THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY: MARCH 25-MAY 19, 2022 by This Week in Cape May

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MAR. 25-MAY 19, 2022

PAINTED LADIES, PORCHES & MORE! WALKING TOUR PAGE 25

CAPE MAY

MUSIC FESTIVAL PAGE 44

TROLLEY TOURS Physick Estate Tours Pg. 7 Cape May Lighthouse Pg. 6 Top Picks

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Calendar

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THIS WEEK in CAPE MAY

Vol. L Number 1 March 25-May 19, 2022

SEE PAGE 44

The Cape May Music Festival returns to an all-live schedule this year! CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE..............6

Crafts & Collectibles Shows.................. 22 Lunch & Learn.........................................42

Climb 199 steps to the top! Lighthouse Full Moon Climb................ 17 Memorial Brick Pavers........................... 63 Monomoy Life-Saving Boat................. 49 Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb...............................43

CAPE MAY TOURS

Boat Tours Dolphin Watch Around Cape May....107 Grand Lighthouse Cruise .....................34 Sunset Dolphin Cruise..........................107 Whale & Dolphin Watching................107 Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise................................ 30 City Guide Golf Cart Tours.........................47 Ghost Tours Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour.........15 Historic Haunts Combo Tour................15 Group Tours of Cape May.........................55 Walking Tours Architectural Walking Tour....................41 Fisherman’s Wharf Tour........................40 Painted Ladies, Porches & More Walking Tour.............................25

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE............... 7 Tour Cape May’s only Victorian house museum Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour................................9 Historic Haunts House Tour..................15 Magic & Mystery House Tour.............. 50 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt.............55

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL................ 8

Learn about Cape May’s role in World War II

CAPE MAY ACTIVITIES

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit.....81

THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY Published by Cape May MAC

C e l e b r at i n g H i s t o ry ... E n r i ch i n g L i v e s P.O. Box 340 • 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204 • (609) 884-5404 Editors Jody Alessandrine • Mary Stewart Designer ... Jean Barraclough

Cape May MAC’s public history programs are funded in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission in the Department of State.

For advertising information, contact JOE McLAUGHLIN, Advertising Representative (609) 224-6120 or (609) 884-5404, ext. 1-135 • jmclaughlin@capemaymac.org Copyright © 2022 Cape May MAC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

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CALENDAR ... starts on page 16 INFO/TICKETS ... Pg. 57 TROLLEY TOURS

HEADLESS WHAT?

Cape May’s Forgotten Sports History Trolley Tour................83 Children’s Troley Ride............................ 50 Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour................................9 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour.........15 Historic District Trolley Tour.....................9 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour.........19 Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour............. 10 Underground Railroad Trolley Tour.....29 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour... 10

Superstitions, oddities and mysteries from the Victorian era are the focus of the Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour. Travel Cape May’s gaslit streets on this evening tour and hear about our sometimes bizarre history.

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BUMP IN THE NIGHT

Check out the ghostly doings in town on our favorite Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour.

FOOD & WINE

PAGE 15

Brunch & Bingo at Bella Vida.............. 47 Cape May’s Forgotten Sports History Discussion & Brunch...................... 83 Murder Mystery Dinner.......................65 Vintage............................................. 90-91

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.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt..........55 Cape May Lighthouse..............................6 Children’s Trolley Ride........................... 50 Dolphin Watch Around Cape May....107 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt.............55 Whale & Dolphin Watching................107

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PATH TO FREEDOM

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

PERFORMING ARTS

Cape May Music Festival ................. 44 Cape May Stage..................................93 East Lynne Theater Company.......... 89 More About Music.............................. 27 Facebook................................................114 Cape May MAC Membership............ 104 Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops & Online Shop............................112-113 Wedding & Party Services.....................92

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Tours & Attractions.................. 71 Services/Accommodations.... 86 Dining/Entertainment............ 89 Shopping.................................. 94

CAPE MAY MAP pages 60-61 Washington Commons........................ 101 Washington Street Mall.........................96 West Cape May Business Assoc. ... 110-111

Carpenter’s Lane..................................109 Schellenger’s Landing..................102-103

Cape May Area Organizations.......................................................................... 58 Cape May Historic Accommodations................................................................77 Church/Synagogue Directory........................................................................ 114 5

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

Open Daily; See Calendar for 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

MOMS CLIMB FREE on Mother’s Day! Sunday, May 8) Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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 49 Lighthouse Brick Paver Program See page 63 Lighthouse Full Moon Climb See page 17

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb See page 43

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 6

Time travelers welcome! ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG

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 “A Diamond of Their Own” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery, through April 30 (see page 81). The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible.

This Old House PRESERVATION OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE

Each year, our tour of the Physick House Museum highlights a particular aspect of Victorian life and culture. Our tour focuses on the Physick House itself, which is fitting, since this is where Cape May MAC began in 1970, when volunteers launched their efforts to save the house from the wrecking ball. You will learn of the mansion’s years as a grand residence for the Physick family, to its tragic decline and near demolition and, finally, to its rise as a fully-restored historic landmark. Come join us to learn the compelling story of its life.

The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR See page 9 Historic site administered by Cape May MAC

For more information call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org 7

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

See Calendar for Dates & 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

MOMS CLIMB FREE on Mother’s Day!

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 fully accessible.

Sunday, May 8

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.

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.

Historic site administered by Cape May MAC 8

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

HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOURS

Trolley tour is open-a ir.

Offered daily; 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) FOR OTHER TROLLEY TOURS, SEE PAGES 10, 15, 19, 29, 50 Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

Trolley tour portion is open-air.

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COMBINATION TROLLEY/ PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS Offered daily; 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 7) Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, 1048 Washington St. (90-minute tour).

$35 for adults, $25 for children (ages 3-12)

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

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

SPIRITS &TROLLEY ODDITIES TOUR Thursdays & Saturdays in May See Calendar for Times

All Trolley tours are open-air

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

Fridays & Saturdays in April; Daily in May See Calendar for Times This is the best introduction to Cape May for first-timers. You’ll get the lay of the land and see some of Cape May’s most famous streets and landmarks in the Historic District. Learn why Cape May is the only National Historic Landmark City and why architectural and historic preservation is so important here. See hidden gems and littleknown 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)

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

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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)

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GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY TROLLEY TOUR

Fridays & Saturdays in April Wednesdays through Saturdays in May See Calendar for Times

All Trolley tours are open-air

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)

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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 Saturdays in April: 7pm Wednesdays & Saturdays in May: 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.” Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth where trolley tour begins.

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

Historic Haunts House Tour Saturdays in April: 7:30pm Wednesdays & Saturdays in May: 7:45pm

Limited Event $ 20 adults $ 15 children (ages 3-12)

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 Order tick Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. www.cap ets online at emaymac.

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

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

Friday, Saturday & Sunday March 25, 26 & 27 Information/Tickets

3/25

3/26

3/27

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-4pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

12Noon-3pm

11am-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

12Noon-2pm

11am-2pm

ALL DAY

3/25

3/26

3/27

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-4pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

12Noon-3pm

11am-3pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

12Noon-3pm

11am-3pm

3/25

3/26

3/27

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

MORNING AFTERNOON

3/25

3/26

3/27

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

12Noon-3pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

1pm

1:45pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

1:45pm

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

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

Friday-Sunday, March 25-27 Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Roller Skating- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. FRIDAY: Open Skate 4pm-6pm; Teen Skate 6:30pm-8:30pm; SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Open Skate 1pm-3pm & 4pm-6pm. Call 609-884-9565 Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) 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 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake

Did you know...

THIS WEEK in CAPE MAY marks its 50th year of publishing in 2022?

Check out our upcoming issues and see how we’re celebrating! 16

Monday - Thursday March 28-31 Information/Tickets Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

3/28 & 3/29 3/30 & 3/31 9am-4pm

9am-4pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

12Noon-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

12Noon-2pm

ALL DAY

3/28 & 3/29 3/30 & 3/31

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-4pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-4pm

AFTERNOON

3/28 & 3/29 3/30 & 3/31

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

12Noon-3pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

12Noon-3pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

1:45pm

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

Monday - Thursday, March 28-31 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) 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 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

Order tic www.capekets online at maymac.o rg

SATURDAY, APRIL 16; TUESDAY, MAY 17: 7PM-9PM Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard Here’s a rare and unique experience, even for diehard lighthouse lovers who think they’ve done it all! Climb 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse and enjoy the sights and sounds of the seashore by the light of the full moon. $20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12). Limited admission; advance ticket purchase recommended. For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 17

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 1, 2 & 3 Information/Tickets

4/1

4/2

4/3

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

9:30am-3:30pm, 6pm-8:30pm

9:30am-12:30pm

4/1

4/2

4/3

9am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

ALL DAY Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55 Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm, 7pm-9pm

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm, 7pm-9pm

11am-3pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

4/1

4/2

4/3

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

AFTERNOON

4/1

4/2

4/3

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

2pm

2:15pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

3:15pm

1pm

EVENING

4/1

4/2

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 50

4/3

6:15pm

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb -- page 43

7pm-9pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

7pm, 8pm

8:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:30pm

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

Friday, April 1 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) 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 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Oﬃce & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

Saturday, April 2

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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 52) 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 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Blessing of the Waters- 11am-12Noon, Cape May Fisherman’s Memorial, Missouri Avenue and the Harbor. Call 609-884-9565. Cape May Point State Park- Oﬃce & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Sunday, April 3 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) 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 62) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Mansions by the Sea at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m pe ca www.

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

All Trolley tours are open-air

TROLLEY TOUR Offered Fridays & Saturdays in April, daily in May See Calendar for 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.

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

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)

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19

Monday & Tuesday April 4 & 5 Information/Tickets

4/4

4/5

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

9:30am-12:30pm

4/4

4/5

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

4/4

4/5

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

AFTERNOON

4/4

4/5

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

ALL DAY

MORNING

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

Monday & Tuesday, April 4 & 5 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Down the aisle

The accepted career for women in the Victorian era was marriage. To get ready for courtship and marriage a girl was groomed like a racehorse. In addition to being able to sing, play an instrument and speak a little French or Italian, the qualities a young Victorian gentlewoman needed were to be innocent, virtuous, biddable, dutiful and be ignorant of intellectual opinion. Yeah, right. 20

Wednesday & Thursday April 6 & 7 Information/Tickets Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57 Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

4/6

4/7

9am-5pm

10am-5pm

9:30am-12:30pm

4/6

4/7

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

4/6

4/7

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

ALL DAY

MORNING More About Music Lecture -- page 27

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

AFTERNOON

4/6

4/7

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

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

Wednesday & Thursday, April 6 & 7 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) 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 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

Snack time

It was the Victorians who first invented afternoon tea. This was because the evening meal was eaten later than in previous periods and people found they needed a light meal in the late afternoon. The evening meal was eaten around 8 or even 9 p.m. 21

SPRINGTIME AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE IS A

SHOPPERS’ PARADISE!

Pick up some beautiful spring decorations for your home as you celebrate Spring at these two great shows!

APRIL CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW

Saturday, April 23: 10am-4pm • Free Admission on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St. • FREE PARKING

SPRING CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW Saturday, May 7: 10am-4pm • Free Admission on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St. • FREE PARKING

WHILE YOU’RE ON THE GROUNDS OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE, BE SURE TO VISIT THE

GES SEE PA 13 112-1

Carriage House Museum Shop in the 1876 Carriage House at the Estate

For more callSt. 609-884-5404 1048information, Washington • Open Daily Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) 22

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We won’t take a bite out of your wallet!

The Coolest Cape May Shop!

SAVE 10%

Including a unique assortment of Beach ON YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE items, T-shirts, Sweats, Caps, US Coast MUST PRESENT THIS AD Guard collection and more! Not Valid With Any Other Offer • MAC INFANT TO ADULT SIZES UP TO 6XL 410 Washington Street Mall, Cape May • 609.884.1811 www.greatwhitesharkcapemay.com 23

Rhythm of the Sea A Bed and Breakfast on the Ocean’s Edge

““It was peaceful,, well-maintained, right on the ocean and convenient to all of Cape May”””

INDULGENT BREAKFASTS SERENITY & SEASIDE CHARM CHEF’S DINNERS SMALL WEDDING RECEPTIONS HISTORIC AMBIANCE

Intimate accommodations directly across from the beach

Text RHYTHMOFTHESEA to 22828 to sign up for our Newsletter Announcements & Latest Offerings

1123 Beach Ave. Cape May, NJ • 609-884-7788 • rhythmofthesea.com 24

PAINTED LADIES,

PORCHES & MORE! WALKING TOUR  Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 19 & 21: 2pm Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 3-19: 10:30am

Take a walk from the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to the Washington Street Mall 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)

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

Advance ticket purchase is recommended Purchase tickets online or at the Carriage House Visitors t online a rg s t e k ic Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. t .o Order apemaymac For more information, call 609-884-5404 www.c Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC 25

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

4/8

4/9

4/10

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

9:30am-3:30pm, 6pm-8:30pm

9:30am-12:30pm

ALL DAY

4/8

4/9

4/10

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

4/8

4/9

4/10

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

AFTERNOON

4/8

4/9

4/10

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

12:30pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

2pm

2:15pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

3:15pm

1pm

EVENING

4/8

4/9

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 50

4/10

6:15pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

7pm, 8pm

8:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:30pm

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

Friday, April 8 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

Saturday, April 9 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) 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 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

Sunday, April 10 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) 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 52) 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 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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More About Music A series of occasional lectures designed to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of classical music.

Forms AFTER the Classical Era

Wednesday, April 6: 11am: Learn about how Classical forms changed and developed in the Romantic Era and 20th century. Presented by Brenda Leonard.

Wait...Who’s That? Names from Outside the Classical Canon

Wednesday, May 11: 11am: Names from Outside the Classical Canon whose music is being played at this year’s Cape May Music Festival. Presented by Brenda Leonard. BRENDA LEONARD is the cellist with the Bay Atlantic Symphony. She has a doctorate in cello from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in cello and a bachelor’s in music history. She’s taught cello at Clemson University, North Greenville University, Anderson University, and the University of South Carolina, as well as for 30+ years in her private studio.

Episcopal Church of the Advent

Washington & Franklin Streets, Cape May Also livestreamed with a link to youtube. Link will go live on the Music Festival page of our website at 11am the day of the program. Both version are free, but donations accepted. Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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Monday - Thursday April 11 - 14 Information/Tickets

4/11 & 4/12 4/13 & 4/14

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

9:30am-12:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

ALL DAY

4/11 & 4/12 4/13 & 4/14

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

MORNING

4/11 & 12

4/13 & 4/14

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

11:15am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

AFTERNOON

4/11 & 4/12 4/13 & 4/14

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

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

Monday-Thursday, April 11-14 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) 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 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Poison me!

In the Victorian era, arsenic wasn’t regarded as a poison in the same way it is today. Women would apply it topically as an agefighting cosmetic, and men would take arsenic pills to get their engines revving. It took many cases of illness and quite a few fatalities before they figured out that arsenic was toxic. 28

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR Saturdays, May 7 & 14: 10:30am

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. at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m pe ca www.

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

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

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information. This trolley tour has been accepted into the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom 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 29

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

4/15

4/16

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

4/17

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

9:30am-3:30pm, 6pm-8:30pm

11am-1pm

ALL DAY

4/15

4/16

4/17

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

11am-1pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

11am-1pm

5pm-9:30pm

9am-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

11am-3pm, 7pm-9pm

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

11am-3pm, 7pm-9pm

11am-3pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

4/15

4/16

4/17

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- page 90-91

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise Saturdays & Sundays in May: 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.

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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 30

AFTERNOON

4/15

4/16

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

2pm

1:45pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

3:15pm

12:30pm, 3pm

4/15

4/16

EVENING Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 50

4/17 1pm

4/17

6:15pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

7pm, 8pm

8:30pm

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 17

7pm-9pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:30pm

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

Friday, April 15 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

Saturday, April 16 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Easter Egg Hunt- 10am, Cape May Elementary Field, 921 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

Sunday, April 17 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Easter Fashion Stroll- 1pm, Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St. Registration begins at 12Noon. Call 609-8849565. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

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Monday & Tuesday April 18 & 19 Information/Tickets

4/18

4/19

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

9:30am-1pm

ALL DAY

4/18

4/19

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

4/18

4/19

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

AFTERNOON

4/18

4/19

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 50

1pm

Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 25

1pm 2pm

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

Monday & Tuesday, April 18 & 19 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Wednesday & Thursday April 20 & 21 Information/Tickets

4/20

4/21

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

9:30am-1pm

ALL DAY

4/20

4/21

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

MORNING

4/20

4/21

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

AFTERNOON

4/20

4/21

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

Lunch & Learn: Garden History -From Eden to Today -- page 42

12Noon

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 50

1pm

Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 25

12:30pm 1pm 2pm

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

Wednesday & Thursday, April 20 & 21 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

4/22

4/23

4/24

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

9:30am-3:30pm, 6pm-8:30pm

9:30am-12:30pm

ALL DAY

4/22

4/23

4/24

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

5pm-9:30pm

9am-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- page 90-91

April Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 22

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

4/22

4/23

4/24

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.

ALL ABOARD, LIGHTHOUSE LOVERS!

Grand Lighthouse Cruise SATURDAY, MAY 14: 10AM-4PM

Enjoy a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for a day of lighthouse viewing. See seven lighthouses, most visible only from the water. Hear Bay lore on fishing, spawning grounds and more. The cruise includes complimentary continental breakfast in the morning and a lavish buffet lunch. 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 $129.95; children (ages 12 & under) $75 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

AFTERNOON

4/22

4/23

4/24

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

12:30pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

2pm

1:45pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

3:15pm

12:30pm, 3pm

4/22

4/23

EVENING Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 50

4/24

6:15pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

7pm, 8pm

8:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:30pm

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

Friday, April 22 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

Saturday, April 23 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

Sunday, April 24 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

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Curious collections

In the Victorian era, collecting was a major part of people’s lives. Collections often included “curiosities” such as zoological, botanical or geological finds. Shrunken heads, seashells, antique weapons and clockworks were commonly collected items. These collections would be displayed in a large “cabinet of curiosities.” If you wanted to expand your collection? Just go to the curiosity shop. 35

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Monday & Tuesday April 25 & 26 Information/Tickets

4/25

4/26

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

9:30am-1pm

ALL DAY

4/25

4/26

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

MORNING

4/25

4/26

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

10:30am, 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

AFTERNOON

4/25

4/26

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

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

Monday & Tuesday, April 25 & 26 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Hot games

Parlor games were extremely popular with Victorians, especially at Christmastime. One game was called “Snapdragon,” during which a bunch of raisins were put into a bowl with rum and set on fire. The object of the game was to get the raisins out of the bowl and eat them while they were still on fire. Some games from that era which were simpler and safer are still played today, like charades, and an early version of musical chairs. 36

Wednesday & Thursday April 27 & 28 Information/Tickets

4/27

4/28

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

9:30am-1pm

ALL DAY

4/27

4/28

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

MORNING

4/27

4/28

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

10:30am, 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

AFTERNOON

4/27

4/28

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

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

Wednesday & Thursday, April 27 & 28 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Creepy Victorian food

Victorians ate virtually every part of an animal, supping on delicacies likes brains and hearts. Another famous dish from the Victorian era was turtle soup. The turtle was prized above all for its green jelly-like fat which was used to flavor the soup made from the long-boiled stringy flesh of the animal. 37

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 29 & 30, May 1 Information/Tickets

4/29

4/30

5/1

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

9:30am-3:30pm, 6pm-8:30pm

10am-3pm

ALL DAY

4/29

4/30

5/1

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

5pm-9:30pm

9am-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

“A Diamond of Their Own” Exhibit -- page 81

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

11am-3pm

11am-3pm, 7pm-9pm

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

11am-3pm

11am-3pm 7pm-9pm

10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

4/29

4/30

5/1

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- page 90-91

Brunch & Bingo at Bella Vida -- page 47

9am

Cape May’s Forgotten Sports History Trolley Tour -- page 83

10am

Cape May’s Forgotten Sports History Lecture & Brunch at Vintage -- page 83

11am

Cape May Music Festival: Jazz Brunch at the Estate -- page 44

10am

Architectural Walking Tour -- page 41

10:30am

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 7

11:15am

Don’t drink the water

By 1860, England’s Thames River was full of the raw fecal matter and sewage that was being dumped into the water on a daily basis. Since the river was also the main source of drinking water for the city, people died by the thousands from dysentery, cholera, and typhoid. Once again, a great excuse to opt for beer. 38

AFTERNOON

4/29

4/30

5/1

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 107

1pm

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

1pm

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

1pm, 2:15pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

2pm

1:45pm

1:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

3:15pm

12:30pm, 3pm

12:15pm

4/29

4/30

5/1

EVENING Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 50

6:15pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

7pm, 8pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

8:30pm 7pm

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb -- page 43

7pm-9pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:30pm

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

Friday, April 29 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

Saturday, April 30 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

Sunday, May 1 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

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Stay healthy

In a time when one in four patients died after surgery, you were very lucky in Victorian times to have a good doctor with a clean operating theatre. There was no anesthesia, no painkillers for after, and no electric equipment to reduce the duration of an operation. Victorian surgery wasn’t just creepy, it was outright horrific. 39

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Monday & Tuesday May 2 & 3 Information/Tickets

5/2

5/3

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

10am-3pm

5/2

5/3

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

5/2

5/3

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 107

10am

ALL DAY

Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 25

10:30am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

FISHERMAN’S WHARF TOUR Saturdays, May 7 & 14: 10:30am

Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .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)

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org Tour sponsored by Cape May MAC 40

AFTERNOON Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 107

5/2

5/3

12:30pm

12:15pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

1:30pm

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

Monday & Tuesday, May 2 & 3 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

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ARCHITECTURAL

WALKING TOUR Sundays, May 1-15: 10:30am

line at kets onmac.org Starts at the Washington Street Mall ic t r e d Or apemay Information Booth at Ocean Street www.c 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 41

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Wednesday & Thursday May 4 & 5 Information/Tickets

5/4

5/5

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

10am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

5/4

5/5

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

5/4

5/5

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 107

10am

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

ALL DAY

Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 25

10:30am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

LUNCH & LEARN V I RT UA L P RO G R A M S Lectures presented virtually via Zoom. Programs begin at 12Noon

Wednesday, April 20: Let’s Play Ball: A Century of Baseball History

Learn about the origins of America’s pastime, the development of the game, changing attitudes towards race and MLB’s acknowledgment of the Negro Leagues. Presented by Mary Stewart

Wednesday, May 18: Garden History – From Eden to Today Garden Design Through the Ages. Presented by Elan Zingman-Leith

For more information, call 609-884-5404 Advance registration required at www.capemaymac.org Program sponsored by Cape May MAC 42

AFTERNOON

5/4

5/5

Cape May Music Festival: Bach’s Lunch at Vintage -- page 44

12:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

12:30pm

12:15pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 107

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

1:30pm

EVENING

5/4

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 50

6:30pm

5/5

Cape May Music Festival: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players -- page 44

7pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 10

7:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

8:45pm

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

Wednesday & Thursday, May 4 & 5 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

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BENEATH A BLANKET OF STARS

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb

Order tic www.capekets online at maymac.o rg

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 & SATURDAY, APRIL 30: 7PM-9PM Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

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

20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12) Limited admission; advance ticket purchase recommended. For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org $

OUR 33RD SEASON! Join us for a resounding return to an all-live music schedule for the longest running music festival in Cape May, with some exciting new additions! Sunday, May 1: 10am • Jazz Brunch at Vintage with Stan Slotter and Ray Mallach 1048 Washington St. $50 adults, $45 MAC members.

Wednesday, May 4: 12:30pm • Bach’s Lunch at Vintage 1048 Washington St. $50 adults, $45 MAC members.

Thursday, May 5: 7pm

New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players Episcopal of the Advent, Franklin & Washington Streets $30 Adults, $25 MAC members and $20 Students under 18.

Saturday, May 14 (rain date May 15): 7pm

Nora Jane Struthers

at the Emlen Physick Estate Stage, 1048 Washington St. $30 Adults, $25 MAC members and $20 Students under 18.

For future performances of the 33rd Annual Cape May Music Festival 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.”

Open Weekends Starting April 14! Thursday & Friday at 4:00 Saturday & Sunday at 12:00 Open 7 Days Beginning June 16th

Live Music Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evenings

Cool Key West vibe ☮ Great locally-sourced food ☮ Hand-crafted cocktails Amazing water views ☮ 24 beers on tap - large local selection …..and our legendary awe-inspiring sunsets 91 Beach Drive ∎ North Cape May ∎ NJ ∎ (609)886-5529 HarpoonsOnTheBay.com

BRUNCH & BINGO AT B E L L A V I DA C A F É

Saturdays, April 30 & May 14: 9am Bella Vida Cafe, 406 N. Broadway, West Cape May

Laugh along with your girlfriends and guy friends as you play bingo, enjoy a fashion show by Lace Silhouettes/Cotton Company and compete for prizes, all during a delicious brunch from a chef-selected menu. BYOB. Event is limited to 25 guests and reservations are required.

Admission $25

Order ticket www.capemas online at ymac.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. For more information or tickets, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

City Guide Golf Cart Tour

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

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

For details, email Susan Gibson, Group Tour Manager at sgibson@capemaymac.org or call her at 609-224-6030 47

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 6, 7 & 8 Information/Tickets

5/6

5/7

5/8

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

10am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

9:30am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

10am-3pm

ALL DAY

5/6

5/7

5/8

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

5pm-9:30pm

9am-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-4pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- page 90-91

Spring Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 22

10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

5/6

5/7

5/8

10am

MORNING Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 107

10am

Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 30 Architectural Walking Tour -- page 41

10:30am

Fisherman’s Wharf Tour -- page 40

10:30am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 29

10:30am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Friday, May 6 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Saturday, May 7 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Coast Guard Community Festival- 10am-4pm, Training Center Cape May, 1 Munro Ave. Call 609-884-8120. Great Cape May Foot Race 5K & 10K- 8:30am-11am, corner of Perry Street & Beach Avenue. Call 609770-6480.

AFTERNOON

5/6

5/7

5/8

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 107

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

1:45pm

1:30pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

12:30pm

12:30pm, 3pm

12:15pm

EVENING

5/6

5/7

5/8

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 50

6:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 107

6:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

6:30pm

7:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 10

8pm, 9pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

7:45pm, 8:45pm

8:45pm

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

Sunday, May 8 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

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LIFE-SAVING BOAT ON DISPLAY AT THE

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

215 Lighthouse Ave. off Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point State Park SEE PG. 6 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 49

Magic & Mystery HOUSE TOUR Saturdays, April 2-30: 6:15pm; Wednesdays & Saturdays, Order tickets online at May 4-18: 6:30pm www.capemaymac.org Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Take a step back in time to the Victorian Era in this 1879 restored mansion and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with magic, illusion, the mysterious and the odd. Hear about the Great Lafayette, the world’s greatest magician; Houdini, the astounding escape artist; Ionia, the Goddess of Mystery; Pepper’s Ghost, is it real, or just an Illusion? Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper and much more! Tickets are limited to ensure social distancing; advance tickets recommended.

$20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12) Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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

Children’s Trolley Ride

All Trolley rides are open-air

Monday-Thursday, April 18-21: 1pm 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 accom-

panied 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

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

FF KAYAK RENTALS Cape May’s O $5

OR FREE 2ND HOUR Wetlands Wildlife

Safari

Kayak

Rentals • Tours • Boat Rentals Hourly • Daily • Weekly Daily Two Hour Tours at 10am

on the OSPREY Birding by BoatTM

KIDS 6 & UNDER FREE!

Join us as we explore historic Cape May Harbor & the coastal salt marsh. Get an up-close look at nesting osprey, migrating shorebirds, egrets & local marine life.

Open daily 8am to 5pm ‘til Oct. 31 Rent a single or double kayak and explore the calm waters of Cape Island Creek. See nesting osprey, terrapins & more! Great for all ages!

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDS

3$ O FF

Touch Tank w/live sharks, eels & other local sea life!

Daily 10am & 1:30pm starting April 15 6pm trips start May 15 CMBO sponsored Trips Sat., Sun. & Mon. 10am

MISS CHRIS KAYAKS

Sat: 2.5 hrs. • Sun & Mon: 3 hrs.

1212 Wilson Drive, Cape May

from the MISS CHRIS MARINA 1212 Wilson Drive, Cape May (across from the Lobster House)

capemaykayaks.com

Info & Reservations - ospreycruise.com

609-884-0997

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609-898-3500

MUST PRESENT THESE COUPONS AT TIME OF PURCHASE. MAC

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IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL

SATURDAY

MAY 7

New Jersey native plants benefit wildlife and have a strong ornamental appeal for your landscape. Details at njaudubon.org

Pet-Friendly Outdoor Patio or Indoor Dining

Uncle Bill’s

Beach Avenue & Perry St., Cape May (609) 884-7199 OPEN DAILY 7 am-2 pm Take-out Available

& Family Restaurant EST. 1962

www.unclebillspancakehouse.com EST.

2012

Beer • Wine • Spirits Ice • Tobacco WEST CAPE MAY, NJ

SPRING WINE SALE CURBSIDE PICK-UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE Open 7 Days a Week

609-435-5052 FREE Delivery FREE Parking

106 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May

www.sunsetliquorsnj.com

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Design Manufacture Install

Re-Hangs • Secure Storage Take-Downs • Repairs Recovers • Cleaning Serving South Jersey P.O. Box 400, Dennisville, NJ• 609-780-8200 mike@islandawnings.com

License #13VH04466400• www.islandawnings.com •

Bluewater Awnings DBA Island Awnings

Fully Insured

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

GROUP TOURS Explore Cape May like never before with CUSTOM TOUR EXPERIENCES for groups of all sizes. To Learn More

call (609) 224-6030

CAPEMAYMAC.ORG 55

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Monday & Tuesday May 9 & 10 Information/Tickets

5/9

5/10

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

10am-3pm

5/9

5/10

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

5/9

5/10

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 107

10am

ALL DAY

Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 25

10:30am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Monday & Tuesday, May 9 & 10 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Seeking life on Mars

Buttoned up as they were, Victorians believed that there was life on Mars. Giovanni Schiaparelli, an Italian astronomer, claimed that he had seen artificial waterways on Mars through his telescope. Apparently, these canals were evidence that extraterrestrial beings on the red planet were attempting either travel or commerce. These ideas were generally quite popular and taken seriously by the public, and surprisingly, people would leave money in their wills dedicated to attempts to make contract with extraterrestrial life. 56

AFTERNOON

5/9

5/10

12:30pm

12:15pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 107

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

1:30pm

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

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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.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org 57

s n o i t c a r t c t OAthtetrrAa and TOURS CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY For activities sponsored by NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory, stop by 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/cape-may-bird-observatory. See page 52.

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 7.

FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 This museum at Cape May County Airport pays days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean and Vietnam War veterans. Call 609-374-2987. or visit capemaylodging.com. See page 77. HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF CAPE MAY CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM Display of fire-fighting artifacts. Free. Washington A tribute to the famous abolitionist who helped fund her efforts during her time spent in Cape & Franklin Sts. May. Lafayette & Franklin Streets. Check website CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY for hours. harriettubmanmuseum.org. Take a break and forget about fighting traffic! Relax HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE on board the ferry. Call for details 800-643-3779 or Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order visit www.capemaylewesferry.com. Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-600the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Mu- 1561 or visit herefordinletlighthouse.com. See seum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State page 84. Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE See page 6. Early American open-air living history museum. CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK 720 Route 9 (between Cape May & Rio Grande). Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs for Call 609-898-2300 or visit hcsv.org. See page 74. kids. All programs are free and fun for the whole MEMUCAN HUGHES family. 609-884-2159 or visit njparksandforests. COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM org/parks/capemaypointstatepark.html. 653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated CAPE MAY STAGE by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com or 609-884-9100 Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org. 609-884-1341 or visit capemaystage.org. See page 93. NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY 1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445 or visit adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the harcapemaywhalewatcher.com. See page 107. bor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 52. Year-round art activities for all ages and WCFA 101.5 FM, Commercial-free Jazz & more. 717 FrankNAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD lin St., call 609-884-7525 or visit centerforcommuAVIATION MUSEUM nityarts.org. Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airCHAMBER OF COMMERCE planes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb OF GREATER CAPE MAY in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. For information about accommodations, restau609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 74. rants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May Guidebook, call 609-884-5508 or visit WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER capemaychamber.com. MUSEUM & MEMORIAL 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 89.

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.

WE’RE OPEN DAILY FOR INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING Wine • Sangria • Full Grill Menu Live Music Weekends Check willowcreekwinery.com for current hours!

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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 63

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Wednesday & Thursday May 11 & 12 Information/Tickets

5/11

5/12

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

10am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

ALL DAY

5/11

5/12

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

5/11

5/12

10am

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

MORNING Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 107 Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 25

10:30am

More About Music Lecture -- page 27

11am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Wednesday & Thursday, May 11 & 12 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) 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 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Bottling tears

It wasn’t just Queen Victoria mourning her husband—mourning was a serious business in the Victorian Era. Beautiful, elaborate mourning jewelry would be created for women in mourning, which would incorporate onyx or jet (both black stones) and braided hair from the deceased. Tears cried for the deceased would be collected in bottles, and if you were a bachelor who didn’t leave a widow behind, you could always hire a local blonde woman to wail at your grave and make it seem like you were adored. 64

AFTERNOON

5/11

5/12

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

12:30pm

12:15pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 107

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

1:30pm

EVENING

5/11

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 50

6:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 10

5/12

7:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

8:45pm

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

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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER WEDNESDAY, MAY 18: 7:30PM The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St. Enjoy a four-course dinner and watch as the mystery and drama unfold around you during “The Trouble With Silver Spoons,” an original mystery written by Jacklyn Fazio. Isabella Duffield has had everything handed to her her entire life. Now that includes the family estate and the large fortune that goes with it. Can she learn how to play nicely with others, or will her spoiled attitude land her in hot water? Limited event. Order tickets on e at w ww.capemaymlin Tickets are limited; advance registration required. ac.org

$65 adults; $30 children (ages 3-12)

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information, call 609-884-5404 Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC 65

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HISTORIC SITES Page 5

TROLLEY TOURS Page 7

SPECIAL EVENTS Page 11

HAUNTED CAPE MAY Page 17

CHRISTMAS IN CAPE MAY Page 21

GROUP TOURS Page 32

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Thursday - Monday Beginning at 5pm RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Live Piano

Saturday Evenings

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Open for Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour & Takeout Indoor & Outdoor Dining Seafood & Steaks Salads & Flatbreads Kids Menu 20 Draft beers Pet-friendly Porch Live Entertainment Happy Hour

Sunday-Friday

2:00-6:00PM

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The Perfect Escape THE

DAY SPA & HOLISTIC CENTER

Massages • Facials Baths • Couple’s Packages

Make a date with the Cape May Day Spa and treat your body to an uplifting, luxurious spa experience. The Cape May Day Spa is a full-service spa offering state-of-the-art spa services in a tranquil, richly-appointed ambiance of total comfort.

Book your appointment today by calling 609.898.1003.

607 Jefferson Street • Cape May, NJ www.CapeMayDaySpa.com

609.898.1003

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Open Year-Round 10:30-4:30; Sundays 11-4 600 Park Blvd., West Cape May • 609-884-6282 69

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Tours & Attractions Mudhen Brewery.................. 23 Nature Center of Cape May...................... 52 Nauti Spirits............................71 Naval Air Station Wildwood......................... 74 Osprey Cruises...................... 51 Skimmer Tours.......................85 Southern Mansion.................62 Sunset Beach.................98, 116 Willow Creek Winery........ 3, 59

7-Mile Brewery....................108 Cape May Bird Observatory...................... 52 Cape May Travel Guide........66 Cape May Whale Watcher.. 107 City Guide Golf Cart Tours....47 Cold Spring Brewery............45 Ghost Capers Walking Tour.. 84 Group Tours of Cape May.... 55 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse...84 Historic Cold Spring Village............................... 74

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LIVE MUSIC Thu-Sun

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 13, 14 & 15 Information/Tickets

5/13

5/14

5/15

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

10am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

9:30am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

10am-3pm

ALL DAY

5/13

5/14

5/15

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

5pm-9:30pm

9am-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-4pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- page 90-91

Grand Lighthouse Cruise -- page 34

10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

5/13

5/14

5/15

Brunch & Bingo at Bella Vida -- page 47

9am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 107

10am

Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 30

10am

Architectural Walking Tour -- page 41

10am 10:30am

Fisherman’s Wharf Tour -- page 40

10:30am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 29

10:30am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Swooning Susan

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

AFTERNOON

5/13

5/14

5/15

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 107

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

1:45pm

1:30pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

12:30pm

12:30pm, 3pm

12:15pm

EVENING

5/13

5/14

5/15

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 50

6:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 107

6:30pm

Cape May Music Festival: Nora Jane Struthers -- page 44

6:30pm

7pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 10

8pm, 9pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 89

8pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

7:45pm, 8:45pm

8pm

8:45pm

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

Friday, May 13 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Exit Zero Jazz Festival- Throughout the day, at venues in Cape May. Call 609-849-9202.

Saturday, May 14 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Exit Zero Jazz Festival- Throughout the day, at venues in Cape May. Call 609-849-9202. Flower Show- Garden Club of Cape May at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., 10am-6pm. Call 609-884-9565.

Sunday, May 15 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 74) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Exit Zero Jazz Festival- Throughout the day, at venues in Cape May. Call 609-849-9202. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

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The Perfect Escape THE

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Massages • Facials Baths • Couple’s Packages

Book your appointment today by calling 609.898.1003.

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The way we were The Physick Estate originally contained 14 acres, including the current four acres, the tennis courts, and the Madison Avenue Park. The front lawn of the Physick Estate has been restored to reflect the way it was planted by the Physicks. Working from a c. 1890 photograph, historic landscape specialists were able to identify the original plant material and layout. The Physicks designed their grounds in a formal manner typical of the Victorians. A semi-circular drive bordered the front lawn of the house. At the center of the lawn was a large oval flower bed, filled with plants grown at the estate. Frances Ralston was an avid botanist who had two large greenhouses constructed on the south side of the house and employed a full time gardener.

The oval bed was planted in a style known as carpet bedding, giving it the appearance of a brightly-colored Oriental carpet. It was flanked by concentric “parentheses” of trees and shrubs, very unlike our modern method of restricting plantings to the foundation of the house and borders of the property. Almost certainly, there was also a small kitchen garden located among the outbuildings toward the rear of the estate. Most Victorian families set aside a small plot of land where they grew fresh vegetables and herbs. Maintained by the family’s cook, this garden supplemented the items purchased from the market or traveling peddlers. For information on tours of the Physick Estate, see Page 7.

The Physick Estate, c. 1890 78

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

Weddings • Birthdays • Graduations Reunions • Anniversaries • Showers Children’s Parties Celebrate your special day in the festive Carriage House patio tent at the

Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204

Contact us now for your 2022 or 2023 event! The Carriage House and Patio are fully accessible (609) 224-6040 • www.capemaymac.org • parties@capemaymac.org 79

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Monday & Tuesday May 16 & 17 Information/Tickets

5/16

5/17

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

10am-3pm

ALL DAY

5/16

5/17

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

5/16

5/17

10am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 107 Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 25

10:30am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Who knew?

• Queen Victoria was a prolific writer, writing about 2,500 words every day during her adult life. Although some of her diaries were accidentally destroyed, many of these 122 volumes survive to this day. • Victoria did not like smoking and had ‘no smoking’ signs placed in almost all the rooms in the palace. She also did not like using the newlyinvented telephone. • She enjoyed looking at art and was quite a talented artist herself. On several birthdays and anniversaries, she gave her husband a painting depicting nude, or near-nude women. • Queen Victoria was devastated when her husband died in December, 1861. From that day on, she wore only black and was in a permanent state of mourning. During her reign, there were at least seven attempts to kill her. Several of the would-be assassins were sent to a mental asylum and were declared insane. • Although she treated her staff well, she did not care for Prime Minister Gladstone. Often, she would remain standing so that he had to stand too, despite the fact that he was in his 80s. 80

AFTERNOON

5/16

5/17

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

12:30pm

12:15pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 107

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

1:30pm

EVENING

5/16

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 17

5/17 7pm-9pm

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

Monday & Tuesday, May 16 & 17 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

A DIAMOND OF THEIR OWN Now through April 30; Check Calendar for dates & times The remarkable history of the Negro Leagues as portrayed by artist Sydnei SmithJordan with supporting materials from the Center for Community Arts.

FREE ADMISSION

The Carriage House is fully accessible

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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Wednesday & Thursday May 18 & 19 Information/Tickets

5/18

5/19

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 57

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 57

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

10am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

ALL DAY

5/18

5/19

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 55

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 6

10am-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 112-113

10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

MORNING

5/18

5/19

10am

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 57

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 107 Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 25

10:30am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

11:45am

AFTERNOON

5/18

5/19

Lunch & Learn: Let’s Play Ball -- A Century of Baseball History -- page 42

12Noon

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10

12:30pm

12:15pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 107

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9

1pm, 2:15pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 19

1:30pm

Wednesday & Thursday, May 18 & 19 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

EVENING

5/18

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 50

6:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 15

7:15pm

Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 65

7:30pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 15

7:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 10

5/19

7:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

8:45pm

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

Consuming poison

In the Victorian era, arsenic wasn’t regarded as a poison in the same way it is today. Women would apply it topically as an age-fighting cosmetic, and men would take arsenic pills to get their engines revving. It took many cases of illness and quite a few fatalities before they figured out that arsenic was toxic.

CAPE MAY’S

Forgotten Sports History SATURDAY, APRIL 30 10AM: TROLLEY TOUR

Begins and ends at the trolley stop on Ocean Street across from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth Cape May’s history includes some fascinating stories about sports, such as baseball, tennis and golf, during the 19th and early 20th century. Take this 45-minute trolley tour around Cape May and see where audiences once cheered on their favorite players of yesteryear. Learn about the teams, ballfields, courts and greens that were a vibrant part of America’s First Seaside Resort. $25 per person.

11AM: DISCUSSION & BRUNCH

Vintage at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Enjoy a brunch at Vintage that includes a discussion of some of Cape May’s sports history during the 19th and early 20th century. Speaker: Harry Bellangy, president Greater Cape May Historical Society. $45 per person.

Order t icke w For more information, call 609-884-5404 or ww.capemtas online at ymac.o visit www.capemaymac.org rg Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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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

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Salt Marsh Safari on the Skimmer Back Bay Birding and Wildlife Cruise

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Now sailing from South Jersey Marina in Cape May (just south of the Lobster House) Visit nesting ospreys, gulls and terns. Learn about horseshoe crabs & other marine life. Fun! Educational! Calm waters & expert naturalists!

visit www.skimmer.com to view our LIMITED SPRING SCHEDULE: Please schedule and new Covid-19 policies

Salt Marsh Safari on the Skimmer 609-884-3100

INFO & RESERVATIONS

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THIS WEEK in CAPE MAY

Call Joe McLaughlin 609-884-5404 • 609-224-6120 jmclaughlin@capemaymac.org 85

Services/Accommodations Cape May Contracting...... 106 Cape May County MUA .... 105 Cape May Day Spa .........69, 76 Cape May Group Tours........55 Cape May Historic Accommodations............. 77 Cape May MAC Membership .................104 Cape May Presbyterian Church.................................. 85 Cape May Star & Wave ....... 88 Cape May Travel Guide ...... 66 Capri Cape May....................12 Carriage House Weddings & Parties ........ 92 Coastline Realty................... 45

Coldwell Banker/ Sol Needles Real Estate... 54 Curran Investment Management .................. 86 Crest Savings Bank.............115 Evangelista Photography....87 Grand Hotel ...........................2 Island Awnings.................... 54 Jersey Cape Realty.........11, 67 Marquis de Lafayette...........12 Peter Shields Inn ................. 68 Rhythm of the Sea............... 24 South Jersey Electric Vehicles................75 Southern Mansion............... 62 Steger Beach Services....... 106 The Tree Barber................... 88

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Dining/Entertainment 5 West Pub...............................14 Cape May Stage......................93 Carpenter’s Lane.................. 109 East Lynne Theater Company............................ 89 FiNS Bar & Grille..................... 68 Harbor Square Theater.......... 46 Harpoon’s............................... 46 Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille.....51 Mad Batter ..............................93 Mudhen Brewery....................23 Oyster Bay...............................76

Penns Woods Puppet Theater...................97 Peter Shields Inn.................... 68 Sea Salt.....................................70 Schellenger’s Landing.. 102-103 Sunset Beach Grille...............116 Tisha’s......................................14 Uncle Bill’s Restaurant.............53 Vintage..............................90-91 Washington Commons.........101 Washington Street Mall......... 96 West Cape May..............110-111 Willow Creek Winery..........3, 59 Woodland Village...................95

THREE GOOD REASONS TO LOOK FORWARD TO SPRING 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 heated tent overlooking the grounds makes for an amazing spring dining experience.

2. 15% Off for Cape May MAC Members* Just show your Cape May MAC Membership card, and get 15% off. That’s a great reason to become a Cape May MAC Member, too! Memberships are available at the Carriage House Visitors Center or online at capemaymac.org/support/membership/ * Discount applies to membership cardholder only

3. Cape May Winery Wines Purchase a bottle of the perfect wine to complement your meal, with a wide variety available at the Carriage House Visitors Center. For more information on Vintage, see page 91

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

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

Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204

Contact us now for your 2022 or 2023 event! The Carriage House and Patio are fully accessible (609) 224-6040 • www.capemaymac.org • parties@capemaymac.org 92

2 short plays about baseball, America's favorite pastime

Becoming Satchel Paige

Happy By Alan Zweibel

By Dan McCormick

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DOUBLE PLAY

Both plays directed by Roy Steinberg

Artwork by Sydnei Smithjordan

May 25 - June 26

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ion A Cape May Tradceit 1976 Family Owned Sin

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Specialty Shops 7 Mile Brewery .....................108 Antique Doorknob ................69 Beach Bling..............................11 Cape May Beach & Kite..........94 Cape May Cigars & Wine ........13 Cape May MAC Museum Shops ..........112-113 Cape May Olive Oil Co...........99 Cape May Peanut Butter Co. .99 Caroline Boutique .....................3 Carpenter’s Lane ..................109 The Cheese Shop ...................99 Cold Spring Brewery ............. 45 Evangelista Photography .......87 Great White Shark...................23

Nauti Spirits .............................71 Northeast Man ....................... 95 Red Door Gallery ................... 95 Santa Paws .............................. 95 Schellenger’s Landing ..102-103 Sock Monkey Kids Shop ........ 95 Spice Cellar .............................99 Sunset Beach ................. 98, 116 Sunset Liquors .........................53 Tree House Antiques ..............13 Washington Commons........ 101 Washington Street Mall .........96 West Cape May ............. 110-111 Willow Creek Winery.......... 3,59 Wingnutz ................................99

We Carry Wind-Proof Umbrellas! CAPE MAY’S

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Home of the

XXL CHAIRS 1218 Route 109, Schellenger’s Landing Cape May • 609-898-2022 94

OPEN FOR THE SEASON APRIL 1 Tired of a hectic shopping experience? Looking for an alternative?

VISIT WOODLAND VILLAGE, OPEN FRIDAY-SUNDAY 10AM-5PM

Red Door Gallery

The go-to gallery for the best in local art and fine crafts on the Jersey Cape. Reddoorgalleryllc.com

Northeast Man

Northeast Man carries the brands men can feel comfortable wearing - clothing, accessories, grooming products - every man should look & smell this good!! Northeast-man.com

Sock Monkey Kids Shop

Kid-friendly and planet-friendly clothing, toys and accessories for newborn to 7Y plus trending T-shirts up to size 16. Sockmonkeykidsshop.com

Santa Paws

New this year! It’s Christmas all year long at Santa Paws, with perfect gifts, ornaments and accessories for you, your home, your favorite pets and pet people.

SHOPS OF WOODLAND VILLAGE 1943 North Route 9

Convenient to the Garden State Parkway (two miles South of Sea Isle Blvd. and one mile North of Avalon Blvd.) and to Route 47 via Route 83. Just a short drive to any of Cape May County’s shore towns. 95

Experience the Shops of the

Washington Street Mall of Cape May

Over 90 Unique Shops and Restaurants All Within Three Blocks WashingtonStreetMall.com 96 xx

Stunning Cape May Diamond Jewelry!

Necklaces Bracelets Rings Much More! 502 Sunset Blvd., Cape May Point

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

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

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

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complete UNTIL YOU CROSS THE street! YOUR TRIP IS NOT

The Shoppes at Washington Commons has something for everyone Discover your new favorite shop! (and enjoy convenient parking, free for the first 30 minutes!)

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

Boutiques Beach Bling etc. Bella Cape May Surf Louella Seaweeds by the Sea Islander

Home Decor Seaglass Home

Food & Drink

Baby Gifts & Clothing

Out There Coffee

Arden’s Kids

Mario’s Pizzeria Cione Gelato George’s Place

Photo Printshop Pet Gifts & Treats Cape May Snaps

Crafts

Spa

Stitch by Stitch

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Dog Days of Cape May

SCHELLENGER’S

1 Cape May Antique Center 1228 Route 109 609-898-4449 “The area’s largest source for antiques”

2 Cape May Beach & Kite Shop 1218 Route 109, Cape May 609-898-2022 One-Stop Store for all Your Beach Supplies Home of the XL Beach Chairs! SEE OUR AD ON PG. 94

3 Cape May Riggins 1381 Washington St., Cape May Fuel: 609-884-4848 Service & Repair: 609-884-4848 Approved Auto Repair Emergency Service

4 Fathoms-Coastal Clothing @South Jersey Marina 609-884-3907 Clothing, Gifts & Accessories for Ladies & Men 5 The Lobster House 906 Schellengers Landing Rd., Cape May • 609-884-8296 www.thelobsterhouse.com Restaurant, Raw Bar & Fish Market

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6 Lucky Bones Backwater Grille 1200 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2663 www.luckybones.com Great Food & Cold Beer 7 Miss Chris Marina 1212 Wilson Dr. Cape May 609-884-3351 www.misschrismarina.com Fuel, Store, Fishing & Wildlife Adventures 8 Miss Chris Marina: Activities • Sea Star III: 609-884-3421 • Lady Chris Fishing: 609-849-9423 • Miss Chris Kayaks & Paddleboards: 609-884-0997 • Wetland’s Wildlife Safari: 609-898-3500 SEE OUR AD ON PG. 51

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LANDING 9 Miss Chris Marina: Tours Cape May Whale Watcher 609-884-5445 www.capemaywhalewatcher.com Largest & Fastest • Guaranteed Sightings SEE OUR AD ON PG. 107

10 Saltwater Cafe @South Jersey Marina 609-884-2403 www.SaltwaterCafeCapeMay.com Waterfront Breakfast & Lunch 7-2 daily 11 Sea Gear Marine Supply 1144 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2711 www.seagearmarine.com Serious Gear for Serious Fishing Sea Gear Outfitters 609-884-0330 Anchors to Zincs for the Recreational Boater 12 South Jersey Marina 1231 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2400 www.SouthJerseyMarina.com Inshore & Offshore Fishing 13 Tony’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 1216 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2020 Eat In • Take Out • Free Delivery 14 Utsch’s Marina 1121 Route 109 609-884-2051 www.capemayharbor.com Supplies, storage, service, fuel, transient dockage, bait & tackle

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Utsch’s Marina: Fishing Charter Boats • Full Ahead: 609-847-2304 • Fishin’ Fever: 609-868-6014 • Cape Queen: 609-884-0001 • Heavy Hitter: 609-605-1084 • Free Spirit: 609-703-6639 • Reel Busy: 609-774-3480 • Legal Limits: 609-405-4591 16 Utsch’s Marina: Activities • East Coast Parasail: 609-898-8359 • East Coast Jet Boat Adventure: 609-898-8754 • East Coast Waverunners: 609-898-8754 • Steger’s Paddleboard Rentals: 609-675-4978 17 Utsch’s Marina: Tours Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center 609-898-0055 www.capemaywhalewatch.com We provide a total experience for the whole family!

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There’s no better way to enjoy Cape May than as a Cape May MAC Member! And remember, your support helps Cape May MAC with the preservation of all the things you love about Cape May! As a member of Cape May MAC, your membership dues directly supports our mission of promoting preservation, culture and the arts in Cape May. You also play a role in continuing our non-profit’s 50+ year history of interpreting Cape May’s heritage – from our inception by rescuing the Emlen Physick Estate from demolition, to developing Victorian era tourism, restoring the historic Cape May Lighthouse and World War II Lookout Tower, providing museum education, celebrating the arts by creating the Cape May Music Festival, and leading the way in expanding the region’s tourism season.

Becoming a Cape May MAC member, or renewing your existing membership, is a true investment in keeping this mission alive for generations to come. There is no better way to show your love and appreciation for Cape May’s past than to invest in its future. And remember, your Membership is tax-deductible and brings with it free and discounted tours, discounts in our Museum Shops and Vintage BYOB, advance notice of upcoming events and more!

Your Membership Matters!

For more information or to join, visit

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Located 1 block east of the Mall towards the beach.

TO THE BEACH

TO WASHINGTON STREET MALL

OCEAN STREET

Jewelry, Art, Home Decor & American Made whalestalecapemay.com

FiNS Bar & Grille 142 Decatur St. 609-884-3449

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Delaney’s Irish Pub & Grill 400 Washington St. Mall 609-770-8559 delaneyscapemay.com

JACKSON STREET Good Scents 609-884-0014

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Cape May Peanut Butter Co. 609-898-4444

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CARPENTER’S LANE

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Caroline Boutique 609-884-5055

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Cape May Olive Oil Company 609-898-4441

Fashioning Cape May since, Forever carolinebtq.com

Tasting Room capemayoliveoilcompany.com

Red Oak Trading 324 Washington St. Mall 609-827-8320

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Affordable Style redoaktrading.com

The Spice Cellar of Cape May 609-898-4441

Spicing things up in the Spring of 2017!

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Carpenter’s Square Mall

Pink by Victorious 33 Perry St. 609-898-1113

Mini Mall

306 306 Washington St. Mall

Import Bazaar, Uncle Charlie’s Ice Cream, Crepe May, Blue Daisy

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PERRY STREET 109

Coffee Shop, Art Galleries, Japanese Restaurant, Day Spa, Cup Cake Bakery, Eclectic Shops

West Cape May... Just Footsteps Away! 

CONTACT INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES FOR HOURS

this way to the light house

A square mile of outstanding accommodations, unique shops, select services and restaurants.

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WWW.WESTCAPEMAYTODAY.COM 1 Antique Doorknob

Antiques, Stained Glass, Mantels, Lighting, Sales & Restoration 600 Park Blvd. 609.884.6282 theantiquedoorknob.com

2 Antiques Emporia

Jewelry, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia, Nautical 405 West Perry St. 609.898.3332

3 Backstreet Simply Delicious

Casual Dining with Culinary Surprises 600 Park Blvd. 609.884.7660 backstreetcapemay.com

4 Barrier Island Books & Art

Used Books, Local Art, Unique Gifts & More 479 W. Perry Street 609.231.8335

5 Bella Vida Garden Café

A Local Café with a Wholesome Aroma Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Indoor Outdoor Seating Pampered Pooch Patio 406 N. Broadway 609.884.6332 bellavidacafe.com

6 Bird House of Cape May

Nature Gifts for all Seasons West End Garage 484 W. Perry St. 609.886.0412 birdhouseofcapemay.com

7 Cape May Bait & Tackle

Fishing, Bait,Tackle, Crabbing & Beach Supplies – Sales, Service, Rentals 719 Broadway 609.898.6001 capemaybaitandtackle.com

8 Cape May Dips, Sticks & Gifts

A gourmet specialty shop specializing in flavor infused EVOO/balsamics as well as salsas, jams and butters 135 Sunset Blvd. 1.484.300.6424 capemaydipssticksandgifts.com

9 Cape May Honey Farm

Raw Honeys, Candles, Cosmetics, Gifts 135 Sunset Blvd. 609.425.6434 Capemayhoneyfarm.com

10 Chez Michel: A French Bakery

Pastries, Cakes,Weddings 600 Park Blvd. 609.435.5982 michelgras.com • info@michelgras.com

11 The Flying Fish Studio Locally Made Cool Clothing for Interesting People 130 Park Blvd. 609.884.2760 Theflyingfishstudio.com

12 Good Earth Organic Eatery

All Organic restaurant that proudly prepares delicious, homemade, healthy food for our community 600 Park Blvd. 609.898.6161 goodearthorganiceatery.com

13 Key West Tacos

Tacos, Classic, Fish, Steak and Homemade Key Lime Pie 479 West Perry St. 609.898.8226 keywesttacos.com

14 Nader, House of Design Specializing in architecture, engineering, survey, interior design 600 Park Blvd. 844.562.8036 naderhouseofdesign.com

15 Out of the Past Antiques A treasure on every shelf 394 Myrtle Ave. 609.884.3357 Outofthepastantiques.com

16 Pedego Cape May

Electric Bike Sales, Service, Rentals,Tours 110 Park Blvd. 609.305.4566 pedegocapemay.com

17 Tea by the Sea

350 Teas, Gifts, China & Candles 405 West Perry St. 609.898.4TEA (4832) teaincapemay.com

18 Wilbraham Mansion Boutique Hotel with Jacuzzis and Indoor, Heated Pool 133 Myrtle Ave. 609.884.2046 wilbrahammansion.com

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Cape May MAC’s

MUSEUM SHOPS are open! Carriage House Museum Shop

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

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

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

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

OR SHOP ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG For more information, call 609-884-5404 Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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

MUSEUM SHOPS

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

See Calendar for dates & times

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop Cape May Point State Park

See Calendar for dates & times

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

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

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES

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

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