and TOURS

from This Week in Cape May: Aug. 18-Sept. 7, 2023

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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 page 6.

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 70.

Historic Cold Spring Village

Early American open-air living history museum. 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-8982300 or visit hcsv.org. See page 64.

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. See page 72.

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY

1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the harbor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 65.

NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM

Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airplanes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. 609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 64.

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.