This Week in Cape May: Jan. 5-Mar. 21, 2024

Cape May Presbyterian Church

You are welcome to worship with us any Sunday, in person, on Facebook Live, or on Youtube at your leisure

•During January and February, we are meeting only at 11 am, and each week will feature a different musical format—some jazz, some traditional, some guest musicians and even non-musical formats along the way. This is a great time to get to know our members and enjoy doing church a different way.

•Beginning March 3, we will return to our regular schedule: 9 am traditional service and 11 am jazz celebration service.

• Jazz Vespers continues through the winter months on the third Sunday of the month at 3 pm, for only a $10 donation. On Jan 21, we welcome Howard Isaacson and his band, including our own Greg Pordon. On Feb. 18, Greg Farnese, a vocalist new to us, will be here, and on March 17, Geri Mingori brings her own vocal stylings to our beautiful venue. Keep up with Jazz Vespers news on Facebook (Cape May Jazz Vespers).

You can find out more about all our events and who we are on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube, or by sending us an email or giving us a call.

As always, we are praying for you, and wishing you all the blessings of a happy, healthy new year!

Benefitting the NJ Farmers Cooperative (NJFC)

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Time travelers welcome!

1879 Emlen Physick Estate

Step back into the Cape May of more than 100 years ago and see how the wealthy lived and played at the town’s only Victorian house museum. Also visit the Estate’s Carriage House to see “Line in the Sand: Segregated Beaches in Cape May & Atlantic City,” the exhibit in the Carroll Gallery starting Jan. 13. (see page 33). The first floor of the Physick House is fully accessible.

THE DOCTOR IS IN:

Each year, our tour of the Physick House Museum highlights a particular aspect of Victorian life and culture in Cape May. Despite never practicing medicine, Dr. Emlen Physick meaningfully affected the local medical community. This year on our tour, learn about the doctor and his influence around town, as well as common health practices around the turn of the 20th century.

call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

FEB. 16-19

No matter what your age, nothing feels quite as long as that stretch of time from January 1 to April 1, the three long months of winter. This is the time when “cabin fever” strikes, and you just have to get out of the house!

Just in time, there’s PRESIDENTS’ WEEKEND Feb. 16-19 in Cape May, NJ, America’s first seaside resort. This is already your favorite place to visit every other time of the year, so why not let us help you cure those winter blues?

See what Dr. Physick and his family did to stay warm with a visit to the EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE, 1048 Washington St., Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. A guided tour of the meticulously-restored rooms of this 1879 home, designed by Frank Furness in the unique Stick style, will take you back in time to Cape May’s Victorian past (see page 5). You can also add a tour of Cape May’s Historic District with the COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR and immerse yourself in the total Cape May experience (see page 9). Check the calendar grid for dates and tour times.

The guided HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY is also available separately. Be sure to bundle up, because trolley tours are still open-air. (see page 9).

Get a little more history of the Delaware Bay side of town on the ROOTS OF CAPE ISLAND TROLLEY TOUR, Feb. 17 at 11am and Feb. 18 at 10:30am. This 45-minute guided tour tells you about the whalers and farmers who built a different sort of community than what you see in the town’s Victorian area. You’ll also learn about the Black residents

PRESIDENTS’

who thrived and the diverse community that continues to contribute to the vibrant island life we know and love today. (see page 10).

Get a winter warm-up and work off some of those leftover holiday calories by climbing the 1859 CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE. 199 steps will take you to the top for a breathtaking view of the Jersey Cape. Don’t worry...there are landings as you climb the spiral staircase with informational panels (and a chance to catch your breath!) The Lighthouse is open from 12Noon-3pm, Feb. 16-19. (See page 8).

Get your friends or family together for a BRUNCH & BINGO AT THE INN OF CAPE MAY on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 9am. Enjoy a fashion show by Lace Silhouettes/Cotton Company and compete for prizes, all during a delicious brunch. (See page 63).

There’s no better way to spend a winter daythatonthe CAPE MAYWINE TRAIL, Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10:45am-5pm. Combine a delicious lunch at the Bellevue Tavern with visits to Jessie Creek Winery and Natali Vineyards, with transportation on a MAC trolley. (See page 9).

Shopping is always a good cure for the doldrums, and our CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES IN WINTER brings together some of the region’s top crafters and vendors for your browsing pleasure. The show is Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17 & 18 from 10am4pm at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 BeachAve. (See page 41).

How about a visit to the spirit world? Join psychic medium Craig McManus at the CHANNELING DINNER. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Inn of Cape May on Friday, Feb. 16 at 6pm and maybe a visit with some long-lost relatives. (SOLD OUT).

Learn about Cape May’s spirited residentsona GHOSTS OFCAPE MAYTROLLEY TOUR, offered Friday through Sunday, Feb. 16-18; see calendar for times. Craig McManus, paranormal investigator and psychic medium, has conducted numerous paranormalinvestigationsthroughouttheCityof

WEEKEND FIND

A CURE FOR THE WINTER BLUES!

Cape May and this 30-minute evening ride through the gas-lit streets of Cape May features a Cape May MAC guide who relates McManus’ findings. (see page 15).

Be sure to visit the Carriage House at the Physick Estate, too, where you’ll find the CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM SHOP (see pages 69 and 72) with some unique treasures for giving (or keeping!) as well as the current exhibit in the CARROLL GALLERY, “Line in the Sand: Segregated Beaches in Cape May & Atlantic City.” Co-sponsored by Cape May’s Center for Community Arts. (see page 33).

In between your tours, Cape May MAC offers some free activities the whole family can enjoy. Get to the grounds of the Physick Estate early before your tour, and try the PHYSICK ESTATE SCAVENGER HUNT, a free activity in which the whole family can participate which will introduce you to the grounds

Orderticketsonlineat www.capemaymac.org

and buildings of the estate. While you’re visiting the grounds, note that each building has a descriptive plaque which details its use during Dr. Physick’s life at home. There are also four STORY STOPS, where you can use your phone to hear the stories of four of the Estate’s residents. (See page 31).

Another free activity is the CAPE MAY FAMILY TREASURE HUNT, which provides you with a map and clues sheet to take you on a self-guided discovery tour around town of Cape May’s unique and delightful architecture. (See page 31).

For more information about purchasing tickets for Presidents’ Weekend events, call 609-884-5404 or visit

www.capemaymac.org

CAPE MAY WINE TRAIL

Saturday, Feb. 17: 10:45am-5pm

CapeMayCountyvineyardsareproducingdeliciouswinesandhereisyourchance to enjoy them with round-trip transportation via Cape May MAC trolley. Board the trolley at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., and travel to Bellevue Tavern in Cape May Court House for a delicious lunch. Then it’s back on board the trolley for an afternoon of touring and sampling wine selections by vintners at Jessie Creek Winery and Natali Vineyards. Guests will receive a tasting and souvenir glass at Jessie Creek Winery and an educational tasting and tour at Natali Vineyards. This event is for adults ages 21 and over.

Tickets $150

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Cape May Lighthouse

Located in Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse Avenue, off Sunset Boulevard

GPS: 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point

See Calendar for Dates & Times (Last climb 15 minutes before closing)

BrickLighthouse Paver Program

See page 73

Life-SavingMonomoyBoat

See page 74

Climb 199 steps in this 1859 structure to the watch gallery (just below the lantern itself) for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape & Delaware Bay!

Tower admission: $12 adults $8 children (ages 3-12)

A fully accessible Visitors’ Orientation Center and Museum Shop carrying souvenirs, books and maritime items are located in the Oil House

The state park offers a Hawk Watch platform and nature trails, as well as a museum with live reptiles and nature displays, and there are covered pavilions and access to the beach (swimming is not allowed).You can also see the World War II bunker on the beach. Rest rooms are available in the park and there is ample free parking.

THE PARK IS CARRY IN, CARRY OUT

Restoration has been undertaken by Cape May MAC in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection/Division of Parks and Forestry, and was funded in part by the New Jersey Historic Trust, the ISTEA program administered by the NJ Department of Transportation, the Cape May County Open Space program and the 1772 Foundation.

Historic site administered by Cape May MAC

TROLLEY AROUND TOWN!

Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street (GPS address 526 Washington St.), where tickets may be purchased.

HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOURS

Trolley tour portion is open-air.

See Calendar for dates & times

Cape May is beautiful and charming and feels every bit like it’s more than 100 years old. Step onto our trolley and into the past as knowledgeable guides present entertaining and enlightening stories about the nation’s oldest seashore resort and how it survived. (45-minute tour)

$20 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12)

COMBINATION TROLLEY/ PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS

The ultimate Cape May experience!

See Calendar for dates & times

Look and listen as your guide takes you back in time while your trolley travels through Cape May’s Historic District. Your time travel continues with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate,(see page 6) Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, 1048 Washington St. (90-minute tour).

$38 for adults, $28 for children (ages 3-12)

FOR OTHER TROLLEY TOURS, SEE PAGES 10, 15, 29, 56

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

Welcome to Cape May TROLLEY TOUR

Jan. 20, 21, 27, 28: 11:45am

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. 45-minute tour. Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street where begins.

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

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

THE ROOTS of CAPE ISLAND

TROLLEY TOUR

Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 13 & 14: 11:45am

All Trolley tours are open-air

The roots of Cape Island and the surrounding area’s economy are in whaling and farming and while new industries have evolved since then, that heritage is still celebrated today. This 45-minute tour tells you how whalers centuries ago eked out a dangerous but lucrative living near Town Bank and how the area’s rich farming heritage continues to be a source of tremendous community pride. Learn about the Union Bethel community in 1831 in which Black residents thrived and the diverse community that continues to contribute to the vibrancy of island life today.

Adults $20; Children (ages 3-12) $15

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street where tour begins

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

CAPE MAY’S

Forgotten Sports History

AllridesTrolley are open-air

TROLLEY TOUR

Sunday, Feb. 11: 11:45am

Starts at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street

Cape May’s history includes some fascinating stories about sports, such as baseball, tennis and golf, during the 19th and early 20th century. Take this 45-minute trolley tour around Cape May and see where audiences once cheered on their favorite players of yesteryear. Learn about the teams, ballfields, courts and greens that were a vibrant part of America’s First Seaside Resort.

Tickets $20

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour

All Trolley tours are open-air

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

See Calendar for Dates & Times

Do you believe in Cape May’s spirits? You might scoff, you might shudder, but rest assured — on board a trolley with an experienced guide, you will begin to wonder what’s beyond as you hear tales of many hauntings unearthed in Cape May by famous psychic medium and Cape May ghostwriter – Craig McManus. (30-minute tour)

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

Tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street, where tickets may be purchased. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

For more information, call 609-884-5404

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- (FRIDAY ONLY) Cape May County Airport- 10am-4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake

Cape

Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 57)

Roller Skating- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. FRIDAY: Family Skate: 4pm-6pm, 6:30pm8:30pm; SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Family Skate: 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm. Call 609-884-9565.

(FRI. & SAT.) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.10am-5pm.

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 57)

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 57)

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.

Makeup was considered gauche for a society woman to wear, as it was used mostly by prostitutes. One judge even proclaimed lipstick to be similar to witchcraft, in that it had the ability to seduce men. If you were a society woman, you would probably pinch your cheeks in an attempt to give yourself a glow, and you might use cold cream to appear youthful and dewy. If you felt risqué, you might apply the tiniest amount of rouge to your cheeks.

Shea Velloso, organ, with Jody Velloso, soprano

FEB.

Tracy Ensley, violin; Brenda Leonard, cello

Sacred Choral Music with Yardley-based chamber choir Mostly Motet www.classicalcapemay.com

Don’t drink the water

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.

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Saturdays, Jan. 20 9am

Bella

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 Silhouettes/Cotton Company. It’s all over a scrumptious breakfast from a chefselected menu. BYOB. Event is limited to 25 guests and reservations are required.

Admission $25

Purchase

Airport-

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 57)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake

Down

the shore?

Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 57)

Roller Skating- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. FRIDAY: Family Skate: 4pm-6pm, 6:30pm8:30pm; SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Family Skate: 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm. Call 609-884-9565. (FRI. & SAT.) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.10am-5pm.

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

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday - Thursday, January 29-February 1

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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 57)

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 57)

Tickets & Information

WASHINGTON STREET MALL INFORMATION BOOTH

Located at the Ocean Street end of the Washington Street Mall, the Information Booth sells tickets for any of our tours and events and provides answers to any questions you might have about what to do in Cape May. The trolley stop for our tours is located across the street from the Information Booth.

CARRIAGE HOUSE VISITORS CENTER

Located in the 1876 Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. You may purchase tickets here for any tours or events. Free parking is available on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. The Carriage House is also home to the Carriage House Museum Shop, the Carroll Gallery and Vintage restaurant. The Carriage House is fully accessible.

HILL HOUSE OFFICE

Located on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Hill House is home to Cape May MAC’s business office. If you ordered advance tickets, you can pick them up here, as well as purchase tickets here for any tours or events. Hill House is open daily (Winter hours, closed on Sundays); check calendar for hours. Free parking is available on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate.

WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE. MANY OF OUR LIMITED TOURS AND EVENTS SELL OUT QUICKLY...DON’T GET LEFT OUT!!!

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit

www.capemaymac.org

Aviation

Cape

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 57)

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 57)

Roller Skating- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. FRIDAY: Family Skate: 4pm-6pm, 6:30pm8:30pm; SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Family Skate: 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm. Call 609-884-9565.

(FRI. & SAT.) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.10am-5pm.

Victorian fashion was sometimes a matter of life and death. The airy fabrics of full-skirted 19th-century gowns were incredibly flammable. Oscar Wilde’s half-sisters died after a Halloween party when candlesticks set their gowns on fire. And they weren’t the only ones to suffer this painful fate. At one point, it was estimated that 3,000 women died in crinoline-related fires.

Monday

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(WED. 2/7) Lunch & Learn: Respectable, Responsible Entertainments in the Victorian Era -- page 55 12Noon

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

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday - Thursday, February 5-8

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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 57)

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 57)

Mansions by the Sea

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

All Trolley tours are open-air

TROLLEY TOUR

Saturdays, Feb. 10 & 24: 11:45am

Don’t be green with envy on this trolley tour when you see how well the rich lived in the early 1900s in the most elegant part of town. You’ll see the broad streets and summer “mansions” on Cape May’s east side on this trolley tour – an area marketed as “New Cape May” at the turn of the 20th Century, for the merely wealthy to the fabulously rich. Tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold. 45-minute tour.

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- (FRIDAY ONLY) Cape May County Airport- 10am-4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

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 57)

Roller Skating- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. FRIDAY: Family Skate: 4pm-6pm, 6:30pm8:30pm; SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Family Skate: 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm. Call 609-884-9565.

(FRI. & SAT.) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.10am-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.

FREE FAMILY FUN!

Cape May MAC has a couple of ways to get the family together for some fresh air and FREE family fun while getting a taste of some of the town’s unique historical treasures!

Physick EstatE scavEngEr hunt

Have an adventure at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate! Use our map to explore the grounds and find the answers to questions about the Physick family and life in Victorian times on this educational scavenger hunt. Includes map and clues. Also available in Spanish.

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

Friday-Sunday, February 16-18

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- (FRIDAY ONLY) Cape May County Airport- 10am-4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake

Where’s Waldo?

Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 57)

Roller Skating- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. FRIDAY: Family Skate: 4pm-6pm, 6:30pm8:30pm. Call 609-884-9565. (FRI. & SAT.) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.10am-5pm.

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Victorians didn’t always trust doctors — especially when body snatching was such a common problem. High demand for cadavers in medical schools created an underground market for dead bodies. Eerily enough, some body snatchers didn’t even wait until their targets died.

GALLERY EXHIBIT

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

LINE IN THE SAND:

Segregated Beaches in Cape May & Atlantic City

Opens Jan. 12; Check Calendar for dates & times

Explore the segregated beaches of Cape May and Atlantic City prior to the civil rights era. See Grant Street Beach through historic photos from West Cape May families and original artwork by Cape May County artist Chanelle René, and Chicken Bone Beach in Atlantic City and learn how people of color enjoyed their time at these beaches, despite the harsh racial divide. Co-sponsored by Cape May’s Center for Community Arts.

FREE ADMISSION

The Carriage House is fully accessible OPENING RECEPTION MONDAY, JAN. 15: 3PM-5PM Light refreshments will be served For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

Read all about it

Health professionals in the Victorian era were constantly innovating and suggesting new and interesting ways to fight illnesses. In 1875 one recommendation was to cover oneself in sheets of newspaper, providing a warm and comfortable night’s sleep while reducing the onset of pneumonia.

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Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 27

Scavenger Hunt -- page 31

May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 31

Lunch & Learn: Magnesite: A World War II Necessity -- page 55 12Noon

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

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday, February 21 & 22

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

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 57)

Working in the coal mines

Working children were common in the Victorian era in England, largely because poor families didn’t earn enough for food without it. One job that had high demand for children was work in the coal mines. Children made excellent coal miners because they could maneuver in tight spaces, and they required far less pay than adult workers. The children would work for 12 to 18 hours in air saturated with coal dust, and there was constant danger. Other jobs included chimney sweeping (where children could start working as young as 3) and working in factories or textile mills. In 1891, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was formed, offering some protection to child laborers.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- (FRIDAY ONLY) Cape May County Airport- 10am-4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake

Creepy Victorian food

Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 57)

Roller Skating- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. FRIDAY: Family Skate: 4pm-6pm, 6:30pm8:30pm; SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Family Skate: 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm. Call 609-884-9565. (FRI. & SAT.) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.9am-4pm.

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

Roller Skating- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. FRIDAY: Family Skate: 4pm-6pm, 6:30pm8:30pm; SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Family Skate: 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm. Call 609-884-9565. (FRI. & SAT.)

(see page 57)

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.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

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 57)

Seeking life on Mars

Buttoned up as they were, Victorians believed that there was life on Mars. Giovanni Schiaparelli, an Italian astronomer, claimed that he had seen artificial waterways on Mars through his telescope. Apparently, these canals were evidence that extraterrestrial beings on the red planet were attempting either travel or commerce. These ideas were generally quite popular and taken seriously by the public, and surprisingly, people would leave money in their wills dedicated to attempts to make contract with extraterrestrial life.

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

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 57)

Busy hands

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.

Hands off my hat

One regular crime committed in the Victorian era was the abduction of children for their clothes. Well-dressed youth would be captured, stripped, and left running home in their underwear. This was one of the reasons chaperones were often employed.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

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 57)

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 51

•Queen Victoria was a prolific writer, writing about 2,500 words every day during her adult life. Although some of her diaries were accidentally destroyed, many of these 122 volumes survive to this day.

•Victoria did not like smoking and had ‘no smoking’ signs placed in almost all the rooms in the palace. She also did not like using the newlyinvented telephone.

Who knew?

•She enjoyed looking at art and was quite a talented artist herself. On several birthdays and anniversaries, she gave her husband a painting depicting nude, or near-nude women.

• Queen Victoria was devastated when her husband died in December, 1861. From that day on, she wore only black and was in a permanent state of mourning.

During her reign, there were at least seven attempts to kill her. Several of the would-be assassins were sent to a mental asylum and were declared insane.

• Although she treated her staff well, she did not care for Prime Minister Gladstone. Often, she would remain standing so that he had to stand too, despite the fact that he was in his 80s.

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

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org Wednesday & Thursday, March

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

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 57)

Bottling tears

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 woman to wail at your grave and make it seem like you were adored.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15 7pm, 8pm7pm, 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

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Friday-Sunday, March 15-17

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- (FRIDAY ONLY) Cape May County Airport- 10am-4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

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 57)

Roller Skating- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. FRIDAY: Family Skate: 4pm-6pm, 6:30pm8:30pm; SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Family Skate: 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm. Call 609-884-9565. (FRI. & SAT.) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.10am-5pm.

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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 57)

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 57)

Shocking treating

Another funny footnote to the Industrial Revolution: Across the United Kingdom, electrotherapy, or shock therapy, was used to treat multiple medical problems, including gout, muscle pain, rheumatism (arthritis), and liver problems. What was the complicated medical scientific explanation behind this? This so-called “technology” was about as intricate as trying to scare the hiccups out of someone by yelling “Boo!” Essentially, the hope was that applying electricity would shock the problem out of the patient.

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 75)

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

Say cheese

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 57)

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 57)

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

LUNCH & LEARN

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON PROGRAMS

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

Wednesday, Jan. 17

Kiwanis Club of Cape May: 100 Years of Service

Since its inception in 1924, Kiwanis Club of Cape May has been an active service club in Cape May, serving the health, nutrition, education and literacy needs of children and providing youth leadership development. Lou Paradise presents their story.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Respectable, Responsible Entertainments in the Victorian era

The Victorian era provided greater disposable income and leisure time. Ted Bryan talks about how this resulted in lifestyle changes and the emergence of a variety of recreational activities.

Wednesday, Feb. 21

Magnesite: a WWII Necessity

Harry Bellangy of the Greater Cape May Historical Society discusses the need for magnesite during World War II, how magnesite was manufactured, and the plant that opened in 1941 in the area we know today as Sunset Beach.

Wednesday, March 6

A Celebration of All Things

People around the world are preparing for March 14. It’s Pi Day, an international day of mathematics! Join Donna Szemcsak for a fun exploration and celebration of this mysterious and irrational number. There will be pi jokes, pi music, pi art and maybe even some pie!

Wednesday, March 20

It’s March! A Time to Celebrate Irishness

Every March in the United States, revelers from coast to coast celebrate all things Irish by hoisting pints and cheering bagpipers, step dancers and marching bands parading through city streets. Where did the traditions begin, how did they spread across the ocean and why have we embraced them today? Find out by attending this Lunch & Learn presented by Mary Stewart

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Monday, Jan. 15: 1pm

Climb aboard our trolley to learn about Cape May’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Hear how enslaved people in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia braved strong currents and stormy seas to free themselves, guided by the beacon of the Cape May Lighthouse. Hear why the legendary Harriet Tubman walked these streets before her freedom runs to the Eastern Shore. See the summer refuge of the formerly enslaved Stephen Smith, one of America’s wealthiest businessmen whose railroad cars ferried hundreds to freedom. Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 1.5-hour tour. No rest rooms are available during this tour.

Adults $25; children (ages 3-12) $15

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

Network to Freedom is a program of the National Park Service to coordinate preservation and education efforts nationwide, and integrate local historical places, museums, and interpretive programs associated with the Underground Railroad into a mosaic of community, regional, and national stories.

Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance. Please note that some portions of this tour are not accessible. Call 609-884-5404 (press 0) for reservations and further information.

Tour co-sponsored by the Center for Community Arts and Cape May MAC

This trolley tour has been accepted into the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom

CHANNELING DINNER with Craig McManus

Friday, Feb. 16: 6pm

SOLD OUT!

Enjoyathree-courseprixfixe dinneratthe Inn ofCape May followed by a two-hour channeling session with Medium Craig McManus. McManus will read the energies in the room and channel messages from the spirits of departed familyandfriends.Whilehedoesnotreadeveryonepresent and cannot control where messages come through, he will bring through as many messages from spirits as possible during the two-hourchanneling. This event is not recommended for people under the age of 16. No refunds within 14 days of the event.

Tickets $100

Order tickets online at

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

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

City Guide Golf Cart Tour

An intimate new way to tour... perfect for small groups

Knowledgeable guides and a skilled driver will take your family or friends’ group of 2-4 people on a breezy, fascinating tour of Historic Cape May via golf cart. Travel safely with friends or family and still enjoy a unique Cape May experience! A minimum of two (2) business days’ notice required.

For details, email Susan Gibson, Group Tour Manager at sgibson@capemaymac.org or call her at 609-224-6030

Orderticketsonlineat www.capemaymac.org

CAPE MAY BEER TRAIL

Saturday, March 16: 10:45am-4pm

New for 2024! Cape May County is home to a selection of fantastic breweries. Hop on a Cape May MAC trolley for visits to Cape May Brewing Co., Behr Brewing, and Gusto Brewing Co., for tasting flights of local beers. Lunch is included at Cape Square Kitchen & Craft. This tour is for adults ages 21 and over.

Tickets $125

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

BRUNCH & BINGO AT THE INN OF CAPE MAY

Saturday, Feb. 17: 9am

Ocean 7 at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.

Laugh along with your girlfriends as you play a little bingo, enjoy a fashion show by Lace Silhouettes/Cotton Company and compete for prizes, all during a delicious brunch. Event is limited and reservations are required.

Tickets $30

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

Explore Cape May!

This guidebook features more than 90 stops— from iconic homes and hotels to notable historic sites— with photos and information included for each. Best of all, it’s small enough to fit in your bag, backpack or bike basket.

Happy trails!

Explore Cape May at your own pace! This informtion-packed, hardcover book is a comprehensive guide to America’s oldest seaside resort town, perfect for exploring on foot, bike or golf cart.

Explore Cape May is on sale at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops at the Emlen Physick Estate and the Cape May Lighthouse. Scan the QR code to shop online and find out more about our Museum Shops!

It’s getting hotin here!

Cape May MAC is embarking on a capital improvement project to install an HVAC system and fire suppression in the 1879 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. please donate here:

Discover Treasures:

Unveiling exclusive finds at our Museum shops

Cape May MAC Museum Shops are located at each of our historic sites, and feature an ever-growing array of books, apparel and gift items

Visit our museum shops at the Carriage House on the grounds of the historic Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, or at the Cape May Lighthouse.

Your guide to Cape May’s best activities, attractions, and events, plus a digital version of the area’s go-to guide book THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY!

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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 57.

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 65.

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 & Museum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See page 8.

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 76.

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 81.

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS

Black history tours; art classes and supplies; and WCFA-FM, 101.5 community radio. 717 Franklin St., call 609-884-7525 or visit centerforcommunityarts. org.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CAPE MAY

For information about accommodations, restaurants 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 Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org. See page 78.

and TOURS

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 5.

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.

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 75.

MEMUCAN HUGHES

COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM

653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. 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 harbor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 57.

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 75.

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. Currently closed.

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.

Plays Tony Award

Playwrights

South Jersey’s Premier Professional Theater

Fill your life with good things.

CAPE MAY’S HOT NEW CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOUTIQUE

Cheese Boards • Charcuterie Boards

CHOCuterie Boards & All Things Cheese

CAPEMAYCHEESE.COM

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

Find us behind the horses & carriages at 315 Ocean St., Cape May

YOUR TRIP IS NOT complete UNTIL YOU CROSS THE street!

The Shoppes at Washington Commons has something for everyone

Discover your new favorite shop! (and enjoy convenient parking, free for the first 30 minutes!)

Boutiques

Beach Bling etc.

Bella

Cape May Surf

Seaweeds by the Sea

Islander

Ocean Lane

Food & Drink

Out There Coffee

Mario’s Pizzeria

Cione Gelato

George’s Place

Cape May Grilled Cheese Co.

ICCARA Bistro

Baby Gifts & Clothing

Arden’s Kids

Home Decor

Seaglass Home

Photo Printshop

Cape May Snaps

Pet Gifts & Treats

Dog Days of Cape May

Crafts

Stitch by Stitch

Spa Li Li

There’s no better way to enjoy Cape May than as a Cape May MAC Member!

And remember, your support helps Cape May MAC with the preservation of all the things you love about Cape May!

As a member of Cape May MAC, your membership dues directly supports our mission of promoting preservation, culture and the arts in Cape May. You also play a role in continuing our non-profit’s 50+ year history of interpreting Cape May’s heritage – from our inception by rescuing the Emlen Physick Estate from demolition, to developing Victorian era tourism, restoring the historic Cape May Lighthouse and World War II Lookout Tower, providing museum education, celebrating the arts by creating the Cape May Music Festival, and leading the way in expanding the region’s tourism season.

Becoming a Cape May MAC member, or renewing your existing membership, is a true investment in keeping this mission alive for generations to come. There is no better way to show your love and appreciation for Cape May’s past than to invest in its future.

And remember, your Membership is tax-deductible and brings with it free and discounted tours, discounts in our Museum Shops and Vintage BYOB, advance notice of upcoming events and more!

Your Membership Matters!

For more information or to join, visit www.capemaymac.org/support/membership/

Cape May MAC Membership

One size fits all!

Mom & Dad

Retired now and love to travel, especially to historic places and they already love Cape May.

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Grandmom & Grandpop

Always looking for things to do to keep the grandkids busy (and tire them out!)

Aunt Jenny

Has really gotten into ghosts, and there are plenty of “spirited” things to do at Cape May MAC’s historic sites.

Sis

Thinks she should have been born in Victorian times! What better place for her to visit than Cape May?

Teachers

No matter what the occasion or who you’re shopping for, Cape May MAC membership is always a perfect fit!

www.capemaymac.org/support/membership/

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. Sundays: 9:30am • 609-889-1498.

CAPE MAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Decatur & Hughes Sts., Cape May- 8:30am beach service; 11am jazz service. • 609-884-3949

CAPE ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH - Columbia Ave. & Gurney St., Cape May- Sunday School: 9:15am; Worship: 10:30am; Bible Study, Tuesdays at 6:30pm • 609-884-3917

CAPE MAY LUTHERAN CHURCH - 509 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2181

CAPE MAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 635 Washington St. (next to City Hall)- Sundays: 10:30am; (also June-Labor Day, 8am at Cove Pavilion) • 609884-3792

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

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

EPISCOPAL CHURCH of the ADVENT - Franklin & Washington Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 8am & 10:30am. (10:30am service also online on YouTube, Cape May Advent channel) • 609-884-3065

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 1068 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2424

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH - Lafayette & Franklin Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 11am • 609-884-3270

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 Avenue, Mayville • 609-861-2020- Sabbath School: 9:30am Saturdays • Worship Service: 11am Saturdays; Prayer Meeting: 7:30pm Tuesdays

SOCIETY OF FRIENDS - Seaville Monthly Meeting, 3088 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.ermatabernacle.org.

UNION CHAPEL - Non-Denominational - 317 Cape Ave., Cape May Point- 856-785-2652 • Starting Thursday, Aug. 3, Services will be every Thursday at 7pm UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEY

SHORE- Sundays, 10am. Call 609-965-9400 for directions or visit www.uucsjs.org

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES

To all churches: If your denomination is not listed and you serve the visitors and residents of Cape May or would like to change your service times, please email jbarraclough@capemaymac.org