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THIS WEEK inCAPE MAY

From the Director

Vol. XLVIII Number 13 Jan. 8-Mar. 25, 2021

We hope you and yours had a happy, healthy holiday season. Now that the new year is upon us, hopes are high that the pandemic will soon be under control and, with any luck, the world will soon be back on its axis. Cape May MAC made it through its 50th Anniversary year in 2020 with its head above water, although barely. Thanks go to all our generous donors, members and patrons who helped us consistently throughout the year. For much of 2020, Cape May MAC provided the only source of activities for many visitors, as well as for locals. We kept the Cape May Lighthouse, Physick House Museum, World War II Lookout Tower and trolley tours going, while not only meeting but, in most cases, surpassing the required COVID-19 safety requirements. We reinstituted walking tours for all seasons and partnered with others to introduce new programming, including new fall and holiday Physick Museum murder mysteries, and outdoor summer and fall jazz concerts on our Physick Estate grounds. We presented a hybrid of both live and virtual performances of the 2020 Cape May Music Festival Concert Series and went virtual with our Museum Education programming that continued to offer our popular Lunch & Learn series. Credit goes to our entire Cape May MAC staff for their ingenuity, versatility and persistence. I inherited a great group. As 2021 unfolds, Cape May MAC is committed to providing as much museum, arts and cultural programming as our resources and conditions permit. While much remains uncertain, we are ready to continue to offer a host of activities that will stimulate your mind and spirit, including a continuation of our very professionally-done 50th Anniversary Carroll Gallery exhibit for those who missed it last year. Sounds like a good prescription for what the world needs right now! Cape May MAC will always try to do its part in our little corner of the world. We look forward to your participation as we collectively work hard to return to some semblance of normalcy. Jody Alessandrine, Director/CEO

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THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY Published by Cape May MAC

C E L E B R AT I N G H I S T O RY ... E N R I C H I N G L I V E S P.O. Box 340 • 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204 • (609) 884-5404 Editors Jody Alessandrine • Mary Stewart Designer ... Jean Barraclough For advertising information, contact JOE McLAUGHLIN, Advertising Representative (609) 224-6120 or (609) 884-5404, ext. 1-135 • jmclaughlin@capemaymac.org Copyright © 2021 Cape May MAC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

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CALENDAR ... starts on page 18 INFO/TICKETS ... Pg. 57 FOOD & WINE EVENTS Brunch & Bingo at the Beach ....................53 Murder Mystery Dinner .............................65 Vintage .................................................... 73, 87

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Cape May Family Treasure Hunt............... 57 Cape May Lighthouse ..................................8 Cape May Whale Watcher ........................74 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt.................34

PRESIDENTS WEEKEND

PERFORMING ARTS Cape May Stage ..........................................79 East Lynne Theater Company ................... 77

PGS. 16-17

Cape May MAC Blankets ................................41 Facebook ..........................................................82 MAC Membership.................................... 90-91 MAC’s Museum Shops ............................ 88-89 Wedding & Party Services .............................78

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE ..................8 Climb 199 steps to the top! Monomoy Life-Saving Boat ..................... 69

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE ................... 7 Tour Cape May’s only Victorian house museum Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour.....................................9 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt..................34

CAPE MAY ACTIVITIES 50 Years of MAC Exhibit .............................10 CRAFTS

CAPE MAY TOURS Bike Tour ............................................................34 Boat Tours Cape May Whale Watcher ....................74 NEW! City Guide Golf Cart Tours .............39 Group Tours of Cape May .........................39

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TROLLEY TOURS

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Tours & Attractions .....................46 Services/Accommodations ....... 67 Dining/Entertainment ................77 Shopping....................................80

Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour....................................9 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour .............43 Historic District Trolley Tour .........................9

CAPE MAY MAP pages 48-49 Cape May Area Organizations .........................................................................45 Cape May Historic Accommodations .............................................................. 51 Church/Synagogue Directory.......................................................................... 82 5

Welcome to Cape May MAC! We’re happy to welcome you and hope you enjoy your visit to the Cape May Lighthouse, or one of our trolley tours, house tours or events. In an abundance of caution, Cape May MAC requires that you do the following: • Keep 6 feet apart from anyone not in your party. • Wear a mask at all times while participating in our activities. • If you have been experiencing flu-like symptoms, have been in contact with anyone infected with COVID-19, or have recently traveled to a high-risk area or county, please do not risk the health of other tour-goers and Cape May MAC staff and do not participate at this time. We welcome your return after 14 days. If a guest’s temperature is 100.4 or more, we require her/him to come again at another time. We are requiring the same of our Cape May MAC employees & volunteers. To further ensure your safety, all of our historic sites and our trolleys are getting routine deep cleaning with disinfecting products.

Please note that our trolley tours are open air, and dress warmly! If you have any questions, please call us at 609-884-5404 6

Time travelers welcome! ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG

1879 Emlen Physick Estate Tickets $ 15 adults, $ 8 children ages 3 to 12 SEE CALENDAR FOR TOUR DATES & TIMES Tickets are available at the Carriage House Visitors Center

1048 WASHINGTON ST.

Step back into the Cape May of more than 100 years ago and see how the wealthy lived and played at the town’s only Victorian house museum. Also visit the Estate’s Carriage House to see “50 Years of MAC” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery, starting Feb. 13 (see page 10). The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible.

This Old House PRESERVATION OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE Each year, our tour of the Physick House Museum highlights a particular aspect of Victorian life and culture. 2020 marked Cape May MAC’s 50th Anniversary, and our tours will focus on the Physick House itself. It is fitting, since this is where Cape May MAC began, in its efforts to save the house from the wrecking ball. You will learn of the mansion’s years as a grand residence for the Physick family, to its tragic decline and near demolition and, finally, to its rise as a fully-restored historic landmark. Come join us to learn the compelling story of its life.

COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR See page 9 JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE...SEE PAGE 90-91 Historic site administered by Cape May MAC Become a MAC Member and get FREE ADMISSION to the Emlen Physick Estate and the Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour See pages 90-91 for information or call 609-884-5404 7

Cape May Lighthouse Located in Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse Avenue, off Sunset Boulevard GPS: 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point

NEW!

MONOMOY LIFE-SAVING BOAT

See Calendar for weekend dates: 12Noon-3pm

ON DISPLAY See page 69 Join the Friends of th e Cape May Lighthous e

(Closed for interior painting Jan. 16-Feb. 6)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

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: $10 adults $ 5 children (ages 3-12) CAPE MAY MAC MEMBERS GET IN FREE! See pages 90-91

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

See pages 90-91

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 8

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

HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOURS

Trolley tour is open-a ir Dress . warmly !

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.

$15 for adults and $8 for children (ages 3-12) FOR OTHER TROLLEY TOURS, SEE PAGE 43 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

Trolley tour portion is open-air. Dress warmly!

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COMBINATION TROLLEY/ PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS 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, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, 1048 Washington St. (See page 7).

$25 for adults, $15 for children (ages 3-12)

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC Accessible trolley tours are available but must For more information, call 609-884-5404 be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance or visit www.capemaymac.org by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0) 9

50 Years of

MAC

The 50-year journey of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) began in 1970 when a small group of dedicated neighbors joined together to save the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate from the wrecker’s ball. Over the years, the organization’s efforts have continued, restoring and opening both the Cape May Lighthouse and the World War II Lookout Tower. Those years also included thousands of special events and tours, all of which contributed to make Cape May MAC Cape May’s leader in heritage tourism, educational outreach, historic preservation and cultural enrichment.

Join us as we remember those 50 years in words and photos at our

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EXHIBIT

at the Carroll Gallery in the Carriage House, 1048 Washington St.

OPEN DAILY THROUGH OCT. 24 SEE CALENDAR FOR TIMES PLEASE SEE PAGE 6 FOR SAFETY MEASURES For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit

www.capemaymac.org

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Enjoy your winter and hope to see you in February!

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SHERLOCKHOLMES WEEKEND • MARCH 19-21

“Making the Grade” New play for 2021 by Jacky Fazio

Caught off guard by an unexpected visitor, Sherlock Holmes is thrust into his latest case, this time at a prestigious boarding school. Will he be able to uncover the reason why so many students are disappearing, or will the children prove to be too much of a distraction for our favorite consulting detective? FULL WEEKEND EXPERIENCE Full weekend packages are available at $115 per person

Full Weekend Packages include the Welcome Reception, Search for Clues Tour, Performances and Lunch. Sherlock Holmes Weekend packages DO NOT include accommodations. Activities available only as a full weekend package; cannot be purchased separately. The Full Weekend Package, including accommodations, starts at $618 (per couple) and also includes a dining certificate good at a selection of Cape May restaurants. See our website for list of participating accommodations.

Reserve your spot by calling 609-884-5404

or order online at www.capemaymac.org SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

WINTER DOLDRUMS?

If you’ve already had enough of winter and can’t face the thought that it’s only half over, you’ve come to the right place for a cure!

air, so dress warmly! Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children (ages 3-12). (see page 43)

All aboard the trolley....

The best way to get to know Cape May is on the popular HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOUR, as knowledgeable guides present entertaining and educational stories. Tours are offered Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Feb. 1315 (check the calendar for times.) Trolley tours are open-air, so dress warmly! Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children (ages 3-12). (see page 9)

George never slept here....

Treat yourself to a long holiday during PRESIDENTS’ WEEKEND, Feb. 13-15 and forget winter with house tours, ghost tours, trolley tours and more, all sponsored by Cape May MAC.

That's pretty spooky....

The EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR takes you into Cape May’s only Victorian house museum and gives you a glimpse into the lives of a Cape May family of the late 1800s. Take a guided tour of the 18-room mansion for a real visit to the past. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children (ages 3-12) (see page 7). See both the Physick Estate and the Cape May Historic District on guided COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS for a total Cape May experience. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children (ages 2-12) (see page 9). Check the calendar for times on both these tours.

How about a tour, Abe?

Craig McManus, paranormal investigator and psychic medium, has conducted numerous paranormal investigations throughout the City of Cape May and his findings are shared on the GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY TROLLEY TOUR. This 30-minute evening ride through the gas-lit streets of Cape May features a MAC guide who relates McManus’ findings. Tours are offered on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Trolley tours are open-

Climb the Lighthouse....

Climb 199 spiraling steps to the top of the CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape and Atlantic Ocean. Open Saturday-Mon-

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

Let the presidents help! day, Feb. 13-15, from 12Noon to 3 p.m. Tower admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 3-12). Admission to the Visitors’ Orientation Center is free. There’s also a Museum Shop with Lighthouse, nature and seashore memorabilia. The lighthouse is located in Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township. (see page 8)

B-13...Bingo!

Perfect for Presidents’ Weekend is BRUNCH & BINGO AT THE BEACH. Bring your besties to a tasty brunch on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., and try your hand at bingo to win a great prize from Lace Silhouettes/Cotton Company. Tickets are $25. (see page 53)

1048 Washington St., and take a fascinating trip back in time at the 50 YEARS OF MAC exhibit. Originally opened in 2020 to celebrate Cape May MAC’s 50th anniversary, we’re bringing it back this year for all the people who missed it last year because of COVID-19 restrictions. Admission to the exhibit is free. Check the calendar for hours. (see page 10)

Shop a little ....

Get in some winter shopping at the CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM SHOP and the CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM SHOP to take home a memento of your visit! (See pages 88-89)

For more information about purchasing tickets to Presidents' Weekend events, call 609-884-5404, ext. 0 or visit our website at www. capemaymac.org

Murder: the perfect spice....

The scene and the tables are all set for you to enjoy a heaping serving of whodunnit at a MURDER MYSTERY DINNER at Aleathea’s restaurant at 7 Ocean St. Enjoy a four-course dinner as you interact with the cast of likely suspects in “All Bets are Off” and the mystery unfolds around you. Performances are offered Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 & 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65 for adults and $30 for children. (see page 65)

Sure! After I get back from Bingo, Discover Cape May MAC If you’ve visited Cape May, chancGeorge. es are you visited a historic site restored by Cape May MAC, taken one of our trolley tours, or enjoyed an event. Now, you can find out about Cape May MAC’s 50year history and how the organization has had a profound impact on making Cape May what it is today, including being the only National Historic Landmark City in the nation! Visit the Carroll Gallery, in the Carriage House at the Physick Estate,

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday January 8, 9 & 10 Information/Tickets

1/8

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

1/9 12Noon-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

12Noon-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

12Noon-2pm

ALL DAY

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1/8

1/9

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

12Noon-2:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- page 34

9am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

1/10

12Noon-3pm 12Noon-3pm

AFTERNOON

1/8

1/9

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1/10

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

1:45pm

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Friday, January 8 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 63) 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 38) 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 38) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-4pm.

Saturday, January 9 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 38)

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 38) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-4pm.

Sunday, January 10 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 38)

Monday & Tuesday January 11 & 12 Information/Tickets

1/11

1/12

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

1/11

1/12

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday January 13 & 14 Information/Tickets

1/13

1/14

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

1/13

1/14

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday-Thursday, January 11-14 Design, 2pm-4pm. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www. njaudubon.org/centers/nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 38) 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 38) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- Closed Mon.-Wed.; open Thurs. 9am-4pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 19

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19

Friday, Saturday & Sunday January 15, 16 & 17 Information/Tickets

1/15

1/16

1/17

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

12Noon-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

12Noon-2pm

1/15

1/16

1/17

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

12Noon-2:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- page 34

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

ALL DAY

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

AFTERNOON

12Noon-3pm

1/15

1/16

1/17

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

1:45pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Friday, January 15 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Saturday, January 16

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Sunday, January 17 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Monday & Tuesday January 18 & 19 Information/Tickets

1/18

1/19

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

1/18

1/19

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday January 20 & 21 Information/Tickets

1/20

1/21

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

1/20

1/21

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday-Thursday, January 18-21 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 21

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21

Friday, Saturday & Sunday January 22, 23 & 24 Information/Tickets

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1/23

1/24

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

12Noon-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

12Noon-2pm

1/22

1/23

1/24

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

12Noon-2:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- page 34

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

ALL DAY

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

AFTERNOON

1/22

1/23

1/24

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

1:45pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Friday, January 22 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Saturday, January 23

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Sunday, January 24 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Monday & Tuesday January 25 & 26 Information/Tickets

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1/26

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

1/25

1/26

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday January 27 & 28 Information/Tickets

1/27

1/28

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

1/27

1/28

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday-Thursday, January 25-28 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 38) 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 38) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- Closed Mon.-Wed.; open Thurs. 9am-4pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday January 29, 30 & 31 Information/Tickets

1/29

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

1/30

1/31

12Noon-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

12Noon-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

12Noon-2pm

1/29

1/30

1/31

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

12Noon-2:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- page 34

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

ALL DAY

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

AFTERNOON

1/29

1/30

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1/31 1pm

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

1:45pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Friday, January 29 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Saturday, January 30

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Sunday, January 31 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Monday & Tuesday February 1 & 2 Information/Tickets

2/1

2/2

9am-4pm

2/1

2/2

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

ALL DAY

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday February 3 & 4 Information/Tickets

2/3

2/4

9am-4pm

2/3

2/4

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

ALL DAY

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday-Thursday, February 1-4 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday February 5, 6 & 7 Information/Tickets

2/5

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

2/6

2/7

12Noon-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

12Noon-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

12Noon-3pm

ALL DAY

2/5

2/6

2/7

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

12Noon-2:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- page 34

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

AFTERNOON

2/5

2/6

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

2/7 1pm

1:45pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Friday, February 5 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Saturday, February 6

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Sunday, February 7 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 38) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-4pm.

Monday & Tuesday February 8 & 9 Information/Tickets

2/8

2/9

9am-4pm

2/8

2/9

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

ALL DAY

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday February 10 & 11 Information/Tickets

2/10

2/11

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

2/10

2/11

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday-Thursday, February 8-11 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 63) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. FEB. 11: Dirty Hands Garden Club: PropagationStarting Your Own Plants From Seeds &

Cuttings, 2pm-4pm. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/nature-center-of-capemay/ (see page 38) 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 38) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- Closed Mon.-Wed.; open Thurs. 9am-4pm.

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CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31

Friday, Saturday & Sunday February 12, 13 & 14 Information/Tickets

2/12

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

2/13

2/14

9am-4pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

11am-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

11am-3pm, 5pm-8pm

11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm

2/13

2/14

ALL DAY

2/12

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

12Noon-8pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- page 34

9am-4pm

12Noon-8pm

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 10

11am-3pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

11am-3pm

2/13

2/14

MORNING

2/12

Brunch & Bingo at the Beach -- page 53

9:30am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

2/13

2/14

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

AFTERNOON

2/12

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

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

12:30pm, 1:45pm

2/13

2/14

7pm

7pm, 8pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

EVENING

2/12

Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 65 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 43

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Poison me!

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. 32

Friday, February 12 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 63) 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/

Saturday, February 13 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Sunday, February 14 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt Available daily at the Hill House office or the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. See calendar for times.

For kids of all ages!

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. Turn in your answer sheet at the Carriage House Museum Shop or Hill House and receive a prize! Includes map and clues. Free, donations accepted. For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

CAPE MAY AREA

BIKE TOUR

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

Only $

On sale at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or at the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Produced by Cape May MAC • 609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org 34

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THE

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Please call ahead for store hours

City Guide Golf Cart Tour

An intimate new way to tour... perfect for small groups Cape M MAC Bl ay ank on Sale ets ! (SEE PA GE

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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

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GROUP TOURS OF CAPE MAY ANY SIZE, INCLUDING INTIMATE GROUPS

Cape May MAC Call Group Tour Manager, Susan Gibson CTIS for personalized service: 609-224-6030

www.capemaymac.org

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Monday & Tuesday February 15 & 16 Information/Tickets

2/15

2/16

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

12Noon-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

11am-2pm

ALL DAY

2/15

2/16

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

AFTERNOON

2/15

2/16

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 88-89

12Noon-3pm

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 10

12Noon-3pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

1:45pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday February 17 & 18 Information/Tickets

2/17

2/18

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

2/17

2/18

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org 40

Monday-Thursday, February 15-18 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 63) 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/

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Winter warm-up

The perfect companion to your Cape May MAC trolley tour!

In the interest of safety and compliance with COVID-19 precautions, all Cape May MAC trolley tours this winter are open-air. Riders are encouraged to dress warmly, but here’s a way to add another layer of toasty warmth, with a stylish Cape May MAC blanket. In addition to keeping you warm on the trolley, they’re also great for outdoor dining, roasting chestnuts on an open fire, or just snuggling in front of the fireplace at home. 50” by 60” forest green 9 oz. fleece blankets are a cotton/polyester blend and are machine washable and dryable. $

30*

*Your purchase helps Cape May MAC in its ongoing programs

On sale at

Carriage House Museum Shop at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. (See calendar for hours of operation) 41

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday February 19, 20 & 21 Information/Tickets

2/19

2/20

2/21

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

11am-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

11am-2pm

11am-1pm

2/19

2/20

2/21

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

11am-2:30pm

10am-2:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

11am-3pm

10am-3pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- page 34

9am-4pm

11am-3pm

10am-3pm

ALL DAY

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 10

11am-3pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

11am-3pm

MORNING

2/19

2/20

2/21

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

2/20

2/21

1pm

AFTERNOON

2/19

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

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. 42

Friday, February 19 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 63) 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/

Saturday, February 20 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Sunday, February 21 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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 39) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-4pm.

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GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY TROLLEY TOUR

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. Advance ticket purchase is recommended For more information, call 609-884-5404

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEB. 13 & 14: 7PM & 8PM $ 15 adults; $ 8 children (ages 3-12) Order ti www.capckets online at emayma c.org

TROLLEY TOURS ARE OPEN-AIR. PLEASE DRESS WARMLY Trolley tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street, where tickets may be purchased. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance. Please note limitations on some trolley tours. Call 609-884-5404 (press 0) for reservations and further information.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC 43

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Monday & Tuesday February 22 & 23 Information/Tickets

2/22

2/23

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

2/22

2/23

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday February 24 & 25 Information/Tickets

2/24

2/25

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

2/24

2/25

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday-Thursday, February 22-25 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 38) 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 38) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- Closed Mon.-Wed.; open Thurs. 9am-4pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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s n o i c t c a a r r t t t t AA 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. See page 38.

SOME ATTRACTIONS MAY STILL BE CLOSED OR WITH LIMITED HOURS. PLEASE CHECK BEFORE VISITING

CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE or visit www.capemaylodging.com. See page 51. Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. See Calendar for schedule. 1048 Washington St. Call CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM 609-884-5404. See page 7. Display of fire-fighting artifacts. Free. Washington & Franklin Sts. FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM This museum at Cape May County Airport pays CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean and Vietnam Take a break and forget about fighting traffic! Relax War veterans. Call 609-374-2987. on board the ferry. Call for details 800-643-3779 or visit www.capemaylewesferry.com. HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Mu- surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-600seum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State 1561. Park. See calendar for schedule. See page 8. HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK Early American open-air living history museum. Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs for 720 Route 9 (between Cape May & Rio Grande). kids. All programs are free and fun for the whole Call 609-898-2300. See page 24. family. 609-884-2159. MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM CAPE MAY STAGE 653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com or 609-884-9100 609-884-1341. See page 79. (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org. See page 55. CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445. See 1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility page 74. for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS animals and plants that are found along the harYear-round art activities for all ages and WCFA bor. Call 609-898-8848. See page 38 101.5 FM, Commercial-free Jazz & more. 717 Franklin St., call 609-884-7525. NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airCHAMBER OF COMMERCE planes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb OF GREATER CAPE MAY For information about accommodations, restau- in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. rants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May 609-886-8787. See page 63. Guidebook, call 609-884-5508. WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY Climb the fully restored Fire Control Tower No. 23 Equity professional theater at the historic First Pres- and learn how the guns at Fort Miles were aimed byterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call during World War II. Sunset Blvd. near Sunset 609-884-5898. See page 77. Beach. Currently closed.

Tours & Attractions 7-Mile Brewery........................86 Bucket Brigade Brewery.........85 Cape May Bird Observatory... 38 Cape May Whale Watcher ...... 74 City Guide Golf Cart Tours ......39 Cold Spring Brewery ..............24 Colonial House Museum ........ 55 Group Tours of Cape May ......39

Historic Cold Spring Village ...24 Nature Center of Cape May.... 38 Nauti Spirits .............................46 Naval Air Station Wildwood ...63 Osprey Cruises ........................60 Southern Mansion...................50 Sunset Beach ..................... 71, 96 Willow Creek Winery........... 3,47

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday February 26, 27 & 28 Information/Tickets

2/26

2/27

2/28

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

12Noon-3pm

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

11am-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

11am-2pm

11am-1pm

2/26

2/27

2/28

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

11am-2:30pm

10am-2:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

11am-3pm

10am-3pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- page 34

9am-4pm

11am-3pm

10am-3pm

ALL DAY

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 10

11am-3pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

11am-3pm

MORNING

2/26

2/27

2/28

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

2/27

2/28

AFTERNOON

2/26

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

1pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Friday, February 26 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Saturday, February 27 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 38)

Sunday, February 28 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Brunch & Bingo AT THE BEACH Saturday, Feb. 13: 9:30am Aleathea’s 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.

Admission $25

Order ticket www.capemas online at ymac.org

For more information or tickets, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org Sponsored by Cape May MAC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

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 blonde woman to wail at your grave and make it seem like you were adored. 53

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Monday & Tuesday March 1 & 2 Information/Tickets

3/1

3/2

9am-4pm

3/1

3/2

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

ALL DAY

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday March 3 & 4 Information/Tickets

3/3

3/4

9am-4pm

3/3

3/4

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

ALL DAY

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday-Thursday, March 1-4 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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GREATER CAPE MAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

COLONIAL

HOUSE Museum

A hidden treasure in the heart of Cape May City Located next to Cape May City Hall, the Colonial House (c 1730), was originally a tavern and the family home of Revolutionary War Patriot Memucan Hughes. The front room features a tavern room. Other rooms open to the public in this unsung survivor from Cape Island’s very beginning depict a colonial era cooking/eating room. A fine example of vernacular architecture and colonial living back in the days.

The Colonial House is currently closed Visit our website and Like us on Facebook: Greater Cape May Historical Society

Donations benefiting the preservation of the house are most appreciated Visit our website at www.capemayhistory.org Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission / Department of State, and the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders through the Cape May County Department of Tourism, Public Information and Culture & Heritage.

653½ WASHINGTON ST.

(Next to Cape May City Hall) Contact us at 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com The Greater Cape May Historical Society A non-profit and stewards of the Colonial House 55

Supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism. www.visitnj.com

Sunday, March 7 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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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.

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

www.capemaymac.org

LOOKING FOR FAMILY TOGETHERNESS?

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt Available daily at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, the Hill House office or the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. (see Calendar for times) Confiscate the electronic devices and get the whole family together for a fun time! Architecture is lots of fun, especially when you look at it from a kid’s perspective and set out in search of witches’ hats and fish scales. This packet includes a clues sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour, set to your own pace (answer sheet also included). Available most days, year-round. Free; donations accepted. (Only one packet is needed per family). Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and Preservation New Jersey. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

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Monday & Tuesday March 8 & 9 Information/Tickets

3/8

3/9

9am-4pm

3/8

3/9

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

ALL DAY

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday March 10 & 11 Information/Tickets

3/10

3/11

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

3/10

3/11

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday-Thursday, March 8-11 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Eco-Friendly Garden Recipes, 2pm-4pm. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 38) 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 38) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- Closed Mon.-Wed.; open Thurs. 9am-4pm. .

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Pet-Friendly Outdoor Patio or Indoor Dining

Uncle Bill’s

Beach Avenue & Perry St., Cape May (609) 884-7199 See you in Spring 2021 Call or visit our website for hours

& Family Restaurant EST. 1962

www.unclebillspancakehouse.com

Thanks to the entire community for the 2020 season. We wish everyone a healthy and prosperous 2021!

Beer • Wine • Spirits Ice • Tobacco CURBSIDE PICK-UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE Open 7 Days a Week 10am-10pm

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106 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May

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CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR WINTER HOURS 416 S. Broadway, West Cape May (609) 600-1422 • www.saporeitalianorestaurant.com Reservations Recommended 61

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday March 12, 13 & 14 Information/Tickets

3/12

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

3/13

3/14

9am-3pm

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

11am-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

11am-2pm

11am-1pm

3/12

3/13

3/14

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

9am-2:30pm

10am-2:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

9am-3pm

10am-3pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- page 34

9am-4pm

9am-3pm

10am-3pm

ALL DAY

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 10

11am-3pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

11am-3pm

SHERLOCK HOLMES WEEKEND -- page 15

MORNING

7pm

1pm-4:30pm

11:30am

3/12

3/13

3/14

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

3/13

3/14

AFTERNOON

3/12

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 8

1pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Friday, March 12 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Saturday, March 13 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Sunday, March 14 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEB. 13 & 14: 7PM Aleathea’s Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.

The scene and the table are both set for “All Bets Are Off,” by Jacky Fazio. After a long weekend in Atlantic City, a group of close friends return to their small town home, eager to show off their big winnings. But one of them has a secret to hide. Loyalty and friendship will be pushed to the limits as they realize they don’t know each other as well as they thought, and maybe they don’t want to. Enjoy a four-course dinner as you interact with the cast of likely suspects and the mystery unfolds around you. Tickets are limited; Order tickets on advance registration required. www.capemaymline at ac.org $65 adults; $30 children (ages 3-12) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information, call 609-884-5404 Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

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Monday & Tuesday March 15 & 16 Information/Tickets

3/15

3/16

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

3/15

3/16

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday March 17 & 18 Information/Tickets

3/17

3/18

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

3/17

3/18

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday-Thursday, March 15-18 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Services/Accommodations Cape May Contracting ...............84 Cape May County MUA .............94 Cape May Day Spa ..................... 11 Cape May Group Tours.............. 39 Cape May Historic Accommodations................... 51 Cape May MAC Membership .................... 90-91 Cape May Presbyterian Church......................................... 67 Cape May Star & Wave .............. 76 Carriage House Weddings & Parties ............... 78 Coldwell Banker/ Sol Needles Real Estate.......... 35

Curran Investment Management ..........................75 Crest Savings Bank .....................95 Evangelista Photography .......... 93 Grand Hotel ................................. 2 Holly Steger-Coastline Realty ... 63 Island Awnings...........................60 Marquis de Lafayette .................14 Rhythm of the Sea...................... 26 South Jersey Electric Vehicles.......................72 Southern Mansion......................50 Steger Beach Service .................84 The Tree Barber.......................... 76 This Week in Cape May...............73

Cape May Presbyterian Church

Loving...Inclusive...Affirming

Sunday morning worship service is cur-

rently in person from 10-10:30am in our sanctuary, livestreamed on Facebook. Masks and social distancing are required! Times change quickly these days, and we may need to adjust our plans, so for a schedule of sanctuary worship on any particular Sunday, please check our website (firstpresbycapemay.com) or our Facebook page. We have also begun a weekly walk, starting every Tuesday from our parking lot at 2pm. All are also welcome to join our weekly Bible study—on Zoom Monday afternoons at 4pm (email us for the invitation!). And you can find us on any time on Instagram and Youtube. Or send us an email or give us a call.

As always, we are praying for you, and wishing you a brighter new year!

500 Hughes St. • www.firstpresbycapemay.com • 609-884-3949 67

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday March 19, 20 & 21 Information/Tickets

3/19

3/20

3/21

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

9am-3pm

10am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

11am-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

11am-2pm

11am-1pm

3/19

3/20

3/21

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

9am-2:30pm

10am-2:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

9am-3pm

10am-3pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- page 34

9am-4pm

9am-3pm

10am-3pm

ALL DAY

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 10

11am-3pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

11am-3pm

MORNING

3/19

3/20

3/21

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

3/20

3/21

AFTERNOON

3/19

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 88-89

12Noon-3pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Friday, March 19 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Saturday, March 20

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Sunday, March 21 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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LIFE-SAVING BOAT ON DISPLAY AT THE

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

215 Lighthouse Ave. off Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point State Park SEE PG. 8 SEE CALENDAR FOR LIGHTHOUSE HOURS

This boat helps to illuminate life-saving history at the Jersey Shore and is an integral part of U.S. Lifesaving Service and U.S. Coast Guard history. Circa late 1800s-1930s, the Monomoys are 26 feet long and most weigh more than 2,000 lbs. The design developed from boats used to hunt whales. Come learn more at your next Lighthouse visit! The boat is a restoration project of the Cape May Maritime and Educational Center and will be on long-term display here, in association with Cape May MAC

Swooning Susan

Fainting was common among Victorian women. Corsets made from whalebone, and sometimes even iron or steel, helped women achieve the impossibly tiny waists that were fashionable at the time. A side effect of these binding garments was that circulation would be cut off, and women would have trouble breathing. It was thought that women were prone to fainting from excitement, but really, it was that they would momentarily pass out whenever their heart rates increased as a result of having their midsections bound so tightly.

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Monday & Tuesday March 22 & 23 Information/Tickets

3/22

3/23

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

3/22

3/23

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday March 24 & 25 Information/Tickets

3/24

3/25

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

ALL DAY

3/24

3/25

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 34

9am-3:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 57

9am-4pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 34

9am-4pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Monday-Thursday, March 22-25 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Gourmet & Specialty Foods!

Tony Packo’s Pickles

Cape May Peanut Butter Co

Cape May Roasters

Hank Sauce

Runamok Maple

Stonewall Kitchen

Nonna Carmen

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Dining/Entertainment 5 West Pub................................. 23 Aleathea’s .................................14 Bella Vida...................................24 Cape May Stage........................79 East Lynne Theater Company... 77 FiNS Bar & Grille........................62 Harbor Square Theater.............36 Mad Batter ................................79

Out There Coffee......................80 Peter Shields Inn.......................62 Sapore Italiano..........................61 Tisha’s........................................ 23 Uncle Bill’s Restaurant...............59 Vintage...................................... 73 Washington Street Mall............81 Willow Creek Winery............ 3, 47

The Perfect Setting Make your special day truly memorable on the grounds of this historic Cape May landmark, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. Intimate gatherings for

WEDDINGS • BIRTHDAYS • GRADUATIONS REUNIONS • ANNIVERSARIES • SHOWERS CHILDREN’S PARTIES Celebrate your special day in the festive Carriage House patio tent at the

Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204

Contact us now for your 2021 or 2022 event! The Carriage House and Patio are fully accessible (609) 224-6029 • www.capemaymac.org • parties@capemaymac.org 78

Specialty Shops 7 Mile Brewery .......................86 Antique Doorknob .................35 Beach Bling..............................25 Bucket Brigade Brewery........ 85 Cape May Cigars & Wine ........13 Cape May Linen ........................3 Cape May MAC Museum Shops .............88-89 Cape May Olive Oil Co............37 Cape May Peanut Butter Co. ..37 Cold Spring Brewery ............. 24 Evangelista Photography ...... 93

Good Scents ............................12 Great White Shark...................25 Nauti Spirits ............................46 Spice Cellar ..............................37 Sunset Beach ....................71, 96 Sunset Liquors ........................ 59 Tree House Antiques ..............13 Washington Street Mall ......... 81 Willow Creek Winery...........3,47 Willow & Stone .......................12 Wingnutz .................................37

Church/Synagogue Directory PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SERVICES BEADLE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 506 Cape Ave., Cape May Point, NJ; Summer worship: 10am • 609-898-0536 BETH JUDAH TEMPLE - Paciﬁc & Spencer Aves., Wildwood - Shabbat service, bi-monthly Fridays at 6:30pm, every Saturday at 9:30am • 609-522-7541 CALVARY CHAPEL CAPE MAY- 596 Seashore Rd., Erma. Services 8:30am & 10:30am Sunday, 7pm Wednesday CAPE COMMUNITY CHURCH- 1159 Rte. 9, Cape May Court House. Services 10:30am Sundays • 609-465-2338. CAPE MAY BEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL - Clubhouse Dr. & Elwood Rd., Town Bank- Non-demoninational worship Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Sundays: 9:30am • 609-889-1498. CAPE MAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Decatur & Hughes Sts., Cape May- 8:30am beach service; 11am jazz service. • 609-884-3949 CAPE ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH - Columbia Ave. & Gurney St., Cape May- Sunday School: 9:45am; Worship: 11am; Bible Study, Tuesdays at 6:30pm • 609-884-3917 CAPE MAY LUTHERAN CHURCH - 509 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2181 CAPE MAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 635 Washington St. (next to City Hall)- Sundays: 10:30am; (also June-Labor Day, 8am at Cove Pavilion) • 609-884-3792 COLD SPRING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (OLD BRICK) - 780 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays 10:30am ~ 609-884-4065 COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 123 Fishing Creek Rd., N. Cape May- Sunday School 9:15am • Worship 10:15am • 609-886-2448

EPISCOPAL CHURCH of the ADVENT - Franklin & Washington Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 8am & 11am. (11am service also online on YouTube, Cape May Advent channel) • 609-884-3065 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 1068 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2424 MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH - Lafayette & Franklin Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 11am • 609-8843270 OUR LADY STAR of the SEA R.C. CHURCH - 525 Washington St., Cape May- Saturdays: 4pm; Sundays: 8:30am, 10:30am & 6pm • 609-884-5312 SEASHORE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE - 446 Seashore Rd., Erma. Sundays: 8:45am & 11am. 609886-6196. 7th DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - 1 West 4th Avenue, Mayville • 609-861-2020- Sabbath School: 9:30am Saturdays • Worship Service: 11am Saturdays; Prayer Meeting: 7:30pm Tuesdays SOCIETY OF FRIENDS - Seaville monthly meeting, 3088 Seashore Rd., 10am. All welcome. ST. PETER’S BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH102 Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Sundays: 9am & 11am. • Call 609-898-4318. TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH702 Seashore Rd.-Erma, Cape May. Sunday worship 9:15am, Sunday School 10:30am. www.ermatabernacle.org. UNION CHAPEL - Non-Denominational - 317 Cape Ave., Cape May Point- 856-785-2652 • Services Sunday: 11am. UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEY SHORE- Sundays, 10am. Call 609-965-9400 for directions or visit www.uucsjs.org.

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES

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

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Bucket Brigade was establishedin 2017 by twin brothers, Karl and Kurt Hughes, firefighters from Cape May County, NJ. They serve up quality, handcrafted ales, pilsners, and lagers in a fun, exciting place located just minutes off Stone Harbor Boulevard and the Garden State Parkway at Exit 10. This fire service-themed venue pays homage to all public service and military members in a comfortable tasting room surrounded by memorabilia. You can also purchase growlers to go.

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Try a tasting!! 609-778-2641 • 205 N. Main St. Cape May Court House, NJ www.bucketbrigade.com 85

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THREE GOOD REASONS TO LOOK FORWARD TO SPRING AND A VISIT TO

(in addition to the fantastic food!)

1. Toasty Warm 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 cozy heated tent makes for an amazing spring 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 73

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ONLINE SHOPPING: Queen Victoria would approve! Now available from Cape May MAC’s

MUSEUM SHOPS

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

See Calendar for dates & times

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop Cape May Point State Park

See Calendar for dates & times

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Cape May MAC’s

MUSEUM SHOPS are open! Carriage House Museum Shop

at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. See Calendar for dates & times

Visit this jewel box of a shop, nestled on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. A short walk from the Washington Street Mall. Plenty of free parking.

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop Cape May Point State Park See Calendar for dates & times

Here you’ll find a fully-accessible Visitors Orientation Center for those who choose not to climb, as well as seashore memorabilia and lighthouse-inspired merchandise. Plenty of free parking.

OR SHOP ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG For more information, call 609-884-5404 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all visits to the Carriage House. Please see page 6 for details before visiting our shops or the Gallery. 89

FREE TOURS

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BECOME A CAPE MAY MAC MEMBER & SAVE! ($50 Joint Membership gives you $120 worth of tours!)

• FREE Historic District, Mansions by the Sea and Children’s Trolley Tours • FREE Physick Estate Tours • FREE Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tours • FREE admission to the Cape May Lighthouse • FREE admission to the World War II Lookout Tower

NEW! 15% OFF Dining at Vintage at the Physick Estate

PLUS $3 discount on tickets to the Cape May Music Festival PLUS 10% Discount at either of Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops PLUS Quarterly newsletter with information about upcoming events and invitations to openings.

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!

BECOME A FRIEND Membership in Cape May MAC is open to everyone and provides many benefits. For more information or to join, please visit

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

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

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

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

Friends of the Cape May Music Festival The Friends of the Cape May Music Festival share a passion for classical music. Help us support the Festival during its three-week residency in May and June and extend its presence in the community year round through related activities and events.

Friends of Museum Education Learning is a life-long endeavor. Your membership in the Friends of Museum Education will help sustain relevant, accessible and diverse educational opportunities for people of all ages. Only with your support can we continue to share artistic, cultural, and historic programs that are exhilarating and enlightening. Find Friends events at

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Keepers of the Light For the first 77 years of its existence, Cape May’s lighthouse was looked after by a Head Keeper, First Assistant Keeper and Second Assistant Keeper. It was their job to light the lantern each night at sunset, ensure it remained lit throughout the night and extinguish it the following morning. In addition, they were tasked by the United States Lighthouse Service with keeping the tower and Keeper’s dwellings painted and properly maintained, storing the massive amounts of oil and other equipment used in the original lanterns, taking care of the expansive lighthouse property and meticulously cleaning the lantern each day. Routine inspections were held by the Lighthouse Service and any deficiency was immediately addressed. William C. Gregory was the first Head Keeper, aided by assistants Samuel Stilwell and John Reeves. Gregory had been the sole keeper of the previous Cape May lighthouse, which was replaced after just 12 years in service. Following his retirement in 1861, he was succeeded as Head Keeper by

PHOTOS: Above, Head Keeper Harry H. Palmer. Note that the ladder behind him is OUTSIDE the railing of the watch gallery. A fear of heights was not acceptable for keepers! At right is a photo of the two houses, home to the Head Keeper and his assistants.

Downes E. Foster, Samuel Stillwell, Caleb S. Woolsen, and finally, Harry H. Palmer. The lantern was automated in 1936, making the Keeper and Assistant Keeper positions no longer necessary. Two homes were built just south of the lighthouse in 1860, one for the Head Keeper and the other for his assistants. It proved to be cramped quarters for the two assistants and their families, leading to requests for additional quarters in 1879 and 1896. They finally got their wish when a long-awaited addition was added to the assistant’s home in 1903. Despite retiring and being given his pension following the light’s automation, Palmer chose to stay in the Keeper’s house and maintain the property for the Lighthouse Service. He, his wife and two daughters lived comfortably there for many years. Today, the site is looked after by MAC staff members, one of whom is Palmer’s own granddaughter, Mayhugh Palmer Tees. -- Story by Ben Miller

Trolley service was available between the city of Cape May and the Cape’s original steamboat landing at what is now Sunset Beach, with the lighthouse as one of the most popular landmarks along the route. It would later be extended to Sewell Point, where today’s Coast Guard base is, then abandoned, after storm surges destroyed the tracks. Photo courtesy Cape May Point State Park

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