Widen the doors

Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 64)

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 65)

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 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

The Victorian era took fashion to new heights. Women wore crinoline dresses that stretched as wide as 18 feet across in the 1850s. And by the 1870s, the puffy bustle was all the rage.

Afternoon

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

Saturday, July 29

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 64)

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

Free Concert in the Park- Golden Eagle Community Band, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring- Down on the Farm Weekend, 10am-4pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road,

Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 64)

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 65)

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 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

Sunday, July 30

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 64)

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

Free Concert in the Park- Matt Adams Trio, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Down on the Farm Weekend, 10am-4pm; 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 64)

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 65)

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 65)

Summer Concert Series: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone- 8pm-9:30pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

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Monday & Tuesday July 31 & August 1

Monday & Tuesday, July 31 & August 1

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 64)

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

MONDAY ONLY: Free Concert in the Park- Tom Powdermaker Duo, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

TUESDAY ONLY: Family Magic Show- 7pm-8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-8849565.

TUESDAY ONLY: National Night Out- 5:30pm-8:30pm,

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

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 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

TUESDAYS ONLY: West Cape May Farmers’ Market,

Backyard Park, 732

Call 609-884-1005.

& Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 93

Workshop with Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer -- page 61

Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 84-85

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 25

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12

May Stage: Art -- page 87

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12

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

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

Beneath A Blanket Of Stars

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16: 8PM-10PM

INFORMATION

Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

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

Purchase tickets at the Lighthouse the night of Climb.

$20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12)

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

Wednesday & Thursday August 2 & 3

Wednesday & Thursday, August 2 & 3

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 64)

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

THURSDAY ONLY: Classic American Tales at The Dormer House- 4pm, 800 Columbia Ave. Call 609884-5898.

THURSDAY ONLY: Historic Cold Spring Village- 10am4pm. 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-8982300. (see page 64)

THURSDAY ONLY: Lilo & Stitch- 8pm, Convention Hall at Gurney Street Beach. Call 609-884-9565.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

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 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

Afternoon

Lunch & Learn: History of Boardwalks -- page 59

-- page 42

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12

East Lynne Theater Company: Driving Miss Daisy -- page 82

Cape May Stage: Art -- page 87

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

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

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The Magic Of Moonlight At The Cape May Lighthouse

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

TUESDAY, AUG. 1: 8PM-10PM

Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean $20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12).

Purchase tickets at the Lighthouse the night of climb.

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

EVENING

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 13 7pm, 7:45pm

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 13 7:30pm, 8:15pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

East Lynne Theate Company: Driving Miss Daisy -- page 82

Cape May Stage: Art -- page 87

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

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

Friday, August 4

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 64)

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

Free Concert in the Park- Rowan College SJ Band, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735

Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 64)

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 65)

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 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

Saturday, August 5

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 64)

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

Free Concert in the Park- The Outcrops, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring- Homespun History Weekend, 10am-4pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road,

Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 64)

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 65)

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 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

Sunday, August 6

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 64)

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

Free Concert in the Park- Dion Paci, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-8849565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Homespun History Weekend, 10am-4pm; 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 64)

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 65)

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 65)

Summer Concert Series: The Drifters- 8pm-9:30pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

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It was the Victorians who first invented afternoon tea. This was because the evening meal was eaten later than in previous periods and people found they needed a light meal in the late afternoon. The evening meal was eaten around 8 or even 9 p.m.

Trolley Tour -- page 29

Estate Children’s Tour -- page 53

Watch Around Cape May -- page 93

Wharf Tour -- page 41

Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

-- page 11

District Trolley

-- page 10

Estate Tour -- page 10

Monday & Tuesday, August 7 & 8

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 64)

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

MONDAY ONLY: Free Concert in the Park- LCMR HS Summer Community Band, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-8849565.

TUESDAY ONLY: Family Magic Show- 7pm-8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-8849565.

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 65)

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 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

TUESDAYS ONLY: West Cape May Farmers’ Market, 3pm-7:30pm, Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Call 609-884-1005.

Afternoon

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11

Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35

District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 93

Workshop with Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer -- page 61

Trolley Ride -- page 53

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 84-85

Dolphin Cruise -- page 93 from Beyond House Tour -- page 42 at the Physick Estate -- page 14

& Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11 of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12 8pm

Cape May Stage: Art -- page 87

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12

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

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

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WHALING, WARTIME AND WILD WEATHER

Cape May’s Maritime Trolley Tour

Ordertickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Mondays & Fridays: 9:30am

The remarkable maritime history of our seaside town has long defined the Cape May story. Board the trolley and rediscover the important places and natural phenomena that have shaped, literally and figuratively, the Cape May we know today. Tour begins and ends at Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

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

For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org DISCOVER EVEN MORE ON THE COMBO TOUR...PG. 35

Quackery: Toxic and shocking?

Toxic arsenic was widely consumed by Victorians. Women believed it had qualities which made skin appear younger, and so it was a major ingredient in many cosmetics – whereas men would consume arsenic pills as a way of stimulating their libido. Unsurprisingly, these products caused extreme sickness and lead to many fatalities before people understood the true power of the substance. Also in practice was electrotherapy, or shock therapy, which was used to treat multiple medical problems, including gout, muscle pain, rheumatism (arthritis), and liver problems. What was the complicated, medical and 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.