This Week in Cape May: June 30-July 13, 2023

CALENDAR INFO/TICKETS CAPE MAY MAC APP

PEPPER’S GHOST?

Learn about this and other illusions and magic that captivated the Victorian world in the new Strange Victorian

House Tour of select rooms in the

ACTIVITIES

A LITTLE SNAKE OIL?

Visit

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.

PATH TO FREEDOM

Follow the path to freedom and learn about Cape May’s African American history with the Underground Railroad Trolley Tour or learn even more about the path to freedom on the Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Tour & Harriet Tubman Museum Tour.

PAGES 54 & 55

CAPE MAY MAP pages 48-49

Time travelers welcome!

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1879 Emlen Physick Estate

Tickets

$20 adults, $15 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 “Quackery: The Age of Questionable Medical Marvels,” the exhibit in the Carroll Gallery. (see page 22). The first floor of the Physick House is fully accessible.

THE DOCTOR IS IN:

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

MORE WAYS TO SEE THE

Emlen Physick Estate

1048 WASHINGTON ST.

There’s more than one way to enjoy this fully-restored, 18-room Victorian house museum, the only one of its kind in Cape May!

CLUELESS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE

An immersive experience where an original mystery dramatically unfolds around you as you travel through the rooms of the Physick Estate...SEE PAGE 18

COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR

The ultimate Cape May experience as our knowledgeable guides first take you through the town’s Historic District and then visit the Physick Estate...SEE PAGE 10

HISTORIC HAUNTS TOUR

Visit the Physick Estate and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting” ...SEE PAGE 16

HISTORIC HAUNTS COMBO TOUR

A Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour combined with a visit to the Physick Estate, where guides compare the Victorians’ methods of “ghost hunting” ...SEE PAGE 16

PHYSICK ESTATE CHILDREN’S TOUR

Kids will see what life was like without electronics on a guided tour of the house museum geared especially for 5-10 year-olds....SEE PAGE 53

STRANGE VICTORIAN OBSESSIONS HOUSE TOUR

Tour select rooms of the Physick House Museum and learn about the Victorians and their love of magic, illusion and the mysterious and odd ...SEE PAGE 17

SPIRITS, ODDITIES & OBSESSIONS COMBO TOUR

Hear Cape May ghost stories as you travel the streets by trolley, then learn about the Victorians’ obsession with magic, illusion and the mysterious and odd in a tour of select rooms of the Physick House Museum ...SEE PAGE 17

VOICES FROM BEYOND HOUSE TOUR

Hear actual spirit voices captured by staff over the past 10 years in the Physick Estate. Draw your own conclusions on this exciting paranormal tour ...SEE PAGE 44

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER

Fire Control Tower No. 23 Museum & Memorial

Sunset Boulevard near Cape May Point

GPS: 536 Sunset Blvd., Cape May Point

Open Daily; See Calendar for Times

Climb this fully restored tower and learn about the “war at the shore” and the defense of the Delaware River and Bay from enemy invasion

fully accessible.

$8 for adults, $5 children

Veterans & Active Military Free

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

Historic site administered by Cape May MAC

Restoration has been undertaken by Cape May MAC in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry. Funding for its restoration was provided by the New Jersey Historic Trust, the New Jersey Historical Commission, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, a Save America’s Treasures Grant, and a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

The boardwalk, lined with interpretive panels, the All Veterans Memorial on the deck at the base of the Tower and the entry level are all

Cape May Lighthouse

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

GPS: 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point

See Calendar for Dates & Times

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

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

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

MONOMOY LIFE-SAVING BOAT

See page 69

Lighthouse & Fireworks Climb

See page 29

Lighthouse & Full Moon Climb

See page 41

BrickLighthouse Paver Program

See page 51

Family Fun Crafts Shows at the LighthouseSee page 52

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

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

See Calendar for times

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

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

The ultimate Cape May experience!

COMBINATION TROLLEY/ PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS

See Calendar for times

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

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

Find your first cup of joe or your mid-morning pick-me-up at the Coffee Bar. Serving up the caffeinated drinks you need to fuel your next activity after a late night or before a long day.

Open daily 7 AM – 2 PM

Breathe in the salty-sea air as you relax and unwind on The Porch. Casual bistro seating and cozy gathering corners offer the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail & live music.

Open daily from 7 AM Full bar and restaurant menus available

TROLLEY TOURS

All trolley tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold

SPIRITS & ODDITIES TROLLEY TOUR

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays: See Calendar for Times

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

Headless photography? Electric corsets? Coffin torpedoes? 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 tour.

Welcome to Cape May

TROLLEY TOUR

Offered Daily; See Calendar for Times

This is the best introduction to Cape May for first-timers. ou’ll get the lay of the land and see some of Cape May’s most famous streets and landmarks in the Historic District. Learn why Cape May is the only National Historic Landmark City and why architectural and historic preservation is so important here. See hidden gems and little-known treasures of this glorious seaside town and hear about Cape May’s natural beauty and cultural points of interest for additional exploring later. 45-minute tour.

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

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY TROLLEY TOUR

See Calendar for Dates & Times

All Trolley tours are open-air

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

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

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

Historic Haunts Combo Tour

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8pm (No tour Tuesday, July 4)

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.” Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth where trolley tour begins. $30 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12)

Historic Haunts House Tour

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30pm (No tour Tuesday, July 4)

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.

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC For more information, call 609-884-5404

Limited Event $20 adults

$15 children (ages 3-12)

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

STRANGE VICTORIAN OBSESSIONS HOUSE TOUR

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Fridays, starting July 7: 7:30pm & 8:15pm

Ordertickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Victorians were fascinated with mystery and illusion and this tour through select rooms in the 1879 Physick House Museum shares that fascination. Learn about the famous Harry Houdini who captivated Victorian audiences with his intricate escapes, the Goddess of Mystery, Ionia, a Belgian beauty who Victorians worshipped for her spectacles of magic, The Great Lafayette, who became known as 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

AllridesTrolley are open-air

Fridays, starting July 7: 7pm & 7:45pm

Victorians of the late 19th century had wild notions about the passage from life to death, and were fascinated by mystery and illusion. Hear several Cape May ghost stories as you travel Cape May by trolley, along with strange stories from Victorian Cape May history that are macabre, mysterious or just plain weird. Then visit select rooms in the 1879 Physick House Museum and learn about the famous Harry Houdini who captivated Victorian audiences with his intricate escapes; Ionia, a Belgian beauty called the Goddess of Mystery, who Victorians worshipped for her spectacles of magic; and many more famous Victorian masters and mistresses of illusion. Begins & ends at the Washington Street Mall Trolley Stop.

Tickets $30

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

CLUELESS

AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE

1048 Washington St.

RACINGTHECLOCK

Enjoy an immersive experience as you travel through the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate as an original mystery dramatically unfolds around you. In 2023, time is the enemy in “Racing the Clock,” written by Jacklyn Fazio. Barrington family dinners are notorious for bad news, but no one expected this one to take such a sinister turn, when the family matriarch drops dead before dessert is served. With every guest potentially poisoned, and not enough antidote to go around, you must identify the killer before it’s too late.

Orderticketsonlineat www.capemaymac.org

Adults $25, children (ages 3-12) $20 Limited attendance; advance reservations suggested

The rooms of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate provide the perfect stage for this mystery!

PAINTED LADIES, PORCHES & MORE!

Wednesdays: 9:30am

Take a walk from the Washington Street Mall to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to with a knowledgeable guide and experience charming Cape May, a National Historic Landmark city, up close. Delight in beautiful gardens as you learn about Victorian architecture and Cape May’s colorful history along the way. Discover the interesting features of various Victorian styles and learn why front porches were so important to Victorian social customs. Tour lasts 45 minutes. Comfortable shoes recommended.

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

Orderticketsonlineat www.capemaymac.org

Advance ticket purchase is recommended

Purchase tickets online or at the 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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June 30, July 1 & 2

Trolley Tour -- page 10

Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 27

Friday, June 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- Indelible Groove, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720

Route 9, 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 59)

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 59)

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

AFTERNOON

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Saturday, July 1

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

Cape May Independence Day Parade- 1pm, 714 Beach Ave. in front of Convention Hall. Call 609-884-9565.

Cape May Point Civic Club Bazaar- the Circle in Cape May Point.

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

Free Concert in the Park- Congress Street Brass Band, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Independence Day Weekend, 10am-4pm; John Walters Cape Community Band Concert, 2pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, 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 59)

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 59)

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

Sunday, July 2

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- Independence Day Band, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Independence Day Weekend, 10am-4pm; John Walters Cape

Widen the doors

Community Band Concert, 2pm. 720 Route 9, 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 59)

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 59)

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.

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.

GALLERY EXHIBIT

quackery

The Age of Questionable Medical Marvels

Step right up! See this exhibit of some of the so-called medical marvels of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these “curatives” were not just ineffective, they were downright dangerous. Learn about the societal and economic forces that unleashed these questionable treatments on the public, driven by hucksterism, false advertising and get-rich-quick schemes.

The Carriage House is fully accessible For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

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

Cape May’s Maritime COMBO TOUR

Thursdays: 9:30am

Ordertickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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.

Adults $33, Children (ages 3-12) $25

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

Mansions by the Sea

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

All Trolley tours are open-air

TROLLEY TOUR

See Calendar for Dates & Times

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

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

Monday & Tuesday July 3 & 4

Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 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.

TUESDAY ONLY: Cape May Independence Day Fireworks, 9pm in front of Congress Hall, Perry Street and the Beach. Call 609-884-9565.

MONDAY ONLY: Free Concert in the Park- America’s Sweethearts, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

MONDAY ONLY: Jersey Shore Pops Concert- 7pm, 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 59)

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 59)

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.

Call 609-884-5404

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CLIMB LIGHTHOUSE & FIREWORKS CLIMB

Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4 8:30pm-9:30pm

Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point State Park

Celebrate Independence Day with a rare and exclusive opportunity to view fireworks from atop the Cape May Lighthouse! Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse Watch Gallery and experience a one-of-a-kind view of the evening’s fireworks display. Offered during the Lower Township (July 3) and Cape May (July 4) fireworks presentations. Comfortable shoes recommended for climbing. In the event fireworks are cancelled, event will be rescheduled or refund given. $45 per person; Limited event. Advance reservations necessary

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

Events sponsored by Cape May MAC

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday, July 5 & 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.

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

THURSDAY ONLY: Historic Cold Spring Village- 10am4pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 64)

THURSDAY ONLY: Movies on the Beach: Top Gun Maverick- 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 59)

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 59)

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

AFTERNOON

Lunch & Learn: Down the Shore-Victorian Vacations -- page 34

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EVENING

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

WHALING, WARTIME AND WILD WEATHER

Cape May’s Maritime Trolley Tour

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

Friday, July 7

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

The British Invasion Years – a ‘60s Musical Revolution- 8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

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

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

Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, 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 59)

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 59)

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

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

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Saturday, July 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.

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

Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 64)

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

Sunday,

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- Charlie Zahm & Friends, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- 720 Route 9, 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/

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 59)

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 59)

Promenade Arts & Crafts Show- 10am-5pm, Cape May Promenade near Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

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

July 9

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 59)

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 59)

Promenade Arts & Crafts Show- 10am-5pm, Cape May Promenade near Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Summer Concert Series: The Lettermen- 8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-8849565.

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

LUNCH & LEARN

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON PROGRAM

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

Wednesday, July 5: 12 pm

Down the Shore: Victorian Vacations in Cape May

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a summer vacation at the shore in the late 19th century? Ben Ridings talks about retreats at America’s oldest seaside resort and their similarities to today.

For more information, call 609-884-5404

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

Tickets & Information

WASHINGTON STREET MALL INFORMATION BOOTH

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

CARRIAGE HOUSE VISITORS CENTER

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

HILL HOUSE OFFICE

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

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

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

WATER, SKY, SAND, FAMILY:

Poetry Workshop

WITH POET LAUREATE SYLVIA BAER

Monday, July 10: 3pm-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St.

Ordertickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Cape May’s Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer hosts the first of four introductory poetry workshops at Vintage Restaurant on the grounds of the Physick Estate that explore the themes of Water, Sand, Sky and Family. These workshops are for anyone interested in poetry at any level of knowledge and experience. Participants will learn about the craft and write their own verse during each workshop. Sharing work is a personal choice and will not be required. After each session there will be time for discussion with light refreshments included.

TICKETS $35

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise

Saturdays & Sundays: 10am

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

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

$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

Estate Children’s Tour -- page 53

Watch Around Cape May -- page 85

Wharf Tour -- page 43

Physick Estate

-- page 6

15

Estate Tour -- page 10

Monday & Tuesday, July 10 & 11

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- Gino White Trio, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

TUESDAY ONLY: Family Magic Night- 7pm, 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 59)

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 59)

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.

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 27

District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 85

Poetry Workshop with Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer -- page 39

Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 53

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 78-79

Dolphin Cruise -- page 85

Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 18

Voices from Beyond House Tour -- page 44

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15

of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 16

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 16 8pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 16 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 STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

SUNDAY, JULY 2: 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.

Up in smoke

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

EVENING 7/12 7/13

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 78-79

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 85

Voices from Beyond House Tour -- page 44 7pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 16 8pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 16

Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 18

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 76

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 16

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

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H

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

Wednesday & Thursday, July 12 & 13

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. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 64)

THURSDAY ONLY: Movies on the Beach: Moana- 8pm, Convention Hall at Gurney Street Beach. 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 59)

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 59)

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

FISHERMAN’S WHARF

Walking Tour

Mondays & Fridays

starting July 3: 10:15am

Order tickets online at

www.capemaymac.org

Discover how your seafood gets from ocean to table on this 45-minute tour of the Lobster House dock and fish packing plant. Tour begins at the Lobster House takeout dock where tickets can be purchased from the guide. Tickets are also available online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street.

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

DISCOVER MORE OF OUR MARITIME HISTORY ON THE COMBO TOUR....PG. 27

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

Tour sponsored by Cape May MAC

THE ROOTS of CAPE ISLAND

Wednesdays: 2pm

Fridays: 10:15am

TROLLEY TOUR

All Trolley tours are open-air

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

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

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

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

VOICES FROM BEYOND •HOUSE TOUR •

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7pm

(No tour Tuesday, July 4)

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Experience the unusual in this new tour of the 1879 Emlen Physick House. You will hear actual spirit voices captured by Cape May MAC staff over the past 10 years and 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 tied to the Physick House Museum? Draw your own conclusions on this new and exciting paranormal tour.

Tickets $25

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

Backstreets & Byways C ity t our

FRIDAY, JUNE 30: 10:30AM

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:15AM

Beginning July 4

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

This 90-minute breezy tour by electric cart departs from the Washington Street Mall and takes you off the beaten track along routes not usually traveled — 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 2 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 Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR

Orderticketsonlineat www.capemaymac.org

Sundays 9:30am

Starts at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street

See America’s only National Historic Landmark City up close on this one-hour walking tour that explores Cape May’s renowned Historic District on foot. Put on your comfortable shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Howard Street and Columbia Avenue, 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)

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

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.

Cape May FaMily Treasure HunT

Confiscate the electronic devices and get the whole family together for a fun time! Architecture is lots of fun, especially when you look at it from a kid’s perspective and set out in search of witches’ hats and fish scales. This packet includes a clues sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour, set to your own pace (answer sheet also included). (Only one packet is needed per family). Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and Preservation New Jersey. Both activities are available daily FREE (donations accepted), at Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Also available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate (see Calendar for dates & times)

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

Map Not to Scale

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+Public Rest Rooms

For the “Light” in your life...

If the Cape May Lighthouse is an important part of your life, now you can honor or remember that “Light” in your life or simply your own or your family’s love of the Lighthouse with an engraved brick, a permanent part of the repaved pathway leading up to the Lighthouse.

A limited number of these special, engraved bricks will be available. Your purchase supports Cape May MAC’s ongoing preservation of the Cape May Lighthouse.

Starting at $200/brick

Bricks may be purchased in person at the Cape May Lighthouse or at the Hill House Business Office at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 609-884-5404 OR VISIT WWW.CAPEMAYMAC.ORG

Family Fun Crafts Shows

AT THE LIGHTHOUSE

At Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue (off Sunset Boulevard)

Wednesdays, July 5 & 12: 9am-2pm

Bring the family to the Cape May Lighthouse for music, a crafts show, and other family-friendly fun activities, including games & artifacts from the Cape May Maritime Museum. Also see the Maritime Museum’s Lifesaving Boat, on display on the grounds (see page 69). No admission charge to activities outside the Lighthouse on the grounds.

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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.

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

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Physick EstatE

CHILDREN’S TOUR

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:45am (No Tour July 4)

Youngsters will see what life was like more than 100 years ago on a half-hour guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, geared especially for 5-10 yearolds. Find out how kids (and adults) lived without electricity and many of the everyday things we take for granted today. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry, we can’t accommodate strollers.

Adults $15, Children (ages 3-12) $10

Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or online at www.capemaymac.org • Call 609-884-5404

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

Children’s Trolley Ride

Mondays & Wednesdays at 4:30pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3pm

Adults $15, Children (ages 3-12) $10

Begins at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street where tickets may be purchased

Board MAC’s Jolly Red Trolley for a fun ride geared especially for 3 to 7 year olds. From gingerbread you can’t eat to witches caps on houses and stories of pirates and princesses, kids will be fascinated by “show and tell” along the way. And kids will love the sing-along with the trolley guide! (30-minute ride) All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry, we cannot accommodate strollers.

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR

Thursdays: 9:30am

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

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

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

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

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

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

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

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 that is part of the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom. The Harriet Tubman Museum officially opened in 2021 to national accolades. Cape May was part of the Underground Railroad and 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)

HARRIET TUBMAN’S LIFE & WORK IN CAPE MAY

Harriet Tubman lived in Cape May in the early 1850s, working to help fund her missions to guide enslaved people to freedom. After her initial journeys conducting freedom seekers to Canada, she returned to the states and earned money working in hotels and for private families as a cook. From Cape May, in the fall of 1852, she went back once more to Maryland, and brought away nine more fugitives. The New Jersey Historical Commission says she spent two other summers in Cape May.

Cape May played a pivotal role in the fight to end slavery. Several historic figures critical to the fight against slavery spent their summers in Cape May. The Harriet Tubman Museum building is located on a block that anti-slavery activists called home in Cape May. Lafayette Street and Franklin Street became a center of abolitionist activity centered around three important buildings developed in 1846.

Natural Habitats TROLLEY TOUR

Wednesdays: 9am

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Cape May’s location along the Atlantic Flyway makes it a top destination worldwide for birders, especially during the migration seasons of spring and fall. This trolley tour, presented by a naturalist from New Jersey Audubon Society’s Nature Center of Cape May, drives past the most popular birding and nature “hot spots” in the Cape May region. Learn about Cape May’s natural areas and the top spots to return to for a birding walk to appreciate the region’s many resident and migratory birds. 90-minute tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

Tickets: $25 adults

$15 children (ages 3-12), active military & veterans

Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or online at www.capemaymac.org. Call 609-884-5404

Tour co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and the Nature Center of Cape May

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 59.

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 70.

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 9.

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 80.

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 85.

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 76.

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 66.

HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE

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

MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM

653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Open Wed-Sat 1pm-4pm. 1730colonialhouse@ gmail.com or 609-884-9100 (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org. See page 67.

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 59.

NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM

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

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL

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

Got a match?

Help us light the fire under our matching funds campaign

Cape May MAC is embarking on a project to install an HVAC system and fire suppression in the 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.

You can donate by CLICKING HERE

GHOST CAPERS

HAUNTED WALKING TOUR

Real Ghosts. Real History.

Step into the past with Cape May's most authentic haunted walking tour! Equal parts history and mystery, our tours uncover the love, heartbreak, glamour, scandal—and of course, death hidden inside the historic homes and hotels of the nation's oldest seaside resort.

Book early—tours regularly sell out!

See current tour schedule at www.ghostcapers.com

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 one of only a few remaining colonial homes open to the public in Cape May County.

Open Season: June 15th through September 15th

Wednesday through Saturday 1-4pm

Saturdays: “The Historian is In”

Free - Open to the Public

Donations are most welcome for the preservation of the Colonial House

Visit our website at www. capemayhistory.org and Like Us on Facebook

653½ WASHINGTON ST. (Next to Cape May City Hall)

Contact us at 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com

The Greater Cape May Historical Society 501c(3)

A non-profit and stewards of the Colonial House

Cape May Presbyterian Church

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

• 8:30 am Beach Church: park in our lot (Decatur and Columbia) and walk to the sea, and you’ll find us! Bring your own seat!

•11 am Celebration Worship with jazz

• Don’t miss this month’s Jazz Vespers, featuring Edgardo Cintron’s Mambo Magic, in our acoustically and visually beautiful sanctuary. July 16th at 3 pm, for only a $10 donation.

Our Craft Group meets at 6 pm on Wednesday evenings all summer, serving all skill levels! Materials provided.

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

As always, we are praying for you, and wishing you the many blessings of summer!

LIFE-SAVING BOAT ON DISPLAY

AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

215 Lighthouse Ave. off Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point State Park

SEE PG. 9

SEE CALENDAR FOR LIGHTHOUSE HOURS

This circa 1800s-1930s boat helps illuminate life saving history at the Jersey Shore and is an integral part of U.S. Life Saving Service & U.S. Coast Guard history. Come learn more on 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

Dog Days of Summer

This charming, illustrated children’s book and accompanying apparel recounts the daily exploits of Emlen and the delightful dogs of the Estate.

Visiting in person? Ask about our free Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt.

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

Cape May MAC’s 11th Annual LESSONS OF HISTORY

ALEXANDER HAMILTON:

The Man, The Myth, The Musical

Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023: 5pm

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.

The life and legacy of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton -- from historic truth to musical interpretation, and the role he played in shaping New Jersey as we know it today.

Presented by Dr. Robert Watson, awardwinning author, professor, historian, and analyst who has contributed to The New York Times, NPR, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the BBC, and more.

Tickets are limited. Advance reservations strongly recommended.

Adults $40

DR. ROBERT WATSON

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

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

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

Lessons of History team

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

Specialty Shops

THREE GOOD REASONS FOR 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 information on Vintage, see page 79

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

Everyone likes to keep a clean recycling container in their kitchen

If you use a plastic bag for recyclables, when placi ng the recyclables in your cu rbs ide container for collection, EMPTY the bag into the Container and put the plastic bag in the TRASH.

Bagged Recyclables are a serious problem for curbside recycling collections.

Plastic bags are not accep ted in the Cape May County Recycling Program. Not sure if it's Trash or Recycling? Go to cmcmua.com and select CMCMUA Waste Wizard App

Fill your life with good things.

CAPE MAY’S HOT NEW CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOUTIQUE

Cheese Boards • Charcuterie Boards

CHOCuterie Boards & All Things Cheese

CAPEMAYCHEESE.COM

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

OH, NUTS....

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

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

EXOTIC SPICES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Handcrafted, small-batch spices & seasonings

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

FLAVOR-INFUSED OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Finest quality products for food lovers! Oils • Balsamics • Spices • Dips • Mustards

Bruschettas • Sauces • Gifts

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

SPREAD THE LOVE!

Sweet & savory treats inspired by the American classic NUT BUTTERS • JAMS • HONEY

CANDY • COFFEE, TEA & COCOA

Peanut Butter Dog Treats & Pet-Friendly Courtyard

516 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 609-898-4444 • www.capemaypeanutbutterco.com

Dog Days of Summer

This charming, illustrated children’s book and accompanying apparel recounts the daily exploits of Emlen and the delightful dogs of the Estate.

Visiting in person? Ask about our free Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt.

Shop our selection of coffee, tea and mugs online at shop.capemaymac.org, or at our Carriage House Museum

Shop at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street

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

Cape May MAC Membership

Mom & Dad

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

Grandmom & Grandpop

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

Aunt Jenny

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

Sis

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

Teachers

What teacher doesn’t like visiting historic places that are entertaining, too, and getting some ideas to inspire the students?

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

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

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

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

Your Membership Matters!

For more information or to join, visit

www.capemaymac.org/support/membership/

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.

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: 9:45am; Worship: 11am; Bible Study, Tuesdays at 6:30pm • 609884-3917

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OUR LADY STAR of the SEA R.C. CHURCH - 525 Washington St., Cape May- Saturdays: 4pm, 5:30pm; Sundays: 7am, 8am, 9:30am (live-streamed), 11am, 6pm • 609-884-5312

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

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

SOCIETY OF FRIENDS - Seaville Monthly Meeting, 3088 South Shore Rd., Seaville. 10am. All welcome. ST. PETER’S BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH102 Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Sundays: 9am. • Call 609-898-4318.

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

UNION CHAPEL - Non-Denominational - 317 Cape Ave., Cape May Point- 856-785-2652 • Services Sunday: 11am.

UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEY SHORE- Sundays, 10am. Call 609-965-9400 for directions or visit www.uucsjs.org CALL

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 call 609-884-5404