THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY: OCT. 7-NOV. 17, 2022

CAPE MAY

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Cape

TROLLEY TOURS

Cape

Ghosts of Cape May

of

District

Haunts

by the Sea Trolley

Roots of Cape Island

& Oddities Trolley

Railroad Trolley

to Cape May

FOOD & WINE

May

PERFORMING ARTS

Cape

Time travelers welcome!

ORDER TICKETS

AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG

1879 Emlen Physick Estate

Tickets

$20 adults, $15 children

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 Es tate’s Carriage House to see “The Victorian Tool Box: Necessities, Curiosities, Frivolities” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery through Oct. 31 (see page 12). 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

MORE WAYS TO SEE THE Emlen Physick Estate

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 knowledge able guides first take you through the town’s Historic District and then visit the Physick Estate...SEE PAGE 10

PHANTOMS OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE

Rumor has it the three strange sisters living at the Physick Estate are into dark magic. Are you brave enough to accept their invitation? ...SEE PAGE83

HISTORIC HAUNTS TOUR

Visit the Physick Estate and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiri tualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting” ...SEE PAGE 82

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 85

609-884-5404

Cape May Lighthouse

AROUND TOWN!

HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOURS

Trolley

The

Cape

TOURS

TROLLEY TOURS

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

Mansions by the Sea

All Trolley tours are open-air

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

TROLLEY TOUR

Offered Daily in October, plus Nov. 5 & 12 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 Wash ington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold. 45-minute tour.

Welcome to Cape May

TROLLEY TOUR

Offered Daily in October, plus Nov. 5 & 12 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 little-known treasures of this glorious seaside town and hear about Cape May’s natural beauty and cultural points of interest for additional exploring later.

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

For more information, call 609-884-5404 Tours sponsored by Cape May MACOrder tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0)

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise

Saturdays & Sundays through Oct. 30: 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 narra tive, 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. $45 adults, $25 children (ages 7-12) Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

TOURS

For tickets or information, call 609-884-5404 Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC & the Cape May Whale Watcher

EXHIBIT

While

TOOL BOX:

done, from working

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 lec ture 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.

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR

through Oct. 29: 10am 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

1.5-hour tour. No rest rooms are available

The Perfect

murder mystery weekend

PRIVATE HOMES TOUR

Houses on tour include:

The Maggie McKean (Gulish Residence)

1125A Washington St. The Orem Residence

701 Columbia Ave.

Aurorean Cottage (Shenfield Residence) 726 Corgi St.

The Cherry House (Acker Residence)

SATURDAY, OCT. 15

1PM-4PM

Go behind the doors of a selection of charming private homes in Cape May

TICKETS $25

637 Hughes St.

Masks will be required inside The Cherry House

Included will be a Wine Tasting from Cape May Winery at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

TOUR HOMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Tour sponsored by Cape May MAC

THE ROOTS of CAPE ISLAND

Tuesdays & Thursdays

in October: 2:45pm

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 tre mendous 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.)

For more information, call 609-884-5404 Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Order tickets online at

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Oct. 7, 8 & 9

Information/Tickets 10/710/810/9

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-9pm10am-9pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9:30am-9:30pm 9:30am-9:30pm10am-8pm

ALL DAY 10/710/810/9

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm, 7pm-9pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm, 7pm-9pm

Victorian Weekend Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 35 10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-5pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm10am-4pm10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm11am-3pm11am-3pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day All Day

MORNING 10/710/810/9

Architectural Walking Tour -- page 25

9:30am, 11:30am, 9:30am

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 41 10am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 109 10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 14

10am

Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 12 10am 10am

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 10am-2pm10am-2pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:45am

10:30am, 11:45am 11am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Cherry House Cheery Halloween Tour -- page 87

11am-1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am

Friday, Oct. 7

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Historic Cold Spring Village- 10am-4pm. Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 70)

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 2:45pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm 1:30pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm 1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 4pm 1:30pm, 4:45pm 12:15pm

Cape May’s Forgotten Sports History Trolley Tour -- page 55 1:45pm

Lessons of History: Is War with China Inevitable? -- page 13 5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 5pm-8:30pm 5pm-8:30pm 5pm-8:30pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 5:15pm

Phantoms of the Physick Estate -- page 83 7pm, 8:30pm7pm, 8:30pm

Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour -- page 86 7:15pm

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 52 7pm-9pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 87

7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 88 8pm 8pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 84

6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm 9pm 7pm, 8pm

Saturday, Oct. 8

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

22nd Annual Golf Scramble- Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May, Avalon Country Club. Call 609884-5508.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Lower Twp. Rotary Pumpkin Festival, 10am-4pm, Halloween Parade, 11am; Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May.

Call 609-898-2300. (see page 70)

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 48) 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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

West Cape May Lima Bean Festival- Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, 9am-4pm. Call 609-884-1005.

Sunday, Oct. 9

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Monday & Tuesday Oct. 10 & 11

Information/Tickets

10/10 10/11

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9:30am-8pm 9:30am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/10 10/11

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day MORNING

10/10 10/11

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 109 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am 11:15am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 11am

Cherry House Cheery Halloween Tour -- page 87 11am-1pm

AFTERNOON

10/10 10/11

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm, 4:45pm 1pm, 4:45pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm, 3:30pm 1:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm, 3:30pm

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 19 2:45pm

Talking to dead people

On top of believing in aliens, Victorians were also strong believers in hypnotism, divination, and spiritualism. Events where attendees could be hypnotized, speak to the dead, or have their futures predicted were extremely popular, and hucksters would make huge money off of gullible Victorians.

Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 10 & 11

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48) 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 49)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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. There are also dozens of brochures you can pick up for up-coming events. The trolley stop for our tours is located across the street from the Infor mation 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 busi ness 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.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday Oct. 12 & 13

Information/Tickets

10/12 10/13

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9:30am-7pm 9:30am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/12 10/13

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day MORNING

10/12

10/13

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 109 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 11am

Cherry House Cheery Halloween Tour -- page 87 11am-1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am 11:15am

AFTERNOON

10/12 10/13

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm 1:30pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm, 4:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm, 3:30pm

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 19 2:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 87 3:30pm, 4:30pm

Boys and girls

In the Victorian era, all genders of children would be clothed in frilly white dresses until they reached school age. And the richer a family was, the more bells and whistles (a.k.a. ribbons, bows, lace and buttons) the dresses would have. Both genders would also wear bonnets.

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages

Phantoms of the Physick Estate -- page 83

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 87

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 85

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 82

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 82

Lynne Theater Company -- page

Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 12 &

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

75th Annual NJ Audubon Cape May Fall Festival,(THURSDAY ONLY) Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. .

7:45pm

8pm

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR

Saturday, Oct. 8: 9:30am

where

Hill House

the

House

Center

&

SHERLOCK HOLMES WEEKEND -- page 30

I PackageAct II PackageAct III Package

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 9am-5pm 8am-8pm 8am-8pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm 8am-8pm8am-6pm

Lighthouse Challenge of NJ -- page 59 8am-8pm8am-6pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages114-115 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-5pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm10am-4pm10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm11am-3pm11am-3pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day All Day

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 41 10am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 109 10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 14 10am

Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 109 10am 10am Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 10am-2pm10am-2pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am

Friday, Oct. 14

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

75th Annual NJ Audubon Cape May Fall Festival, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Historic Cold Spring Village- 10am-4pm. Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 70)

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 48) 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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 2:45pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm 1:30pm

Private Homes Tour -- page 19 1pm-4pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm 1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 4pm 1:30pm, 4:45pm 12:15pm

Cape May’s Forgotten Sports History Trolley Tour -- page 55 1:45pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 5pm-8:30pm 5pm-8:30pm 5pm-8:30pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 5:15pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 87

6pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 6pm, 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 85 6:30pm, 8:30pm6:30pm, 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 84 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 7pm, 8pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 82 7pm 7pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 82 7:30pm 7:30pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 88 8pm 8pm

Saturday, Oct. 15

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

75th Annual NJ Audubon Cape May Fall Festival, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Cape May City Basketball Tournament- 10am, Kiwanis Park, Madison Avenue. Rain daite 10/22. Call 609884-9591.

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 48)

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, Oct. 16

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

75th Annual NJ Audubon Cape May Fall Festival, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48) 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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Monday & Tuesday Oct. 17 & 18

Information/Tickets

10/17 10/18

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9:30am-8pm 9:30am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/17 10/18

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day

MORNING 10/17 10/18

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 109 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am 11:15am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 11am

AFTERNOON

10/17 10/18

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm, 4:45pm 1pm, 4:45pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm, 3:30pm 1:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm, 3:30pm

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 19 2:45pm

Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 17 & 18

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

LUNCH & LEARN VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON PROGRAMS

Lectures presented in person atCape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave. and virtually via Zoom Programs begins at 12Noon

Wednesday, Oct. 19: Discovering Cape May’s Role in the Underground Railroad

Cape May’s location and history led to its intersecting with the work of the Under ground Railroad. Harriet Tubman and others would live, work, and join the fight for freedom here. Presenter: Theodore Bryan.

Wednesday, Nov. 2

The Lenape Nation and the Virtues of the Seven Grandfathers

Story keeper and language instructor Xeli Otaesak Pilsit Xkw will talk about the Le nape people of our region. The Virtues of the Seven Grandfathers illustrate the way we should live as a part of the greater community. Presenter: Teri Hislop, also named Xeli Otaesak Pilsit Xkw, of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

A Closer Look at Veterans’ Day

Once a year our country sets aside a day to recognize and honor those of us that served. What did we expect? What did we go through? What experiences did we share? Let’s take a serious and light hearted look at what we went through and what made us what we are today. Presenter: Mike Urbanski.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 Advance registration required for Zoom participation at www.capemaymac.org Program sponsored by Cape May MAC

Send in the Clowns

Holmes and Watson find themselves under the big top, a simple favor for a friend turns into a spectacle that our heroes were not prepared to witness. Will they be able to figure out who is terrorizing the circus and its dedicated performers before it’s too late?

The

Rhythm

PARADISE!

Victorian Weekend CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW

Sunday, Oct. 9: 10am-4pm

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES BY THE SEA

Saturday, Oct. 22: 10am-4pm

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.

$2

3-12)

HALLOWEEN CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW

Saturday, Oct. 29: 10am-3pm

the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St.

FREE PARKING

FALL CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

Saturday, Nov. 5: 10am-4pm

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.

$2 adults; children (ages 3-12) free

Wednesday & Thursday Oct. 19 & 20

Information/Tickets

10/19 10/20

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9:30am-7pm 9:30am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/19 10/20

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day

MORNING 10/19 10/20

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 109 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am 11:15am

AFTERNOON

Lunch & Learn: Discovering Cape May’s Role in the Underground Railroad -- page 29

10/19 10/20

12Noon

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm 1:30pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm, 4:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm, 3:30pm

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 19 2:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 87 3:30pm, 4:30pm

Oddities

Mystery House Tour

Haunts Combo Tour

Haunts House Tour

OTHER TOURS &

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787.

Cape May Point State Park- Office &

4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Center of Cape May- 1600

609-898-8848

(see

Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake

Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23

Street Mall

Booth

SHERLOCK HOLMES WEEKEND -- page 30

I PackageAct II PackageAct III Package

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Crafts & Collectibles by the Sea -- page 35 10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-5pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm10am-4pm10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm11am-3pm11am-3pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day All Day

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 41 10am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 109 10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 14 10am

Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 12 10am 10am

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 10am-2pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am

Friday, Oct.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghoul Spring Village, 5:30pm-8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-8982300. (see page 70)

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 48) 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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

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

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 2:45pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm 1:30pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm 1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 4pm 1:30pm, 4:45pm 12:15pm

Cape May’s Forgotten Sports History Trolley Tour -- page 55 1:45pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 5pm-8:30pm 5pm-8:30pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 5:15pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 87

6pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 6pm, 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 85 6:30pm 6:30pm, 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 84 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 7pm, 8pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 82 7pm 7pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 82 7:30pm 7:30pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 88 8pm 8pm

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate,

St.

Saturday, Oct. 22

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghoul Spring Village, 5:30pm-8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-8982300. (see page 70)

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, Oct. 23

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Halloween Parade- Registration begins at 1:30pm at Perry & Washington Streets; parade begins at 3pm. Call 609-884-9565.

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Monday & Tuesday Oct. 24 & 25

Information/Tickets

10/24 10/25

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9:30am-8pm 9:30am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/24 10/25

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- pages 9 & 61 9am-5pm 9am-5pm, 7pm-9pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm 9am-5pm, 7pm-9pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day

MORNING

10/24 10/25

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 109 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am 11:15am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 11am

AFTERNOON

10/24 10/25

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm, 4:45pm 1pm, 4:45pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm, 3:30pm 1:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm, 3:30pm

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 19 2:45pm

Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 24 & 25

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

(see page 48) 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

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Graveyard, Ghosts &

Oddities Trolley Tour

to the Stars Lighthouse Climb --

of Cape May Trolley Tour

8pm

In the Victorian era, collecting was a major part of people’s lives. Collections often included “curiosities” such as zoological, bo tanical or geological finds. Shrunken heads, seashells, antique weapons and clockworks were commonly collected items. These collections would be displayed in a large “cabinet of cu riosities.” If you wanted to expand your collection? Just go to the curiosity shop.

Backstreets & Byways

ITY

SUNDAYS:10AM

through Oct. 30 Tour begins at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

OUR

Looking for a unique Cape May tour ex perience? 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 Em len 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. For more information, call 609-884-5404 Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

Order tickets online at

Wednesday & Thursday Oct. 26 & 27

Information/Tickets

10/26 10/27

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9:30am-7pm 9:30am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/26 10/27

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day

MORNING 10/26 10/27

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 109 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am 11:15am

AFTERNOON

10/26 10/27

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm 1:30pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm, 4:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm, 3:30pm

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 19 2:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 87 3:30pm, 4:30pm

Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 26 & 27

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. .

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake

Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or

www.birdcapemay.org

event

(see

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Phantoms of the Physick Estate -- page 83

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 87

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 85

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 82

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 82

Stay healthy FREE FAMILY FUN!

7:45pm

7pm, 8pm

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

Cape May 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

Hill

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Halloween Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 35 10am-3pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-5pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm10am-4pm10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm11am-3pm11am-3pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day All Day

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 41 10am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 109 10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 14

10am

Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 12 10am 10am

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 10am-2pm10am-2pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

Friday, Oct.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County

4pm. 609-886-8787.

May Point State Park-

4pm.

in the Park-

Park, Lafayette Street,

Center of Cape May-

10:30am, 11:45am 11am, 11:45am

10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Center-

AFTERNOON 10/2810/2910/30

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 2:45pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm 1:30pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm 1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 4pm 1:30pm, 4:45pm 12:15pm

Cape May’s Forgotten Sports History Trolley Tour -- page 55 1:45pm

EVENING

10/2810/2910/30

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 5pm-8:30pm5pm-8:30pm5pm-8:30pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 5:15pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 87

7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

Phantoms of the Physick Estate -- page 83 7pm, 8:30pm7pm, 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 84 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 7pm, 8pm

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404

Saturday, Oct. 29

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48) 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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, Oct. 30

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Movies in the Park- “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Rotary Park, Lafayette Street, 7pm. Call 609-8849565.

Don’t drink the water

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 51

By 1860, England’s Thames River was full of the raw fecal matter and sewage that was being dumped into the water on a daily basis. Since the river was also the main source of drinking water for the city, people died by the thousands from dysentery, cholera, and typhoid. Once again, a great excuse to opt for beer.

City

Golf Cart Tour

small

Monday & Tuesday Oct. 31 & Nov. 1

Information/Tickets

10/31 11/1

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9:30am-8pm 11am-2pm

ALL DAY

10/31 11/1

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 86 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 81 All Day All Day

MORNING

10/31 11/1

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 11am

AFTERNOON

10/31 11/1

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm, 4:45pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:15pm, 3:30pm

Trick or Treating at the Physick Estate -- page 86 5pm-7pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 84

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Cape May Trick or Treat (MONDAY ONLY) Time TBA. 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 48)

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 48)

THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

SUNDAY, OCT. 9: 7PM-9PM

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 spi ral 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). Purchase tickets at the Lighthouse the night of climb. For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

Saturday, Nov. 12: 9am Bella Vida Cafe, 406 N. Broadway, West Cape May Laugh along with your friends as you play a little bingo, compete for prizes and enjoy a fashion show by Lace Sil houettes/Cotton Company. It’s all over a scrumptious breakfast from a chefselected menu. BYOB. Event is limited to 25 guests and reservations are re quired.

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

For more information or tickets, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday

Nov. 2 & 3

Information/Tickets

11/2 11/3

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-2pm 11am-2pm

ALL DAY 11/2 11/3

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

MORNING

11/2 11/3

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:45am 11:45am Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 11:45am 11:45am

AFTERNOON 11/2 11/3

Lunch & Learn: The Lenape Nation and the Virtues of the Seven Grandfathers -- page 29

12Noon

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404

Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 2 & 3

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm.

Center of Cape May-

Hot games

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 54

Parlor games were extremely popular with Victorians, especially at Christmastime. One game was called “Snapdragon,” during which a bunch of raisins were put into a bowl with rum and set on fire. The object of the game was to get the raisins out of the bowl and eat them while they were still on fire. Some games from that era which were simpler and safer are still played today, like charades, and an early version of musical chairs.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nov. 4, 5 & 6

Information/Tickets 11/411/511/6

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm10am-7pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm 11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm 11am-2pm

ALL DAY 11/411/511/6

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Fall Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 35 10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-5pm 10am-7pm 10am-5pm

MORNING 11/411/511/6

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 10am-2pm10am-2pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:45am11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 11:45am11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON 11/411/511/6

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 12Noon-3pm12Noon-3pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm 1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:30pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 85 6:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 82 7pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 82

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 84

Friday, Nov. 4

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Saturday, Nov. 5

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, Nov. 6

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sports History

TOUR

Saturdays in October: 1:45pm

Starts at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street

Cape

Monday & Tuesday

&

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-2pm 11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/8

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:45am 11:45am Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 11:45am 11:45am

AFTERNOON

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm

Full Moon Lighthouse Climb -- page 52 7pm-9pm

Purchase tickets at

at

Washington Street

Physick

St.

Booth at Ocean Street

609-884-5404

Aviation Museum-

4pm.

May Point State Park-

4pm.

County

Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 48)

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 48)

Red Cross Blood Drive (MONDAY ONLY)- 10am-3pm, Convention Hall 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

In the Victorian era, arsenic wasn’t regarded as a poison in the same way it is today. Women would apply it topically as an agefighting cosmetic, and men would take arsenic pills to get their engines revving. It took many cases of illness and quite a few fatalities before they figured out that arsenic was toxic.

Wednesday & Thursday

Hill House Office

Carriage House

Street

ALL DAY

Physick Estate Scavenger

Cape May Family Treasure

Carriage House Museum Shop

9am-5pm 9am-5pm

10am-5pm 10am-5pm

11am-2pm 11am-2pm

11/9 11/10

9am-5pm

9am-5pm 9am-5pm

10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Historic District Trolley Tour

AFTERNOON

Emlen Physick Estate Tour

11:45am 11:45am

11:45am 11:45am Combination Trolley/Physick Estate

12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour

Dolphin

Wednesday

OTHER TOURS &

Aviation

Bottling

1pm 1pm

1pm 1pm Combination Trolley/Physick Estate

1pm

Thursday,

&

(see page 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

It wasn’t just Queen Victoria mourning her husband—mourning was a serious business in the Victorian Era. Beautiful, elaborate mourning jewelry would be created for women in mourning, which would incorporate onyx or jet (both black stones) and braided hair from the deceased. Tears cried for the deceased would be collected in bottles, and if you were a bachelor who didn’t leave a widow behind, you could always hire a local blonde woman to wail at your grave and make it seem like you were adored.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nov. 11, 12 & 13

Information/Tickets

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm10am-7pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm 11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm 11am-2pm

ALL DAY 11/1111/1211/13

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 43 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 10am-5pm 10am-7pm 10am-5pm

MORNING 11/1111/1211/13

Brunch & Bingo at Bella Vida -- page 52 9am Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 96-97 10am-2pm10am-2pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 11 11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:45am11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 11:45am11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON 11/1111/1211/13

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 114-115 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 12Noon-3pm12Noon-3pm12Noon-3pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 109 1pm 1pm 1pm

Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11 12:30pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages

& Mystery House Tour -- page 85

Haunts Combo Tour --

Haunts House Tour --

Cape May Trolley Tour

Friday, Nov. 11

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48)

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 48)

Veterans’ Day Ceremony- 11am, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Columbia Avenue and Gurney Street. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Saturday, Nov. 12

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, Nov. 13

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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 48)

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 48)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Monday & Tuesday Nov. 14 & 15

Hill House Office

Carriage House Visitors Center

Washington Street Mall

ALL DAY

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt

Carriage House Museum Shop

9am-5pm 9am-5pm

10am-5pm 10am-5pm

11am-2pm 11am-2pm

11/15

9am-5pm 9am-5pm

9am-5pm 9am-5pm

10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Historic District Trolley Tour

AFTERNOON

Emlen Physick Estate

District Trolley

Monday

OTHER TOURS &

Busy

11:45am 11:45am

11:45am 11:45am Combination Trolley/Physick Estate

1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

1pm

Tuesday, Nov.

& 15

(see page 48)

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

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

So many women’s activities of the mid and late 19th century served to show that they were middle class. Making artificial flowers was one of these. Both time-consuming and useless, making artificial flowers proved that your husband’s income made it possible for you to do no housework. Along with disabling clothing and countless crafts, flower-making was a visible sign of middle-class-ness. The conventions of the time made women almost literally prisoners in their parlors.

Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 16 &

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see

70)

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. .

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

(see page 48)

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 48)

Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Stairway to the Stars

TUESDAY, OCT. 25: 7PM-9PM

Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

Without the light of the moon, you see the stars shine! Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the New Moon and the start of a new 29.5-day lunar cycle, when the moon is so dark it blends in with the night sky and is invisible to the naked eye. Stars and constellations are more visible on clear nights during the New Moon! Binoculars are permitted if securely worn around the neck at all times

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.

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.

limited number

these special,

bricks

purchase supports

May MAC’s ongoing

the Cape May

AttracOther Attractions

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 48.

CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 or visit capemaylodging.com. See page 71.

CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM

Display of fire-fighting artifacts. Free. Washington & Franklin Sts.

CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY

Take a break and forget about fighting traffic! Relax on board the ferry. Call for details 800-643-3779 or visit www.capemaylewesferry.com.

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Mu seum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See page 9.

CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK

Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs for kids. All programs are free and fun for the whole family. 609-884-2159 or visit njparksandforests. org/parks/capemaypointstatepark.html.

CAPE MAY STAGE

Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. 609-884-1341 or visit capemaystage.org. See page 90.

CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER

See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445 or visit capemaywhalewatcher.com. See page 109.

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS

Year-round art activities for all ages and WCFA

101.5 FM, Commercial-free Jazz & more. 717 Frank lin St., call 609-884-7525 or visit centerforcommu nityarts.org.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CAPE MAY

For information about accommodations, restau rants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May Guidebook, call 609-884-5508 or visit capemaychamber.com.

EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY

Equity professional theater at the historic First Pres byterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org.See page 88.

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

This museum at Cape May County Airport pays tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean and Vietnam War veterans. Call 609-374-2987.

HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY

A tribute to the famous abolitionist who helped fund her efforts during her time spent in Cape May. Lafayette & Franklin Streets. Check website for hours. harriettubmanmuseum.org.

HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE

Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-6001561 or visit herefordinletlighthouse.com. See page 72.

HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE

Early American open-air living history museum. 720 Route 9 (between Cape May & Rio Grande). Call 609-898-2300 or visit hcsv.org. See page 70.

MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM

653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Open Wed-Sat 1pm-4pm. 1730colonialhouse@ gmail.com or 609-884-9100 (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org.

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY

1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the har bor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 48.

NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM

Cape May County Airport. See dozens of air planes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. 609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 70.

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL

Climb the fully restored Fire Control Tower No. 23 and learn how the guns at Fort Miles were aimed during World War II. Sunset Blvd. near Sunset Beach. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac. org. See page 8.

Cape May Presbyterian Church

You are welcome

Through Sunday, Oct 30:

8:30am traditional worship at Decatur

11am Celebration Worship,

on Nov. 6:

Sunday,

beach.

own jazz ensemble, in our beautiful sanctuary.

9 am traditional worship

Upcoming Events:

choir

11 am jazz/gospel with the band Sanctuary is open from 9-11 am on

• Oct 23, 3 pm Jazz Vespers with renowned key boardist Barry Miles

• Nov. 5, 10 am- 3 pm Fall Festival featuring food, crafts, and Santa

• Dec. 24-30 Path of Peace Donate

in honor or in memory of a loved one and add a light to our path.

can find us on any time on our website, Face book, Instagram, and Youtube, or by sending us an email or giving us a call.

always, we are praying for you, and wishing you a lovely, safe autumn at the shore!!

Cape May’s

A

ON

IN CAPE MAY

CRAIG McMANUS on the

Ghosts of Cape May

“Our existence and

ghost’s existence can be much more entwined than we think—and we may never even realize it. The living and the dead move within the same space, but seldom collide. When I work as a Medium, I have to move my consciousness into the ghost realm, the plane where ghosts exist, in order to read their thoughts.”

Historic Haunts House Tour

OCT. 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26: 7:30PM

5 & 12: 7:30PM

adults, 15 children (ages 3-12)

Visit the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascina tion with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

OCT. 12, 14,

5 & 12:

Historic Haunts Combo Tour

A double dose of ghosts!

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

adults;

children (ages 3-12)

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website

information.

Tours & activities sponsored by Cape May MAC

more information,

or visit www.capemaymac.org

Spellbound

GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY Trolley Tour

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday in October; Friday & Saturday in November: Check Calendar for Times

All tours depart from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street where tickets are sold

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.

All

tickets online

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion

COMBO TOUR

Tuesdays, Oct. 11, 18 & 25: 5:30pm

Hear the stories and experiences of ghost activity in the 1879 Physick House Museum from the tour guides who know them personally. Starts 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 phenom ena) recorded by tour guides and staff at the estate. On your return trip to the Physick Estate hear about some unusual Victorian funereal customs. Then, inside the Physick House you will visit several rooms and hear several more EVPs while learning more about the activity observed there and talk to staff about their ex periences. Approx. two hours; tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate,

MAC

more information, call 609-884-5404

Washington St.

IN CAPE MAY

Magic & Mystery HOUSE TOUR

Wednesday, Friday & Saturday through Oct. 26 See Calendar for Times

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

ON THE

PAGE

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! (30-minute tour) Tickets are limited to ensure social distancing; advance tickets recommended. $20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12)

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. For more information, call 609-884-5404 Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Famous Haunted House

The United States’ most famous address has had several reports of ghostly appearances and eerie sounds – and that’s not even including election years! The most common ghost sighting is of Abraham Lincoln who has been spotted by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Sir Winston Churchill. Other paranormal guests include Andrew Jackson, Da vid Burns and Abigail Adams.

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

Tours & activities sponsored by Cape May MAC For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

HALLOWEEN IN CAPE MAY

GHOSTS OF THE LIGHTHOUSE TROLLEY TOUR

Travel the eerie path that leads to the Cape May Lighthouse and listen to ghost tales along the way. Feel the presence of the spirits at the Light as you climb to the top or stay below!

Limited to 34 tourgoers. For more information, call 609-884-5404.

adults;

Saturday,

Oct. 8: 7:15pm

Departs from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street

Order tickets online at

children

3-12)

TRICK OR TREAT

On the Physick Estate grounds, 1048 Washington St.

Bring the little ghosts and goblins to the Physick Estate, home of Cape May’s original haunted house, for some treats...and maybe a few tricks, too. Spooky music, Scarecrow Alley, and maybe a few strange spirits hanging around the grounds!

FREE ADMISSION

Monday, Oct. 31 5pm-7pm

HALLOWEEN EXHIBIT

at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Daily through Oct. 31: 10am-4pm

If you love our Dept. 56 Dickens Village at Christmas, come and see what we have for Halloween! It’s a witch’s brew of spooky houses, bizarre characters and bats, cats and pumpkins galore, all done in the exquisite miniature fashion which has made Dept. 56 so popular with collectors. Nearly 100 pieces and accessories will be on exhibit on the Physick House’s enclosed entrance porch.

FREE ADMISSION

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

Tours & activities sponsored by Cape May MAC For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

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THREE GOOD REASONS FOR FALL DINING AT

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 97

For more information on Cape May MAC, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

addition to the fantastic food!)

Red Door Gallery

Northeast Man

Santa Paws

Sock Monkey Kids Shop

SHOPS

Washington Street Mall of

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Fill your life with good things.

CAPE MAY’S HOT NEW CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOUTIQUE

Cheese Boards • Charcuterie Boards CHOCuterie Boards & All Things Cheese

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

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

Art, Home Decor

American Made

Cape May Peanut Butter Co.

FiNS Bar & Grille

Decatur St. 609-884-3449 www.finscapemay.com

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

STREET

Good Scents

good. Live well. goodscentscapemay.com

Red Oak Trading

Washington St. Mall

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Mall

Washington St. Mall

DECATUR STREET

Caroline Boutique 609-884-5055

Cape May since, Forever carolinebtq.com

Cape May Olive Oil Company 609-898-4441 Tasting Room capemayoliveoilcompany.com

The Spice Cellar of Cape May 609-898-4441

things up in the Spring of 2017!

Carpenter’s Square Mall

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Perry St.

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

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 sup ports 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.

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!

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.

SCHELLENGER’S

May Antique

Cape May Riggins

May Beach

Lobster House

Lucky Bones Backwater Grille

Chris Marina

Chris Marina:

LANDING BOATING

9 Miss Chris Marina: Tours Cape May Whale Watcher

609-884-5445

www.capemaywhalewatcher.com

Largest & Fastest • Guaranteed Sightings

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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 Out tters 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 & O shore 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

DINING SHOPPING

15 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!

See youat the Landing!

Cape May MAC’s M MUSEUM SHOPS are open!

Carriage House Museum Shop

at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. See calendar for operating days and times. Nestled on the grounds of the historic Physick Estate, our Carriage House Museum Shop has a selection of curated gifts. A short walk from the Washington Street Mall, we also provide plenty of free parking.

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop

at Cape May Point State Park.

See calendar for operating days and times. Here, you’ll find seashore memorablilia and lighthouse-inspired gifts as well as a fully-accessible Visitors Orientation Center for those who choose not to climb. For more information, call 609-884-5404

Visit us at one of our shop locations to check out our new children’s book

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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sponsored by

Visit the festively-decorated Physick Estate and watch as Santa arrives and flips the switch on the big tree!

Before the Tree Lighting, enjoy a free ATLANTIC BRASS BAND

STARTS AT 5:30PM

The Atlantic Brass Band, under the baton of Salvatore Scarpa, presents a program of wonderful holiday favorites, the perfect opening of our Holiday Preview Weekend and annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Please bring a non-perishable food, paper or personal item to donate to the Cape May Community Food Closet Donations can be dropped in front of the outdoor stage.

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Christmas in Cape May

Nov.18, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023

What better place to get into the true spirit of Christmas than Victorian Cape May? This seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling lights. Wrap yourself in the warmth of the holiday spirit and sample a variety of fun tours and events.

Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremony

Kick off the Holiday season on Nov. 19

Lamplighter Christmas Tours

See four of Cape May’s finest inns or homes, decked out for the season!

Holiday Inns Tours

Tour three of Cape May’s festively decorated B&B inns

Physick Family Christmas House Tours

A living history tour of the Physick House Museum, decorated in authentic Victorian style

Evening Yuletide House Tours

A guided tour of the first floor of the Physick House Museum, decorated in authentic Victorian style, and a visit to our Christmas exhibit!

Holiday Crafts & Collectibles Show

Get started on your holiday shopping on Nov. 25 & 26

Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides

Listen to dramatic tales of Christmas past and Victorian ghosts, told by a member of the East Lynne Theater Company

Holiday Lights Trolley Rides

A trolley ride through the streets of Cape May lets you see the Christmas lights while you hear about the history of our Christmas traditions

“An Old Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit

Feel like a kid again beneath the boughs of our giant Christmas treet and see our collection of Dept. 56 Dickens Village & trains!

Visit capemaymac.org for current info and to purchase tickets

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOURS

jewel in the crown of our holiday season, this walking tour takes you into more than a dozen beautifully decorated homes, B&B inns and churches. Included is the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, decked out in authentic Victorian style and the Estate’s 1876 Carriage House where you’ll en ter a holiday wonderland and feel like a kid again when you see our extensive Dept. 56 Dickens Village collection beneath the boughs of our giant Christmas tree in our “Old Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit. A not-to-be-missed holiday experience for the whole family!

Church/Synagogue Directory

PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SERVICES

BEADLE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH506 Cape Ave., Cape May Point, NJ; Summer worship: 10am • 609-898-0536

BETH JUDAH TEMPLE - Pacific & Spencer Aves., Wildwood - In-person, live stream & Zoom services. Check calendar @ www.bethjudahtemple.org for inperson dates and times. • 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 • 609465-2338.

CAPE MAY BEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL - Clubhouse Dr. & Elwood Rd., Town Bank- Non-demoninational worship Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Sun days: 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; Wor ship: 11am; Bible Study, Tuesdays at 6:30pm • 609884-3917

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) • 609884-3792

COLD SPRING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (OLD BRICK) - 780 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays 10:30am ~ 609-884-4065

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 123 Fish ing Creek Rd., N. Cape May- Sunday School 9:15am • Worship 10:15am • 609-886-2448

EPISCOPAL CHURCH of the ADVENT - Frank lin & 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 & Frank lin Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 11am • 609-884-3270

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 Ave nue, 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 South Shore Rd., Seaville. 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.ermataber nacle.org.

UNION CHAPEL - Non-Denominational - 317 Cape Ave., Cape May Point- 856-785-2652 • Services Sun day: 11am.

UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEY SHORE- Sundays, 10am. Call 609-965-9400 for direc tions 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