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National Lighthouse Day
SUMMERTIME FUN! FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AT THE 1859 CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE
2022
IN PRINT YEARS JULY 29-AUGUST 18, 2022
PG. 14
Family Fun Crafts Shows at the Lighthouse PG. 61
Full Moon Lighthouse Climb PG. 25
Monomoy Life-Saving Boat on Display
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PG. 29
PLUS...Climb 199 steps to the top for a breathtaking view of the Jersey Cape!
Trolley Tours Pgs. 4 & 5 Emlen Physick Estate Pgs. 6 & 7 Top Picks
Pgs. 4 & 5 •
Calendar
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Begins on Pg. 20
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Open daily, year-round for
LUNCH & DINNER •FULL GRILL MENU Wine by the glass, bottle & flight Sangria & Dole Whip Floats • Private Wine Tastings
FULL SERVICE DINING AVAILABLE EVERY DAY Sunday – Thursday 12-8PM, Friday and Saturday 12-9PM Reservations required for guaranteed seating
LIVE MUSIC, SPECIAL EVENTS, WEDDINGS & RENTAL COTTAGES
Please check our calendar to see if we are closing early for a private event.
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THIS WEEK in CAPE MAY
Vol. L Number 6 July 29-Aug. 18, 2022
CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE..............9 Climb 199 steps to the top! Lighthouse Full Moon Climb................25 Memorial Brick Pavers.........................104 Monomoy Life-Saving Boat..................29 Family Fun Crafts Shows........................61 National Lighthouse Day Celebration & Crafts Show................14
EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE........... 6-7 Tour Cape May’s only Victorian house museum Clueless at the Physick Estate................12 Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour............................. 10 Historic Haunts House Tour..................13 Magic & Mystery House Tour...............42 Physick Estate Children’s Tour...............61 Physick Estate Matching Funds Campaign................................ 64 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt............60 Sunset Solo Series.................................. 59
Help us celebrate
NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY PAGE 14
PATH TO FREEDOM
WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER Follow the path to freedom and learn MUSEUM & MEMORIAL................ 8 about Cape May’s African American history with the Underground Railroad Learn about Cape May’s role in World War II Trolley Tour.
CAPE MAY ACTIVITIES
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Lunch & Learn.........................................35 “The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit..........19
THE OTHER HALF
See how the merely wealthy to fabulously rich lived in “New Cape May” at the turn of the 20th century on the Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour.
CAPE MAY TOURS
Boat Tours Dolphin Watch Around Cape May......97 Grand Lighthouse Cruise......................23
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THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY Published by Cape May MAC
C e l e b r at i n g H i s t o ry ... E n r i ch i n g L i v e s P.O. Box 340 • 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204 • (609) 884-5404 Editors Jody Alessandrine • Mary Stewart Designer ... Jean Barraclough
Cape May MAC’s public history programs are funded in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission in the Department of State.
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CALENDAR ... starts on page 20 INFO/TICKETS ... Pg. 14 FOOD & WINE
Sunset Dolphin Cruise............................97 Whale & Dolphin Watching..................97 Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise.................................19 Backstreets & Byways City Tour.................62 City Guide Golf Cart Tours........................ 54 Ghost Tours Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour.........13 Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour.........................................35 Historic Haunts Combo Tour................13 Historic Haunts House Tour..................13 Group Tours of Cape May........................ 54 Walking Tours Architectural Walking Tour....................62 Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour..........41 Painted Ladies, Porches & More Walking Tour............................ 30
Vintage..............................................86-87
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt.........60 Cape May Lighthouse............................. 9 Children’s Trolley Ride...........................60 Dolphin Watch Around Cape May..... 97 Family Fun Craft Shows at the Lighthouse................................61 Physick Estate Children’s Tour...............61 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt............60 Whale & Dolphin Watching..................97
PERFORMING ARTS
Cape May Stage..................................85 Clueless at the Physick Estate............ 12 East Lynne Theater Company...........78 Sunset Solo Series...............................59 “Whose Crime Is It, Anyway?”..........53
TROLLEY TOURS
Children’s Trolley Ride...........................60 Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour............................. 10 Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Trolley & Harriet Tubman Museum................... 50 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour.........13 Historic District Trolley Tour.................. 10 Historic Haunts Combo Tour................13 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour.........42 Natural Habitats Trolley Tour................ 63 The Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour......................................... 63 Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour..............11 Underground Railroad Trolley Tour.....51 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour....11
Coming Events Lessons of History.............................107 TedX....................................................... 75 Facebook................................................110 Cape May MAC Membership............ 109 Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops & Online Shop..........................100-101 Wedding & Party Services.....................83
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Tours & Attractions.................. 65 Services/Accommodations.... 76 Dining/Entertainment............ 78 Shopping.................................. 89 ENTERTAINMENT... 84
CAPE MAY MAP pages 56-57 Washington Commons........................105 Washington Street Mall.........................94 West Cape May Business Assoc. ...102-103
Carpenter’s Lane..................................106 Schellenger’s Landing......................92-93
Cape May Area Organizations.......................................................................... 47 Cape May Historic Accommodations................................................................71 Church/Synagogue Directory........................................................................ 110 5
Time travelers welcome! ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG
1879 Emlen Physick Estate Tickets 20 adults, $ 15 children ages 3 to 12 SEE CALENDAR FOR TOUR DATES & TIMES $
Tickets are available at the Carriage House Visitors Center
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 Victorian Tool Box: Necessities, Curiosities, Frivolities” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery (see page 30). The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible.
MEET THE STAFF:
The Work & Life of Dr. Physick’s Employees
Each year, our tour of the Physick House Museum highlights a particular aspect of Victorian life and culture. Our tour this year focuses on the Physick House staff. Like many upper-class families of the era, Dr. Physick hired numerous local people to work at his estate. Learn about the staff, their duties, and their importance to the Physick family and the community.
The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
SEE MORE WAYS TO ENJOY THE PHYSICK ESTATE Historic site administered by Cape May MAC
For more information call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org 6
MORE WAYS TO SEE THE
Emlen Physick Estate 1048 WASHINGTON ST.
A tour of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate lets you step back into the Cape May of Victorian times, but there’s more than one way to enjoy the fully-restored 18-room Victorian house museum, the only one of its kind in Cape May!
COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR
Immerse yourself in the ultimate Cape May experience as our knowledgeable guides first take you through the town’s Historic District and then visit the Physick Estate...SEE PAGE 10
CLUELESS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE
The rooms of the Physick Estate are the perfect stage for an exciting and interactive murder mystery. ...SEE PAGE 12
HISTORIC HAUNTS TOUR
Visit the Physick Estate and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting” ...SEE PAGE 13
MAGIC & MYSTERY HOUSE TOUR
Take a step back in time to the Victorian Era and learn about the Victorians and magic, illusion and the mysterious and odd ...SEE PAGE 42
PHYSICK ESTATE CHILDREN’S TOUR
Geared especially for 5-10 year-olds, youngsters will see what life was like more than 100 years ago without electricity or electronic devices! ...SEE PAGE 61
For more information, call 609-884-5404 Sponsored by Cape May MAC 7
WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER Fire Control Tower No. 23 Museum & Memorial
Sunset Boulevard near Cape May Point GPS: 536 Sunset Blvd., Cape May Point
See Calendar for Dates & Times 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.
8 for adults, $5 children Veterans & Active Military Free $
SUMMER DONATION DAYS! Ev
ery Thursday throughout the su mmer, admission will be by donation only!
Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
Restoration has been undertaken by Cape May 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.
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Cape May Lighthouse Located in Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse Avenue, off Sunset Boulevard GPS: 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point
MONOMOY LIFE-SAVING BOAT
Open Daily; See Calendar for Times
See page 29 Lighthouse Brick Paver Program See page 104
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!
Lighthouse Full Moon Climb See page 25
Family Fun Crafts Show at the Lighthouse
Tower admission: $12 adults $ 8 children (ages 3-12)
NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY SEE PAGE 14
Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
A fully accessible Visitors’ Orientation Center and Museum Shop carrying souvenirs, books and maritime items are located in the Oil House
See page 61
The state park offers a Hawk Watch platform and nature trails, as well as a museum with live reptiles and nature displays, and there are covered pavilions and access to the beach (swimming is not allowed). You can also see the World War II bunker on the beach. Rest rooms are available in the park and there is ample free parking.
THE PARK IS CARRY IN, CARRY OUT
Restoration has been undertaken by Cape May MAC 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, the ISTEA program administered by the NJ Department of Transportation, the Cape May County Open Space program and the 1772 Foundation.
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TROLLEY AROUND TOWN! Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street (GPS address 526 Washington St.), where tickets may be purchased.
HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOURS
Trolley tour is open-a ir.
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. (45-minute tour)
$20 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12) FOR OTHER TROLLEY TOURS, SEE PAGES 11,13,35,42,50,51,60,63 Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
Trolley tour portion is open-air.
The ultimate Cape May experience! SAVE $5!
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,(see page 6) Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, 1048 Washington St. (90-minute tour).
$35 for adults, $25 for children (ages 3-12)
Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC Accessible trolley tours are available but must For more information, call 609-884-5404 be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance or visit www.capemaymac.org by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0) 10
TROLLEY TOURS All trolley tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold
SPIRITS &TROLLEY ODDITIES TOUR Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. See Calendar for Times
They Did What ??!!
All Trolley tours are open-air
20 adults; 15 children (ages 3-12)
$ $
Headless photography? Electric corsets? Coffin torpedoes? You won’t believe some of the strange beliefs, oddities, fads and superstitions of the Victorians. Hear stories on this trolley tour from Cape May’s history that bring to life the bizarre, the unexplained or the just plain weird. 30-minute tour.
Welcome to Cape May TROLLEY TOUR Offered Daily; See Calendar for Times This is the best introduction to Cape May for first-timers. You’ll get the lay of the land and see some of Cape May’s most famous streets and landmarks in the Historic District. Learn why Cape May is the only National Historic Landmark City and why architectural and historic preservation is so important here. See hidden gems and littleknown treasures of this glorious seaside town and hear about Cape May’s natural beauty and cultural points of interest for additional exploring later. 45-minute tour. $ 20 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12) Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
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For more information, call 609-884-5404 Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0)
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CLUELESS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE
THE EXONERATION ry myste A new 2022! for
1048 Washington St. Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm & 8:30pm
The rooms of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate provide the perfect stage for this mystery! HOME FOR THE
CRIMINALLY INSANE
Adults $25, children (ages 3-12) $20 Limited attendance; advance reservations suggested
Step inside Cape May’s brand new Home for the Criminally Insane, where three local murderers are serving out their life sentences. But rumor has it, one of these convicts was unfairly framed and is innocent. Join us for this special 10th Anniversary Clueless at the Physick Estate program, where instead of determining who is guilty, you decide who will be exonerated. Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or online at www.capemaymac.org • Call 609-884-5404 Event sponsored by Cape May MAC
PHYSICK PHYSICKESTATE ESTATETOURS... TOURS...SEE SEEPGS. PGS.xxxxx 6-7 12
GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY TROLLEY TOUR See Calendar for Dates & Times Do you believe in Cape May’s spirits? You might scoff, you might shudder, but rest assured — on board a trolley with an experienced guide, you will begin to wonder what’s beyond as you hear tales of many hauntings unearthed in Cape May by famous psychic medium and Cape May ghostwriter – Craig McManus. (30-minute tour)
All Trolley tours are open-air Order ticke www.capemtsa online at ymac.org
20 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12)
$
Tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street, where tickets may be purchased. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.
Historic Haunts Combo Tour Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 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 where trolley tour begins.
30 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12)
$
Historic Haunts House Tour
Limited Event $ 20 adults $ 15 children (ages 3-12)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 7:45pm
Visit the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Order tickets Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. online at
www.capema
Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC For more information, call 609-884-5404
ymac.org
Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
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KIDS CLIMB FREE!
NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY CELEBRATION & CRAFTS SHOW 9AM-2PM
At the Cape May Lighthouse Cape May Point State Park 215 Lighthouse Ave., off Sunset Blvd. Sunday, Aug. 7: 9am-2pm
Bring the family to the Cape May Lighthouse for music, a crafts show, a visit from the Coast Guard Auxiliary, plus family-friendly fun activities, including games & artifacts from the Cape May Maritime Museum and critters from the Wetlands Institute and Zoo to You. Also see the Maritime Museum’s Lifesaving Boat, on display on the grounds (see page 29). No admission charge to activities outside the Lighthouse on the grounds. Free admission to the grounds and activities; KIDS CLIMB THE LIGHTHOUSE FREE, 9AM-2PM! (One child free with each paying adult; tickets $12). The grounds of the Lighthouse are accessible. For more information, call 609-884-5404 Event sponsored by Cape May MAC
Tickets & Information WASHINGTON STREET MALL INFORMATION BOOTH
Located at the Ocean Street end of the Washington Street Mall, the Information Booth sells tickets for any of our tours and events and provides answers to any questions you might have about what to do in Cape May. The trolley stop for our tours is located across the street from the Information Booth.
CARRIAGE HOUSE VISITORS CENTER
Located in the 1876 Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. You may purchase tickets here for any tours or events. Free parking is available on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. The Carriage House is also home to the Carriage House Museum Shop, the Carroll Gallery and Vintage restaurant. The Carriage House is fully accessible.
HILL HOUSE OFFICE
Located on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Hill House is home to Cape May MAC’s business office. If you ordered advance tickets, you can pick them up here, as well as purchase tickets here for any tours or events. Hill House is open daily (Winter hours, closed on Sundays); check calendar for hours. Free parking is available on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE. MANY OF OUR LIMITED TOURS AND EVENTS SELL OUT QUICKLY...DON’T GET LEFT OUT!!!
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit
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Good Eats and Cool Cocktails at 5 West Pub!
INDOOR DINING OUTDOOR DINING TAKE-OUT
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Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise Saturdays & Sundays: 10am
For the Weekender trying to maximize your Summer fun, now you can get our “Big Trip” with a not so big price! You get the “Around Cape Island” history and narrative, a dolphin watch and then we head offshore in search of Humpback, Finback, and Minke Whales. All this along with our complimentary continental breakfast of Danish, Coffee, Tea, and Juice. This trip delivers a lot at a more convenient time of day for families, kids, and couples on a tight weekend schedule. 2.5 hour trip; free parking at Miss Chris Marina.
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45 adults, $25 children (ages 7-12)
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For tickets or information, call 609-884-5404
Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC & the Cape May Whale Watcher
TOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER
GALLERY EXHIBIT Carroll Gallery at the Physick Estate Carriage House, 1048 Washington St.
THE VICTORIAN TOOL BOX: Necessities, Curiosities, Frivolities Open Daily; Check Calendar for times
While our current tours of the Physick House Museum introduces you to the staff, this exhibits shows you some of the tools they used to get the job done, from working in the kitchen to the gardens, and even personal care, woodworking, sewing and recreational tools. FREE ADMISSION • The Carriage House is fully accessible Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
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1972
2022
Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 29, 30 & 31 IN PRINT YEARS 50 Information/Tickets
7/29
7/30
7/31
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 14
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 14
10am-8pm
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 14
9am-9:30pm
9am-9:30pm
9am-9pm
ALL DAY
7/29
7/30
7/31
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87
9am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
9am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
9am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
10am-8pm
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 19
10am-8pm
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
7/29
7/30
7/31
Architectural Walking Tour -- page 62
9:30am
Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 63
10:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 97
10am
Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 19
10am
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 41
10am
10:30am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
11:15am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
11:15am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
AFTERNOON
7/29
7/30
7/31
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm
1:45pm
Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 97
1pm
1pm
1pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1pm, 2:15pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1:45pm
12:30pm, 3pm
1:45pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 42
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
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11:15am
EVENING
7/29
7/30
Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 42
6pm, 7pm
6pm, 7pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 97
6:30pm
6:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
7pm, 9pm
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 13
7:15pm
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 13
7:45pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 13
8pm, 8:45pm
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
East Lynne Theater Company -- page 78
8pm
8pm
7/31 6:30pm
6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Friday, July 29 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
(see page 66) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Concert- Danny Eyer, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- 10am-4pm. Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300.
Saturday, July 30 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Historic Cold Spring Village- Down on the Farm Weekend, 10am-4pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Ancestors Walks- Cemetery & Church Guided Walking Tours, 10am, Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, 780 Seashore Rd. Call 609-886-5281. Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Concert- Golden Eagle Community Band, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.
Sunday, July 31 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Catch of Cape May, 11am-1:30pm. Call 609-8988848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/naturecenter-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Concert- Tom Powdermaker Duo, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- Down on the Farm Weekend, 10am-4pm; 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66)
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Information/Tickets
2022
Monday & Tuesday August 1 & 2 IN PRINT YEARS 50 8/1
8/2
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 14
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 14
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
9am-9:30pm
9am-9:30pm
8/1
8/2
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100--101
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 19
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
8/1
8/2
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 62
9:30am
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 14
ALL DAY
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 30
9:30am
Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Tour and The Harriet Tubman Museum -- page 50
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 97
10am
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 41
10:30am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
10am 10:45am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
11:15am
Physick Estate Children’s Tour -- page 61
11:30am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
8/1
8/2
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 97
1pm
1pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 42
12:30pm
1pm, 3:30pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
1:45pm
2:15pm
Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 60
4:30pm
3pm
AFTERNOON Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
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11:45am
EVENING
8/1
8/2
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87
5pm-9pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 97
6:30pm
6:30pm
Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 12
7pm, 8:30pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 13
7:15pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 13
7:45pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 13
8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Monday & Tuesday, August 1 & 2 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Concert (MONDAY ONLY) - Suite Inspiration, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-8849565. Historic Cold Spring Village- (Closed Monday). 10am4pm.720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66) Movies on the Green (MONDAY ONLY) Grease, 8pm10pm, Ferry Park on the Green, 1200 Lincoln Blvd., North Cape May. Call 609-551-4209.
National Night Out- (TUESDAY ONLY) Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., 5:30pm-8:30pm. Call 609-884-9565. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm. West Cape May Farmers’ Market (TUESDAY ONLY)3pm-7:30pm, Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Call 609-884-1005.
CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
ALL ABOARD, LIGHTHOUSE LOVERS!
Grand Lighthouse Cruise SATURDAY, AUG. 13: 10AM-3PM
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. Adults $129.95; children (ages 12 & under) $75 Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org or call (609) 884-5404 Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and the Cape May Whale Watcher TOUR SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER
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1972
Wednesday & Thursday August 3 & 4 IN PRINT YEARS 50 Information/Tickets
2022
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8/3
8/4
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 14
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 14
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
8:30am-9:30pm
9am-9:30pm
8/3
8/4
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Family Fun Crafts Show at the Lighthouse -- page 61
9am-2pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 19
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
8/3
8/4
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 14
ALL DAY
MORNING Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 63
9am
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 62
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 30
9:30am
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 51
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 97
10am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
10am 10:45am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
11:15am
11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
Wednesday & Thursday, August 3 & 4 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Cape May Summer Concert (WEDNESDAY ONLY)Marc Broussard, 8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- (Closed Monday). 10am4pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66) MAGIC SHOW- (WEDNESDAY ONLY) 7pm-8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-8849565.
Movies on the Beach (THURSDAY ONLY) Cruella, 8pm-10pm, Gurney Street Street Near Convention Hall. Call 609-884-9565. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
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AFTERNOON
8/3
Lunch & Learn: What Does a Symphony Conductor Do Besides Wave a Baton? -- page 35
12Noon
8/4
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 42
12Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
12:30pm
1pm, 3:30pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 97
1pm
1pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
1:45pm
2:15pm
Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 63
3:30pm
Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 60
4:30pm
3pm
EVENING
8/3
8/4
5pm-9pm
5pm-9pm
6:30pm
6:30pm
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87 Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 97 Whose Crime Is It, Anyway? -- page 53
7pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 13
7:15pm
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 13
7:45pm
Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 12
7pm, 8:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
East Lynne Theater Company -- page 78 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 13
8pm
8pm
8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
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THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE
Lighthouse Full Moon Climb THURSDAY, AUGUST 11: 8PM-10PM Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard
Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. $20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12). For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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1972
Information/Tickets
8/5
2022
Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 5, 6 & 7 IN PRINT YEARS 50
8/6
8/7
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 14
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 14
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 14
9am-9:30pm
9am-9:30pm
9am-9pm
ALL DAY
8/5
8/6
8/7
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87
9am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
9am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
9am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 19
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
8/5
8/6
8/7
National Lighthouse Day Crafts Show -- page 14
9am-2pm
MORNING Architectural Walking Tour -- page 62
9:30am
Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 63
10:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 97
10am
Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 19
10am
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 41
10am
10:30am
Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 42
11:15am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
11:15am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
AFTERNOON
8/5
8/6
8/7
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm
1:45pm
1pm
1pm
1pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 42 Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 97
11:15am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1pm, 2:15pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1:45pm
12:30pm, 3pm
1:45pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
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EVENING Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 42
8/5
8/6
6pm, 7pm
6pm, 7pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 97
6:30pm
6:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
7pm, 9pm
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 13
7:15pm
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 13
7:45pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 13
8pm, 8:45pm
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
East Lynne Theater Company -- page 78
8pm
8pm
8/7 6:30pm
6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Friday, August 5 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Concert- Amy Faden Duo, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- 10am-4pm. Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66)
Saturday, August 6 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Ancestors Walks- Cemetery & Church Guided Walking Tours, 10am, Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, 780 Seashore Rd. Call 609-886-5281. Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Concert- The RPG Project, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- Hands-On History, 10am4pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66)
Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Santa’s Fish Fry & Beer Garden- Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, West Cape May, 11am-7pm. Call 609884-1005. Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Sunday, August 7 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page xx) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Concert- Dion Paci, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- Hands-On History, 10am4pm; 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66)
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1972
Information/Tickets
2022
Monday & Tuesday August 8 & 9 IN PRINT YEARS 50 8/8
8/9
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 14
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 14
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
9am-9:30pm
9am-9:30pm
8/8
8/9
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 14
ALL DAY
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 19
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
8/8
8/9
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 62
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 30
9:30am
Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Tour and The Harriet Tubman Museum -- page 50
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 97
10am
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 41
10:30am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
10am 10:45am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
11:15am
Physick Estate Children’s Tour -- page 61
11:30am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
AFTERNOON
8/8
8/9
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 97
1pm
1pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 42
12:30pm
1pm, 3:30pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
1:45pm
2:15pm
Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 60
4:30pm
3pm
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EVENING
8/8
8/9
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87
5pm-9pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 97
6:30pm
Whose Crime Is It, Anyway? -- page 53
6:30pm
7pm
Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 12
7pm, 8:30pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 13
7:15pm
Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour -- page 35
7:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 13
7:45pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 13
8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Monday & Tuesday, August 8 & 9 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Cape May Summer Concert (TUESDAY ONLY)- The David Bromberg Band, 8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565. Free Concert (MONDAY ONLY) - LCMRHS Summer Community Band Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- (Closed Monday). 10am4pm.720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66)
Movies on the Green (MONDAY ONLY) Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 8pm-10pm, Ferry Park on the Green, 1200 Lincoln Blvd., North Cape May. Call 609-551-4209. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm. West Cape May Farmers’ Market (TUESDAY ONLY)3pm-7:30pm, Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Call 609-884-1005.
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LIFE-SAVING BOAT ON DISPLAY AT THE
CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE
215 Lighthouse Ave. off Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point State Park SEE PG. 9 SEE CALENDAR FOR LIGHTHOUSE HOURS
This circa 1800s-1930s boat helps illuminate life saving history at the Jersey Shore and is an integral part of U.S. Life Saving Service & U.S. Coast Guard history. Come learn more on your next Lighthouse visit. The boat is a restoration project of the Cape May Maritime and Educational Center and will be on long-term display here, in association with Cape May MAC
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PAINTED LADIES,
PORCHES & MORE! WALKING TOUR Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30am Take a walk from the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to the Washington Street Mall with a knowledgeable guide and experience charming Cape May, a National Historic Landmark city, up close. Delight in beautiful gardens as you learn about Victorian architecture and Cape May’s colorful history along the way. Discover the interesting features of various Victorian styles and learn why front porches were so important to Victorian social customs. Tour lasts 45 minutes. Comfortable shoes recommended.
$15 adults, $12 children (ages 3-12)
Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
Advance ticket purchase is recommended Purchase tickets online or at the Carriage House Visitors t online a rg s t e k ic Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. t .o Order apemaymac For more information, call 609-884-5404 www.c Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC 30
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LUNCH & LEARN VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON PROGRAMS Lectures presented in person at Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave. and virtually via Zoom Programs begins at 12Noon
Wednesday, Aug. 3:
What does a Symphony Conductor Do Besides Wave a Baton? Jed Gaylin of Bay Atlantic Symphony gives us insight into the parts of his job we don’t see him do on stage.
Wednesday, Aug. 17:
Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards
Using an assortment of vintage postcards, women’s memorabilia collector Carol Crossed tells the story of 19th and early 20th-century women’s fight for the right to vote.
For more information, call 609-884-5404 Advance registration required for Zoom participation at www.capemaymac.org Program sponsored by Cape May MAC
Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion COMBO TOUR
Monday, Aug. 8: 7:30pm
Hear the stories and experiences of ghost activity in the 1879 Physick House Museum. Start with a trolley ride to the historic Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery to see the graves of Dr. Emlen Physick and his family. At the graveyard, you’ll hear EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) recorded by tour guides and staff at the estate. On your return trip to the Physick Estate, hear about some unusual Victorian funeral customs. Then, inside the Physick House, you will visit several rooms and hear several more EVPs while learning more about the activity observed there. Take the opportunity to talk to staff about their experiences, and a moment to wonder what it all means. Approx. two hours; tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org
Tickets $40 For more information, call 609-884-5404 Sponsored by Cape May MAC
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
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1972
2022
Wednesday & Thursday August 10 & 11 IN PRINT YEARS 50 Information/Tickets
8/10
8/11
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 14
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 14
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
8:30am-9:30pm
9am-9:30pm
ALL DAY
8/10
8/11
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- pages 9 & 25
9am-5pm
9am-5pm, 8pm-10pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
9am-5pm
9am-5pm, 8pm-10pm
Family Fun Crafts Show at the Lighthouse -- page 61
9am-2pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 19
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
8/10
8/11
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 14
Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 63
9am
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 62
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 30
9:30am
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 51
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 97
10am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
10am 10:45am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
11:15am
11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
Wednesday & Thursday, August 10 & 11 Movies on the Beach (THURSDAY ONLY) JAWS, 8pm10pm, Gurney Street Street Near Convention Hall. Call 609-884-9565. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Historic Cold Spring Village- (Closed Monday). 10am4pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66) MAGIC SHOW- (WEDNESDAY ONLY) 7pm-8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-8849565.
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AFTERNOON Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 42
8/10
8/11
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
12:30pm
1pm, 3:30pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 97
1pm
1pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
1:45pm
2:15pm
Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 63
3:30pm
Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 60
4:30pm
3pm
EVENING
8/10
8/11
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87
5pm-9pm
5pm-9pm
6:30pm
6:30pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 97 Sunset Solo Series -- page 59
6:30pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 13
7:15pm
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 13
7:45pm
Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 12
7pm, 8:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 25
8pm-10pm
East Lynne Theater Company -- page 78 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 13
8pm
8pm
8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
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Working in the coal mines
Working children were common in the Victorian era in England, largely because poor families didn’t earn enough for food without it. One job that had high demand for children was work in the coal mines. Children made excellent coal miners because they could maneuver in tight spaces, and they required far less pay than adult workers. The children would work for 12 to 18 hours in air saturated with coal dust, and there was constant danger. Other jobs included chimney sweeping (where children could start working as young as 3) and working in factories or textile mills. In 1891, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was formed, offering some protection to child laborers. 37
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1972
2022
Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 12, 13 & 14 YEARS 50 IN PRINT Information/Tickets
8/12
8/13
8/14
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 14
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 14
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 14
9am-9:30pm
9am-9:30pm
9am-9pm
ALL DAY
8/12
8/13
8/14
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87
9am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
9am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
9am-3pm, 5pm-9pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 19
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
Grand Lighthouse Cruise -- page 23
10am-3pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
8/12
8/13
8/14
Architectural Walking Tour -- page 62
9:30am
Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 63
10:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 97
10am
Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 19
10am
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 41
10am
10:30am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
11:15am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
11:15am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
AFTERNOON
8/12
8/13
8/14
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 42
11:15am
12:30pm
1:45pm
Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 97
1pm
1pm
1pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1pm, 2:15pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1:45pm
12:30pm, 3pm
1:45pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
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EVENING
8/12
8/13
Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 42
6pm, 7pm
6pm, 7pm
6:30pm
6:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
7pm, 9pm
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 13
7:15pm
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 13
7:45pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 97
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 13
8pm, 8:45pm
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
East Lynne Theater Company -- page 78
8pm
8pm
8/14 6:30pm
6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Friday, August 12 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Capestock 3 Days of Peace & Music on the Beach Beach Avenue & Gurney Street, 4pm-8pm. Call 609884-9565. Free Concert- The Honeyhawks, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.
Historic Cold Spring Village- 10am-4pm. Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Saturday, August 13 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Ancestors Walks- Cemetery & Church Guided Walking Tours, 10am, Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, 780 Seashore Rd. Call 609-886-5281. Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Capestock 3 Days of Peace & Music on the Beach Beach Avenue & Gurney Street, 2pm-8pm. Call 609884-9565. Free Concert- The Original Hobo Band, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.
Historic Cold Spring Village- Midsummer Heritage Music Weekend, 10am-4pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Sunday, August 14 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Capestock 3 Days of Peace & Music on the Beach Beach Avenue & Gurney Street, 2pm-8pm. Call 609884-9565. Free Concert- Brooke DiCaro Duo, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.
Historic Cold Spring Village- Midsummer Heritage Music Weekend, 10am-4pm; 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
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1972
2022
Monday & Tuesday August 15 & 16 IN PRINT YEARS 50 Information/Tickets
8/15
8/16
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 14
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 14
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
9am-9:30pm
9am-9:30pm
ALL DAY
8/15
8/16
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 19
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
8/15
8/16
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 62
9:30am
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 14
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 30
9:30am
Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Tour and The Harriet Tubman Museum -- page 50
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 97
10am
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 41
10:30am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
10am 10:45am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
11:15am
Physick Estate Children’s Tour -- page 61
11:30am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
AFTERNOON
8/15
8/16
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 97
1pm
1pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 42
12:30pm
1pm, 3:30pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
1:45pm
2:15pm
Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 60
4:30pm
3pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
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11:45am
EVENING
8/15
8/16
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87
5pm-9pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 97
6:30pm
Whose Crime Is It, Anyway? -- page 53
6:30pm
7pm
Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 12
7pm, 8:30pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 13
7:15pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 13
7:45pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 13
8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Monday & Tuesday, August 15 & 16 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Cape May Summer Concert (TUESDAY ONLY)Russell Thompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics, 8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565. Free Concert (MONDAY ONLY) - Blondage Rocks, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-8849565. Historic Cold Spring Village- (Closed Monday). 10am4pm.720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66)
Movies on the Green (MONDAY ONLY) Mamma Mia!, 8pm-10pm, Ferry Park on the Green, 1200 Lincoln Blvd., North Cape May. Call 609-551-4209. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm. West Cape May Farmers’ Market (TUESDAY ONLY)3pm-7:30pm, Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Call 609-884-1005.
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FISHERMAN’S Walking WHARF Tour Mondays & Fridays: 10:30am
Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org
Discover how your seafood gets from ocean to table on this 45-minute tour of the Lobster House dock and fish packing plant. Tour begins at the Lobster House takeout dock where tickets can be purchased from the guide. Tickets are also available online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street.
15 Adults, $12 children (ages 3-12)
$
Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org Tour sponsored by Cape May MAC
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Magic & Mystery HOUSE TOUR Fridays & Saturdays.: 6pm & 7pm (No tours Saturday, July 23) Sunday, July 24: 11:15am
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Take a step back in time to the Victorian Era in this 1879 restored mansion and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with magic, illusion, the mysterious and the odd. Hear about the Great Lafayette, the world’s greatest magician; Houdini, the astounding escape artist; Ionia, the Goddess of Mystery; Pepper’s Ghost, is it real, or just an Illusion? Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper and much more! Tickets are limited to ensure social distancing; advance tickets recommended.
$20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12) Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate. Order tickets online at For more information, call 609-884-5404 www.capemaymac.org Sponsored by Cape May MAC
Mansions by the Sea at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m pe www.ca
20 adults; $ 15 children (ages 3-12) $
All Trolley tours are open-air
TROLLEY TOUR Offered Monday-Saturday See Calendar for Times
Don’t be green with envy on this trolley tour when you see how well the rich lived in the early 1900s in the most elegant part of town. You’ll see the broad streets and summer “mansions” on Cape May’s east side on this trolley tour – an area marketed as “New Cape May” at the turn of the 20th Century, for the merely wealthy to the fabulously rich. Tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold.
Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
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Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0)
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Pet-Friendly Outdoor Patio or Indoor Dining
Uncle Bill’s
Beach Avenue & Perry St., Cape May (609) 884-7199 OPEN DAILY 7 am-2 pm Take-out Available
& Family Restaurant EST. 1962
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2012
Beer • Wine • Spirits Ice • Tobacco CURBSIDE PICK-UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE Open 7 Days a Week 10am-10pm
WEST CAPE MAY, NJ
609-435-5052 FREE Delivery FREE Parking
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s n o i t c a r t c t OAthtetrrAa and TOURS CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY For activities sponsored by NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory, stop by 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/cape-may-bird-observatory. See page 44.
EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. See Calendar for schedule. 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See pages 6-7.
FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 This museum at Cape May County Airport pays days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean and Vietnam War veterans. Call 609-374-2987. or visit capemaylodging.com. See page 71. HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM Display of fire-fighting artifacts. Free. Washington A tribute to the famous abolitionist who helped fund her efforts during her time spent in Cape & Franklin Sts. May. Lafayette & Franklin Streets. Check website CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY for hours. harriettubmanmuseum.org. Take a break and forget about fighting traffic! Relax HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE on board the ferry. Call for details 800-643-3779 or Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order visit www.capemaylewesferry.com. Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-600the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Mu- 1561 or visit herefordinletlighthouse.com. See seum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State page 72. Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE See page 9. Early American open-air living history museum. CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK 720 Route 9 (between Cape May & Rio Grande). Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs for Call 609-898-2300 or visit hcsv.org. See page 66. kids. All programs are free and fun for the whole MEMUCAN HUGHES family. 609-884-2159 or visit njparksandforests. COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM org/parks/capemaypointstatepark.html. 653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated CAPE MAY STAGE by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert Open Wed-Sat 1pm-4pm. 1730colonialhouse@ Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. gmail.com or 609-884-9100 (email preferred) 609-884-1341 or visit capemaystage.org. See page Capemayhistory.org. See page 73. 85. NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER 1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445 or visit adults and children. Learn about the diversity of capemaywhalewatcher.com. See page 97. animals and plants that are found along the harbor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS Year-round art activities for all ages and WCFA centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 44. 101.5 FM, Commercial-free Jazz & more. 717 FrankNAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD lin St., call 609-884-7525 or visit centerforcommuAVIATION MUSEUM nityarts.org. Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airCHAMBER OF COMMERCE planes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb OF GREATER CAPE MAY in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. For information about accommodations, restau- 609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 66. rants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May Guidebook, call 609-884-5508 or visit WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER capemaychamber.com. MUSEUM & MEMORIAL Climb the fully restored Fire Control Tower No. 23 EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY Equity professional theater at the historic First Pres- and learn how the guns at Fort Miles were aimed byterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call during World War II. Sunset Blvd. near Sunset 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org. See Beach. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac. org. See page 8. page 78.
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1972
2022
Wednesday & Thursday August 17 & 18 IN PRINT YEARS 50 Information/Tickets
8/17
8/18
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 14
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 14
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
8:30am-9:30pm
9am-9:30pm
ALL DAY
8/17
8/18
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 60
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Family Fun Crafts Show at the Lighthouse -- page 61
9am-2pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 19
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
8/17
8/18
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 14
MORNING Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 63
9am
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 62
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 30
9:30am
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 51
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 97
10am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
10am 10:45am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
11:15am
11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:15am
Wednesday & Thursday, August 17 & 18 Movies on the Beach (THURSDAY ONLY) Up, 8pm10pm, Gurney Street Street Near Convention Hall. Call 609-884-9565. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 66) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Historic Cold Spring Village- (Closed Monday). 10am4pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 66) MAGIC SHOW- (WEDNESDAY ONLY) 7pm-8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-8849565.
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AFTERNOON
8/17
Lunch & Learn: Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards -- page 35
12Noon 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page xx
8/18 12Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
12:30pm
1pm, 3:30pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 93
1pm
1pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 14
1:45pm
2:15pm
Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 63
3:30pm
Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 60
4:30pm
3pm
EVENING
8/17
8/18
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87
5pm-9pm
5pm-9pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 97
6:30pm
6:30pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 13
7:15pm
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 13
7:45pm
Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 12
7pm, 8:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
East Lynne Theater Company -- page 78 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 13
8pm
8pm
8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Swooning Susan
Fainting was common among Victorian women. Corsets made from whalebone, and sometimes even iron or steel, helped women achieve the impossibly tiny waists that were fashionable at the time. A side effect of these binding garments was that circulation would be cut off, and women would have trouble breathing. It was thought that women were prone to fainting from excitement, but really, it was that they would momentarily pass out whenever their heart rates increased as a result of having their midsections bound so tightly.
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COMBINATION
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR & THE HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM Tuesdays: 9:30am
Visit the renowned Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey that tells the story of this hero of the Underground Railroad and combine it with the Underground Railroad Trolley Tour that is part of the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom. The Harriet Tubman Museum officially opened in 2021 to national accolades. Cape May was part of the Underground Railroad and this 2.5 hour combination tour tells the story of those dangerous days. Hear how legendary anti-slavery fighter, Harriet Tubman, walked these streets, as did prominent railroad businessman and former slave, Stephen Smith, whose railroad cars carried hundreds to freedom. The tour begins at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and travels through parts of Cape May and West Cape May, with stops along the way, including the Mt. Zion Cemetery, and ends with a tour at the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey.
Tickets $35
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
Tour co-sponsored by the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey, Cape May MAC and Center for Community Arts (CCA)
HARRIET TUBMAN’S LIFE & WORK IN CAPE MAY Harriet Tubman lived in Cape May in the early 1850s, working to help fund her missions to guide enslaved people to freedom. After her initial journeys conducting freedom seekers to Canada, she returned to the states and earned money working in hotels and for private families as a cook. From Cape May, in the fall of 1852, she went back once more to Maryland, and brought away nine more fugitives. The New Jersey Historical Commission says she spent two other summers in Cape May. Cape May played a pivotal role in the fight to end slavery. Several historic figures critical to the fight against slavery spent their summers in Cape May. The Harriet Tubman Museum building is located on a block that anti-slavery activists called home in Cape May. Lafayette Street and Franklin Street became a center of abolitionist activity centered around three important buildings developed in 1846. 50
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR Thursdays: 9:30am
Climb aboard our trolley to learn about Cape May’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Hear how enslaved people in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia braved strong currents and stormy seas to free themselves, guided by the beacon of the Cape May Lighthouse. Hear why the legendary Harriet Tubman walked these streets before her freedom runs to the Eastern Shore. See the summer refuge of the formerly enslaved Stephen Smith, one of America’s wealthiest businessmen whose railroad cars ferried hundreds to freedom. Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 1.5-hour tour. No rest rooms are available during this tour. at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m pe ca www.
Adults $25; children (ages 3-12) $15
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information. This trolley tour has been accepted into the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom Network to Freedom is a program of the National Park Service to coordinate preservation and education efforts nationwide, and integrate local historical places, museums, and interpretive programs associated with the Underground Railroad into a mosaic of community, regional, and national stories. Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance. Please note that some portions of this tour are not accessible. Call 609-884-5404 (press 0) for reservations and further information.
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GHOSTS
IN VICTORIAN CAPE MAY 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. Apparently, there is some disturbance when the dogs are about, because they were never allowed in the house by Mrs. Ralston. Aunt Emilie, however, had a softer spot for Dr. Physick’s canine companions, and prepared their dinners in the estate’s kitchen, and would let them in the house when Mrs. Ralston was absent. 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 Seance 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!”
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 and has documented spirit activity at dozens of the town’s quaint B&B inns and hotel properties, 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
Among the unique spirits that McManus has reported are several of Dr. Physick’s dogs.
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AN INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY! August 3, 8 & 15: 7pm On the outdoor stage at the Physick Estate 1248 Washington St.
Murder is afoot, and it is up to you to not only find out whodunnit, but also choose who the victim is! In this interactive murder mystery, your vote determines all of the elements of the crime…leaving the actors to improvise around your choices. Every scene produces more choices for the audience...who will the detective question next? The victim’s wife, or his therapist? Was the motive jealousy or a soured business deal? You build the case while the actors try to solve it. With 10,000 different possibilities, the same show will never be performed twice! This hilarious, fast paced romp turns improvisational theater on its ear by putting the audience completely in the driver seat, asking the question: Whose Crime Is It, Anyway?
Tickets $39 adults, $30 children (ages 3-12) Purchase tickets online, at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, or at Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m pe www.ca
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City Guide Golf Cart Tour
An intimate new way to tour... perfect for small groups
Knowledgeable guides and a skilled driver will take your family or friends’ group of 2-4 people on a breezy, fascinating tour of Historic Cape May via golf cart. Travel safely with friends or family and still enjoy a unique Cape May experience! A minimum of two (2) business days’ notice required.
For details, email Susan Gibson, Group Tour Manager at sgibson@capemaymac.org or call her at 609-224-6030 54
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Sunset Solo Series
AT THE EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE Thursday, Aug. 11:6:30pm 1048 Washington St.
Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org
Bring your own blanket, chair, food or beverage of choice and take advantage of this unique opportunity to get up close and personal with celebrated musicians in a laid back scenic outdoor setting. These all-ages events are the perfect for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the vacation for a weeknight of relaxation and laid-back community enjoyment. The grounds are wheelchair accessible. The Emlen Physick Estate is an authorized retail outlet for Cape May Winery wine, which will be available for purchase on the grounds. Festival grounds open for all ticketed guests at 6:30pm. All paid ticket holders will receive a complimentary Cape May Lighthouse admission voucher (a $12 value) courtesy of Cape May MAC.
Formerly of Bad Company, this headline performer is joined by a talented trio of guest performers for a special night of storytelling and classic hits from the man himself, unplugged on an intimate outdoor stage on the beautiful and historic grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. Enjoy a variety of classic hits such as “Feel Like Makin‘ Love,” “Shooting Star” and more.
Paul Cullen
General Admission Lawn Ticket (All Ages) $24.99 VIP Stage Front Ticket $59.99
Purchase tickets online at www.capemaymac.org Sponsored by Flight Entertainment Group & Cape May MAC For more information, email info@flight-entertainment.com Thursday, August 25 MARK Lewis YOUR ! Eliot Lewis has touredEliot the world as a member of the band Hall & R A inductees in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and one of PhilaCALEND Oates, delphia’s own, most beloved and successful bands. Lewis is the
original featured musician on the award-winning TV show “Live from Daryl’s House.” Over the course of his career Lewis has earned a stellar reputation working with some of rock and roll’s most prominent musicians and groups, including The Average White Band, Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, Joe Walsh, Todd Rundgren, Train, Cheap Trick, Ben Folds Five, Jewel, Darius Rucker, Gavin DeGraw and more. Enjoy a variety of classic hits from these artists. 59
FREE FAMILY FUN!
Cape May MAC has a couple of ways to get the family together for some fresh air and FREE family fun while getting a taste of some of the town’s unique historical treasures!
PHYSICK ESTATE SCAVENGER HUNT
Have an adventure at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate! Use our map to explore the grounds and find the answers to questions about the Physick family and life in Victorian times on this educational scavenger hunt. Includes map and clues.
CAPE MAY FAMILY TREASURE HUNT
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). (Only one packet is needed per family). Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and Preservation New Jersey.
Both activities are available daily FREE (donations accepted), at Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Also available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate (see Calendar for dates & times)
For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Children’s Trolley Ride All Trolley rides are open-air
Mon. & Wed. 4:30pm; Tues. & Thurs. 3pm Adults $15, Children (ages 3-12) $10 Begins at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street where tickets may be purchased
Board MAC’s Jolly Red Trolley for a fun ride geared especially for 3 to 7 year olds. From gingerbread you can’t eat to witches caps on houses and stories of pirates and princesses, kids will be fascinated by “show and tell” along the way. And kids will love the sing-along with the trolley guide! (30-minute ride) All children must be accom-
panied by an adult. Sorry, we cannot accommodate strollers. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
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Family Fun Crafts Shows AT THE LIGHTHOUSE
At Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue (off Sunset Boulevard)
Wednesdays: 9am-2pm Bring the family to the Cape May Lighthouse for music, a crafts show, and other family-friendly fun activities, including games & artifacts from the Cape May Maritime Museum. Also see the Maritime Museum’s Lifesaving Boat, on display on the grounds (see page 37). No admission charge to activities outside the Lighthouse on the grounds.
For more information, call 609-884-5404 Sponsored by Cape May MAC
Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org
PHYSICK ESTATE
CHILDREN’S TOUR Mondays: 11:30am
Youngsters will see what life was like more than 100 years ago on a half-hour guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, geared especially for 5-10 yearolds. Find out how kids (and adults) lived without electricity and many of the everyday things we take for granted today. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry, we can’t accommodate strollers. Adults $15, Children (ages 3-12) $10
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ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR Sundays: 9:30am
t nline a ickets oymac.org Starts at the Washington Street Mall t r e d r O Information Booth at Ocean Street apema www.c See America’s only National Historic Landmark City up close on this one-hour walking tour that explores Cape May’s renowned Historic District on foot. Put on your comfortable shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Howard Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to show and tell what makes Victorian Cape May so interesting. See where Victorian gamblers won or lost their shirts, where the Great Fire of 1878 burned, and learn why front porches were so important to Victorian social life.
15 adults; $12 children (ages 3-12)
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Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Sponsored by Cape May MAC For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Backstreets & Byways CITY TOUR
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 9:30am Tour begins at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Looking for a unique Cape May tour experience? Book a seat on board Cape May MAC’s “Backstreets & Byways City Tour!” Presented by our knowledgeable guides and professional drivers, this 90-minute golf cart tour departs from the Emlen Physick Estate to areas of Cape May not traveled on our trolley tours. Discover the vast history of Cape Island, ranging from maritime to agriculture and much more. The driver will make two brief stops along the way for photos.
$50 per person
Purchase tickets online or at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Order tickets onlin For more information, call 609-884-5404 www.capemaymace at .org Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC
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THE ROOTS of CAPE ISLAND WEDNESDAYS: 3:30PM FRIDAYS: 10:30AM
TROLLEY TOUR
The roots of Cape Island and the surrounding area’s economy are in whaling and farming and while new industries have evolved since then, that heritage is still celebrated today. This 45-minute tour tells you how whalers centuries ago eked out a dangerous but lucrative living near Town Bank and how the area’s rich farming heritage continues to be a source of tremendous community pride. Learn about the Union Bethel community in 1831 in which Black residents thrived and the diverse community that continues to contribute to the vibrancy of island life today.
Adults $20; Children (ages 3-12) $15 Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street where tour begins (GPS address 526 Washington St.) Order tickets on e at www.capemaymlin For more information, call 609-884-5404 ac.org Sponsored by Cape May MAC
Natural Habitats TROLLEY TOUR Wednesdays: 9am
Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org
Cape May’s location along the Atlantic Flyway makes it a top destination worldwide for birders, especially during the migration seasons of spring and fall. This trolley tour, presented by a naturalist from New Jersey Audubon Society’s Nature Center of Cape May, drives past the most popular birding and nature “hot spots” in the Cape May region. Learn about Cape May’s natural areas and the top spots to return to for a birding walk to appreciate the region’s many resident and migratory birds. 90-minute tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.
Tickets: $25 adults $15 children (ages 3-12), active military & veterans Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information. Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or online at www.capemaymac.org. Call 609-884-5404 Tour co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and the Nature Center of Cape May
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Got a
match? Help us light the fire under our matching funds campaign
Cape May MAC is embarking on a project to install an HVAC system and fire suppression in the Physick House Museum. We’ve secured the planning and capital grants but now we need the matching funds. Your contribution to help us meet that match is greatly appreciated. Together, we will bring these plans through to fruition. You can donate by CLICKING HERE
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Tours & Attractions 7-Mile Brewery......................98 Cape May Bird Observatory......................44 Cape May Travel Guide......108 Cape May Whale Watcher.... 97 City Guide Golf Cart Tours....54 Cold Spring Brewery............ 33 Colonial House Museum.......73 Ghost Capers Walking Tour...72 Group Tours of Cape May....54 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse....72 Historic Cold Spring Village...............................66
Mudhen Brewery..................88 Nature Center of Cape May......................44 Nauti Spirits...........................65 Naval Air Station Wildwood.........................66 Osprey Cruises...................... 75 Skimmer Tours....................... 74 Southern Mansion.................58 Sunset Beach..................82, 112 Willow Creek Winery.........3, 55
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Open Daily 10am-4pm Pet-Friendly
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500 Forrestal Rd., Cape May Airport
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Wednesday - Monday
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Wednesday - Monday Beginning at 5pm
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May | 609.884.9090 | www.petershieldsinn.com
Open for Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour & Takeout Indoor & Outdoor Dining Seafood & Steaks Salads & Flatbreads Kids Menu 20 Draft beers Pet-friendly Porch Live Entertainment Happy Hour
Sunday-Friday
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CapeMayLaMer.com | 609-884-9000 | 800-644-5004 | 1317 Beach Avenue | Cape May, New Jersey The Pier House Restaurant | 609-898-2244 | 1317 Beach Avenue | Cape May, New Jersey
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SEASALT RESTAURANT OFFERING THE FINEST BEACHFRONT EXPERIENCE IN CAPE MAY RELAX AND DINE WITH UNPARALLELED VIEWS AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.
609.884.7000 SEASALTCAPEMAY.COM 1035 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY, NJ
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Hereford Inlet Lighthouse A Beacon Since 1874
A working lighthouse & museum • Self-Guided Tours • Picturesque Gardens • Special Events • Overlooking Scenic Hereford Inlet OPEN 9AM-5PM EVERY DAY UNTIL OCTOBER 16
111 N. Central Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 609-600-1561 www.herefordinletlighthouse.com
GHOST CAPERS HAUNTED WALKING TOUR
Real Ghosts. Real History. Step into the past with Cape May's most authentic haunted walking tour! Equal parts history and mystery, our tours uncover the love, heartbreak, glamour, scandal—and of course, death—hidden inside the historic homes and hotels of the nation's oldest seaside resort.
Book early—tours regularly sell out! See current tour schedule at
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GREATER CAPE MAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
COLONIAL
HOUSE Museum
A hidden treasure in the heart of Cape May City Located next to Cape May City Hall, the Colonial House (c 1730) was originally a tavern and the family home of Revolutionary War Patriot Memucan Hughes. The front room features a tavern room. Other rooms open to the public in this unsung survivor from Cape Island’s very beginning depict a colonial era cooking/eating room. A fine example of vernacular architecture and one of only a few remaining colonial homes open to the public in Cape May County.
Open Season: June 15th through September 15th Wednesday through Saturday 1-4pm Saturdays: “The Historian is In” Free - Open to the Public Donations are most welcome for the preservation of the Colonial House
Visit our website at www. capemayhistory.org and Like Us on Facebook
653½ WASHINGTON ST.
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Cape May Presbyterian Church You are welcome to worship with us any Sunday, in person, on Facebook Live, or on Youtube at your leisure.
Our summer worship includes an 8:30am service, with traditional music, at the Decatur St. beach. Park in the church lot and walk the block and a half to the ocean and you will find us! Please bring your own seating. Those who prefer jazz, a later hour, and air conditioning are invited to join us at 11am for Celebration Worship in our beautiful sanctuary. You’ll want to be here on August 21st! First, come to church (see above). Then, beat inflation at our Back to School Fair. We will be giving all kinds of school supplies away from noon to 2pm. Bring the kids and let them each fill up a backpack with paper, pens, erasers, markers, and more! Then come back at 3 pm and relax in our beautiful, air-conditioned, and acoustically amazing sanctuary, for an hour of jazz with the sweet and soulful sounds of vocalist Gina Roche. Your $10 donation supports our church’s mission and the local music scene, as part of our monthly Jazz Vespers series. Our sanctuary is now open for prayer or quiet time from 9-11am on Mondays and Wednesdays. A deacon will be available if you have questions, but will not intrude if you want your solitude in our sacred space. We are accepting applications for vendors for our Fall Festival, Nov. 5. Our site fees are low and we have the perfect location for a pre-holiday event. Email our office for more information and an application form.
You can find us on any time on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube, or by sending us an email or giving us a call. Our beach service is livestreamed on Facebook and available afterwards on YouTube.
As always, we are praying for you, and wishing you a wonderful summer!
500 Hughes St. • office@firstpresbycapemay.com • 609-884-3949
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Salt Marsh Safari on the Skimmer Back Bay Birding and Wildlife Cruise
New Location/Same Amazing Experience!
Now sailing from South Jersey Marina in Cape May (just south of the Lobster House) Visit nesting ospreys, gulls and terns. Learn about horseshoe crabs & other marine life. Fun! Educational! Calm waters & expert naturalists!
exceptions may apply, view our online booking schedule for the most accurate information TOURS AT 10AM, 1PM & 6PM* *Some
Salt Marsh Safari on the Skimmer
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Services/Accommodations Cape May Contracting........ 96 Cape May County MUA ...... 95 Cape May Day Spa ......... 15, 31 Cape May Group Tours....... 54 Cape May Historic Accommodations.............71 Cape May MAC Membership ................. 109 Cape May Presbyterian Church...................................74 Cape May Star & Wave ........ 77 Cape May Travel Guide .... 108 Carriage House Weddings & Parties .........83 Coastline Realty....................33 Coldwell Banker/ Sol Needles Real Estate... 46
Curran Investment Management ...................76 Crest Savings Bank.............111 Evangelista Photography... 99 Grand Hotel ...........................2 Island Awnings.................... 46 Jersey Cape Realty.........67, 80 LaMer Beachfront Resort.... 69 Marquis de Lafayette.......... 43 Ocean 7................................ 16 Peter Shields Inn ................. 68 Rhythm of the Sea................32 South Jersey Electric Vehicles................79 Southern Mansion............... 58 Steger Beach Services......... 96 The Tree Barber.................... 77
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Dining/Entertainment Peter Shields Inn...................68 The Porch at the Inn of Cape May................ 16 Sea Salt................................... 70 Schellenger’s Landing.....92-93 Sunset Beach Grille............... 82 TEDx........................................75 Tisha’s.................................... 18 Uncle Bill’s Restaurant...........45 Vintage.............................86-87 Washington Commons.......105 Washington Street Mall........94 West Cape May............102-103 Willow Creek Winery......... 3,55 Without a Cue.......................88 Woodland Village................. 91
5 West Pub............................. 18 Cape May Stage.................... 85 Carpenter’s Lane.................106 East Lynne Theater Company........................... 78 Entertainment Listings..........84 FiNS Bar & Grille....................68 Harbor Square Theater......... 34 Harpoon’s.............................. 34 Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille... 43 LaMer Beachfront Resort......69 Mad Batter ............................ 85 Mudhen Brewery..................88 Oyster Bay.............................80 Penns Woods Puppet Theater................. 81
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Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Restaurant
Best Bar Menu in Cape May!
Buck a Shuck 4pm-6pm Mon., Wed. & Thurs.
LIVE MUSIC
Bar Opens at 4pm Dinner starting at 5pm
Thurs., 7pm Closed Tues.
Great Menu • New Martinis • Delicious Desserts Fresh Seafood • Tasty Steaks • Bottle & Draft Beer
609-884-2111 • 615 Lafayette St., Cape May • oysterbayrestaurant.com
LORI SCHWARTZ Sales Associate Luxury Living in Cape May
739 Washington St.,Cape May, NJ 08204 Office - 609-884-5800 Cell - 609-305-2541 E-mail: LoriSellsNJCape@gmail.com www.JerseyCapeRealty.com
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THE THE GRILLE GRILLE AT AT SUNSET SUNSET BEACH BEACH
OPEN DAILY!
BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER
Ice Cream too!
AT THE END OF SUNSET BOULEVARD IN CAPE MAY POINT GPS Address: 502 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May, NJ 08204
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The Perfect Setting Make your special day truly memorable on the grounds of this historic Cape May landmark, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. Intimate gatherings for
Weddings • Birthdays • Graduations Reunions • Anniversaries • Showers Children’s Parties Celebrate your special day in the festive Carriage House patio tent at the
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204
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Live Entertainment 2-5pm
Live Entertainment 6-10pm
WHAT’S FINS BAR & GRILLE -- pg. 68 finscapemay.com Live Entertainment 6-10pm
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Live Entertainment Live Entertainment 8-11pm 8-11pm Live Entertainment 1-5pm & 6-10pm
Live Entertainment 1-5pm & 6-10pm
Tom Powdermaker 4-8pm
DC Duo 4-8pm
HARPOON’S ON THE BAY -- pg. 34 harpoonsonthebay.com The Yokels 4-8pm
Country Crush with Triple Rail Turn 2:30-6pm
Five Times Famous Noon-4pm
Reggae Mondays From 6pm
Live Music 7-10pm
Live Entertainment Live Entertainment 6-10pm 6-10pm
Live Music 7-10pm
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
Live Entertainment 4-7pm
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
Live Entertainment 4-7pm
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
Live Entertainment 4-7pm
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
DJ Denny Oh 2-7pm
Live Entertainment 7-10pm
Nate Cwik “Bamba” Real Ting Steel Drum Gregg Carpenter 2-7pm 2-6pm 2-7pm
Live Entertainment 7-10pm
Live Entertainment 4-7pm
Live Entertainment Live Entertainment 6-9pm 6-9pm
Live Entertainment 5-9pm
Live Music 7-10pm
Live Entertainment Noon-Close Live Music DJ-9:30pm-12:30am
Live Entertainment 4-Close Live Music DJ-9:30pm-12:30am
Live Entertainment From 1pm
Gregg Carpenter 2-7pm
Live Music 7-10pm
HARRY’S OCEAN BAR & GRILLE -- pg. 43 harryscapemay.com HEMINGWAY’S -- pg. 2 hemingwayscapemay.com
MUDHEN BREWING -- pg. 88 mudhenbrew.com
Live Entertainment 3-6pm Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
Carbo 2-7pm
Live Music 7-10pm
Live Entertainment Live Entertainment 7-10pm 7-10pm
NAUTI SPIRITS -- pg. 65 nautispirits.com
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
Live Music 7-10pm
THE INN OF CAPE MAY -- pg. 16 innofcapemay.com
OYSTER BAY -- pg. 80 oysterbayrestaurant.com
Live Entertainment 3-6pm
MAD BATTER -- pg. 85 madbatter.com
THE PORCH -- pg. 16 innofcapemay.com
SEA SALT RESTAURANT -- pg. 70 seasaltcapemay.com TIKI TEN35 at Ocean Club Hotel -- pg. 70 Bill Bittman seasaltcapemay.com 2-6pm
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ion A Cape May Tradceit 1976 Family Owned Sin
The
MAD BATTER
RESTAURANT & BAR 19 Jackson St. Cape May, NJ
AT THE NATIONAL LANDMARK CARROLL VILLA HOTEL
OPEN DAILY Breakfast & Lunch 8am-3pm Dinner from 3pm
LIVE MUSIC 19 Beers on Tap Wines by the Glass Eclectic Cocktail Menu
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THREE GOOD REASONS FOR SUMMER DINING AT
(in addition to the fantastic food!)
1. Delightful Setting & Free Parking Vintage is located at 1048 Washington St. on the grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. It has plenty of free parking on premises, and the tent overlooking the beautiful gardens and grounds makes for an amazing dining experience.
2. 15% Off for Cape May MAC Members* Just show your Cape May MAC Membership card, and get 15% off. That’s a great reason to become a Cape May MAC Member, too! Memberships are available at the Carriage House Visitors Center or online at capemaymac.org/support/membership/ * Discount applies to membership cardholder only
3. Cape May Winery Wines Purchase a bottle of the perfect wine to complement your meal, with a wide variety available at the Carriage House Visitors Center. For more information on Vintage, see page 87
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Specialty Shops 7 Mile Brewery .......................98 Antique Doorknob ................99 Beach Bling..............................15 Cape May Beach & Kite..........89 Cape May Cigars & Wine ........17 Cape May MAC Museum Shops ........ 100-101 Cape May Olive Oil Co...........90 Cape May Peanut Butter Co. .90 Caroline Boutique .....................3 Carpenter’s Lane ..................106 The Cheese Shop ...................90 Cold Spring Brewery ..............33 Evangelista Photography ......99 Great White Shark...................31
Nauti Spirits ............................ 65 Northeast Man ....................... 91 Red Door Gallery ................... 91 Santa Paws .............................. 91 Schellenger’s Landing ......92-93 Sock Monkey Kids Shop ........ 91 Spice Cellar .............................90 Sunset Beach ..................82, 112 Sunset Liquors ........................ 45 Tree House Antiques ..............17 Washington Commons........ 105 Washington Street Mall .........94 West Cape May .............102-103 Willow Creek Winery...........3,55 Wingnutz ................................90
We Carry Wind-Proof Umbrellas! CAPE MAY’S
BEACH & KITE SHOP We seriously have EVERYTHING you’ll need for a great day at the beach! Cape May T-shirts $ 10 &up Sweatshirts $ 20&up
1218 Route 109, Schellenger’s Landing Cape May • 609-898-2022 89
Fill your life with good things. CAPE MAY’S HOT NEW CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOUTIQUE Cheese Boards • Charcuterie Boards CHOCuterie Boards & All Things Cheese CA
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304 Washington St. Cape May 609-305-4060 • www.capemaycheese.com
OH, NUTS....
Hot & Spicy... Sugar & Spice... and everything in between! 1298 Hornet Rd., Cape May Airport 609-435-5429 • www.wingnutz.net
EXOTIC SPICES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE Handcrafted, small-batch spices & seasonings 324 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 609-898-4441 • www.spicecellar.net
FLAVOR-INFUSED OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR Finest quality products for food lovers! Oils • Balsamics • Spices • Dips • Mustards Bruschettas • Sauces • Gifts 324 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 609-898-4441 • www.capemayoliveoilcompany.com
SPREAD THE LOVE! Sweet & savory treats inspired by the American classic NUT BUTTERS • JAMS • HONEY CANDY • COFFEE, TEA & COCOA Peanut Butter Dog Treats & Pet-Friendly Courtyard 516 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 609-898-4444 • www.capemaypeanutbutterco.com 90 xx
TIRED OF A HECTIC SHOPPING EXPERIENCE? LOOKING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE?
VISIT WOODLAND VILLAGE OPEN DAILY 10AM-5PM!
Red Door Gallery
The go-to gallery for the best in local art and fine crafts on the Jersey Cape. Reddoorgalleryllc.com
Northeast Man
Northeast Man carries the brands men can feel comfortable wearing - clothing, accessories, grooming products - every man should look & smell this good!! Northeast-man.com
Sock Monkey Kids Shop
Kid-friendly and planet-friendly clothing, toys and accessories for newborn to 7Y plus trending T-shirts up to size 16. Sockmonkeykidsshop.com
Santa Paws
New this year! It’s Christmas all year long at Santa Paws, with perfect gifts, ornaments and accessories for you, your home, your favorite pets and pet people.
SHOPS OF WOODLAND VILLAGE 1943 North Route 9
Convenient to the Garden State Parkway (two miles South of Sea Isle Blvd. and one mile North of Avalon Blvd.) and to Route 47 via Route 83. Just a short drive to any of Cape May County’s shore towns. 91
SCHELLENGER’S
1 Cape May Antique Center 1228 Route 109 609-898-4449 “The area’s largest source for antiques”
3 Cape May Riggins 1381 Washington St., Cape May Fuel: 609-884-4848 Service & Repair: 609-884-4848 Approved Auto Repair Emergency Service
2 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! SEE OUR AD ON PG. 89
4 Fathoms-Coastal Clothing @South Jersey Marina 609-884-3907 Clothing, Gifts & Accessories for Ladies & Men 5 The Lobster House 906 Schellengers Landing Rd., Cape May • 609-884-8296 www.thelobsterhouse.com Restaurant, Raw Bar & Fish Market
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6 Lucky Bones Backwater Grille 1200 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2663 www.luckybones.com Great Food & Cold Beer
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7 Miss Chris Marina 1212 Wilson Dr. Cape May 609-884-3351 www.misschrismarina.com Fuel, Store, Fishing & Wildlife Adventures
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LANDING 9 Miss Chris Marina: Tours Cape May Whale Watcher 609-884-5445 www.capemaywhalewatcher.com Largest & Fastest • Guaranteed Sightings SEE OUR AD ON PG. 97
10 Saltwater Cafe @South Jersey Marina 609-884-2403 www.SaltwaterCafeCapeMay.com Waterfront Breakfast & Lunch 7-2 daily 11 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 12 South Jersey Marina 1231 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2400 www.SouthJerseyMarina.com Inshore & Offshore Fishing 13 Tony’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 1216 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2020 Eat In • Take Out • Free Delivery 14 Utsch’s Marina 1121 Route 109 609-884-2051 www.capemayharbor.com Supplies, storage, service, fuel, transient dockage, bait & tackle
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Utsch’s Marina: Fishing Charter Boats • Full Ahead: 609-847-2304 • 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 16 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 17 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!
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Experience the Shops of the
Washington Street Mall of Cape May
Over 90 Unique Shops and Restaurants All Within Three Blocks WashingtonStreetMall.com 94 xx
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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
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Cape May MAC’s
MUSEUM SHOPS are open! Carriage House Museum Shop
at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. See Calendar for dates & times
Visit this jewel box of a shop, nestled on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. A short walk from the Washington Street Mall. Plenty of free parking.
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop Cape May Point State Park See Calendar for dates & times
Here you’ll find a fully-accessible Visitors Orientation Center for those who choose not to climb, as well as seashore memorabilia and lighthouse-inspired merchandise. Plenty of free parking.
OR SHOP ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG For more information, call 609-884-5404 Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
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ONLINE SHOPPING: Queen Victoria would approve! Now available from Cape May MAC’s
MUSEUM SHOPS
Carriage House Museum Shop at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
See Calendar for dates & times
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop Cape May Point State Park
See Calendar for dates & times
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West Cape May... Just Footsteps Away!
CONTACT INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES FOR HOURS
this way to the light house
A square mile of outstanding accommodations, unique shops, select services and restaurants.
this way to the beach!
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WWW.WESTCAPEMAY.BIZ 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 West Perry St. 609.898.3332
3 Backstreet Simply Delicious
Casual Dining with Culinary Surprises 600 Park Blvd. 609.884.7660 backstreetcapemay.com
4 Barrier Island Books & Art
Used Books, Local Art, Unique Gifts & More 479 W. Perry Street 609.231.8335
5 Bella Vida Garden Café
A Local Café with a Wholesome Aroma Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Indoor Outdoor Seating Pampered Pooch Patio 406 N. Broadway 609.884.6332 bellavidacafe.com
6 Bird House of Cape May
Nature Gifts for all Seasons West End Garage 484 W. Perry St. 609.886.0412 birdhouseofcapemay.com
7 Cape May Bait & Tackle
Fishing, Bait,Tackle, Crabbing & Beach Supplies – Sales, Service, Rentals 719 Broadway 609.898.6001 capemaybaitandtackle.com
8 Cape May Dips, Sticks & Gifts
A gourmet specialty shop specializing in flavor infused EVOO/balsamics as well as salsas, jams and butters 135 Sunset Blvd. 1.484.300.6424 capemaydipssticksandgifts.com
9 Cape May Honey Farm
Raw Honeys, Candles, Cosmetics, Gifts 135 Sunset Blvd. 609.425.6434 Capemayhoneyfarm.com
10 Chez Michel: A French Bakery
Pastries, Cakes,Weddings 600 Park Blvd. 609.435.5982 michelgras.com • info@michelgras.com
11 The Flying Fish Studio Locally Made Cool Clothing for Interesting People 130 Park Blvd. 609.884.2760 Theflyingfishstudio.com
12 Good Earth Organic Eatery
All Organic restaurant that proudly prepares delicious, homemade, healthy food for our community 600 Park Blvd. 609.898.6161 goodearthorganiceatery.com
13 Key West Tacos
Tacos, Classic, Fish, Steak and Homemade Key Lime Pie 479 West Perry St. 609.898.8226 keywesttacos.com
14 Nader, House of Design Specializing in architecture, engineering, survey, interior design 600 Park Blvd. 844.562.8036 naderhouseofdesign.com
15 Out of the Past Antiques A treasure on every shelf 394 Myrtle Ave. 609.884.3357 Outofthepastantiques.com
16 Pedego Cape May
Electric Bike Sales, Service, Rentals,Tours 110 Park Blvd. 609.305.4566 pedegocapemay.com
17 Tea by the Sea
350 Teas, Gifts, China & Candles 405 West Perry St. 609.898.4TEA (4832) teaincapemay.com
18 Wilbraham Mansion Boutique Hotel with Jacuzzis and Indoor, Heated Pool 133 Myrtle Ave. 609.884.2046 wilbrahammansion.com
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For the “Light ” in your life... If the Cape May Lighthouse is an important part of your life, now you can honor or remember that “Light” in your life or simply your own or your family’s love of the Lighthouse with an engraved brick, a permanent part of the repaved pathway leading up to the Lighthouse. A limited number of these special, engraved bricks will be available. Your purchase supports Cape May MAC’s ongoing preservation of the Cape May Lighthouse.
Starting at $200/brick Bricks may be purchased in person at the Cape May Lighthouse or at the Hill House Business Office at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 609-884-5404 OR VISIT WWW.CAPEMAYMAC.ORG 104
Boutiques
Beach Bling etc. Bella Cape May Surf Louella Seaweeds by the Sea Islander
Food & Drink
Out There Coffee Mario’s Pizzeria Cione Gelato George’s Place Cape May Grilled Cheese Co.
Baby Gifts & Clothing Arden’s Kids
Find us behind the horses & carriages at 315 Ocean St., Cape May
Home Decor
YOUR TRIP IS NOT
Cape May Snaps
complete
UNTIL YOU CROSS THE
street!
The Shoppes at Washington Commons has something for everyone Discover your new favorite shop! (and enjoy convenient parking, free for the first 30 minutes!)
Seaglass Home
Photo Printshop
Pet Gifts & T reats Dog Days of Cape May
Crafts
Stitch by Stitch
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Located 1 block east of the Mall towards the beach.
TO THE BEACH
TO WASHINGTON STREET MALL
OCEAN STREET
Jewelry, Art, Home Decor & American Made whalestalecapemay.com
FiNS Bar & Grille 142 Decatur St. 609-884-3449
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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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CARPENTER’S LANE
Splash 609-846-7100
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Caroline Boutique 609-884-5055
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Cape May Olive Oil Company 609-898-4441
Fashioning Cape May since, Forever carolinebtq.com
Tasting Room capemayoliveoilcompany.com
Red Oak Trading 324 Washington St. Mall 609-827-8320
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Affordable Style redoaktrading.com
The Spice Cellar of Cape May 609-898-4441
Spicing things up in the Spring of 2017!
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Carpenter’s Square Mall
Pink by Victorious 33 Perry St. 609-898-1113
Mini Mall
306 306 Washington St. Mall
Import Bazaar, Uncle Charlie’s Ice Cream, Crepe May, Blue Daisy
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Coffee Shop, Art Galleries, Japanese Restaurant, Day Spa, Cup Cake Bakery, Eclectic Shops
Cape May MAC’s
LESSONS OF HISTORY 10th Annual Distinguished Lecture Series Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022: 5PM
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.
IS WAR WITH CHINA INEVITABLE? Presented by Dr. Steven David Dr. Steven David, Ph.D., professor at Johns Hopkins, an authority on international relations and three-time winner of the university’s “Outstanding Teacher Award,” presents “Is War with China Inevitable?” in this year’s annual Distinguished Lecture Series. David will speak on the critical issue of whether the rise of China makes a Sino-American war inevitable. Many scholars have argued that war is virtually certain when a rising power confronts the existing world leader. David’s lecture will examine both sides of this debate, and offer his own views as to who is right. He looks forward to a spirited discussion with the audience on what might be the most important issue confronting America and the world in the 21st century.
TICKETS $40
FOR INFORMATION, CALL 609-884-5404 OR VISIT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG
Lessons of History Team: Myles Martel (chair), Jody Alessandrine, Tom Carroll, Vince DeGiamo, Joan Dempsey, David King, Mary McKenney, George Schu, Mary Stewart, and Chris Traficante
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KNOW ANYONE PLANNING A TRIP TO CAPE MAY?
We can help! C A P E M AY NEW JERSEY
HISTORIC SITES Page 5
TROLLEY TOURS Page 7
SPECIAL EVENTS Page 11
HAUNTED CAPE MAY Page 17
CHRISTMAS IN CAPE MAY Page 21
GROUP TOURS Page 32
AM ER IC A’ S FI RS T SE AS ID E RE SO RT
Make sure their first stop is
www.capemaymac.org
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There’s no better way to enjoy Cape May than as a Cape May MAC Member! And remember, your support helps Cape May MAC with the preservation of all the things you love about Cape May! As a member of Cape May MAC, your membership dues directly supports our mission of promoting preservation, culture and the arts in Cape May. You also play a role in continuing our non-profit’s 50+ year history of interpreting Cape May’s heritage – from our inception by rescuing the Emlen Physick Estate from demolition, to developing Victorian era tourism, restoring the historic Cape May Lighthouse and World War II Lookout Tower, providing museum education, celebrating the arts by creating the Cape May Music Festival, and leading the way in expanding the region’s tourism season.
Becoming a Cape May MAC member, or renewing your existing membership, is a true investment in keeping this mission alive for generations to come. There is no better way to show your love and appreciation for Cape May’s past than to invest in its future. And remember, your Membership is tax-deductible and brings with it free and discounted tours, discounts in our Museum Shops and Vintage BYOB, advance notice of upcoming events and more!
Your Membership Matters!
For more information or to join, visit
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Church/Synagogue Directory PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SERVICES BEADLE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 506 Cape Ave., Cape May Point, NJ; Summer worship: 10am • 609-898-0536 BETH JUDAH TEMPLE - Pacific & Spencer Aves., Wildwood - Shabbat service, bi-monthly Fridays at 6:30pm, every Saturday at 9:30am • 609-522-7541 BOTTOMLINE CHURCH - at Utsch’s Marina, 1121 Rt. 109, Cape May. Services Sundays 8am, MarchDecember • 609-703-0448. CALVARY CHAPEL CAPE MAY- 596 Seashore Rd., Erma. Services 8:30am & 10:30am Sunday, 7pm Wednesday CAPE COMMUNITY CHURCH- 1159 Rte. 9, Cape May Court House. Services 10:30am Sundays • 609-465-2338. CAPE MAY BEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL - Clubhouse Dr. & Elwood Rd., Town Bank- Non-demoninational worship Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Sundays: 9:30am • 609-889-1498. CAPE MAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Decatur & Hughes Sts., Cape May- 8:30am beach service; 11am jazz service. • 609-884-3949 CAPE ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH - Columbia Ave. & Gurney St., Cape May- Sunday School: 9:45am; Worship: 11am; Bible Study, Tuesdays at 6:30pm • 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: 10:30am; (also June-Labor Day, 8am at Cove Pavilion) • 609-884-3792 COLD SPRING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (OLD BRICK) - 780 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays 10:30am ~ 609-884-4065
COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 123 Fishing Creek Rd., N. Cape May- Sunday School 9:15am • Worship 10:15am • 609-886-2448 EPISCOPAL CHURCH of the ADVENT - Franklin & Washington Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 8am & 10:30am. (10:30am service also online on YouTube, Cape May Advent channel) • 609-884-3065 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 1068 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2424 MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH - Lafayette & Franklin Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 11am • 609-8843270 OUR LADY STAR of the SEA R.C. CHURCH - 525 Washington St., Cape May- Saturdays: 4pm, 5:30pm; Sundays: 7am, 8am, 9:30am (live-streamed), 11am, 6pm • 609-884-5312 SEASHORE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE - 446 Seashore Rd., Erma. Sundays: 8:45am & 11am. 609886-6196. 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 - Seaville monthly meeting, 3088 Seashore Rd., 10am. All welcome. ST. PETER’S BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH102 Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Sundays: 9am. • Call 609-898-4318. TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH702 Seashore Rd.-Erma, Cape May. Sunday worship 9:15am, Sunday School 10:30am. www.ermatabernacle.org. 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
CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES
To all churches: If your denomination is not listed and you serve the visitors and residents of Cape May or would like to change your service times, please call 609-884-5404
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A “Must Visit” When in Cape May! GIFT SHOPS
MINI GOLF
FLAG CEREMONY
THE GRILLE
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays at 7pm.
SHOP ONLINE AT SUNSETBEACHNJ.COM 502 SUNSET BLVD., CAPE MAY (609) 884-7079