This Week In Cape May: Nov. 15-Jan. 2, 2025 by This Week in Cape May

Cape May Presbyterian Church

You are welcome to worship with us any Sunday!

In the remaining weeks of November, we have two services: 9am traditional service with organ and choir; 11am jazz service with our ensemble

From Dec. 22 until the summer of 2025, we will have one worship service at 10am, with a variety of music styles. We will continue to be on Facebook Live for that service; videos can be seen any time on YouTube.

Jazz Vespers happens on the third Sunday at 3pm, for a mere $10 donation. Join us on Nov. 17 to hear the live tunes of The Hot Club of Philadelphia, and then again on Dec. 15 for a return of the Christmas Jazz Trio, featuring a children’s choir from local schools! On the first three Mondays of December, a diverse and feisty group of us will be meeting for Bible Study from 4-5pm, with both in-person and via Zoom attendees, to discuss the birth story of all birth stories—the one in Luke’s gospel.

Enrich your Christmas holiday with our Path of Peace. We light up our corner of Cape May with around 500 mason jar luminaries, each one in honor or in memory of a loved one. Call the church to dedicate one jar for $7 or three for $20. Then come and see your chosen names, amid the glowing path, any time between Dec. 22-29. You can find us any time on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube, or by sending us an email or giving us a call.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Physick Estate

1879 Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St. closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day See Calendar for Days & Times

See Cape May’s Victorian House Museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick House, decorated in true Victorian style for Christmas on this holiday tour. Your guide will take you through the first and second floors of the 18-room mansion, voted “the most beautiful building in New Jersey,” and explain its importance and the history of the family and staff who lived and worked here. Learn about Victorian Christmas traditions along the way. Afterwards, visit the Carroll Gallery in the estate’s Carriage House to see “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” exhibit, with a giant Christmas tree and a marvelous Dept. 56 Dickens Village display. (see page 16)

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

at Christmas

‘TIS THE SEASON:

The Christmas Caper

at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: 6:30pm & 7:30pm; Wednesdays & Fridays through Dec. 20: 6:30pm & 7:30pm

BY JACKIE FAZIO

Winter is here again, and the Harrison children have poured their energy into planning every last detail for their parent’s annual Christmas party, but when an heirloom necklace goes missing, the entire holiday season is threatened! Can you help the family find the missing jewels, or will this Christmas season go down as the worst one yet? Visitors will step inside Cape May’s Victorian House Museum, the 1879 Physick House Museum, and encounter the characters as this original story unfolds. Don’t miss stepping into this holiday story in this very special Cape May setting. Accessible with advance notice. Tickets are limited; advance purchase recommended.

Adults: $25; Children (3-12): $20

Evening Yuletide House Tour

Friday, Nov. 29: 5:30pm & 6:30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays through Dec. 26, plus Dec. 27 & 30: 5:30pm & 6:30pm

Take this guided tour of the first-floor rooms of the 1879 Physick House Museum, authentically decorated for a Victorian Christmas. See and hear how the Physick family might have entertained friends and family and celebrated in traditional Victorian fashion during the holidays. Afterwards, visit the Carriage House and see “An Old-fashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery (see page 16). This popular annual display features a huge Christmas tree, model trains, and an elaborate Dept 56 Dickens Village collection.

Adults $20; children (3-12) $15

Cape May Lighthouse

Holiday Preview Weekend

Friday-Sunday, Nov. 22-24

Get a head start on the Holiday season! Santa and his elves have decked out the Physick Estate with thousands of lights and holiday trimmings. Enjoy a wide variety of holiday tours and events including:

• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by Sturdy Savings Bank (see page 10)

• “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery in (see page 16)

• Free self-guided tours of the Physick House Museum (Saturday, Nov. 23, 5pm-8:30pm ONLY) (see page 6)

• John Walter Cape Community Band Concert (see page 10)

• Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Rides (see page 17)

• Holiday Lights Trolley Rides (see page 17)

Plus caroling and plenty of good, old-fashioned holiday cheer! For more information, call 609-884-5404

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, Nov. 23: 7pm

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

JOHN WALTER CAPE

COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT

STARTS AT 5:30PM

The John Walter Cape Community Band performs a lively concert that will get you in the holiday spirit with a program of wonderful holiday favorites, the perfect opening of our Holiday Preview Weekend and annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Please bring a non-perishable food, paper or personal item to donate to the Cape May Community Food Closet Donations can be dropped in front of the outdoor stage.

Event presented by

Don’t miss the highlight of the Christmas season in Victorian Cape May, America’s only National Historic Landmark City! Stroll and be merry along gaslit streets and visit more than a dozen homes, inns, B&Bs, churches and hotels seeing lovely interiors decorated for the holiday. This self-guided walking tour, centered in a 3/4-square-mile area of the Historic District, is Cape May’s longest running Christmas tour and Cape May MAC’s largest annual fund-raiser. While trolley shuttles will not be offered in 2024 as in years past, don’t worry. Most properties are clustered within a 20-minute walk in the Historic District with some just a few minutes from each other!

Included is the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian House Museum, decorated in authentic Victorian style, as well as the Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit with its extensive collection of Dept. 56 Dickens Village beneath the boughs of the gigantic Christmas tree in the Carriage House on the Estate grounds.

Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, & 21

5:30-8:30 PM

TROLLEY RIDES

Spirited Cape May

CHRISTMAS TROLLEY RIDE

See Calendar for Dates & Times

All ridestrolley are open-air. Dress warmly!

Step on board for this evening trolley ride and hear tales of Christmases long, long ago and not so long ago, as you travel along lovely streets in the historic district. Hear about Santa arriving at this seaside town in odd and surprising ways, ghostly appearances in the 1879 Physick House museum experienced and recorded by staff during the holidays, ghostly shadow spirits out strolling on cold December nights, the weird and risky games Victorians played at Christmas, and more. Rides begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth (GPS address 526 Washington St.)

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

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride

Offered Nov. 23, 29, & 30 and Dec. 1-31:

No tours Dec. 7, 24 & 25; See Calendar for Times

Who can resist the twinkle of Cape May’s beautiful Victorian homes decorated for Christmas? This trolley ride through the historic streets of Cape May is a delight. Listen to Christmas music and enjoy hearing about the history of many of the Christmas traditions of today. Victorian Cape May is outstanding at Christmas and this is a ride to share with friends and family to revel in Cape May’s Christmas spirit. Rides begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth (GPS address 526 Washington St.)

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

Santa’s Trolley Ride

Saturday, Nov. 30: 10am, 11am, 12Noon; Saturdays & Sundays through Dec. 22, plus Monday, Dec. 23: 10am, 11am, 12Noon Mrs. Claus comes direct from the North Pole to lead this tour! She tells stories and leads holiday songs on this jolly holiday trolley ride through town. Santa joins the fun at the Gazebo on the grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. Begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. (with free parking available).

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

For information about accessible Trolley Tours, call 609-884-5404

Friday, Saturday & Sunday November 15, 16 & 17

Information/Tickets 11/1511/1611/17

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

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-5pm10am-7:30pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm 10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm 11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/1511/1611/17

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 81 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-5pm10am-7:30pm10am-5pm

MORNING 11/1511/1611/17

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 75 11:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

11/1511/1611/17

12Noon-4pm, 7pm-9pm 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-4pm, 7pm-9pm 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 75 12:30pm

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 73 1pm 1pm 1pm

EVENING

11/1511/1611/17

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 75 6pm

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 28 7pm-9pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 79 7pm 7pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 70 7pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 70 7:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 70 7pm, 8pm8:30pm

TOURS BEGIN

Friday, November 15

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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

Exit Zero Jazz Festival- various venues throughout town, 12Noon-10pm. Call 609-849-9202.

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 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, November 16

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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

Exit Zero Jazz Festival- various venues throughout town, 12Noon-10pm. Call 609-849-9202.

Mallory Eats Show- 10am-5pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, November 17

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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

Exit Zero Jazz Festival- various venues throughout town, 12Noon-10pm. Call 609-849-9202.

Mallory Eats Show- 10am-5pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm Call 609-884-5508.

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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. The trolley stop for our tours is located across the street from the Information Booth.

CARRIAGE HOUSE VISITORS CENTER

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

HILL HOUSE OFFICE

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

Monday & Tuesday November 18 & 19

House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

House Visitors Center -- page 19

Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

ALL DAY

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64

May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64

-- page 85

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington

Monday & Tuesday, November 18 & 19

OTHER

& ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36) 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 36)

Victorian Christmas Traditions

Queen Victoria was very involved with her servants, and she took a maternal interest in their well-being. There were well over 100 servants, and on Christmas Eve the royal family would join them in the servants’ hall to share gifts. Gifts could include books, clothing or food. The queen would also give gifts to her close personal servants, like her dressers and pages. This act of gratitude was so important to the queen that she did it before she and her family opened their own presents.

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

House Visitors Center -- page 19

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64

May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64

House Museum Shop -- page 85

Lunch & Learn: Why the Cape May Bubble is Real and Our 2024-2025 Winter Outlook -- page 69

9am-5pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am 11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm 1pm

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

Wednesday & Thursday, November 20 & 21

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

(THURSDAY ONLY) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

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Victorian Christmas Traditions

One of the most significant seasonal traditions to emerge from the Victorian era is the Christmas card. It was Sir Henry Cole who introduced the idea of the Christmas card in 1843. Cole commissioned the artist J.C. Horsley to design a festive scene for his seasonal greeting cards and had 1,000 printed – those he didn’t use himself were sold to the public. Later in the century, improvements to the chromolithographic printing process made buying and sending Christmas cards affordable for everyone.

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CHRISTMAS TOURS

Fridays, Dec. 6-27; plus Monday, Dec. 30: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

See inside a selection of Cape May bed & breakfast inns and private homes, specially decorated for the holidays on this self-guided evening walking tour that includes a visit to An Old-fashioned Christmas Exhibit in the Carroll Gallery at the Physick Estate Carriage House. (see page 16) $35 adults,$25 children (ages 3-12)

Cape May…

Op en Through The Holidays!

Serving a selection of Harpoons favorites, plus Chicago dogs and weekly specials! An award-winning craft beer menu, ever-evolving curated wine list and hand-crafted cocktails from our talented team of mixologists help to create the Key West holiday vibe – come join the fun and stay for the sunset!

NOV. 23-24

Performances will take place at La Mer Beachfront Resort, 1317 Beach Ave.

Sherlock Holmes and The Familiar Face

Sherlock faces a difficult decision when a former adversary is accused of a heinous crime. Will our favorite investigative team help to prove them innocent, or determine that they were guilty all along?

SHERLOCK HOLMES WEEKEND EXPERIENCE

Full weekend package includes all performances and Saturday Search for Clues Tours. Includes light fare served Saturday morning, afternoon refreshments and lunch on Sunday. $150/person

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

November 22, 23 & 24

Information/Tickets 11/2211/2311/24

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

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

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 11am-2pm, 5pm-9:15pm 10am-3pm, 5pm-9:15pm 11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/2211/2311/24

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

SHERLOCK HOLMES WEEKEND -- page 27 1st Day Package 2nd Day Package

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 81 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-5pm10am-8pm10am-5pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-5pm10am-8pm10am-5pm

MORNING 11/2211/2311/24

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON

11/2211/2311/24

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 73 1pm 1pm 1pm Cape May Stage -- page 80 3pm

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

Friday, Nov. 15: 7pm-9pm

Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

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

Purchase tickets at the Lighthouse the night of climb. For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

EVENING 11/2211/2311/24

Emlen Physick Estate Open House -- page 6 5pm-8pm

John Walter Cape Community Band Concert -- page 10 5:30pm-7pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony -- page 10 7pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 7pm 7pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 79 7pm 7pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 8:30pm, 9:15pm8:30pm, 9:15pm

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, November 22

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, November 23

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

Cape May City Chamber Fundraiser- Cape May’s Last Waltz, 7pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, November 24

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm Call 609-884-5508.

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Victorian Christmas Traditions

Decorating trees at Christmas was a festive activity popularized by Prince Albert. Inspired by his heritage, trees in the royal household were adorned with lit candles and trinkets and the interiors filled with evergreen decorations.

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Monday & Tuesday November 25 & 26

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-5pm 10am-5pm Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 11am-2pm 11am-2pm

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-5pm 10am-5pm “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

11/2511/26

District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am 11:45am

Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 11:45am 11:45am AFTERNOON 11/2511/26 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 12:30pm, 1:45pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm

Trolley Tour -- page 65

Tour -- page 65

& Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 73

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

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

Monday & Tuesday, November 25 & 26

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

Victorian Christmas Traditions

Queen Victoria’s Christmas was not complete without a little tipple, and it’s very possible that she would have laced her pudding with a drop of alcohol, too. Christmas puddings feature regularly on the royal dessert menu at the castle, and is again referenced by Dickens as a treat enjoyed by regular Victorians. It was often served with a kind of sauce, perhaps an English custard or crème anglaise.

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-7:30pm CLOSED Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 11am-2pm 11am-2pm

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-7:30pm 10am-5pm

District Trolley Tour -- page 65

Estate Tour -- page 65

-- page 6

Wednesday & Thursday November 27 & 28 H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G No Tours

‘Tis the Season: The Christmas Caper -- page 7 6:30pm, 7:30pm

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

Wednesday, November 27

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

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Victorian Christmas Traditions

Giving gifts at Christmas wasn’t a tradition the Victorians introduced, but they certainly made it a part of their family festivities. Presents were shared on the evening of Christmas Eve, rather than Christmas Day as is traditional in the 21st century.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

November 29, 30; December 1

Information/Tickets 11/2911/3012/1

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

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

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 11am-9:15pm10am-9:15pm11am-9pm

ALL DAY

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 81 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-8pm10am-8pm10am-5pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-8pm10am-8pm10am-5pm

Holiday Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 68 10am-4pm10am-4pm

MORNING

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Breakfast with Santa -- page 57 8:30am-1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am11:45am

Santa Trolley Ride -- page 17 10am, 11am, 12Noon 10am, 11am, 12Noon

AFTERNOON

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Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 73 1pm 1pm 1pm

All That Glitters Trolley Tour -- page 68 2:15pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 3pm

Victorian Christmas Traditions

The Victorian age placed great importance on family, so it follows that Christmas was celebrated at home. For many, the new railway networks made this possible. Those who had left the countryside to seek work in cities could return home for Christmas and spend their precious days off with loved ones. Family life was epitomized by the popular Queen Victoria, her husband Albert and their nine children.

EVENING 11/2911/3012/1

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 7 5:30pm, 6:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 7pm 7pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 8:30pm, 9:15pm8:30pm, 9:15pm8pm, 9pm

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, November 29

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, November 30

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- Christmas at the Hangar, 10am-4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Singing Praises! The Black Churches and the Negro Spiritual in Cape May- Macedonia Baptist Church, 630 Lafayette St. 1pm. Call 609-602-9348.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, December 1

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm Call 609-884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 34

Victorian Christmas Traditions

The brilliant scientist Michael Faraday inaugurated the tradition of Christmas lectures on science in 1825, a tradition that continues to this day. During the Victorian period, however, many of these lectures and demonstrations at other institutions were more spectacle than scholarship. The Adelaide Gallery, for example, paired performances of Handel’s Messiah with fantastical electrical displays, giant projections of microscopic beings, or demonstrations of laughing gas.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33

Monday & Tuesday December 2 & 3

Information/Tickets 12/2 12/3

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

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-5pm 10am-6:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-8:15pm 12Noon-8:15pm

ALL DAY

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-5pm 10am-6:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-5pm 10am-6:30pm

AFTERNOON

12/212/3

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

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 73 1pm

Holiday Inns Tour -- page 64 1pm-3:30pm 1pm-3:30pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 4pm

EVENING 12/212/3

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 7 5:30pm, 6:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

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, December 2 & 3

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 39

Victorian Christmas Traditions

In the early years of Victoria’s reign, the royal family celebrated Christmas at Windsor Castle. However after Albert’s death in 1861, the queen began celebrating the festive season at Osborne, their holiday home on the Isle of Wight.

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Wednesday & Thursday December 4 & 5

Information/Tickets 12/4 12/5

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

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-8:15pm 12Noon-8:15pm

ALL DAY

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm

AFTERNOON 12/412/5

Lunch & Learn: George Frideric Handel-Beyond the Messiah -- page 69 12Noon

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

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Holiday Inns Tour -- page 64 1pm-3:30pm 1pm-3:30pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 4pm

EVENING 12/412/5

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 7 5:30pm, 6:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

Caper -- page 7

Wednesday & Thursday, December 4 & 5

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

(WEDNESDAY ONLY) Angelus Community Singers7pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565. Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36) 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 36) (THURSDAY ONLY) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

Friday, Saturday & Sunday December 6, 7 & 8

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm9am-8pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-8pm10am-9pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-9:15pm10am-8pm11am-9pm

ALL DAY 12/612/712/8

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 81 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-8pm10am-9pm10am-5pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-8pm10am-9pm10am-5pm

MORNING 12/612/712/8

Breakfast with Santa -- page 57 8:30am-1pm8:30am-1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am

Santa Trolley Ride -- page 17 10am, 11am, 12Noon 10am, 11am, 12Noon

AFTERNOON

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Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 73 1pm 1pm 1pm

All That Glitters Trolley Tour -- page 68 3:30pm2:30pm, 3:30pm2:15pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 2pm 3pm

Victorian Christmas Traditions

Victorian parlour games were slightly more enthusiastic, dangerous and painful than your usual game of Charades. One favorite was “Snapdragon,” a simple game of setting alight a bowl of raisins and brandy. Once the lights were turned off, the competitors had to grab and eat the lit raisins without causing injury or fire. Probably very difficult with all the layers they used to wear. Another is “Are you there Moriarty?,” a game where two blindfolded players would try to batter each other over the head with a folded newspaper. Nothing says Merry Christmas like a concussion.

Lamplighter Christmas Walking Tour -- page 22 5:30pm-7:30pm

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR -- page 15 5:30pm-8:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

‘Tis the Season: The Christmas Caper -- page 7 6:30pm, 7:30pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 7pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 79 7pm 7pm

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 8:30pm, 9:15pm 8pm, 9pm

Friday, December 6

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

Cape May Christmas Tree Lighting- 7pm, Rotary Park, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

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

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

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 36) 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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

West Cape May Christmas Tree Lighting- 6pm, Wilbraham Park, Perry Street. Call 609-884-1005.

Saturday, December 7

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 36)

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

Crafts at Christmas- 9am-4pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Wassail Day, 11am-2pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Singing Praises! The Black Churches and the Negro Spiritual in Cape May- Macedonia Baptist Church, 630 Lafayette St. 1pm. Call 609-602-9348.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

West Cape May Christmas Parade- 5pm-8pm, begins at firehouse on Broadway. Call 609-884-1005.

Sunday, December 8

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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

Crafts at Christmas- 9am-3pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm Call 609-884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 42

Victorian Christmas Traditions

As well as trees, the Victorians decorated their house with things such as holly and ivy. This could be seen as an attempt to bring the natural world into their homes in the wake of the Industrial Revolution. Putting a star or angel on top of the Christmas tree is also a tradition that began in Victorian times.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 41

Monday & Tuesday December 9 & 10

Information/Tickets 12/9 12/10

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

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-5pm 10am-6:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-8:15pm 12Noon-8:15pm

ALL DAY

12/912/10

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-5pm 10am-6:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-5pm 10am-6:30pm

AFTERNOON

12/912/10

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

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 73 1pm

Holiday Inns Tour -- page 64 1pm-3:30pm 1pm-3:30pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 4pm

EVENING 12/912/10

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 7 5:30pm, 6:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

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, December 9 & 10

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Victorian Christmas Traditions

Vegetables took on a new role of importance in meals for both rich folks, as well as the lower classes. Roasted and boiled Potatoes, Sprouts, Cabbage, Parsnips and Carrots began to appear for Christmas dinner on Victorian tables. Wealthy folks would serve unseasonal vegetables such as Asparagus, Beans and Tomatoes to demonstrate the skill of their garden staff.

Wednesday & Thursday December 11 & 12

Information/Tickets 12/11 12/12

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

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-8:15pm 12Noon-8:15pm

ALL DAY

12/1112/12

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm

AFTERNOON

12/1112/12

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

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm Holiday Inns Tour -- page 64 1pm-3:30pm 1pm-3:30pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 4pm

EVENING

12/1112/12

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 7 5:30pm, 6:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

‘Tis the Season: The Christmas Caper -- page 7 6:30pm, 7:30pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 7pm 7pm

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, December 11 & 12

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36) (THURSDAY ONLY) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 44

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

December 13, 14 & 15

Information/Tickets 12/1312/1412/15

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm9am-8pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-8pm10am-9pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-9:15pm10am-8pm11am-9pm

ALL DAY

12/1312/1412/15

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 81 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-8pm10am-9pm10am-5pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-8pm10am-9pm10am-5pm

MORNING 12/1312/1412/15

Breakfast with Santa -- page 57 8:30am-1pm8:30am-1pm

Santa Trolley Ride -- page 17 10am, 11am, 12Noon 10am, 11am, 12Noon

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON

12/1312/1412/15

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 73 1pm 1pm 1pm

All That Glitters Trolley Tour -- page 68 3:30pm2:30pm, 3:30pm2:15pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 3pm

Victorian Christmas Traditions

The Victorians re-popularized the centuries-old tradition of Christmas caroling with new and newly translated songs that encouraged participation. Christmas carols started off as interpretations of the original Christmas story that were sung in various rhythms. Most songs emphasized Christian beliefs but were meant to spread joy and cheer around the holiday. During the Victorian era, many new carols were written and a heavier focus was placed on cheer and feasting, rather than religion.

EVENING 12/1312/1412/15

Lamplighter Christmas Walking Tour -- page 22 5:30pm-7:30pm

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR -- page 15 5:30pm-8:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm

‘Tis the Season: The Christmas Caper -- page 7 6:30pm, 7:30pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 7pm 7pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 79 7pm 7pm

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 8:30pm, 9:15pm 8pm, 9pm

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, December 13

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, December 14

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 36)

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

Holiday Reception & Concert- 7pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 36)

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 36)

Singing Praises! The Black Churches and the Negro Spiritual in Cape May- Macedonia Baptist Church, 630 Lafayette St. 1pm. Call 609-602-9348.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, December 15

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

Nick Federoff Community Christmas- 12Noon-3pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm Call 609-884-5508.

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Victorian Christmas Traditions

In 1848, a British confectioner, Tom Smith, devised the idea of a Christmas Cracker after seeing Parisian sugared almonds sold in twists. During the Victorian period the idea was adapted and improved, with sweets replaced with paper hats and small gifts. Near the end of the century, no Victorian Christmas would be complete without crackers, with almost 11 million manufactured in 1891.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 45

Monday & Tuesday December 16 & 17

Information/Tickets 12/16 12/17

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

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-5pm 10am-6:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-8:15pm 12Noon-8:15pm

ALL DAY

12/1612/17

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-5pm 10am-6:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-5pm 10am-6:30pm

AFTERNOON

12/1612/17

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

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 73 1pm

Holiday Inns Tour -- page 64 1pm-3:30pm 1pm-3:30pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 4pm

EVENING

12/1612/17

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 7 5:30pm, 6:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

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, December 16 & 17

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 51

Victorian Christmas Traditions

“Smoking Bishop” is a type of mulled wine, punch, or wassail, especially popular in Victorian England at Christmas time, and it is mentioned in Dickens’ 1843 story, A Christmas Carol.

HOLIDAY

Wednesday & Thursday December 18 & 19

Information/Tickets 12/18 12/19

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

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-8:15pm 12Noon-8:15pm

ALL DAY

12/1812/19

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm

AFTERNOON 12/1812/19

Lunch & Learn: From Carols to Cats -Worldwide Christmas Celebrations -- page 69

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

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Holiday Inns Tour -- page 64 1pm-3:30pm 1pm-3:30pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 4pm

EVENING

12/1812/19

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 7 5:30pm, 6:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm ‘Tis the Season: The Christmas Caper -- page 7 6:30pm, 7:30pm Cape May Stage -- page 80 7pm 7pm Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick

Wednesday & Thursday, December 18 & 19

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

(THURSDAY ONLY) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

CALENDAR

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

December 20, 21 & 22

Information/Tickets 12/2012/2112/22

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm9am-8pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-8pm10am-9pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-9:15pm10am-8pm11am-9pm

ALL DAY

12/2012/2112/22

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 81 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-8pm10am-9pm10am-5pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-8pm10am-9pm10am-5pm

MORNING

12/2012/2112/22

Breakfast with Santa -- page 57 8:30am-1pm

Santa Trolley Ride -- page 17 10am, 11am, 12Noon 10am, 11am, 12Noon

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON

12/2012/2112/22

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 73 1pm 1pm 1pm

All That Glitters Trolley Tour -- page 68 3:30pm2:30pm, 3:30pm2:15pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 3pm

Victorian Christmas Traditions

Christmas pantomimes are still enormously popular in England, but in Victorian times, a different sort of comic play was the toast of the Christmas season: St. George and the Dragon. In the play, the hero knight (St. George) slays the dragon, but audiences are also treated to other odd characters, including a comic doctor who revives injured parties, and Father Christmas, “personified as a grotesque old man,” who did not give out presents. “I am not come here to laugh or to jeer, but for a pocketful of money, and a skinful of beer,” goes one version of the custom.

EVENING 12/2012/2112/22

Lamplighter Christmas Walking Tour -- page 22 5:30pm-7:30pm

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR -- page 15 5:30pm-8:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17

5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm

‘Tis the Season: The Christmas Caper -- page 7 6:30pm, 7:30pm Cape May Stage -- page 80 7pm 7pm

5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 8:30pm, 9:15pm 8pm, 9pm

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, December 20

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake

Saturday,

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 36)

Roller Skating- Family Skate: 4pm-6pm and 6:30pm8:30pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

December 21

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Roller Skating- Family Skate: 1pm-3pm and 4pm-6pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Singing Praises! The Black Churches and the Negro Spiritual in Cape May- Macedonia Baptist Church, 630 Lafayette St. 1pm. Call 609-602-9348.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, December 22

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

CALENDAR

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 36)

Roller Skating- Family Skate: 4pm-6pm and 6:30pm8:30pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm Call 609-884-5508.

CONTINUED

ON PAGE 54

Victorian Christmas Traditions

The idea of an indoor Christmas tree originated in Germany, where Prince Albert was born. In 1848, the Illustrated London News published a drawing of the royal family celebrating around a tree bedecked with ornaments. The popularity of decorated Christmas trees grew quickly, and with it came a market for tree ornaments in bright colors and reflective materials that would shimmer and glitter in the candlelight.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 53

Monday & Tuesday December 23 & 24

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-4pm 9am-3pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-5pm 10am-3pm Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-8:15pm 12Noon-2:30pm

ALL DAY 12/2312/24

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-4pm 9am-3pm Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-4pm 9am-3pm

House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-5pm 10am-3pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-5pm 10am-3pm

MORNING

Santa Trolley Ride -- page 17 10am, 11am, 12Noon AFTERNOON 12/2312/24

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 1:45pm, 3pm 1:45pm, 3pm Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

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, December 23 & 24

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36) (MONDAY ONLY) Roller Skating- Family Skate: 1pm3pm and 4pm-6pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

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 36)

Victorian Christmas Traditions

Indoor decorations were mostly handmade, and ivy leaves sewn onto strips of ribbon were the most popular Victorian decoration. Mistletoe balls were commonly hung in the middle of a room or hallway or over a threshold at holiday parties.

Information/Tickets

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 12Noon-8:15pm 11am-8:15pm

ALL DAY

12/2512/26 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-7:30pm 10am-6:30pm

MORNING

12/2512/26 Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 11:45am

AFTERNOON

12/2512/26 Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 12Noon-4pm Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-4pm Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 1:45pm, 3pm 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

EVENING 12/2512/26

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 7 5:30pm, 6:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

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 M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S No Tours

Thursday, December 26

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Roller Skating- Family Skate: 1pm-3pm and 4pm-6pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Trans-portation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm. Call 609884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 55

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

December 27, 28 & 29

Information/Tickets 12/2712/2812/29

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

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

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 11am-9:15pm11am-8:15pm11am-9pm

ALL DAY

12/2712/2812/29

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 81 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-8pm10am-5pm10am-5pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-8pm10am-5pm10am-5pm

MORNING

12/2712/2812/29

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 11:45am 11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am 11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON

12/2712/2812/29

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 3pm

EVENING

12/2712/2812/29

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 7 5:30pm, 6:30pm

Lamplighter Christmas Walking Tour -- page 22 5:30pm-7:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

Cape May Stage -- page 80 7pm 7pm

Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride -- page 17 8:30pm, 9:15pm 8pm, 9pm

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, December 27

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, December 28

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Singing Praises! The Black Churches and the Negro Spiritual in Cape May- Macedonia Baptist Church, 630 Lafayette St. 1pm. Call 609-602-9348.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, December 29

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

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 36)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm Call 609-884-5508.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 58

Breakfast with Santa

At the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15 & 21

Seatings at 8:30am, 9am, 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12Noon, 12:30pm & 1pm

Share a delicious breakfast with family and friends and welcome special guest Santa Claus, himself, as he visits Cape May. He will meet and greet his fans with time for photos and sharing wish lists. Event is limited. Advance purchase required. Gratuity is NOT included in the price.

$45.80 adults, $34.34 children (ages 3-12), $5.35 (children under 3, excluding infants)

Monday & Tuesday December 30 & 31 Information/Tickets 12/30 12/31

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

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

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 11am-8:15pm 11am-8:15pm

ALL DAY 12/3012/31

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 10am-8pm 10am-5pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 10am-8pm 10am-5pm MORNING

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 11:45am 11:45am Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 11:45am 11:45am

AFTERNOON 12/3012/31 Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-4pm 12Noon-4pm

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

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm

EVENING 12/3012/31

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 17 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 7 5:30pm, 6:30pm

Lamplighter Christmas Walking Tour -- page 22 5:30pm-7:30pm Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048

Monday & Tuesday, December 30 & 31

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36) 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 36)

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 63

NAUTI SPIRITS COASTAL FARM DISTILLERY

916 SHUNPIKE RD. CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY

Open Mon-Wed 2-6 (Retail Only) Thurs-Sat 12-10, Sun 12-8

Farm to bottle spirits, handcrafted artisan cocktails, retail shop and tons of outdoor seating on our beautiful 60 acre farm right in the heart of Cape May County

1943 Rte 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 • Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Sock Monkey Kids Shop

Kid-friendly and planet-friendly clothing and toys. Check out our new, larger location in Woodland Village with expanded clothing and toy selections. Sizes newborn to 8. www. sockmonkeykidsshop.com

Holiday Events

Nov. 22: 6pm- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 29: 10am-5pm- Black Friday Sales

Nov. 30: 10am-5pm- Small Business

Saturday, Food Truck and Visit with Santa

Dec. 7, 14 & 21: 12noon-4pmVisits with Santa

Red Door Gallery

The best in local art and fine crafts! The gallery features the work of 22 artists including pottery, jewelry, mosaics, and works in wood and fiber and more. https://www.facebook.com/reddoorgalleryatwoodlandvillage/

Northeast Man

Northeast Man carries the brands you love! Plus grooming products, belts and gifts for the man in your life. Every man should look and smell this good. www.northeast-man.com

Wednesday & Thursday January 1 & 2 Information/Tickets

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19 9am-3pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19 12Noon-3pm 12Noon-3pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19 11am-3pm 12Noon-2pm

ALL DAY

1/11/2

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 64 9am-3pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 64 9am-3pm 9am-5pm

MORNING

1/11/2 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 75 11:45am

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-3pm 12Noon-3pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit-- page 16 12Noon-3pm 12Noon-3pm Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 12Noon-3pm 12Noon-3pm Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 85 12Noon-3pm 12Noon-3pm

District Trolley Tour -- page 65

Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 65

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 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

Wednesday & Thursday, January 1 & 2

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77)

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 36)

(THURSDAY ONLY) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Victorian Christmas Traditions

The word ‘wassail’ was a toast and comes from the Old Norse ‘ves heill’ meaning ‘be well and in good health.’ But by the Victorian period, wassailers were carolling groups who went around the town and would be rewarded with a hot, spiced drink, known as ‘wassail.’

HOLIDAY INNS TOUR

Mondays-Thursdays Dec. 2-19: 1pm-3:30pm

For those looking for a festive daytime tour, the Holiday Inns Tour is your ticket to step inside several Cape May properties decorated for the holidays with garlands, bows, trees and more! You’ll get into the Christmas spirit as you tour these festively-decorated Cape May landmark properties. This is a self-guided tour, so please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean streets and get a copy of the map. A trolley shuttle will make continuous loops during this self-guided afternoon tour.

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

FREE FAMILY FUN!

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

Physick EstatE scavEngEr hunt

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

Cape May FaMily Treasure HunT

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

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

Trolley Tours of Cape May!

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

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

See calendar for dates & times

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

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

See calendar for dates & times

Combination

Trolley and Physick Estate Tour

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No matter who you’re shopping for, a Cape May MAC membership is always a perfect fit!

Family: A Cape May MAC membership is the perfect gift for your family, offering unlimited access to tours, events, and special discounts at some of the area’s most beloved destinations.

Teachers: Give the gift of history, art, and culture to the educators in your life with a Cape May MAC membership, perfect for inspiring creativity and lifelong learning.

Neighbors: A Cape May MAC membership is a welcoming gift for new neighbors, offering them a great way to discover the area’s rich history, culture, and local events while feeling more connected to the community.

Membership benefits include

• Free and discounted tours

• Free, unlimited admission to the Cape May Lighthouse

• Free, unlimited admission to the World War II

• Lookout Tower

• Discounts in our Museum Shops and Vintage BYOB

• Advance notice of upcoming events and more!

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

COLONIAL HOUSE Museum

A hidden treasure in the heart of Cape May City

The Memucan Hughes Colonial House (circa 1730) is the Greater Cape May Historical Society Headquarters. The house Is located in the rear of the Hugh Inn B&B located at 653 Washington Street. The Colonial House was a tavern and the home of Revolutionary War Patriot Memucan Hughes, Paymaster of the Cape May County Militia. Taverns in Colonial America were a major force in societal culture and meeting places for the well-being of a community in remote areas. They provided mail service, assemblies and courts, and news of the distant colonies. Simply, it was an establishment for ordinary people where ideas were discussed and shared. Closed except for Christmas tours (see below) send email to: 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com

Free admission; Donations are most welcome for the preservation of the Colonial House

HOLIDAY INNS TOURS

1pm-3:30pm: Monday & Wednesdays, Dec 2-18, Friday Dec 27 & Monday Dec. 30

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR

5:30pm-8:30pm: Saturday, Dec. 21

LAMPLIGHTER CHRISTMAS TOURS

5:30pm-7:30pm: Fridays Dec 6, 13 & 20 For more information & tickets, visit www.capemaymac.org Visit our website at www. capemayhistory.org

Contact

ALL THAT GLITTERSTROLLEY TOUR

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 6-22 See Calendar for Times

It’s the winter holiday season in the late Victorian age. Join us on a ride around town as we regale all with then and now stories of the lively Cape Island holiday social landscape of the time.

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

For information about accessible Trolley Tours, call 609-884-5404

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 29 & 30: 10am-4pm at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. at Stockton

Kick off your holiday shopping as vendors from throughout the region display unique hand-made gifts and seasonal decorations. $2 Adults • Children under 12 free For more information, call 609-884-5404

by Cape May MAC

LUNCH & LEARN

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Why the Cape May Bubble is Real and Our 2024-2025 Winter Outlook

Cape May is known to miss the big thunderstorms and the heaviest snowstorms. Meteorologist Joe Martucci, Certified Broadcast and Digital Meteorologist, is coming to talk about the scientific research that backs up the folklore of the “Cape May Bubble” and our 2024-2025 winter outlook.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

George Frideric Handel: Beyond the Messiah

It’s the season when we hear lots of music from Handel’s Messiah. But there’s much more from this titan of Baroque music, whose compositions bridged the sacred and secular. Dr. Brenda Leonard will look at his formative years in Germany, his transformative sojourn in Italy, and his triumphant legacy in England.

Wednesday, Dec. 18

From Carols to Cats:

Worldwide Christmas Celebrations

MAC Curator Ben Ridings explores how different cultures around the globe celebrate this joyous season through unique customs, from Germany’s Christkindlmarkts to Mexico’s vibrant Las Posadas. Discover the rich tapestry of traditions that unite us in the spirit of Christmas across continents and centuries.

GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY TROLLEY TOUR

Friday, Nov. 15: 7pm & 8pm

Saturday, Nov. 16: 8:30pm

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

Saturday, Nov. 16: 7pm

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

Saturday, Nov. 16: 7:30pm

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.

Limited Event

$20 adults

$15 children (ages 3-12)

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour

The best introduction to Cape May for first-timers, this tour covers famous streets and landmarks while explaining why Cape May is the only National Historic Landmark City, the importance of historic preservation, and highlights its natural beauty and cultural points of interest for further exploration.

November 16, 12:30PM and January 1, 11:45 AM

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

Mansionsby the Sea

Trolley Tour

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

Saturday November 16, 11:15AM

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

Voices From Beyond House Tour

Experience an unusual paranormal tour in Cape May MAC’s 1879 Emlen Physick House, where you’ll hear actual spirit voices captured by staff over the past 10 years, view historical and apparition photos, learn about paranormal research tools used throughout history, and draw your own conclusions about who these voices could belong to and why they remain connected to the house.

Saturday November 16, 6PM

$25 adults and children

Tickets available: Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean St. (GPS address 526 Washington St.), the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.,and online at CapeMayMac.org

Accessible trolley tours are available by pre-arrangement with 2 weeks advance notice by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0)

Light Up Someone's Holiday

If the Cape May Lighthouse is a special place for your or a loved one, why not give a truly meaningful gift this holiday season? An engraved memorial brick is a thoughtful way to honor someone special or showcase your love for the lighthouse. This lasting gift will become part of the newly repaved pathway leading to the lighthouse, making it not only a unique way to celebrate the season but also a permanent mark on a beloved landmark for years to come. It’s the perfect Christmas gift for someone who treasures Cape May’s history! Starting at $200/brick. A limited number of these special, engraved bricks will be available. 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

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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 36.

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 8.

CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK

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

CAPE MAY STAGE

Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. 609-884-1341 or visit capemaystage.org. See page 80.

CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER

See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445 or visit capemaywhalewatcher.com. See page 73.

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 79.

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.

HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE

Early American open-air living history museum. 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-8982300 or visit hcsv.org. See page 77.

MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM

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

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY

1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the harbor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 36.

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 77.

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. Currently closed.

Visit Cape May MAC Museum Shops!

Cape May MAC Museum Shops feature an ever-growing array of books, apparel and gift items. Museum Shops are open for the holidays at The Carriage House at the Emlen Physick Estate and the Cape May Lighthouse. Shop.CapeMayMAC.org

Scan the code above to visit our Online Museum Shop, or visit us at CapeMayMAC.org for Museum Shop locations and hours of operation. Museum Shops are fully accessible.

City Guide Golf Cart Tour

Knowledgeable guides and a skilled driver will take your family or friends’ group of 2-4 people on a breezy, fascinating tour of Historic Cape May via golf cart. Travel safely with friends or family and still enjoy a unique Cape May experience! A minimum of two (2) business days’ notice required. For details, email Susan Gibson, Group Tour Manager at sgibson@capemaymac.org or call her at 609-224-6030

Explore Cape May!

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

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

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

CAPEMAYCHEESE.COM

CAPE MAY’S HOT NEW CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOUTIQUE

Cheese Boards • Charcuterie Boards

CHOCuterie Boards & All Things Cheese

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

OH, NUTS....

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

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

EXOTIC SPICES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Handcrafted, small-batch spices & seasonings

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

FLAVOR-INFUSED OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Finest quality products for food lovers!

Oils • Balsamics • Spices • Dips • Mustards

Bruschettas • Sauces • Gifts

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

SPREAD THE LOVE!

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

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

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

YOUR TRIP IS NOT complete

UNTIL YOU CROSS THE street!

The Shoppes at Washington Commons has something for everyone

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

Boutiques

Beach Bling etc.

Bella

Cape May Surf

Seaweeds by the Sea

Islander

Ocean Lane

Food & Drink

Out There Coffee

Mario’s Pizzeria

Cione Gelato

George’s Place

Cape May Grilled Cheese Co.

ICCARA Bistro

Baby Gifts & Clothing

Arden’s Kids

Home Decor

Seaglass Home

Photo Printshop

Cape May Snaps

Pet Gifts & Treats

Dog Days of Cape May

Crafts

Stitch by Stitch

Spa Li Li

It’s getting hotin here!

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

Church/Synagogue Directory

PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 123 Fish-

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

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

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

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

OUR LADYSTAR of the SEA R.C. CHURCH - 525 Washington St., Cape May- Saturday Mass 4pm. Sunday Masses: 8:30am, 10:30am, 6pm • SPECIAL MASSES, 609-884-5312

SEASHORE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE - 446 Seashore Rd., Erma. Sundays: 8:45am & 11am. 609-886-6196.

7th DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - 1 West 4th Avenue,Mayville•609-861-2020-SabbathSchool: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

CHURCH-102 Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Summer worship only, Memorial Day through September. Sundays: 9am. • Call 609-898-4318. TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-702 Seashore Rd.-Erma, Cape May. Sunday worship 9:15am, Sunday School 10:30am. www.ermataber-nacle.org.

UNION CHAPEL - Non-Denominational - 317 Cape Ave.,CapeMayPoint-856-785-2652 • StartingThursday,Aug. 3, Services will be every Thursday at 7pm UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEYSHORE- Sundays, 10:30am. Call 609-965-9400 for directions or visit www.uucsjs.org CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES

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

PLAN AHEAD!

PRESIDENTS WEEKEND

Winter in Cape May is not as dreary as you might think! President’s Weekend is packed with events to get you out of the house and enjoy some entertaining activities and events sure to cure your cabin fever.

SHERLOCK HOLMES WEEKEND

The game’s afoot in Victorian Cape May… Choose from Spring or Fall weekends for a suspense-filled encounter with that inimitable detective Sherlock Holmes in the National Historic Landmark City of Cape May, New Jersey

CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Celebrating 35 years of bringing beautiful music to Cape May, the Cape May Music Festival presents classical, chamber, jazz and more each year in May and June.

HARVEST BREW FEST

The grounds of the Physick Estate is the perfect setting for this outdoor festival on Saturday, Sept. 13, featuring local breweries, food and entertainment.

VICTORIAN WEEKEND

October’s Columbus Weekend is the perfect time to visit Victorian Cape May, America’s first seashore resort. Enjoy a weekend of exciting and entertaining activities from history to murder mysteries, plus historic house tours, food and wine events and much more and help celebrate our Victorian heritage.

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

Cape May is one of the most haunted places in America. From the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to a bevy of B&B inns, hotels and guest houses, all with resident spirits, you’ll find plenty to get your heart pumping for the whole month of October.

CHRISTMAS IN CAPE MAY

From Nov. 22 to Jan. 4, 2026, this seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling gaslights. Wrap yourself in the warmth of holiday spirit and sample a seemingly endless variety of events.

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLE SHOWS

All year long, Cape May MAC presents high quality crafts and collectibles shows featuring the wares of vendors and crafters from throughout the Northeast.

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

Photo by Brielle Ashleigh Dougherty