

11:45am

10:45am, 11:45am

11:45am

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

MORNING

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

AFTERNOON

5/13

5/14

5/15

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

12Noon-4pm

12Noon-6pm

Cape May Wine Trail -- page 20 Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10

12:45pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 39

1pm

Gingerbread relief

1pm

The Stick Style architecture of the Emlen Physick Estate is characterized by wood construction with boxy projections, such as bays, wings and towers, a grid work of raised boards, called stick work, overlaying the clapboarded walls, and simple decorative elements, often geometric in design. These elements are in marked contrast with the ornate gingerbread trim found on many other Cape May houses. 36

EVENING

5/13

5/14

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:45pm

Cape Mayhem Trolley Tour -- page 10

8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

7:45pm, 8:45pm

9:30pm

8pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 80

5/15

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

Carroll Gallery Exhibit in the Carriage House at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

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TOMMY’S FOLLY:

The 200th Anniversary of Congress Hall Open daily through Oct. 10: See calendar for times • FREE ADMISSION Guest curated by Congress Hall owner Curtis Bashaw and Exit Zero publisher Jack Wright, this exhibit features the history of Congress Hall, one of America’s most illustrious hotels. Since 1816, Congress Hall has been the summer retreat of American presidents and celebrities, the beloved subject of a JohnPhillip Sousa march, and the dream-filled destination of Cape May vacationers from all walks of life for 200 years.

EXHIBIT OPENING Friday, April 29: 7pm

Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate

Includes light refreshments. Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org 37

Friday, May 13 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am-4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Center for Community Arts- 717 Franklin St., 10am6pm. FREE Cape May Youths Art Program, ages 8-14, 3pm-5pm, Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-7525. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Flower Show- presented by the Garden Club of Cape May, 12:30pm-7pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the

Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm, 6pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Higbee Beach Bird Walk, 7:30am-9:30am; A Meadows Afternoon, 3pm-5pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Saturday, May 14 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Forum- reading of “If She Stood,” 11am, Macedonia Baptist Church, 630 Lafayette St. Underground Railroad Trolley Tour, 9:30am. Call 609-884-7525. Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Center for Community Arts- 717 Franklin St., 10am-6pm. FREE Cape May Youths Art Program, ages 8-14, 3pm5pm, Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-7525. 37th Annual Great Cape May Footrace- Beach Avenue at Stockton, registration and check-in at 7am; start, 8am.

Call 609-884-9565. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Explore the Shore, 11am; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. World Series of Birding, one-day event. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, May 15 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Cape May Traditional Jazz Society- Vintage Jazz Band, 2pm-4pm, VFW Post 386, 419 Congress St. Call 609884-7961. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Jazz Vespers- AC Connection, Featuring the Jazz Stylings of Ella Ghant, 3pm, First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, Hughes & Decatur. Call 609576-1841. Mad Batter Art Shows- Artists’ Reception: John Cooke, Glenn Fellenbaum & Erica Bleiberg, 3pm-

5pm, 19 Jackson St. Call 609-884-5970. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Back Bay Birding by Boat, 10am-1pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

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SATURDAY, MAY 21: 8PM-10PM Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

Here’s a rare and unique experience, even for diehard lighthouse lovers who think they’ve done it all! Climb 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse and enjoy the sights and sounds of the seashore by the light of the full moon. $8 adults, $5 children (ages 3-12). Purchase tickets at the Lighthouse. For more information, call Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) at (609) 884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 38

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Monday & Tuesday May 16 & 17

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ALL DAY

5/16

5/17

Washington Street Mall Information Booth

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center

10am-5pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

9am-2:30pm

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22 Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-5pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

10am-5pm

MORNING

5/16

5/17

Around Cape Island Cruise -- page 25

10am

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11am

11:45am

AFTERNOON

5/16

5/17

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

12Noon-4pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 39

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

Say cheese

In the Victorian era, photography was young and extremely costly. When a loved one died, their relatives would sometimes have a photograph taken of the corpse in a pose – oftentimes with other members of the family. For the vast majority of Victorians, this was the only time they would be photographed. In these post-mortem photographs, the effect of life was sometimes enhanced by either propping the subject’s eyes open or painting pupils onto the photographic print, and many early images have a rosy tint added to the cheeks of the corpse. Adults were more commonly posed in chairs or even braced on specially-designed frames. 44

Monday, May 16

Tuesday, May 17

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- EZ-Birding at Cape May Point State Park, 9am; Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Warblers By Sight & Sound, two-day workshop; EZ-Birding at Cape May Point State Park, 8:30am-10:30am. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Snack time

It was the Victorians who first invented afternoon tea. This was because the evening meal was eaten later than in previous periods and people found they needed a light meal in the late afternoon. The evening meal was eaten around 8 or even 9 p.m.

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Wednesday & Thursday May 18 & 19

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5/18

5/19

Washington Street Mall Information Booth

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center

10am-5pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

9am-2:30pm

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22 Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-5pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

10am-5pm

MORNING

5/18

5/19

Around Cape Island Cruise -- page 25

10am

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11am

11:45am

5/18

5/19

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

AFTERNOON

12Noon-4pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

1pm

5/18

5/19

8pm

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 39

EVENING East Lynne Theater Company -- page 80

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

Down the aisle

The accepted career for women in the Victorian era was marriage. To get ready for courtship and marriage, a girl was groomed like a racehorse. In addition to being able to sing, play an instrument and speak a little French or Italian, the qualities a young Victorian gentlewoman needed were to be innocent, virtuous, biddable, dutiful and be ignorant of intellectual opinion. 52

Wednesday, May 18

Thursday, May 19

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Warblers by Sight & Sound, two-day workshop; Midweek at the Meadows, 7:30am-9:30am; Break Into Birding with Pete Dunne, 2pm-4pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Spring Sidewalk Sale- Washington Street Mall & Commons, 9am-7pm. Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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DON'T GET FRESH!

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Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information, call Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) at (609) 884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org

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Confiscate the electronic devices and get the whole family together for a fun time! Architecture is lots of fun, especially when you look at it from a kid’s perspective and set out in search of witches’ hats and fish scales. This packet includes a clues sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour, set to your own pace (answer sheet also included). Available most days, year-round. $5 per packet (Only one packet is needed per family). Co-sponsored by MAC and Preservation New Jersey. For more information, call Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) at (609) 8845404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 20, 21 & 22

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ALL DAY

5/20

5/21

5/22

Washington Street Mall Information Booth

10am-3pm, 5pm-8:45pm

9am-9:30pm

10am-3pm

10am-5pm

10am-7:45pm

11am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-8:45pm

9am-9:30pm

9am-5pm

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22

9am-2:30pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

10am-4pm, 8pm-10pm

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

10am-4pm, 8pm-10pm

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-5pm

10am-7:45pm

11am-5pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

10am-5pm

10am-7:45pm

11am-5pm

10am-3pm

11am-3pm

5/20

5/21

5/22

10am

11am

10:30am, 11am

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

MORNING Around Cape Island Cruise -- page 25

10am

Grand Lighthouse Cruise -- page 26 Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11am

Armed Forces Day Celebration -- page 21 Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11am

11:45am

10:45am, 11:45am

11:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

AFTERNOON

5/20

5/21

5/22

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

12Noon-4pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

12:45pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

1pm

EVENING

5/20

5/21

5/22

Art Party at the Cafe -- page 68

5:30pm

Sunset Lighthouse Cruise -- page 18

6:30pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 39

7:15pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

EVENING

5/20

5/22

8pm-10pm

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 38 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

5/21 7:45pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15 7:45pm, 8:45pm 8pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 80

9:30pm 8pm 8:30pm

Cape Mayhem Trolley Tour -- page 10

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

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Friday, May 20 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am-4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Center for Community Arts- 717 Franklin St., 10am6pm. FREE Cape May Youths Art Program, ages 8-14, 3pm-5pm, Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-7525. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher,

10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Cape May Spring Special, three-day event. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Spring Sidewalk Sale- Washington Street Mall & Commons, 9am-7pm. Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Saturday, May 21 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Cape May Spring Special, three-day event. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) 37th Annual Spring Fling- Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May, 10am-4pm. Call 609-884-5508, ext. 102. Spring Sidewalk Sale- Washington Street Mall & Commons, 9am-7pm. Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

2016 Annual Juried Fine Art Show- Historic Fishing Creek Schoolhouse, 2102 Bayshore Rd., Villas, 10am4pm. Call 610-420-9027. Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Jersey Genesis Triathlon- 9am, Bambino Biathlon (kids 5-12), 10am. Visit www.jerseygenesistriathlon.com. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Spring Weekend Native Plant Sale, 9am-5pm; Explore the Shore, 11am;

Sunday, May 22 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Cape May Spring Special, three-day event. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Spring Sidewalk Sale- Washington Street Mall & Commons, 9am-7pm. Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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NO PLASTIC BAGS!

NO RECYCLABLES should be in plastic bags EXCEPT SHREDDED PAPER which must be in a clear, plastic bag.

For more information, visit www.cmcmua.com or call 609-465-9026

Let’s do it right... Recycle!

TOGETHER! XX 67

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Monday & Tuesday May 23 & 24

MAC

ALL DAY

5/23

5/24

Washington Street Mall Information Booth

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center

10am-5pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

9am-2:30pm

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22 Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-5pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

10am-5pm

MORNING

5/23

5/24

Around Cape Island Cruise -- page 26

10am

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11am

11:45am

Art Party Painting Party at the Café

AT THE EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE, 1048 WASHINGTON ST. Fridays, May 6 & 20: 5:30pm

No experience necessary! Create your own masterpiece in a fun-filled paint lesson with professional art teacher Juliana Jost, on the theme of “Spring Fling” for May 6; on May 20, participants will learn how to paint on wine glasses. Includes all materials, plus refreshments from the Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom.

ADULTS ONLY $40

To register, visit www.artpartyink.com For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) 68

AFTERNOON

5/23

5/24

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

12Noon-4pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 39

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

Monday, May 23

Tuesday, May 24

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Rosie the Riveter Day, 3pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne, 7:30am-9:30am; Back Bay Birding by Boat, 10am-1pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- EZ-Birding at Cape May Point State Park, 9am; Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. EZ-Birding at Cape May Point State Park, 8:30am-10:30am. Call 609-8842736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Murder Mystery DINNERS

If you have a killer appetite for mysteries, join the humorous (and sometimes murderous) Impromptu Players for dinner and help this suspicious cast of characters solve the mystery of “To Make a Killing.” Limited event; advance reservations necessary. $50 per person Saturdays, April 30 & May 7: 7pm Orde

r tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 Aleathea’s Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.

Event sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

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Dining/Entertainment Merion Inn..............................110 Ocean View Restaurant..............85 Oyster Bay.................................83 Peter Shields Inn.......................72 RSK Donuts................................82 Sapore Italiano..........................99 Schellenger’s Landing.....106 & 107 SOMA NewArt Gallery.................95 Southern Mansion.....................58 Sunset Beach Grille..................112 Tony’s Pizzaria & Restaurant.......94 Trivia Nights..............................61 Tuckahoe Inn.............................63 Uncle Bill’s Restaurant...............65 Union Park................................83 Washington Commons.............104 Washington Street Mall...........105 West Cape May.................. 92 & 93 Willow Creek Winery.............. 3, 55 Zoe’s.........................................76

410 Bank Street.........................79 Aleathea’s Restaurant................76 Asian Legends...........................81 Avalon Links Restaurant.............90 Bella Vida..................................47 Cape May Stage.........................82 Carpenter’s Lane........................97 Carpenter’s Square Mall.............96 Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom.....................77 East Lynne Theater Company......80 Exit Zero Cookhouse...................86 FiNS Bar & Grille.........................72 Fresco’s.....................................79 Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille...........78 Hemingway’s...............................2 Icona Resorts...........................102 Island Grill...............................108 Juice Caboose............................85 The Mad Batter .........................80 Mario’s Pizza..............................78

Victorian dining etiquette The tablecloth should be of the finest quality. The room may be lighted with either white or colored candles or lamps. Many prefer to have a portion of the light fall from side brackets or from the wall. Furniture and other room decor should be arranged in such a manner that it will not interfere with the guests’ view of one another. A low dish of flowers with light to no fragrance is the preferred centerpiece. Never make an ostentatious display of wealth. At a large dinner, a card bearing the name of the guest should be laid beside each plate. Each place setting should include a plate, two large knives, a small knife and fork for fish, three large forks, a tablespoon for soup, a small oyster-fork for raw oysters and a wa-

ter goblet. The knives and oyster fork should be placed on the right side of the plate, the other forks on the left. Bread should be cut in thin slices, and laid on a napkin on the left of each plate. Place glasses at the right of each plate. Commence dinner with raw oysters, then a choice of one or two soups. Follow the soup with fish, then the meat entree and the salad last. Cheese, bread and butter may be served with the salad course. Then comes dessert and/or fruits and bonbons. Coffee can be served in the drawing room or the parlor. No more than two vegetables should be served with each entree and potatoes should not be offered with fish. 73

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Wednesday & Thursday May 25 & 26

MAC

ALL DAY

5/25

5/26

Washington Street Mall Information Booth

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center

10am-5pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate

9am-5pm

9am-2:30pm

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Historic District -- page 22 Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 53

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88

10am-5pm

“Tommy’s Folly” Exhibit -- page 37

10am-5pm

MORNING

5/25

5/26

Around Cape Island Cruise -- page 25

10am

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11am

11:45am

AFTERNOON

5/25

5/26

Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom -- page 77

12Noon-4pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

1pm

5/25

5/26

8pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 39

EVENING Cape May Stage -- page 82

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online at www.capemaymac.org

H MOST TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278

What’s yours is mine

Until late in the century in 1887 a married woman could own no property. Then in 1887 the Married Woman’s Property Act gave women rights to own her own property. Previously her property, frequently inherited from her family, belonged to her husband on marriage. She became the chattel of the man. During this era if a wife separated from her husband she had no rights of access to see her children. A divorced woman had no chance of acceptance in society again. 74

Wednesday, May 25

Thursday, May 26

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-8988848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Midweek at the Meadows, 7:30am-9:30am; Break Into Birding with Pete Dunne, 2pm-4pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

GHOSTS

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 9am-5pm. Call 609-886-8787. (see page 46) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum- Cape May County Airport, 9am-4pm. Call 609-374-2987. Nature Center of Cape May- Birding by Boat on the Osprey, 10am, 1:30pm; Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursions Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, 10am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Family Fishing Trip, 1pm; Center Area STORYWALK™, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Selfguided Center Area Scavenger Hunt Family Fun, 9am-5pm; Self-guided Cape May Bicycle (or Car) Natural Habitat Scavenger Hunt, 9am-5pm; Rainy Day & Nothing To Do?, 9am-5pm.1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848. (see page 71) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point, 9:30am-4:30pm. Call 609-884-2736. (see page 71) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

IN VICTORIAN CAPE MAY

Cape May is reputedly one of America’s most haunted towns, and nowhere else is this reputation so well-earned as at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s original haunted house. For years, MAC’s staffers had felt they were not alone in the house, but it was not until psychic medium Craig McManus began his investigations into the town’s paranormal activities that those who were not regular members of the MAC staff were identified. McManus, who has written several books about Cape May’s hauntings, has spent a great deal of time at the Physick house and has identified several of its residents. Most prominent among them is Dr. Physick’s Aunt Emilie, who has great energy and a vibrant smile, according to McManus. “This is a ghost who knows everything that is going on in her home,” McManus wrote. He also explained that, after her death, Emilie had stayed on to watch over the house, which had fallen into disrepair before its restoration began in 1970. Dr. Physick’s mother, Frances Ralston, is no longer in the house, according to McManus, but the strong presence she exerted in her lifetime is still felt as “residual energy,” especially in her bedroom on the second floor, the paranormal hot spot of the home. Another resident is Isabelle, or Bella, Mrs. Ralston’s invalid younger sister, who died in

1883, shortly after the family moved into the mansion. Among the unique spirits that McManus has reported are several of Dr. Physick’s dogs. He encountered several in the house on his first visit, and one romping through the gardens on a later visit. The estate’s Carriage House also has its resident spirit, which has been heard by several of the MAC staff whose offices are on the building’s second floor. McManus said this could be one of the servants, possibly a groomsman or driver. One of MAC’s most popular ghost tours is Midnight at the Physick Estate, where McManus leads a group of 25 people through the house to commune with its spirit residents. “Cape May’s original haunted house never disappoints,” McManus wrote about a recent tour. “It was one of the best haunting experiences I have had in my career! “There are very few real haunted mansions of this caliber that are open to the public,” he wrote in his book. “If you love the paranormal, this is a must visit!” Visit our website at www.capemaymac. org to read more about ghost tours offered throughout the year.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TOURS ON PAGE 15

Casual Oceanfront Dining in Victorian Cape May

Open Daily • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Bar • Beachfront Porch At the Inn of Cape May • 7 Ocean St., Cape May • 800-582-5933 • innofcapemay.com

Cape Cafe Friendly, Casual Atmosphere • Great Breakfasts Fresh Burgers & Cheesesteaks • Seafood Vegetarian Items • Dinner Specials

715 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-1233 • ZoesCapeMay.com Pet Friendly

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From Our Tearoom Menu

CLASSIC TEA LUNCHEON ELEGANT AFTERNOON TEA SPECIAL EVENTS Art Parties as the Cafe...Pg. 68 Cape May Wine Trail....Pg. 20 Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour & Cafe Combo...Pg. 35

A La Carte Cafe Menu SALADS • SOUPS QUICHE SANDWICHES KOBE BEEF SLIDERS

Jazz Brunch at the Estate...Pg. 19

We serve loose leaf teas from the House of Tea in Philadelphia

Show Us Your Undies Fashion Show & Brunch....Pg. 53

CHILDREN’S MENU • TAKE-OUT • GRAB & GO Open Daily • 12Noon-4pm For reservations or take-out, call 609-884-5111 MAC MEMBERS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT

Major credit cards accepted.The Carriage House Café & Tearoom is fully accessible.

Operated by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) 77

Re-Crafting a Cape May Tradition. Fresh New Look for 2016! Open Air Dining Room & Al Fresco Patio Expansive Indoor/Outdoor Bar Preparing Fresh Cocktails, Specialty Brews & Wines Casual Contemporary Seaside Ambiance Serving Classic American Cuisine Rooftop Bar & Lounge with Live Music & Stunning Ocean Views

The Wine Cellar at Harry’s

Cape May’s Only Oceanfront Wine & Liquor Shop BEACH AT MADISON AVENUE, CAPE MAY, NJ (609) 88-HARRY • HARRYSCAPEMAY.COM

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MID-ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS & HUMANITIES (MAC)

Asian Legends Japanese, Chinese and Asian Cuisine SUSHI BAR 315 Ocean Street Washington Commons 609-898-0088 Asianlegendscapemay.com

RSK DOUGHNUTS Donuts, Coffee & So Much More! 505 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May

609-536-8868

IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MID-ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS & HUMANITIES (MAC)

Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Restaurant

Open Every Day!

Best Bar Menu in Cape May!

Happy Hour 4-6:30pm

Great Menu • New Martinis • Delicious Desserts Fresh Seafood • Tasty Steaks • Bottle & Draft Beer

609-884-2111 • 615 Lafayette St., Cape May • oysterbayrestaurant.com

Union Park dining

room

EARLY DINNER PRIX-FIXE $ 35 (5-6:30pm)

Serving Dinner3from 5pm • Please call for Reservations course prix-fixe Beach Avenue & Howard Street at the Hotel Macomber $24 (609) 884 8811 • www.unionparkdiningroom.com 83

Your special day deserves a special place

MAC

Weddings, rehearsal dinners, graduations, anniversaries, or any special occasion....

Celebrate your special day in a beautiful, historic setting on the grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. The Carriage House is available for intimate gatherings, offering professional service and custom menus to suit your taste and budget.

1048

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BREAKFAST & DINNER SPECIALS DAILY Early Birds Noon-5pm • Select Menu NEW OFFERING...MINI MEALS Smaller Portions, Smaller Prices! Oceanfront at Beach Avenue & Grant Street • 609-884-3772 www.oceanviewrestaurant.com

656 Washington St. Cape May 85

FINALLY... Indian food in Cape May!

Indian & Thai food with a modern twist NJ MONTHLY BEST NEW RESTAURANTS OF 2016 AND SOME FUN AMERICAN DISHES, TOO!

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609-305-5203  ezcookhouse.com  To-go available RESERVATIONS FOR PARTIES OF SIX-PLUS ONLY

PS: WE HAVE A LOVELY DECK!

Specialty Shops Antique Doorknob............................87 Cape Atlantic Book Co........................49 Cape May Artists’ Cooperative............42 Cape May Beach & Kite Shop..............94 Cape May Cigars & Wine....................14 Cape May Gourmet Foods..................48 Cape May Olive Oil Co........................48 Cape May Peanut Butter Co...............48 Cape May Wicker ..............................12 Carpenter’s Lane...............................97 Carpenter’s Square Mall....................96 Coastal Designer Outlet ....................50 Evangelista Photography..................84 Fiber Arts Yarn Shop..........................91 Fit & Chics......................................100 Good Scents......................................13

Great White Shark.............................66 Hankin’s Fudge & Candy....................11. Hello Gorgeous.................................14 Historic Smithville............................66 MAC’s Museum Shops........................88 Queen May Jewelry.........................111 Red Oak Trading...............................13 Schellenger’s Landing............106 & 107 Sunset Beach Gifts..........................112 Sunset Liquors..................................65 Totally Casual ..................................63 Treehouse Antiques..........................89 Uniquely Yours Boutique...................23 Washington Commons....................104 Washington Street Mall..................105 Weddings by the Sea.........................91 West Cape May......................... 92 & 93

THE

ANTIQUE DOORKNOB Specializing in Architectural Antiques: Lighting, Mantels, Stained Glass & Original Restored Pieces

Open Year-Round 10:30-4:30; Sundays 11-4 600 Park Blvd., West Cape May • 609-884-6282 87

MAC

Perfect Gifts for

Mother’s Day Beautiful Scarves & Jewelry Deliciously-Scented Soaps & Lotions Tea • Teapots • Books • Ornaments & much more!

Look who’s out of hibernation! CAPE MAY TEDDY BEARS

Champagne Bear & Mocha Bear have a wonderful wardrobe of outfits for spring & summer!

We’ve been shopping, too!

Come in and check out some of our new merchandise and our sale items

The Carriage House Museum Shop at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

The Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop in the Lighthouse Oil House at Cape May Point State Park

See Calendar for hours of operation MAC MEMBERS GET 10% OFF!

Your purchases benefit on-going restoration and preservation efforts of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

TREEHOUSE Antiques 742 Seashore Road (Route 626) Near Cape May Winery & Historic Cold Spring Village

609-884-4600 Your source for Fine Antiques Artisan Goods Artwork Garden Ornaments OPEN YEAR ROUND

Dave Adams

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Roofing • Doors

Windows • Siding When the Emlen Physick Estate needed a new roof, they called

DAVE ADAMS ROOFING Call us for all your shore house needs

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FREE ESTIMATES! FINANCING AVAILABLE! www.DaveAdamsRoofing.com Fully Licensed & Insured

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1510 Rt. 9 N, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 *Offer not valid on weekends or holidays. Cannot be combined with other offers. One coupon per foursome per 18 holes. Exp 12/31/16. MAC

Weddings by the Sea

THE WEDDING SHOPPE

Beachy Invitations, Favors, Tiaras, Veils, Jewelry, Sand Sets, Accessories

WEDDING PLANNING The Beach Wedding Experts Catherine J. Walton, Certified Bridal Consultant

BEACH CEREMONY RENTALS Chairs, Arbors, Feather Banners, Sand Pour Ceremonies, Decorating

139 Broadway, West Cape May • Open All Year • 609-884-7900 capemayweddingsbythesea.com • catherine@weddings-bythesea.com

Indulge in EveOrpyeDnay Yarn Fantasy...

FIBER ARTS YARN SHOP 315 Ocean St.

Washington Commons (609) 898-8080

SAVE 20% ON YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE

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West Cape May... Just Footsteps Away! ☛

this way to the light house

Strawberry Festival June 4 9am - 5pm Wilbraham Park

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West Cape May Farm Market June 28 - Aug 30 Tuesdays 3-7:30pm 732 Broadway @ Backyard Park

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WWW.WESTCAPEMAYTODAY.COM 1- Antique Doorknob

Antiques, Stained Glass, Mantels, Lighting, Sales & Restoration

600 Park Blvd. • 609.884.6282 theantiquedoorknob.com

2- Antiques Emporia

Jewelry, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia, Nautical 405 Perry St. • 609.898.3332

13- Hankin’s Fudge & Candy Shop

Homemade fudge, chocolates & candy 90 Years at the Shore! 408 Perry St. • 609.898.3332 hankinsfudgeshop.com.com

14- Happy Baby

Baby Boutique

405 West Perry St. • 609.884.5922

3- Backstreet Simply Delicious 15- Joanne’s Corner

Casual Dining with Culinary Surprises 600 Park Blvd. • 609.884.7660 backstreetcapemaynj.com.com

4- Bird House of Cape May

Nature Gifts for all Seasons

109 Sunset Blvd. • 609.898.8871 birdhouseofcapemay.com

Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Furnishings Nautical & Silk Flower Arrangements 6th & Broadway

16- Key West Tacos

Tacos • Classic • Fish • Steak

479 West Perry St. • 609.898.8226

5- The Black Duck

17- Out of the Past Antiques

#1 Sunset Blvd. • 609.898.0100 theblackduckonsunset.com

394 Myrtle Ave. • 609.884.3357 outofthepastantiques.com

Cool, Casual Dining Experience

6- Cape May Carts

LSV Rentals

The best way to explore Cape May

600 Park Blvd. • 609.600.3865 capemaycarts.com

7- Cape May Honey Farm

Raw Honeys, Candles, Cosmetics, Gifts

135 Sunset Blvd. • 609.774.0447 capemayhoneyfarm.com

8- Cape May Market

Health Food • Coffee & Juice Bar

120 Park Blvd. • capemaymarket.com

9- Cheeks

Cool, Comfortable Clothing in Natural Fabrics

600 Park Blvd. Ste. 4 • 609.884.8484 cheekscapemay.com

10- Flanagan Art & Framing

Local Art • Glass • Paintings Custom Framing 324 Broadway • 609.884.9325

11- Flying Fish Studio

18- Professional Property Service

www.ProfessionalPropertyService.com

Imported Cheese, Gourmet Olives, Gift Baskets, Lunch

110 Park Blvd. • 609.884.8700 seasidecheesecapemay.com

20- Tea by the Sea

350 Teas, Gifts, China & Candles

408 Perry St. • 609.898.4TEA (4832) teaincapemay.com

21- West Side Market

Hoagies • Cheese Steaks • Breakfast Sandwiches • Catering

517 Broadway • 609.884.3061 westsidemarketcapemay.com

22-Wilbraham Mansion

Cool Clothing for Interesting People

130 Park Blvd. • 609.884.2760 flyingfishstudio.com

Cape May’s Original Italian Restaurant

Broadway & West Perry • 609.884.4543 godmothersrestaurant.com

Property Management Homes & Condos

19- Seaside Cheese Co.

12- Godmothers

A Treasure on Every Shelf

Unique Bed & Breakfast, Indoor Pool

133 Myrtle Ave. • 609.884.2046 wilbrahammansion.com

Flying High in Cape May! CAPE MAY’S

BEACH & KITE SHOP ✃

We seriously have EVERYTHING you’ll need for a great day at the beach! We Carry Wind-Proof Umbrellas!

SAVE 10% ON YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE

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1218 Route 109, Schellenger’s Landing Cape May • 609-898-2022

Tony’s Pizzeria & Restaurant

Mon. - Thurs. 11am-11pm/Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11am - 12 Midnight 1216 Route 109, Cape May-Schellenger’s Landing

EAT IN • TAKE OUT • FREE DELIVERY

609-884-2020 94

Located 1 block east of the Mall towards the beach.

TO THE BEACH

TO WASHINGTON STREET MALL

OCEAN STREET 208 Jewelry, Art, Home Decor & American Made whalestalecapemay.com

RSK Doughnuts 609-536-8868

The Italian Garden 609-884-2300

Perfumes & Beauty Secrets from Italy

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FiNS Bar & Grille 142 Decatur St. 609-884-3449

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www.finscapemay.com

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Delaney’s Irish Pub & Grill 400 Washington St. Mall 609-770-8559 delaneyscapemay.com

JACKSON STREET Good Scents 609-884-0014

Feel good. Live well. goodscentscapemay.com

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Cape May Peanut Butter Co. 609-898-4444

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Red Oak Trading 324 Washington St. Mall 609-827-8320

capemaypeanutbutterco.com

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Caroline Boutique 609-884-5055

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Cape May Olive Oil Company 609-898-4441

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The Madd Potter’s Studio 609-849-0932

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Carpenter’s -- See Pg. 96 Square Mall

Affordable Style redoaktrading.com

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Whale’s Tale 312 Washington St. Mall 609-884-4808

Gifts, Jewelry, Cards, Books, Toys whalestalecapemay.com

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Fashion & Finds for Women facebook.com/pages/fit-chics

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CARPENTER’S LANE

Splash 609-846-7100

FIT & Chics 208 Ocean St. 609-600-2089

Fashioning Cape May since, Forever carolinebtq.com

Tasting Room capemayoliveoilcompany.com

Local Pottery, Artisan Wares & Wine themaddpottersstudio@gmail.com

Pink by Victorious 33 Perry St. 609-898-1113

Mini Mall

306 Washington St. Mall

Import Bazaar, Uncle Charlie’s Ice Cream, Christmas Plus, Petit Decor

“Best Women’s Boutique” Follow us on facebook 33

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Coffee Shop, Art Galleries, Japanese Restaurant, Day Spa, Cup Cake Bakery, Eclectic Shops

Become a MAC Member & Save!

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JOIN NOW AND GET FREE ADMISSION TO Cape May Lighthouse, Emlen Physick Estate, World War II Lookout Tower, Historic District Trolley Tours

PLUS...an informative quarterly newsletter, notice of upcoming events, invitations to special receptions and parties, and discounts at the Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom, MAC’s Museum Shops and the Cape May Music Festival.

Membership in the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) is open to everyone and provides many benefits. For more information or to join, please visit www.capemaymac.org or call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278

Celebrating our history...Enriching your life

Become a Friend....

In addition to becoming a MAC member, you can join one (or more) of our active Friends groups, at no additional cost. Support your favorite Cape May historic landmark (or all three!) and get invitations to special Friends events and other benefits.

Friends of the Physick Estate The Emlen Physick Estate has long been a “must see” destination in Cape May, as well as an outstanding educational experience for local schoolchildren. Help us to enhance this jewel of Victoriana and expand its outreach by joining the Friends of the Physick Estate.

Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse The Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse seek to raise awareness of the historic significance and value of this Guardian of the Sea. Renew your passion for this majestic sentinel by becoming a Friend of the Cape May Lighthouse.

Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower

Since its opening in 2009, the World War II Lookout Tower has become an important memorial for Cape May area veterans. Help us educate the public and preserve the memory of the war years by joining the Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower.

SPECIAL FRIENDS EVENTS ARMED FORCES DAY

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Sapore Italiano Sapore Italiano FINE ITALIANDINING DINING FINE ITALIAN

OPEN THURSDAY – SUNDAY FOR DINNER AT 4PM • SPECIALIZING IN PARTIES UP TO 40 416 S. Broadway, West Cape May (609) 600-1422 Reservations Recommended

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Fashions & Finds in Cape May

The store “just around the corner” featuring unique and quality brands for women and girls

“Millie,” Director of First Impressions

208 Ocean St. Cape May 609-600-2089

Customer Appreciation Special!

Join our SERVICE CLUB and your 4th Oil Change is FREE! NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY ! OIL CHANGE Oil* Synthetic Oil* SERVICING AND TIRE Conventional Only Only ALL MAKES, ROTATION $ $ 24.95! 59.95! ALL MODELS SPECIAL *Up to 5 quarts. No fee to join Service Club EXIT 10 EAST • GARDEN STATE PARKWAY 519 STONE HARBOR BLVD., CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE

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SERVICE HOURS: MON-FRI. 8am-5pm SAT. 8am-4pm

Open to the Public 600 Bayberry Drive, Cape May Court House • 609-465-4560 LagunaOaksGolf.com Visit us on Facebook 512 Washington Street Mall Cape May, NJ 609-884-8428 1-800-441-8428 www.cbcapemay.com realestate@cbcapemay.com

Sol Needles Real Estate Lynn Gleeson, William Bezaire-- Owners

Serving as Cape May’s Leading Realtor Since the Turn of the Century

Specializing in Residential & Commercial Sales & Summer Rentals 101

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Church/Synagogue Directory ALLEN A.M.E. CHURCH - 717 Franklin St., Cape May • 609-884-2626 BEADLE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 506 Cape Ave., Cape May Point, NJ; Worship: 10am • 609-898-0536 BETH JUDAH TEMPLE - Pacific & Spencer Aves., Wildwood - Shabbat service Saturdays: 9am • 609-522-7541 CALVARY CHAPEL CAPE MAY- 596 Seashore Rd., Erma. Services 10am Sunday, 7pm Wednesday CAPE MAY BEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL - Clubhouse Dr. & Elwood Rd., Town BankNon-demoninational worship Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Sundays: 9:30am • 609-889-1498 CAPE ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH - Columbia Ave. & Gurney St., Cape May- Sunday School: 9:30am • Worship: 11am • 609-884-3917 CAPE MAY LUTHERAN CHURCH - 509 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2181 CAPE MAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 635 Washington St. (next to City Hall)- Sundays: 11am; (July 5-Sept. 6: Sundays, 10am) • 609-884-3792 COLD SPRING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (OLD BRICK) - 780 Seashore Rd., Cold SpringSundays 10:30am ~ 609-884-4065 COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 123 Fishing Creek Rd., N. Cape May- Sunday School 9:15am • Worship 10:15am • 609-8862448

EPISCOPAL CHURCH of the ADVENT - Franklin & Washington Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 8am & 10:30am • Thursdays: 12noon • 609-884-3065 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 1068 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2424 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Decatur & Hughes Sts., Cape May- Worship: 9am & 11am • 609-884-3949 MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH - Lafayette & Franklin Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 11am • 609884-3270 OUR LADY STAR of the SEA R.C. CHURCH 525 Washington St., Cape May- Saturdays: 4pm & 5:30pm; Sundays: 8am, 9:15am, 11am, 6pm • 609-884-5312 7th DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - 1 West 4th Avenue, Mayville • 609-861-2020- Sabbath School: 9:30am Saturdays • Worship Service: 11am Saturdays; Prayer Meeting: 7:30pm Tuesdays SOCIETY OF FRIENDS - Beach meeting, Congress Street Beach, near jetty. Sundays: 9am, Spring/Summer/Fall. All welcome. ST. PETER’S BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH-102 Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Sundays: 9am & 11am. • Call 609-898-4318. UNION CHAPEL - Non-Denominational - 317 Cape Ave., Cape May Point- 856-785-2652 • Services Sunday: 11am. UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEY SHORE- Sundays, 10am. Call 609-965-9400 for directions or visit www.uucsjs.org.

To all churches: If your denomination is not listed and you serve the visitors and residents of Cape May, please call 609-884-5404, extension 130 to be included.

Facebook Fans! Visit Cape May • Cape May Lighthouse World War II Lookout Tower Emlen Physick Estate Cape May Music Festival

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ACME

Supermarket

1 hour ing FREE park tion a d li with va

Ocean Street Across from the Washington Street Mall

ACME Supermarket

Japanese, Chinese & Asian Cuisine

609-884-7217

Asian Legends 609-898-0088

of Cape May 17 Dog Days 609-898-0001

Sea Weeds

609 898-9300

Taste of New York 6 Fresh Bagels, Cafe & Grill 19

Riptide East

Mario’s Pizza Italian Eatery

Beach Bling, Etc.

609-898-2393

609-884-0085

Stitch by Stitch 609 898-9606

609-884-9004

609-408-5978

21 Celebrate Cape May 609-884-9032

Gourmet 23 Fiber Arts Yarn Shop 11 Cape609May 898-8500 609 898-8080

Victorious

609-898-1775

RE/MAX®

At the Shore 609-884-4242

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SCHELLENGER’S 4 Cape May Exxon 1149 Route 109, Cape May Fuel: 609-884-4777 Service & Repair: 609-884-4848 Approved Auto Repair Emergency Service

1 5 de Mayo Mexican Restaurant 1246 Route 109 609-884-5847 4.7 of 5 Stars on Google Reviews! 2 Cape May Antique Center 1228 Route 109 609-898-4449 “The area’s largest source for antiques”

5 Fathoms-Coastal Clothing @South Jersey Marina

3 Cape May Beach & Kite Shop 1218 Route 109, Cape May 609-898-2022 One-Stop Store for all Your Beach Supplies Home of the XL Beach Chairs!

609-884-3907 Clothing, Gifts & Accessories for Ladies & Men

6 Jim’s Bait & Tackle 1208 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-3900 Offshore • Inshore • Surf

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7 Kurkowski Law 1252 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-1788 www.KurkowskiLaw.com Citations, Criminal Defense, Traffic Offenses & Municipal Court 8 Little Store Bakery & Market 1208 Route 109, Cape May 609-305-4582 NOW OPEN!! 9 The Lobster House 906 Schellengers Landing Rd., Cape May 609-884-8296 www.thelobsterhouse.com Restaurant, Raw Bar & Fish Market 10 Lucky Bones Backwater Grille 1200 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2663 www.luckybones.com Great Food & Cold Beer 11 Miss Chris Marina 1212 Wilson Dr. Cape May 609-884-3351 www.misschrismarina.com Fuel, Store, Fishing & Wildlife Adventures 106

LANDING

12 Miss Chris Marina: Activities • Sea Star III: 609-884-3421 • Lady Chris Fishing: 609-849-9423 • Miss Chris Kayaks & Paddleboards: 609-884-0997 • Wetland’s Wildlife Safari: 609-898-3500 SEE OUR AD ON PG. 24 13 Miss Chris Marina: Tours

Cape May Whale Watcher

609-884-5445 www.capemaywhalewatcher.com Largest & Fastest • Guaranteed Sightings SEE OUR ADS ON PGS. 25 & 39

14 Psychic Tarot Readings 1238 Route 109, Cape May 609-898-7752 www.truepsychicadvisor.com Ask about Our $60 Special SEE OUR AD ON PG. 3 15 Saltwater Cafe @South Jersey Marina

609-884-3907 www.SaltwaterCafeCapeMay.com Waterfront Breakfast & Lunch 7-2 daily

16 Sea Gear Marine Supply 1144 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2711 www.seagearmarine.com Serious Gear for Serious Fishing Sea Gear Outfitters*

609-884-0330 Anchors to Zincs for the Recreational Boater

17 South Jersey Marina

1231 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2400 www.SouthJerseyMarina.com Inshore & Offshore Fishing, Music & Wine Tasting every Friday 6pm

BOATING • DINING SHOPPING • ADVENTURES 19 Tony’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 1216 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2020 Eat In • Take Out • Free Delivery SEE OUR AD ON PG. 94 20 Utsch’s Marina 1121 Route 109 609-884-2051 www.capemayharbor.com Supplies, storage, service, fuel, transient dockage, bait & tackle 21 Utsch’s Marina:

Fishing Charter Boats

• Full Ahead: 609-847-2304 • Gone Fishin’ IV: 609-374-0680 • Fishin’ Fever: 609-868-6014 • Cape Queen: 609-884-0001 • Heavy Hitter: 609-605-1084 • Free Spirit: 609-703-6639 • Reel Busy: 609-774-3480 • Legal Limits: 609-405-4591 SEE OUR AD ON PG. 108

22 Utsch’s Marina: Activities • East Coast Parasail: 609-898-8359 • East Coast Jet Boat Adventure: 609-898-8754 • East Coast Waverunners: 609-898-8754 • Steger’s Paddleboard Rentals: 609-675-4978 SEE ADS ON PG. 108 23 Utsch’s Marina: Tours Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center 609-898-0055 www.capemaywhalewatch.com We provide a total experience for the whole family!

18 Tony’s Marine Supply

1145 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-7272 Bait, Tackle, Marine Supplies & Evinrude Outboards

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See you at the Landing!

Contemporary American Coastal Cuisine

• Parking • Reservations accepted • Farm to Table • Catering available season e th r fo g in n e p O er May 13 for dinn

Special wine-pairing events with local wineries ~ details on our website! 311 Mansion St., behind Collier’s Liquor Store

609-884-0200 www.islandgrillofcapemay.com 108

COMING ATTRACTIONS

MAC

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27th ANNUAL CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL World-class orchestral, chamber, jazz, brass band and Irish music, plus Bach’s Lunches.

------------ June 25 ------------

CAPE MAY HOPS FESTIVAL

Enjoy craft beers from regional breweries at this springtime celebration at the Physick Estate. Families welcome!

------------ July 19-23 ------------

SHAKESPEARE AT THE ESTATE

REV Theatre presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on the Physick Estate’s outdoor stage.

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5th ANNUAL CRAFT BEER & CRAB FESTIVAL

Don’t miss what CBS-NY named a NJ top 5 summer festival at the Physick Estate. Families welcome!

------------ Sept. 10-18 ------------

20th ANNUAL CAPE MAY FOOD & WINE CELEBRATION Indulge your taste buds in the “restaurant capital of New Jersey”

------------ Sept. 17 ------------

HARVEST BREW FEST

Taste craft beers at this family festival at the Physick Estate that celebrates all things local.

------------ Oct. 7-10 ------------

44th ANNUAL VICTORIAN WEEKEND

Celebrate Cape May’s Victorian charm and history with a weekend of tours and events

------------ Oct. 9 ------------

5th ANNUAL LESSONS OF HISTORY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES

The Honorable Joan Dempsey presents “Our Nation’s Security: How Intelligence History Affects the Future.”

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS Scare yourself silly with special tours and events themed for the spooky season MAC is committed to making its prgrams accessible to as many individuals as possible. If you require assistance, please call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 in advance so we may accommodate you. New Jersey Relay Center for TTY customers, call 800-852-7899.

For more information on coming attractions in Cape May, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit

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1885 Restaurant and Bar in the heart of the Historic District!

Dinner, Cocktails & Live Piano Music

Famous for fresh local seafood, sizzling steaks, classic cocktails and live piano music.

Thursday toto Sunday (7 days from 5/19) Thursday Sunday (7 days from 5/21) Mother’s Day from 1 pm to 8 pm Mother’s Day from 1 pm to 8 pm

$35* 3-Course Prix Fixe

$35 Prix Fixe Early Bird/Night Owl from $20 *Early Birds from $25 before 5:30

Designer Show House & Cape May Stage Dinner Packages! Jazz Night every Thursday 8 pm to close (see www.merioninn.com for details)

(See www.merioninn.com for details)

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Check Out Our Newly Renovated

Rock Shop!

The Grille is Open!

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