This Week in Cape May: June 14-27, 2024

Cape May Presbyterian Church

You are welcome to worship with us any Sunday!

Join us at Decatur Street beach at 8:30am for Traditional Worship. Bring your own seat and shade (we are live on Facebook for this service; videos can be seen any time on YouTube).

For air-conditioning and a later hour, come to our 11am Celebration Worship with jazz instead!

July Jazz Vespers: On July 21, come out to hear the U.S.E. Trio in our lovely and acoustically amazing sanctuary, at 3pm for only a $10 donation.

You can find us any time on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and You-

THE OTHER HALF

See how the merely wealthy to fabulously rich lived in “New Cape May” at the turn of the 20th century on the Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour. PAGE 10

BUMP IN THE NIGHT

Check out the ghostly doings in town on our favorite Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour based on the findings of psychic medium Craig McManus.

PATH TO FREEDOM

Follow the path to freedom and learn about Cape May’s African American history with the Underground Railroad Trolley Tour.

Each year, the Physick House Museum Tour highlights a different aspect of Victorian life and culture.

Cape May Lighthouse

World War II Lookout Tower

Trolley Tours of Cape May!

Look and listen as your guide takes you back in time while your open-air 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. (90-minute tour)

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

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 open-air trolley and into the past as knowledgeable guides present stories about the nation’s oldest seashore resort and how it survived. (45-minute tour)

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

See calendar for dates & times

Combination

Trolley and Physick Estate Tour

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rThe best introduction to Cape May for first-timers. See some of the most famous streets and landmarks as you learn why Cape May is the only National Historic Landmark City and why historic preservation is so important here. Hear about Cape May’s natural beauty and cultural points of interest for exploring later.

by the Sea Trolley

Tour

Don’t be green with envy when you see how well the rich lived in the early 1900s in the most elegant part of town, with its broad streets and summer “mansions.” Cape May’s east side was marketed as “New Cape May” at the turn of the 20th century both to the merely wealthy and fabulously rich.

These 45-minute open-air trolley tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth

See Calendar for Dates & Times$20 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12)

Tickets available: Washington Street Mall Information Booth (at Ocean St.), the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., and online at CapeMayMac.org

Accessible trolley tours are available by pre-arrangement with 48 hours advance notice by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0)

STRANGE VICTORIAN OBSESSIONS HOUSE TOUR

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:30pm

Victorians were fascinated with mystery and illusion and this tour through select rooms in the 1879 Physick House Museum shares that. Learn about the famous Harry Houdini who captivated Victorian audiences; the Goddess of Mystery, Ionia; The Great Lafayette, the world’s greatest magician; and Pepper’s Ghost, an illusion still used today, with Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper and more.

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

SPIRITS, ODDITIES & OBSESSIONS Combo Tour

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7pm

Victorians of the late 19th century had wild notions about the afterlife and were fascinated by mystery and illusion. Hear several ghost stories as you travel Cape May by open-air trolley, along with strange stories from Victorian Cape May history. Then visit select rooms in the 1879 Physick House Museum and learn about the famous Harry Houdini and his intricate escapes; Ionia, and her spectacles of magic; and many more famous Victorian masters and mistresses of illusion. Begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Trolley Stop.

Tickets $30

Tours Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 14, 15 & 16

Information/Tickets

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Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 9am-9pm9am-9pm9am-9pm

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 10am-5pm10am-5pm10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-5pm10am-5pm10am-5pm

Summer Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 49 10am-4pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 72-73 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 37 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Cape May Beer Trail -- page 31 10:45am-4pm

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

MORNING 6/146/156/16

Architectural Walking Tour -- page 32 9:30am

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 42 9:30am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 40 9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 65 10am

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 39 10am 10am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:30am 11:30am 11:15am

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON

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The Gardens of Cape May Tour -- page 47 12Noon-4pm

CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Midday

Musical Luncheon -- page 41 12:30pm

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:30pm12:45pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 65 1pm 1pm 1pm

Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 22 2pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 3:15pm 1:45pm

Cape May Stage -- page 74 3pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 65 6:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 48 7pm, 8:30pm

CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Bailen -- page 41 7pm

CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: New Jersey

Symphony Chamber Players -- page 41 7pm

Cape May Stage -- page 74 7pm 7pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 27 7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 27 6:45pm, 7:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 27 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm 8:45pm 7:30pm, 8:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 27 8pm, 9pm

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean

or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington

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

Friday, June 14

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 61)

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 34)

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 61)

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

Historic Cold Spring Village- Military Timeline Weekend, 11am-4pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 34)

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 34)

Rea’s Friday Night Farmer’s Market- 5pm-8pm, 500 Stevens St. Call 609-884-4522.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, June 15

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 34) 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 xx)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-5pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, June 16

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 61)

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

Historic Cold Spring Village- Military Timeline Weekend, 11am-4pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 61)

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 34)

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 34)

Twilight Yoga & Meditation on the Beach- 8pm, behind Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm Call 609-884-5508. AFTERNOON 6/146/156/16

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Monday & Tuesday June 17 & 18

Information/Tickets 6/17 6/18

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 9am-9pm 9am-9pm

ALL DAY

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 37 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

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

MORNING 6/176/18

Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Tour & Harriet Tubman Museum -- page 40 9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 65 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:30am

AFTERNOON 6/176/18

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:45pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 65 1pm 1pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 27 3:30pm

Monday & Tuesday, June 17 & 18

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 61)

Camp Cape May- Monday-Friday sign-up, 9am-3pm, ages 5-10. Call 609-884-9565.

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

(see page 34) 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 34)

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 72-73 5pm-8:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 65 6:30pm 6:30pm

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 15 7pm

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

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 48 7pm, 8:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 27 7:30pm 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 27 6:30pm, 8:30pm

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

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

call 609-884-5404 or

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Wednesday & Thursday June 19 & 20

Information/Tickets 6/19 6/20

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 8:30am-9pm 9am-9pm

ALL DAY

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 37 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

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

MORNING

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Painted Ladies, Porches & More! Walking Tour -- page 32 9:30am

Cape May’s Maritime Trolley Tour -- page 22 9:30am

Cape May’s Maritime Combo Tour -- page 22 9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 65 10am 10am

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 32 10:15am

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

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:30am

AFTERNOON 6/196/20

Lunch & Learn: Slavery in Cape May County -- page 49 12Noon

CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Bach’s Lunch -- page 41 12:30pm

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:45pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 3:30pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 65 1pm 1pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm

Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 22 2pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 27 3:30pm

EVENING 6/196/20

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 72-73 5pm-8:30pm 5pm-8:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 65 6:30pm 6:30pm

CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL:

Bay Atlantic Symphony -- page 41 7pm

Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 48 7pm

Cape May Stage -- page 74 7pm 7pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 69 7pm 7pm

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 15 7pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 27 7:15pm

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

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 27 7:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 27 8:30pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 48 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 27 8:45pm

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

Wednesday & Thursday, June 19 & 20

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 61)

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 34)

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 34)

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

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Grand Lighthouse Cruise

SATURDAY, JUNE 22: 10AM-3PM

Coastal and off-shore lighthouses have helped mariners navigate the Delaware Bay for years, but the off-shore lighthouses are best seen by boat. To aid ships sailing the treacherous mid-channel of Delaware Bay, a series of lighthouses was constructed in the 19th and early 20th century. Most of these are still operating and all are automated. They stand on pedestals surrounded by water out of sight of land. Visit seven of these off-shore lighthouses aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher and learn the unique history of each on this five-hour cruise that includes breakfast and lunch buffets; a cash bar is available. Cruise departs at 10am from the Miss Chris Marina, 2nd Avenue and Wilson Drive. Cruise is limited to 175 people. Free parking is available at the marina.

Adults $159.95; children (ages 12 & under) $125

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org or call (609) 884-5404

Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and the Cape May Whale Watcher TOUR SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER

TROLLEY TOURS in Victorian Cape May

Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour

Wednesdays & Fridays in June: 2pm

All Trolley Tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street, unless otherwide noted. MORE TROLLEY TOURS ON PAGES 9, 10, 15, 22, 27, 40

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

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

Cape May’s Maritime Trolley Tour

Thursdays: 9:30am

The remarkable maritime history of our seaside town has long defined the Cape May story. Board the open-air trolley and rediscover the important places and natural phenomena that have shaped, literally and figuratively, the Cape May we know today.

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

Cape May’s Maritime Combo Tour

Thursdays: 9:30am

Whaling, wartime and wild weather. 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. The trolley then stops at Fisherman’s Wharf for an up-close walking tour about Cape May’s commercial fishing industry on the docks at The Lobster House. Tour begins and ends at Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Tour is not accessible.

$35 adults, $27 children (ages 3-12)

Cape May…

Op e n DAI LY

For Lunch & Dinne r

Serving all your Harpoons favorites, with 42 ice-cold beer taps, a new carefully curated wine list and handcrafted cocktails from our talented team of mixologists –come join the fun and stay for the sunset !

LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY & WEEKEND AFTERNOONS

SPOOKY CAPE MAY

All Trolley Tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street, unless otherwide noted.

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour

See Calendar for Dates & Times

On board a trolley with an experienced guide, you will begin to wonder what’s beyond as you hear tales of many hauntings unearthed in Cape May by famous psychic medium and Cape May ghostwriter – Craig McManus. 30-minute tour.

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

Historic Haunts Combo Tour

Wednesdays & Saturdays: 7:15pm

Combine the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.”

$30 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12)

Historic Haunts House Tour

Wednesdays: 7:45pm; Saturdays: 6:45pm & 7:45pm

Visit the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or online. Limited Event $20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12)

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour

See Calendar for Dates & Times

You won’t believe some of the strange beliefs, oddities, fads and superstitions of the Victorians. Hear stories on this trolley tour from Cape May’s history that bring to life the bizarre, the unexplained or the just plain weird. 30-minute open-air tour.

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

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

Tours Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 21, 22 & 23

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Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 9am-9pm9am-9pm9am-9pm

ALL DAY

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 10am-5pm, 8pm-10pm 10am-5pm10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-5pm, 8pm-10pm 10am-5pm10am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 72-73 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 37 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Grand Lighthouse Cruise -- page 21 10am-3pm

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

MORNING

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Architectural Walking Tour -- page 32 9:30am

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 42 9:30am Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 40 9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 65 10am

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 39 10am 10am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:30am 11:30am 11:15am

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:30pm12:45pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 65 1pm 1pm 1pm

Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 22 2pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 3:15pm 1:45pm Cape May Stage -- page 74 3pm

EVENING

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Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 65 6:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 48 7pm, 8:30pm

CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL:

Cape May Cabaret -- page 41

Cape May Stage -- page 74

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 69

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 27 7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 27 6:45pm, 7:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 27 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm 8:45pm 7:30pm, 8:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 27 8pm, 9pm

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 47 8pm-10pm

Friday, June 21

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 61)

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

Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park Bandstand, 7pm, 400-498 Lafayette St. 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 34)

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 34)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, June 22

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 61)

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

Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park Bandstand, 7pm, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Needles, Threads & More Weekend, 11am-4pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 61)

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 34) 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 34)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-5pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, June 23

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 61)

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

Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park Bandstand, 7pm, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Needles, Threads & More Weekend, 11am-4pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 61)

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 34)

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 34)

Twilight Yoga on the Beach- 8pm, behind Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm Call 609-884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

Monday & Tuesday June 24 & 25

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Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 9am-9pm 9am-9pm

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 37 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

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

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Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Tour & Harriet Tubman Museum -- page 40 9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 65 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:30am

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:45pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 65 1pm 1pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 27 3:30pm

World War II Lookout Tower

Local Tower was a great historical stop in our time in Cape May. History stops on every flight climbing up the tower and when you reach the top there’s a local historian who knows tons of information on area in the history of the Tower. Definitely learned a lot of information and then view from atop the Tower is quite beautiful.

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Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 72-73 5pm-8:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 65 6:30pm 6:30pm

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 15 7pm

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

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 48 7pm, 8:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 27 7:30pm 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 27 6:30pm, 8:30pm

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

Monday & Tuesday, June 24 & 25

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 61)

Camp Cape May- Monday-Friday sign-up, 9am-3pm, ages 5-10. Call 609-884-9565.

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

(MONDAY ONLY) Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park Bandstand, 7pm, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609884-9565.

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 34)

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 34)

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

(TUESDAY ONLY) West Cape May Farmers’ Market3pm-7:30pm, Backyard Park, 732 Broadway.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

CAPE MAY BEER TRAIL

Sunday, June 16: 10:45am-4pm

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

Tickets $100

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

WALKING TOURS in Victorian Cape May

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

Thursdays: 10:15am

Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant

Take this guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant at Schellenger’s Landing and you’ll learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May is a major commercial fishing port. Guests meet in front of the main entrance, next to the green awning at the Lobster House. The tour guide arrives by trolley to meet the tour. Get tickets online at capemaymac.org or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street. Comfortable shoes recommended.

$15 Adults, $12 children (ages 3-12)

Architectural Walking Tour

Sundays: 9:30am

Begins at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street

One-hour walking tour that explores Cape May’s Historic District. Wear comfortable shoes and stroll along historic streets with a knowledgeable guide to show and tell what makes Victorian Cape May so interesting. See where Victorian gamblers won or lost their shirts, where the Great Fire of 1878 burned, and learn why front porches were so important to Victorian social life.

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

Painted Ladies, Porches & More! Walking Tour

Wednesdays: 9:30am

A guided walking tour from the Washington Street Mall to the 1879

Emlen Physick Estate to experience Cape May up close. See beautiful gardens and learn about Victorian architecture and Cape May history, and find out why front porches were so important to Victorian social customs. Comfortable shoes recommended.

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

At the Carroll Gallery

We All S eam F Ice Cream

A History of Summer’s Favorite Treat

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This exhibit celebrates summer’s favorite treat. See an authentic 1898 ice cream maker and other artifacts, and a reproduction Victorian ice cream wagon. Discover the diverse history and pioneers of this frozen favorite!

Exhibit open Daily through November 3 Free Admission

The Carroll Gallery is located in the Carriage House, on the grounds of the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. The Carriage House is fully accessible. Visit CapeMayMAC.org to view hours of operation.

Wednesday & Thursday June 26

& 27

Information/Tickets 6/26 6/27

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 8:30am-9pm 9am-9pm

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 42 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 37 10am-8:30pm 10am-7:30pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 77 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

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

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Painted Ladies, Porches & More! Walking Tour -- page 32 9:30am

Cape May’s Maritime Trolley Tour -- page 22 9:30am

Cape May’s Maritime Combo Tour -- page 22 9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 65 10am 10am

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 32 10:15am

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

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:30am

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:45pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 3:30pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 65 1pm 1pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm

Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 22 2pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 27 3:30pm

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Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 72-73 5pm-8:30pm 5pm-8:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 65 6:30pm 6:30pm

Cape May Stage -- page 74 7pm 7pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 69 7pm 7pm

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 15 7pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 27 7:15pm

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

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 27 7:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 27 8:30pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 48 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 27 8:45pm

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN

Wednesday & Thursday, June 26 & 27

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 61)

Camp Cape May- Weekdays 9am-3pm, ages 5-10. Call 609-884-9565.

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

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

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 34) 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 34)

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

Emlen Physick Estate

This house shows the power of concerned people regarding historical landmarks. This is preservation at its finest!

WHALES & DOLPHINS WEEKEND CRUISE

Saturdays & Sundays: 10am

Maximize your weekend fun with this “Big Trip” with a not so big price! You get the “Around Cape Island” history and narrative, a dolphin watch and then head offshore in search of Humpback, Finback, and Minke Whales. All this along with a complimentary continental breakfast of Danish, Coffee, Tea and Juice. This trip delivers a lot at a convenient time of day for families, kids, and couples on a tight weekend schedule. 2.5 hour trip; free parking at Miss Chris Marina.

$45 adults, $25 children (ages 7-12) For tickets or information, call 609-884-5404

Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC & the Cape May Whale Watcher TOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

Saturdays: 9:30am

TROLLEY TOUR

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

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

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

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

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

COMBINATION

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR & THE HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM

Tuesdays: 9:30am

Visit the renowned Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey that tells the story of this hero of the Underground Railroad and combine it with the Underground Railroad Trolley Tour that is part of the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom. This 2.5 hour combination tour tells the story of those dangerous days. Hear how legendary anti-slavery fighter, Harriet Tubman, walked these streets, as did prominent railroad businessman and former slave, Stephen Smith, whose railroad cars carried hundreds to freedom. The tour begins at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and travels through parts of Cape May and West Cape May, with stops along the way, including the Mt. Zion Cemetery, and ends with a tour at the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey.

Tickets $35

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

Tour co-sponsored by the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey, Cape May MAC and Center for Community Arts (CCA)

Friday, June 14: 12:30pm

Midday Music & More

Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., Cape May, N.J.

$60 admission

Saturday, June 15: 7pm BAILEN

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May, N.J

$35 Adults, $30 Cape May MAC members and $15 Students

Sunday, June 16: 7pm New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players

The Episcopal Church of the Advent, 612 Franklin St., Cape May, N.J.

$30 Adults, $25 Cape May MAC members and $15 Students

Wednesday, June 19: 12:30pm Bach’s Lunch Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., Cape May, N.J.

$55 adults, $50 Cape May MAC members

Thursday, June 20: 7pm Bay Atlantic Symphony Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May, N.J

$35 Adults, $30 Cape May MAC members and $15 Students

Sunday, June 23: 6pm

Cape May Cabaret with Erich Cawalla & the Uptown Band Orchestra

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May, N.J

$100 Admission (includes dinner & show)

For more information and tickets check our website at www.capemaymac.org

“Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.”

BAY ATLANTIC SYMPHONY

BAILEN

Fridays: 9:30am

Tour begins and ends at the Information Booth, Ocean Street at the Washington Street Mall

Backstreets & Byways

This 90-minute tour by electric cart departs from the Washington Street Mall and takes you off the beaten track — Cape May’s “back streets and byways.” Discover the fascinating history of Cape Island, from its maritime and agricultural roots to its designation as a National Historic Landmark City, and more, from experienced guides with a professional driver. The cart will make two planned stops for photo opportunities. Tour returns to the Washington Street Mall. A minimum of two, maximum of four, people are required to run the tour.

$50 per person

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

FREE FAMILY FUN!

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

Physick EstatE scavEngEr hunt

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

Cape May FaMily Treasure HunT

Confiscate the electronic devices and get the whole family together for a fun time! Architecture is lots of fun, especially when you look at it from a kid’s perspective and set out in search of witches’ hats and fish scales. This packet includes a clues sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour, set to your own pace (answer sheet also included). (Only one packet is needed per family). Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and Preservation New Jersey. Both activities are available daily FREE (donations accepted), at 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)

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

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

Friday, June 21: 8pm-10pm

Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

Follow the light of the full moon on these 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.

Saturday, June 15: 12Noon-4pm (Rain date June 16: 1pm-4pm)

This is your invitation to explore Cape May’s unique natural areas and the private landscape designs, plants and blooms of area gardeners. See both private and public gardens and take home ideas for your own garden on this self-guided tour. Smell and see what’s blooming and flourishing in several different seashore locations dominated by sunlight, ocean breezes, and sand and salt, each uniquely situated. Cape May’s Emlen Physick Estate gardens are included. The grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., will host local and regional vendors, including the Native Plant Society of New Jersey, plus a complimentary wine tasting by Cape May Winery. A trolley shuttle will be available noon-4pm.

Tickets $35

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

Murder Mystery DINNERS

Wednesdays, May 22, June 5 & 12: 7pm

Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St.

The scene is set for a mystery by Jacklyn Fazio: “Bumped Off and Bottoms Up.” Prohibition has arrived! Locals and visitors alike gather at Walter O’Leary’s infamous club for refreshments and entertainment, when an evening of fun takes a terrible turn. Can you help bring the murderer to justice? Solve the mystery as you enjoy a threecourse dinner at the Chalfonte Hotel.

Limited event; advance reservations necessary Adults $75, children (ages 3-12) $50

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall

Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or order online

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

Voices From Beyond House

Tour

Experience an unusual tour in Cape May MAC’s 1879 Emlen Physick House. In the Voices from Beyond Tour, you will hear actual spirit voices captured by Cape May MAC staff over the past 10 years. View historical photos of the Physick family and their staff alongside photos of apparitions seen inside the house. Learn about the equipment and tools used throughout history in paranormal research. Who could these voices belong to and what is keeping them connected to the Physick House Museum? Draw your own conclusions on this exciting paranormal tour.

$25 for adults and children

See calendar for dates & times

Scan the code to view more ghost and mystery tours.

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC. Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall

Information Booth, the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. or order online For more information or tickets, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.CapeMayMAC.org

LUNCH & LEARN

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

Wednesday, June 19

Slavery in Cape May County

Slavery was “baked into” New Jersey from its very beginnings. The 1664-65 Concession and Agreement of the Lords Proprietors of the Province of New Caesarea, or New Jersey was meant to jump start a new agricultural community. Rick Geffken talks about how this provision nonetheless made chattel slavery foundational. Speaker courtesy of the Greater Cape May Historical Society.

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Advance registration required for Zoom participation at www.capemaymac.org Program sponsored by Cape May MAC

City Guide Golf Cart Tour

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

Explore Cape May!

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

This information-packed, hardcover book is a guide to America’s oldest seaside resort, perfect for exploring at your own pace on foot, bike or golf cart. Features more than 90 stops -- from iconic homes and hotels to notable historic sites --with photos and information for each.

Visit us at shop.capemaymac.org to shop online!

AttracOther Attractions

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY

For activities sponsored by NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory, stop by 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/cape-may-bird-observatory. See page 34.

CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 or visit capemaylodging.com. See page 60.

CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM

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

CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY

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

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Museum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See page 7.

CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK

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

CAPE MAY STAGE

Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. 609-884-1341 or visit capemaystage.org. See page 74.

CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER

See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445 or visit capemaywhalewatcher.com. See page 65.

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS

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

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CAPE MAY

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

EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY

Equity professional theater at the historic First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org. See page 69.

and TOURS

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE

Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. See Calendar for schedule. 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See page 6.

FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM

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

HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY

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

HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE

Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-6001561 or visit herefordinletlighthouse.com. See page 59.

HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE

Early American open-air living history museum. 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-8982300 or visit hcsv.org. See page 61.

MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM

653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com or 609-884-9100 (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org. See page 58.

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY

1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the harbor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 34.

NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM

Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airplanes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. 609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 61.

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL

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

COLONIAL HOUSE Museum

A hidden treasure in the heart of Cape May The Colonial House (c.11730) 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 sur vivor from Cape Island’s very beginning depict a colonial era cooking/eating room. A fine example of vernacular architecture and one of only a few remaining colonial homes open to the public in Cape May County. Colonial gardens designed by the Garden Club of Cape May surround the house.

Donations are most welcome for the preservation of the Colonial House

It’s getting hotin here!

Cape May MAC is embarking on a capital improvement project to install an HVAC system and fire suppression in the 1879 Physick House Museum. We’ve secured the planning and capital grants but now we need the matching funds. Your contribution to help us meet that match is greatly appreciated. Together, we will bring these plans through to fruition. please donate here:

2 Hr Duration w/Comp Danish & Coffee

Adults - $45

TWICM 2024 10:00 AM AROUND CAPE ISLAND DOLPHIN WATCH

Children (age 7-12) $30 1:00 PM WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCH

3 Hr Duration “Capt. Jeff’s Big Trip”

Adults - $55

Children (age 7-12) $40 6:30 PM

2 Hr Duration w/Comp Pizza & Hot Dogs

Adults - $45

Children (age 7-12) $30

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

Scan to download the free mobile app: Presented by Cape May MAC

GHOST CAPERS

THREE GOOD REASONS FOR EARLY SUMMER DINING AT

(in addition to the fantastic food!)

1. Delightful Setting & Free Parking

Vintage is located at 1048 Washington St. on the grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. It has plenty of free parking on premises, and the tent overlooking the beautiful gardens and grounds makes for an amazing dining experience.

2. 15% Off for Cape May MAC Members*

Just show your Cape May MAC Membership card, and get 15% off. That’s a great reason to become a Cape May MAC Member, too! Memberships are available at the Carriage House Visitors Center or online at capemaymac.org/support/membership/ * Discount applies to membership cardholder only

3. Cape May Winery Wines

Purchase a bottle of the perfect wine to complement your meal, with a wide variety available at the Carriage House Visitors Center. For more

on Vintage, see page 73

Discover Treasures:

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

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

YOUR TRIP IS NOT complete UNTIL YOU CROSS THE street!

The Shoppes at Washington Commons has something for everyone

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

Boutiques

Beach Bling etc.

Bella

Cape May Surf

Seaweeds by the Sea

Islander

Ocean Lane

Food & Drink

Out There Coffee

Mario’s Pizzeria

Cione Gelato

George’s Place

Cape May Grilled Cheese Co.

ICCARA Bistro

Baby Gifts & Clothing

Arden’s Kids

Home Decor

Seaglass Home

Photo Printshop

Cape May Snaps

Pet Gifts & Treats

Dog Days of Cape May

Crafts

Stitch by Stitch

Spa Li Li

CAPEMAYCHEESE.COM

CAPE MAY’S HOT NEW CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOUTIQUE

Cheese Boards • Charcuterie Boards

CHOCuterie Boards & All Things Cheese

304 Washington St. Cape May 609-305-4060 • www.capemaycheese.com

OH, NUTS....

Hot & Spicy... Sugar & Spice... and everything in between!

1298 Hornet Rd., Cape May Airport 609-435-5429 • www.wingnutz.net

EXOTIC SPICES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Handcrafted, small-batch spices & seasonings

324 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 609-898-4441 • www.spicecellar.net

FLAVOR-INFUSED OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Finest quality products for food lovers!

Oils • Balsamics • Spices • Dips • Mustards

Bruschettas • Sauces • Gifts

324 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 609-898-4441 • www.capemayoliveoilcompany.com

SPREAD THE LOVE!

Sweet & savory treats inspired by the American classic NUT BUTTERS • JAMS • HONEY CANDY • COFFEE, TEA & COCOA

Peanut Butter Dog Treats & Pet-Friendly Courtyard 516 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 609-898-4444 • www.capemaypeanutbutterco.com

Enjoy Cape May as a Cape May MAC Member!

Your support helps Cape May MAC with the preservation of all the things you love about Cape May!

Your membership dues directly support our mission of promoting preservation, culture and the arts in Cape May. You also play a role in continuing our 50+ year history of interpreting Cape May’s heritage, providing museum education, celebrating the arts and leading the way in expanding the region’s tourism season.

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

And remember, your Membership is tax-deductible and brings with it

• Free and discounted tours

• Discounts in our Museum Shops and Vintage BYOB

• Advance notice of upcoming events and more!

Your Membership Matters!

For more information or to join, scan QR code or visit www.capemaymac.org

LESSONS OF HISTORY

Sunday, Oct. 13: 5pm

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Presented by Dr. Craig L. Symonds

In this 12th year, Cape May MAC welcomes Dr. Craig L. Symonds to Cape May Convention Hall to present “The War Comes Home to America: U-boats off the Mid-Atlantic.” German U-boats made the mid-Atlantic one of the most dangerous places on earth in the first few months of 1942. The carnage they inflicted was out of proportion to their numbers and ships went down all along the coast from New York to Florida. How the United States dealt with this menace is one of the great stories of naval and U.S. history. Dr. Symonds taught history at the U.S. Naval Academy for 30 years and has earned numerous awards for his teaching and research. He is the author of 17 books translated into six languages and holds the Naval Historical Foundation Dudley Knox medal for lifetime achievement and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library Pritzker Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing. Tickets are limited. Advance reservations strongly recommended.

Adults $40

Students & Teachers FREE (please present your current ID at the door for complimentary admission)

Lessons of History team

Myles Martel (chair), Jody Alessandrine, Tom Carroll, Vince DeGiamo, Joan Dempsey, David King, Mary McKenney, Mary Stewart, and Chris Traficante

USS Jacob Jones

Church/Synagogue Directory

PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SERVICES

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

BETH JUDAH TEMPLE - Pacific & Spencer Aves., Wildwood - In-person, live stream & Zoom services. Check calendar @ www.bethjudahtemple.org for inperson dates and times. • 609-522-7541

BOTTOMLINE CHURCH - at Utsch’s Marina, 1121 Rt. 109, Cape May. Services Sundays 8am, MarchDecember • 609-703-0448.

CALVARY CHAPEL CAPE MAY- 596 Seashore Rd., Erma. Services 8:30am & 10:30am Sunday, 7pm Wednesday

CAPE COMMUNITY CHURCH- 1159 Rte. 9, Cape May Court House. Services 10:30am Sundays • 609465-2338.

CAPE MAY BEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL - Clubhouse Dr. & Elwood Rd., Town Bank- Non-demoninational worship Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Sundays: 9:30am • 609-889-1498.

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

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

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

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

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

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 123 Fish-

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

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

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

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

OUR LADY STAR of the SEA R.C. CHURCH - 525 Washington St., Cape May- Starting Memorial Day: Saturday-4pm & 5:30pm; Sunday 7am, 8am, 9:30am, 11am & 6pm. St. Agnes at the Point, Sunday 8:30am.• 609-884-5312

SEASHORE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE - 446 Seashore Rd., Erma. Sundays: 8:45am & 11am. 609886-6196.

7th DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - 1 West 4th Avenue, Mayville • 609-861-2020- Sabbath School: 9:30am Saturdays • Worship Service: 11am Saturdays; Prayer Meeting: 7:30pm Tuesdays

SOCIETY OF FRIENDS - Seaville Monthly Meeting, 3088 South Shore Rd., Seaville. 10am. All welcome.

ST. PETER’S BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH102 Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Summer worship only, Memorial Day through September. Sundays: 9am. • Call 609-898-4318.

TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH702 Seashore Rd.-Erma, Cape May. Sunday worship 9:15am, Sunday School 10:30am. www.ermatabernacle.org.

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

UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEY

SHORE- Sundays, 10:30am. Call 609-965-9400 for directions or visit www.uucsjs.org CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES

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

PLAN AHEAD!

JULY 3 & 4

SEPT 6, 20

SEPT 14

OCT 1-31

OCT 11-14

Fireworks & Lighthouse Climb: 8:30pm-9:30pm. See fireworks from the best-ever spot: atop the Cape May Lighthouse!

Cape May Wine Trail: Board our trolley for a day that includes lunch and a visit to two wineries for tasting and touring. 10:45am-5pm.

Harvest Brew Fest: Celebrate the start of fall with a day of craft beers, food vendors, artisans and music at the Physick Estate.

Halloween Happenings: Find out why Cape May is one of the most haunted towns in the nation with trolley, house, walking tours and special events.

Victorian Weekend: Learn about Cape May’s Victorian history and architecture during this holiday weekend of tours, a craft show and more.

OCT 13 12th Annual Lessons of History Distinguished Lecture Series: “The War Comes Home to America: U-boats off the MidAtlantic.”

OCT 19-20

NOV 16-17

NOV 22-24

NOV 22-JAN 1

NOV 23-24

DEC 7, 14, 21

Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey: Challenge yourself to visit all participating lighthouses, museums and lifesaving stations during this annual fundraising event.

Sherlock Holmes Weekend: Join Sherlock Holmes and partner, Dr. Watson, for a weekend of Victorian mystery and intrigue.

Holiday Preview Weekend: Daytime and evening holiday tours, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and more kick off the Christmas season in Cape May this weekend.

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit: opens at the Carroll Gallery at the Physick Estate with extensive Dept. 56 collection and trains beneath giant Christmas tree.

Sherlock Holmes Weekend: Join Sherlock Holmes and partner, Dr. Watson, for a weekend of Victorian mystery and intrigue.

Christmas Candlelight House Tours: Walking tour of homes, inns, churches and hotels is the jewel in the crown of Cape May’s holiday season.

For additional information and to purchase tickets for these events, visit www.capemaymac.org