THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY: MAY 19-JUNE 15, 2023

BUMP IN THE NIGHT

PEPPER’S GHOST?

Learn about this and other illusions and magic that captivated the Victorian world in the new Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour of select

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 “Quackery: The Age of Questionable Medical Marvels,” the exhibit in the Carroll Gallery. (see page 23). The first floor of the Physick House is fully accessible.

THE DOCTOR IS IN:

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

MORE WAYS TO SEE THE

Emlen Physick Estate

1048 WASHINGTON ST.

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

CLUELESS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE

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

COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR

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

HISTORIC HAUNTS TOUR

Visit the Physick Estate and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting” ...SEE PAGE 12

HISTORIC HAUNTS COMBO TOUR

A Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour combined with a visit to the Physick Estate, where guides compare the Victorians’ methods of “ghost hunting” ...SEE PAGE 12

STRANGE VICTORIAN OBSESSIONS HOUSE TOUR

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

SPIRITS, ODDITIES & OBSESSIONS COMBO TOUR

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

VOICES FROM BEYOND HOUSE TOUR

Hear actual spirit voices captured by staff over the past 10 years in the Physick Estate. Draw your own conclusions on this exciting paranormal tour ...SEE PAGE 26

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER

Sunset Boulevard near Cape May Point

GPS: 536 Sunset Blvd., Cape May Point

See Calendar for Dates & Times

Fire Control Tower No. 23 Museum & Memorial FORCESARMEDDAY

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

fully accessible.

$8 for adults, $5 children

Veterans & Active Military Free

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

Saturday, May 20: 11am-3pm

ADMISSION BY DONATION ONLY

See page 38

Historic site administered by Cape May MAC

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

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

Cape May Lighthouse

Located in Cape May Point State Park

Lighthouse Avenue, off Sunset Boulevard

GPS: 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point

See Calendar for Dates & Times

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

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

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

MONOMOY LIFE-SAVING BOAT

See page 83

FullLighthouse

Moon Climb

See page 37

Stairway to the Stars

Lighthouse Climb

See page 45

The state park offers a Hawk Watch platform and nature trails, as well as a museum with live reptiles and nature displays, and there are covered pavilions and access to the beach (swimming is not allowed).You can also see the World War II bunker on the beach. Rest rooms are available in the park and there is ample free parking.

THE PARK IS CARRY IN, CARRY OUT

Restoration has been undertaken by Cape May MAC in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection/Division of Parks and Forestry, and was funded in part by the New Jersey Historic Trust, the ISTEA program administered by the NJ Department of Transportation, the Cape May County Open Space program and the 1772 Foundation.

Historic site administered by Cape May MAC

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

HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOURS

See Calendar for times

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

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

FOR OTHER TROLLEY TOURS, SEE PAGES

The ultimate Cape May experience!

COMBINATION TROLLEY/ PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS

See Calendar for times

Look and listen as your guide takes you back in time while your trolley travels through Cape May’s Historic District. Your time travel continues with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate,(see page 5) Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, 1048 Washington St. (90-minute tour).

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

TROLLEY TOURS

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

SPIRITS & ODDITIES TROLLEY TOUR

MAY: Thursdays: 7:45pm, Saturdays: 9:15pm;

JUNE: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 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

See Calendar for Dates & 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.

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0)

GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY TROLLEY TOUR

See Calendar for Dates & Times

All Trolley tours are open-air

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

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

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

Historic Haunts Combo Tour

Wednesdays & Saturdays: 7:15pm

Combine the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth where trolley tour begins. $30 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12)

Historic Haunts House Tour

Wednesdays & Saturdays: 7:45pm Plus Wednesdays at 8:30pm in June

Visit the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

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

Limited Event $20 adults

$15 children (ages 3-12)

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

STRANGE VICTORIAN OBSESSIONS HOUSE TOUR

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

MAY: Saturdays: 8:30pm

JUNE: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:30pm

Ordertickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Victorians were fascinated with mystery and illusion and this tour through select rooms in the 1879 Physick House Museum shares that fascination. Learn about the famous Harry Houdini who captivated Victorian audiences with his intricate escapes, the Goddess of Mystery, Ionia, a Belgian beauty who Victorians worshipped for her spectacles of magic, The Great Lafayette, who became known as the world’s greatest magician, and Pepper’s Ghost, an illusion still used today, with Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper and more.

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

SPIRITS, ODDITIES & OBSESSIONS Combo Tour

AllridesTrolley are open-air

MAY: Saturdays: 8pm

JUNE: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7pm

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

Tickets $30

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

CLUELESS

AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE

1048 Washington St.

Saturdays in June: 6:45pm & 8:30pm

RACINGTHECLOCK

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

Orderticketsonlineat www.capemaymac.org

Adults $25, children (ages 3-12) $20

Limited attendance; advance reservations suggested

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

PAINTED LADIES, PORCHES & MORE!

Tuesdays in May: 10:30am

Wednesdays in June: 9:30am

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.

Orderticketsonlineat www.capemaymac.org

Advance ticket purchase is recommended Purchase tickets online or at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

EVENING 5/195/205/21

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 91 6:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 17

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 17

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb -- page 45 8pm-10pm

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, May 19-21

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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

SATURDAY ONLY- Coast Guard Community Festival10am-4pm, Training Center Cape May, 1 Munro Ave. Call 609-898-8120.

SATURDAY ONLY- Galaxies at Cape May Point Science Center- 8pm-9:15pm, 101 Lehigh Ave. Info: www.capemaypointsciencecenter.org/

SATURDAY ONLY- Historic Cold Spring VillageWalking Tour, 11am; Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 73)

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 63)

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 63)

Spring Sidewalk Sale on the Washington Street Mall10am-5pm. Info: www.heartofcapemay.com.

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

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FISHERMAN’S WHARF

Walking Tour

May 20 & 27: 10:30am

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)

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

Tour sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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

GALLERY

quackery

The Age of Questionable Medical Marvels

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

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

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23

War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 91

Architectural Walking Tour -- page 25

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 59

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 61

District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

Wednesday & Thursday, May 24 & 25

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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 63)

Down the aisle

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 63)

THURSDAY ONLY: Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

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.

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

1:45pm12:30pm, 1:45pm Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 91

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 91

Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 43

Cape May Music Festival: OkCello -- page 56

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12

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

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

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR

MAY: Thursdays 10:30am

JUNE: Sundays 10:30am

Starts at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street

See America’s only National Historic Landmark City up close on this one-hour walking tour that explores Cape May’s renowned Historic District on foot. Put on your comfortable shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Howard Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to show and tell what makes Victorian Cape May so interesting. See where Victorian gamblers won or lost their shirts, where the Great Fire of 1878 burned, and learn why front porches were so important to Victorian social life.

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

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

VOICES FROM BEYOND •HOUSE TOUR •

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Tuesdays & Thursdays starting June 1: 8:30pm

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Experience the unusual in this new tour of the 1879 Emlen Physick House. You will hear actual spirit voices captured by Cape May MAC staff over the past 10 years and view historical photos of the Physick family and their staff alongside photos of apparitions seen inside the house. Learn about the equipment and tools used throughout history in paranormal research. Who could these voices belong to and what is keeping them tied to the Physick House Museum? Draw your own conclusions on this new and exciting paranormal tour.

Tickets $25

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

Backstreets & Byways C ity t our

Mondays & Fridays: 9:30am

Tour begins at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Looking for a unique Cape May tour experience? Book a seat on board Cape May MAC’s “Backstreets & Byways City Tour!” Presented by our knowledgeable guides and professional drivers, this 90-minute golf cart tour departs from the Emlen Physick Estate to areas of Cape May not traveled on our trolley tours. Discover the vast history of Cape Island, ranging from maritime to agriculture and much more. The driver will make two brief stops along the way for photos.

$200

Purchase tickets online or at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

FREE FAMILY FUN!

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

Physick EstatE scavEngEr hunt

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

Cape May FaMily Treasure HunT

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

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

EVENING 5/265/275/28

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 91

Cape May Music Festival: Atlantic Brass Band -- page 56

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 17

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 17

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

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, May 26-27

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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

SATURDAY ONLY- Historic Cold Spring Village-

Walking Tour, 11am; Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 73)

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 63)

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 63)

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

FRIDAY ONLY- Welcome Summer Concert-6:30pm8pm, Convention Hall Beach, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

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Natural Habitats TROLLEY TOUR

Wednesdays starting June 7: 9am

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

Tickets: $25 adults

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

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

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

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

Monday & Tuesday, May 29 & 30

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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

MONDAY ONLY- Memorial Day Remembrance- 11am, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Gurney Street & Columbia Avenue. Call 609-884-9565.

Poison me!

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 63)

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 63)

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

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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.

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

Wednesday & Thursday May 31 & June 1

May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 77, 100-101

May’s Maritime Combo Tour -- page 38

Watch Around Cape May -- page 91

of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 61

Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

Wednesday & Thursday, May

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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 63)

31 & June 1

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 63)

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

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11

2:45pm Cape May Music Festival: Bach’s Lunch -- page 56

Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

& Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 91

by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 59

& Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

EVENING

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87

Dolphin Cruise -- page 91

Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 17

May Music Festival: New York Chamber Ensemble -- page 56

Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12

Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 17

-- page 11

-- page 26

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

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

THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

SATURDAY, JUNE 3: 8PM-10PM

Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

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

Purchase tickets at the Lighthouse the night of climb.

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

ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER

Sunset Boulevard near Cape May Point

Saturday, May 20: 11am-3pm

Climb this fully restored tower and learn about the “war at the shore” and defense of the Delaware River and Bay from enemy invasion. Veterans will be at the Tower to talk about their experiences. See the Wall of Honor dedicated to local veterans, and visit the eternal flame sculpture on the boardwalk behind the Tower.

FREE ADMISSION SATURDAY, MAY 20

(Donations accepted)

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

Sponsored by Cape May MAC SEE PAGE 8

Cape

May’s

Maritime COMBO TOUR

Thursdays in June: 9:30am

Ordertickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Whaling, wartime and wild weather. The remarkable maritime history of our seaside town has long defined the Cape May story. Board the trolley and rediscover the important places and natural phenomena that have shaped, literally and figuratively, the Cape May we know today. The trolley then stops at Fisherman’s Wharf for an up-close walking tour about Cape May’s commercial fishing industry on the docks at The Lobster House. Tour begins and ends at Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Tour is not accessible.

Adults $35, Children (ages 3-12) $27

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

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

THE PLOT THICKENS

Wednesdays, May 24 and June 7: 7pm

Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St.

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Enjoy a three-course dinner and watch as the mystery and drama unfold around you during “The Plot Thickens,” an original mystery by Jacky Fazio. Tensions rise when a celebration for an esteemed murder mystery author turns into a crime scene right out of one of her own books. Once the guest of honor is pronounced dead, how will her dedicated staff and adoring fans cope?

Adults $75; Children (ages 3-12) $50

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

SPRING CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW

Saturday, May 20: 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

SEE PAGES 100-101

For more information, call 609-884-5404

in the 1876 Carriage House at the Estate 1048 Washington St. • Open Daily

Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

-- page 25

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 59

District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Friday-Sunday, June 2-4

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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

SATURDAY ONLY- Historic Cold Spring VillageWalking Tour, 11am; Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 73)

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 63)

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 63)

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

SATURDAY ONLY-West Cape May Strawberry Festival- 8am-6pm, Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Info: /www.westcapemay.biz/

the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404

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BENEATH A BLANKET OF STARS

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb

FRIDAY, MAY 19: 8PM-10PM

Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

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

Purchase tickets at the Lighthouse the night of Climb. $20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12)

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

Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

& Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 91

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 59

& Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

Monday & Tuesday, June 5 & 6

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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 63)

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 63)

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

EVENING 6/5 6/6

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87

5pm-8:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 91 6:30pm 6:30pm

Cape May Music Festival: New York Chamber Ensemble -- page 57 7pm

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 17 7pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11 7:30pm

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 17

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 26 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12 8:30pm

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

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

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 48

LUNCH & LEARN

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON PROGRAM

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

Thursday, June 8: 12 pm

It’s a Grand Old Flag

We’re all familiar with the Stars and Stripes, our national flag. But when did it come about, who designed it, and why do we celebrate on June 14th? Old Glory has served as the symbol of our nation from our very beginnings. Join Mary Stewart to learn about the history of our flag and the day we celebrate it.

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Advance registration required for Zoom participation at www.capemaymac.org

Program sponsored by Cape May MAC

AFTERNOON

EVENING

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 91

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 17 7pm

Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 43 7pm

Cape May Music Festival: Bay Atlantic Symphony -- page 57

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 17

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

Voices from Beyond House Tour -- page 26

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12

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

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

Wednesday & Thursday, June 7 & 8

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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

THURSDAY ONLY- Coastal Coalition Meeting- Time TBA, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565. njcoastalcoalition.com

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 63)

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 63)

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

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 58

Working in the coal mines

Working children were common in the Victorian era in England, largely because poor families didn’t earn enough for food without it. One job that had high demand for children was work in the coal mines. Children made excellent coal miners because they could maneuver in tight spaces, and they required far less pay than adult workers. The children would work for 12 to 18 hours in air saturated with coal dust, and there was constant danger. Other jobs included chimney sweeping (where children could start working as young as 3) and working in factories or textile mills. In 1891, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was formed, offering some protection to child laborers.

AttracOther Attractions

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY

For activities sponsored by NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory, stop by 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/cape-may-bird-observatory. See page 63.

CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 or visit capemaylodging.com. See page 79.

CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM

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

CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY

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

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Museum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See page 9.

CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK

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

CAPE MAY STAGE

Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. 609-884-1341 or visit capemaystage.org. See page 88.

CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER

See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445 or visit capemaywhalewatcher.com. See page 91.

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS

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

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CAPE MAY

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

EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY

Equity professional theater at the historic First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org. See page 84.

and TOURS

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE

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

FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM

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

HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY

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

HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE

Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-6001561 or visit herefordinletlighthouse.com. See page 80.

HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE

Early American open-air living history museum. 720 Route 9 (between Cape May & Rio Grande). Call 609-898-2300 or visit hcsv.org. See page 73.

MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM

653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Open Wed-Sat 1pm-4pm. 1730colonialhouse@ gmail.com or 609-884-9100 (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org. See page 74.

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY

1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the harbor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 63.

NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM

Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airplanes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. 609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 73.

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL

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

Map Not to Scale

+Public Rest Rooms

Thursday, May 25: 7pm

OkCello

Episcopal Church of the Advent, Franklin & Washington Streets

$30 Adults, $25 MAC members and $20 Students under 18

Sunday, May 28: 7pm

Atlantic Brass Band at Rotary Park, Lafayette St. (rain location: Convention Hall)

FREE CONCERT co-sponsored by the City of Cape May

Thursday, May 26: 7pm

New York Chamber Ensemble

Episcopal Church of the Advent, Franklin & Washington Streets

$30 Adults, $25 MAC members and $20 Students under 18

Tuesday, May 30: 7pm

Erich Cawalla

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. $35 Adults, $30 MAC members and $25 Students under 18

Wednesday, May 31: 12:30pm

Bach’s Lunch at the Washington Inn 801 Washington St. $50 adults, $45 MAC members

Thursday, June 1: 7pm

New York Chamber Ensemble

Episcopal Church of the Advent, Franklin & Washington Streets

$30 Adults, $25 MAC members and $20 Students under 18

Sunday, June 4: 10am

Jazz Brunch

The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Tickets $50

OkCELLO

MARY LOU NEWNAM (JAZZ BRUNCH)

OUR 34TH SEASON!

Wednesday, June 14: 3pm Midday Music

Friends of the Cape May Music Festival at the Washington Inn 801 Washington St. Tickets $50

Tuesday, June 6: 7pm New York Chamber Ensemble

Episcopal Church of the Advent, Franklin & Washington Streets

$30 Adults, $25 MAC members and $20 Students under 18

Wednesday, June 7: 12:30pm

Bach’s Lunch at the Washington Inn 801 Washington St. $50 adults, $45 MAC members

Thursday, June 8: 7pm Bay Atlantic Symphony

Episcopal Church of the Advent, Franklin & Washington Streets

$30 Adults, $25 MAC members and $20 Students under 18

Tuesday, June 13: 7pm New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Episcopal Church of the Advent, Franklin & Washington Streets

$30 Adults, $25 MAC members and $20 Students under 18

Thursday, June 15: 7pm NewYork Chamber Ensemble

Episcopal Church of the Advent, Franklin & Washington Streets

$30 Adults, $25 MAC members and $20 Students under 18

For future performances of the 34th 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.”

ATLANTIC BRASS BAND

Don’t drink the water

June 9, 10 & 11

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.

EVENING 6/96/106/11

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 91 6:30pm

Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 18

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

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

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

Friday-Sunday, June 9-11

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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

SATURDAY ONLY- Historic Cold Spring VillageWalking Tour, 11am; Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route

9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 73)

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 63)

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 63)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY- Summer Crafts Show10am-5pm, Cape May Promenade near Convention Hall, Beach Avenue. Call 609-884-9565.

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

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Mansions by the Sea

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

All Trolley tours are open-air

TROLLEY TOUR

See Calendar for Dates & Times

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

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

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Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 91

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 59

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

Monday & Tuesday, June 12 & 13

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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/

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 63)

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

EVENING 6/12 6/13

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87 5pm-8:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 91 6:30pm 6:30pm

Cape May Music Festival: New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players -- page 57 7pm

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 17 7pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 17

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 26

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12

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

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THE ROOTS of CAPE ISLAND

WEDNESDAYS IN MAY: 10:30AM

JUNE 2: 10:15AM; JUNE 7 & 14: 2PM

TROLLEY TOUR

All Trolley tours are open-air

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

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

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

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

For more information, call 609-884-5404

Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Got a match?

Help us light the fire under our matching funds campaign

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

You can donate by CLICKING HERE

Cape May MAC’s 11th Annual

LESSONS OF HISTORY

ALEXANDER HAMILTON:

The Man, The Myth, The Musical

Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023: 5pm

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.

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

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

Tickets are limited. Advance reservations strongly recommended.

Adults $40

DR. ROBERT WATSON

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

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

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

Lessons of History team

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

EVENING

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 86-87 5pm-8:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 91

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 17

Cape May Music Festival: New York Chamber Ensemble -- page 57

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 17

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11

Voices from Beyond House Tour -- page 26 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12 8:45pm 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

Wednesday & Thursday, June 14 & 15

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 73)

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 63)

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 63)

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

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise

Saturdays & Sundays: 10am

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

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

$45 adults, $25 children (ages 7-12)

For tickets or information, call 609-884-5404

Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC & the Cape May Whale Watcher

TOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR

Saturdays in May: 10:30am

Saturdays in June: 9:30am

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

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

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

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

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

COMBINATION

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR & THE HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM

Tuesdays in June: 9:30am

Visit the renowned Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey that tells the story of this hero of the Underground Railroad and combine it with the Underground Railroad Trolley that is part of the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom. The Harriet Tubman Museum officially opened in 2021 to national accolades. Cape May was part of the Underground Railroad and this 2.5 hour combination tour tells the story of those dangerous days. Hear how legendary anti-slavery fighter, Harriet Tubman, walked these streets, as did prominent railroad businessman and former slave, Stephen Smith, whose railroad cars carried hundreds to freedom. The tour begins at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and travels through parts of Cape May and West Cape May, with stops along the way, including the Mt. Zion Cemetery, and ends with a tour at the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey.

Tickets $35

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

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

HARRIET TUBMAN’S LIFE & WORK IN CAPE MAY

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

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

Tours & Attractions

COLONIAL HOUSE Museum

A hidden treasure in the heart of Cape May City

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

Open Season: June 15th through September 15th

Wednesday through Saturday 1-4pm

Saturdays: “The Historian is In”

Free - Open to the Public

Donations are most welcome for the preservation of the Colonial House

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

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

Contact us at 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com

The Greater Cape May Historical Society 501c(3)

A non-profit and stewards of the Colonial House

Dog Days of Summer

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

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

Your guide to Cape May’s best activities, attractions, and events, plus a digital version of the area’s go-to guide book

THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY!

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

Cape May Presbyterian Church

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

Beginning May 28th, our worship schedule is as follows:

• 8:30 am: Decatur St Beach worship

Park in our lot and walk directly to the ocean and you’ll find us! Bring your own seat and shade.

•11 am: Celebration Worship with jazz

Follow us on Facebook for other activities and updates! You can find us on any time on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube, or by sending us an email or giving us a call.

As always, we are praying for you, and wishing you a wonderful summer! 500 Hughes St. • 609-884-3949

LIFE-SAVING BOAT ON DISPLAY

AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

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

SEE PG. 9

SEE CALENDAR FOR LIGHTHOUSE HOURS

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

The boat is a restoration project of the Cape May Maritime and Educational Center and will be on long-term display here, in association with Cape May MAC

THREE GOOD REASONS FOR LATE SPRING DINING AT

(in addition to the fantastic food!)

1. Delightful Setting & Free Parking

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

2. 15% Off for Cape May MAC Members*

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

3. Cape May Winery Wines

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

For more information on Vintage, see page 87

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

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

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

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

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

Your Membership Matters!

For more information or to join, visit

www.capemaymac.org/support/membership/

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

Fill your life with good things.

CAPE MAY’S HOT NEW CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOUTIQUE

Cheese Boards • Charcuterie Boards

CHOCuterie Boards & All Things Cheese

CAPEMAYCHEESE.COM

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

OH, NUTS....

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

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

EXOTIC SPICES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Handcrafted, small-batch spices & seasonings

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

FLAVOR-INFUSED OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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

Bruschettas • Sauces • Gifts

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

SPREAD THE LOVE!

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

CANDY • COFFEE, TEA & COCOA

Peanut Butter Dog Treats & Pet-Friendly Courtyard

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

Your guide to Cape May’s best activities, attractions, and events, plus a digital version of the area’s go-to guide book

THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY!

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

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

YOUR TRIP IS NOT complete

UNTIL YOU CROSS THE street!

The Shoppes at Washington Commons has something for everyone

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

Boutiques

Beach Bling etc.

Bella

Cape May Surf

Seaweeds by the Sea

Islander

Food & Drink

Out There Coffee

Mario’s Pizzeria

Cione Gelato

George’s Place

Cape May Grilled Cheese Co.

Baby Gifts & Clothing

Arden’s Kids

Home Decor

Seaglass Home

Photo Printshop

Cape May Snaps

Pet Gifts & Treats

Dog Days of Cape May

Crafts

Stitch by Stitch Spa Li Li

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

Shop at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street

Church/Synagogue Directory

PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

CAPE MAY BEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL - Clubhouse

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

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

CAPE ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH - Columbia Ave. & Gurney St., Cape May- Sunday School: 9:45am; Worship: 11am; Bible Study, Tuesdays at 6:30pm • 609884-3917

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To all churches: If your denomination is not listed and you serve the visitors and residents of Cape May or would like to change your service times, please call 609-884-5404