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THIS WEEK inCAPE MAY

From the Director

Vol. XLVIII Number 12 NOV. 20-JAN. 7, 2021

If you’re like me, the best thing about the holiday season is that most people treat others with the kindness and respect that we all should (myself included) the entire year. And if there was ever a year we all “Need a little Christmas, right this very moment,” it’s this one. Despite COVID and the subsequent restrictions, our creative and versatile staff created new programming and partnerships to adapt and augment our tours and special events. These include private golf cart tours, new tours of the Physick House Museum, and we promoted more of our charter trolley tours for whole house rentals and those quarantining on vacation together. The 31st Annual Cape May Music Festival culminates with a live performance by the Atlantic Brass Band on Nov. 21 as part of our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and another digital performance with a live Q&A Zoom with the conductors and performers on Dec. 3. While there will be no tours of B&Bs, hotels or private homes this holiday season, there will still be our full complement of holiday trolley and Physick House Museum tours, as well as new holiday walking tours, presented by guides in Victorian costume. And, of course, everyone can count on our traditional “An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit” at the Carriage House’s Carroll Gallery on the Emlen Physick Estate. Sincerest thanks to all who have contributed to Cape May MAC to offset our nearly $2 million in revenue losses due to the pandemic. Without your help, it could’ve been even worse. Note that our “$1 donated makes $3” campaign runs through the end of the year— please see https://61671.blackbaudhosting.com/61671/Operations for further details. (Just put “$1 makes $3” in the comments box). And giving the gift of Cape May makes a great holiday offering. Cape May MAC memberships are available online at https://capemaymac. org/support/membership/ To you and all yours, may the season be the best it can, and here’s to a safe, healthy and prosperous 2021. Jody Alessandrine Director/CEO

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THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY Published by Cape May MAC

C E L E B R AT I N G H I S T O RY ... E N R I C H I N G L I V E S P.O. Box 340 • 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204 • (609) 884-5404 Editors Jody Alessandrine • Mary Stewart Designer ... Jean Barraclough For advertising information, contact JOE McLAUGHLIN, Advertising Representative (609) 224-6120 or (609) 884-5404, ext. 1-135 • jmclaughlin@capemaymac.org Copyright © 2020 Cape May MAC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

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Boat Tours Cape May Whale Watcher ................... 90 NEW! City Guide Golf Cart Tours ............ 69 Group Tours of Cape May ......................... 77

CHRISTMAS

TOURS & EVENTS

TROLLEY TOURS

A Dickens of a Murder ...................................................17 A Dr. Physick’s Christmas ..............................................16 “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit............................29 Atlantic Brass Band Holiday Concert ..............................43 Breakfast with Santa .....................................................45 Brunch & Bingo at the Beach .........................................75 Cape May City Christmas Activities ..............................109 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony .................................10 Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour............35 Evening Yuletide House Tour ..........................................17 Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride ............................15 Holiday Crafts & Collectibles Show ................................25 Holiday Lights Trolley Ride.............................................15 Holiday Preview Weekend ...............................................9 The Lamplighter: Walking Tour Mystery ...........................37 Physick Family Christmas House Tour .............................16 Santa’s Trolley Ride...........................15

Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour..................................22 Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour .........................................35 Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride .....15 Historic District Trolley Tour .......................22 Holiday Lights Trolley Ride........................15 Santa’s Trolley Ride......................................15

FOOD & WINE EVENTS

Breakfast with Santa ....................................45 Brunch & Bingo at the Beach .................... 75 Vintage ................................................... 84-85

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Breakfast with Santa ....................................45 Cape May Family Treasure Hunt...............19 Cape May Lighthouse ..................................8 Cape May Whale Watcher ....................... 90 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony .........10 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt................ 46 Santa’s Trolley Ride......................................15

PERFORMING ARTS

Cape May Music Festival ...........................43 Cape May Stage ..........................................83 East Lynne Theater Company ...................82 Facebook ........................................................107 I Love Cape May Collection ..........................91 MAC Membership................................104-105 MAC’s Museum Shops .............................92-93 Wedding & Party Services .......................... 106

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE ..................8

Climb 199 steps to the top! Monomoy Life-Saving Boat ......................61

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE ................... 7

Tour Cape May’s only Victorian house museum Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour...................................22 Physick Estate Christmas Tours ....... 16-17, 35 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt................. 46

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Tours & Attractions ..................... 62 Services/Accommodations ....... 79 Dining/Entertainment ............... 82 Shopping.................................... 86

CAPE MAY TOURS Bike Tour....................................................... 46

CALENDAR ... starts on page 18 INFO/TICKETS ... Pg. 31 CAPE MAY MAP pages 56-57 • AREA SHOPPING MAPS •

Carpenter’s Lane ...................................98 Schellenger’s Landing .....................96-97

Washington Street Mall ........................88 West Cape May Business Assoc. ..... 94-95

Cape May Area Organizations ......................................................................... 70 Cape May Historic Accommodations .............................................................. 51 Church/Synagogue Directory........................................................................ 107 5

Welcome to Cape May MAC! We’re happy to welcome you and hope you enjoy your visit to the Cape May Lighthouse, or one of our holiday trolley tours, house tours or events. In an abundance of caution, Cape May MAC requires that you do the following: • Keep 6 feet apart from anyone not in your party. • Wear a mask at all times while participating in our activities. • If you have been experiencing flu-like symptoms, have been in contact with anyone infected with COVID-19, or have recently traveled to a high-risk area or county, please do not risk the health of other tour-goers and Cape May MAC staff and do not participate at this time. We welcome your return after 14 days. If a guest’s temperature is 100.4 or more, we require her/him to come again at another time. We are requiring the same of our Cape May MAC employees & volunteers. To further ensure your safety, all of our historic sites and our trolleys are getting routine deep cleaning with disinfecting products.

Please note that our trolley tours are open air, and dress warmly! If you have any questions, please call us at 609-884-5404 6

Time travelers welcome! ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG

1879 Emlen Physick Estate Tickets $15 adults, $ 8 children ages 3 to 12 Tickets are available online or at the Carriage House Visitors Center. Advance reservations recommended; tickets limited

1048 WASHINGTON ST.

SEE CALENDAR FOR DATES & TIMES (No tours Nov. 26 & Dec. 25)

Step back into the Cape May of more than 100 years ago and see how the wealthy lived and played at the town’s only Victorian house museum. Also visit the Estate’s Carriage House to see “An Old-fashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery, through Jan. 2 (see page 29). The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

This Old House PRESERVATION OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE Each year, our tour of the Physick House Museum highlights a particular aspect of Victorian life and culture. This year marks Cape May MAC’s 50th Anniversary, and our tours will focus on the Physick House itself. It is fitting, since this is where Cape May MAC began, in its efforts to save the house from the wrecking ball. You will learn of the mansion’s years as a grand residence for the Physick family, to its tragic decline and near demolition and, finally, to its rise as a fully-restored historic landmark. Come join us to learn the compelling story of its life.

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PHYSICK ESTATE CHRISTMAS TOURS Pages 16-17 Historic site administered by Cape May MAC Become a Cape May MAC Member and get FREE ADMISSION to the Emlen Physick Estate and the Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour See pages 104-105 for information or call 609-884-5404

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

Open Saturday & Sunday through Jan. 2 Monday-Friday, Dec. 28-Jan. 1 12Noon-3pm SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

Climb 199 steps in this 1859 structure to the watch gallery (just below the lantern itself) for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape & Delaware Bay! Tower admission: $10 adults $ 5 children (ages 3-12) CAPE MAY MAC MEMBERS GET IN FREE! See page 104-105

A fully accessible Visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Orientation Center and Museum Shop carrying souvenirs, books and maritime items are located in the Oil House

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ON DISPLAY See page 61 Join the Friends of th e Cape May Lighthous e See pages 104-105

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

THE PARK IS CARRY IN, CARRY OUT

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

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Friday-Sunday, Nov. 20-22 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 variety of holiday tours and events including:

• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by Sturdy Savings Bank with free holiday concert by the Atlantic Brass Band (see page 10) • Physick Family Christmas House Tours (see pages 16-17) • “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery (see page 29) • “A Dickens of a Murder” mystery performance in the Physick Estate (see page 17) • Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides (see page 15) • Holiday Lights Trolley Rides (see page 15) • Lamplighter Walking Tour Mystery (see page 37) • Brunch & Bingo at the Beach (see page 75) Plus plenty of good, old-fashioned holiday cheer! For more information, call 609-884-5404 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

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Christmas Tree

Lighting Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 21: 7pm Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Sponsored by

Visit the festively-decorated Physick Estate and watch as Santa flips the switch on the giant tree. Enjoy a free holiday concert by the Atlantic Brass Band (see page 43) and visit “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery (see page 29). Following the tree lighting, there will be a reading of “The Night Before Christmas.”

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

In order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, admission to the grounds will be limited to 500 guests. Visit our web site to register. You will be asked to show your e-ticket at a check-in station on the grounds. There is a $3 reservation donation to help offset the tremendous revenue losses due to COVID-19 closures and restrictions. MASKS MUST BE WORK ON THE GROUNDS AND IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE.

Please bring a non-perishable food, paper or personal item to donate to the Cape May Community Food Closet Event presented by Cape May MAC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

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Physick Estate PHYSICK FAMILY CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR

Step back in time to Christmas of more than 100 years ago... Take a guided, living history tour of the magnificent 1879 Physick House Museum, decorated in authentic Victorian style for Christmas, presented through the eyes of a Physick family member in the early 1900s. Included is admission to the holiday exhibit in the Carroll Gallery, “An Old-Fashioned Christmas.” (see page 29). The first floor of the Physick house museum is fully accessible.

1048 WASHINGTON ST., CAPE MAY Friday & Saturday through Dec. 26; (No tours Dec. 25) Sunday Nov. 29-Dec. 27 SEE CALENDAR FOR TIMES COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK FAMILY CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR ... See page xx

A DR. PHYSICK CHRISTMAS

at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Wednesdays through Dec. 23: 11am

Dr. Physick welcomes you to his home. Christmas is a wonderful time of year to come to Cape May and the Emlen Physick Estate is decorated to the nines! In this first person tour, Dr. Physick walks guests through his home, pointing out Victorian decorations and telling stories of his family and friends at Christmas.

Adults $15; Children (3-12) $8 For more information, call 609-884-5404 Tour presented by Cape May MAC

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

at Christmas DICKENS OF A MURDER at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Friday, Tuesday & Thursday (no tours Dec. 24 & 25) See Calendar for dates & times

BAH! HUMBUG! Ebenezer Scrooge is known for his miserly, uncompassionate ways, but he’s a changed man; he’s been practically giving his money away! Scrooge’s nephew, Fred Sawyer, is throwing a Christmas party and everyone is delighted by Scrooge’s appearance! But when things go awry and murder is for served for supper, the guests may just become detectives…or even suspects. This Christmas party’s a hoppin’, but there’s a murderer a knockin’! This evening will be a Dickens of a Murder!

Adults: $35; Children (3-12): $28

Evening Yuletide House Tour

Monday & Wednesday, Nov. 30-Dec. 30: 6pm, 7pm & 8pm (No tours Monday, Dec. 14)

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 where a special commemorative gift is yours to keep: a collectible Christmas ornament designed in 2020 featuring the 1879 Physick House. Visit “An Old-fashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery (see page 29) and see this popular annual display featuring a huge Christmas tree, model trains, and an elaborate Dept 56 Dickens Village collection.

Adults $15; children (3-12) $8 For more information, call 609-884-5404 Tour presented by Cape May MAC

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday November 20, 21 & 22 Information/Tickets

11/20

11/21

11/22

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-8pm

10am-4pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

11am-9:15pm

11:30am-9:15pm

11am-1pm, 6pm-9:15pm

ALL DAY

11/20

11/21

11/22

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-7:30pm

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-9:15pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-9:15pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8pm

10am-4pm

“An Old Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8pm

10am-4pm

Vintage -- page 85

5pm-8pm

11am-4pm, 5pm-8pm

11/20

11/21

11/22

MORNING Brunch & Bingo at the Beach -- page 75

9:30am

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

11:45am

AFTERNOON

11/21

11/22

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

11/20

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

12Noon-3pm

Physick Family Christmas House Tour -- page 16

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 90

1pm

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony -- page 10

4pm-8:30pm

Friday, November 20 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

EVENING

11/20

11/21

Atlantic Brass Band Concert -- page 43

5pm-6:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

A Dickens of a Murder -- page 17

11/22

6pm, 7pm, 8pm 6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

Lamplighter Walking Tour -- page 37 Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride -- page 15

8:30pm, 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

Saturday, November 21 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Light Up Cape May Home & Business Decorating Contest- Registration info at lightupcapemaynj.com. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, November 22 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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LOOKING FOR FAMILY TOGETHERNESS?

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt Available daily 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) 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). Available most days, year-round. $5 per packet (Only one packet is needed per family). Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and Preservation New Jersey. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19

Monday & Tuesday November 23 & 24 Information/Tickets

11/23

11/24

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-4pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

11am-1pm

ALL DAY

11/23

11/24

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-5pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-4pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-4pm

MORNING

11/23

11/24

11:45am

11/23

11/24

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

AFTERNOON Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

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

Monday, November 23 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Light Up Cape May Home & Business Decorating Contest- Registration info at lightupcapemaynj.com. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Tuesday, November 24 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Wednesday & Thursday November 25 & 26 Information/Tickets

11/25

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-4pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

11am-1pm

ALL DAY

11/25

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-5pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-4pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-4pm

MORNING

11/25

A Dr. Physick Christmas -- pages 16

11am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

11:45am

AFTERNOON

11/25

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm

H11/26T A H P A P11/26N Y K S G 11/26I V O I N11/26 TOURS N G 9am-5pm

10am-4pm 11am-1pm

9am-4:30pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

10am-4pm 10am-4pm

11:45am

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

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

Wednesday, November 25 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Victorian Christmas Traditions The first Victorian mince pies were

made of meat (a recipe that dates from Tudor times), but the mince pies made later in the 19th century didn’t contain meat and were pretty much like the ones we enjoy today.

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

HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOURS

Trolley tour is open-a ir Dress . warmly !

Offered daily through Jan. 2; (No tours Nov. 26 or Dec. 25) See Calendar for & times

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

$15 for adults and $8 for children (ages 3-12) FOR OTHER TROLLEY TOURS, SEE PAGES 15 & 35 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

Trolley tour portion is open-air. Dress warmly!

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COMBINATION TROLLEY/ PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS Offered Monday-Thursday through Dec. 31; Friday & Saturday, Jan. 1 & 2; (No tours Nov. 26) See Calendar for dates & times

Look and listen as your guide takes you back in time while your trolley travels through Cape May’s Historic District. Your time travel continues with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, 1048 Washington St. (See page 7).

$25 for adults, $15 for children (ages 3-12)

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Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list at these two great shows!

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

SANTA WILL BE ON THE ! DS GROUN

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW Saturday, Nov. 28: 10am-3pm • Free Admission on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St. • FREE PARKING

HOLIDAY

SANTA WILL B E ON TH E GROUN DS!

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW Saturday, Dec. 5: 10am-3pm • Free Admission on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St. •call FREE PARKING For more information, 609-884-5404

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday November 27, 28 & 29 Information/Tickets

11/27

11/28

11/29

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-8:30pm

10am-8pm

9am-8:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

11am-9:15pm

11:30am-9:15pm

11am-9:15pm

11/27

11/28

11/29

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

9am-7:30pm

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-9:15pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-9:15pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

10am-8pm

9am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

10am-8pm

9am-8:30pm

ALL DAY

Thanksgiving Weekend Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 25

10am-3pm

Vintage -- page 85

MORNING

5pm-8pm

11am-4pm, 5pm-8pm

11/27

11/28

11/29

Breakfast with Santa -- page 45

10am

Santa’s Trolley Ride -- page 15

10am, 11am

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

11:45am

11/27

11/28

11/29

12Noon-3pm

AFTERNOON Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

12Noon-3pm

Physick Family Christmas House Tour -- page 16

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 90

1pm

Friday, November 27 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Light Up Cape May Home & Business Decorating Contest- Registration info at lightupcapemaynj.com. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

EVENING

11/27

11/28

11/29

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

A Dickens of a Murder -- page 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm 6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

8:30pm, 9:15pm

Lamplighter Walking Tour -- page 37 Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride -- page 15

8:30pm, 9:15pm

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

Saturday, November 28 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- Christmas at the Hangar,10am-6pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 609-884-9565..

Light Up Cape May Home & Business Decorating Contest- Registration info at lightupcapemaynj.com. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 50) 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 50) Rocking Around the Christmas Tree: Christmas Carol Karaoke- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 6pm. Call 609-884-9565. Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, November 29 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 609-884-9565.

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Victorian Christmas Traditions

Holly was more popular than mistletoe for various reasons, the most important being price. Holly cost less than half the price of mistletoe, and there was more of it. Holly can be grown in any hedge, while mistletoe grows only in the branches of specific trees, such as apple and hawthorn. Thus, mistletoe was frequently seen as the purchase of the wealthy classes or those who hosted parties. As such, it became something of a status symbol to have some in your house. A few weeks before Christmas, street vendors often scrounged the neighborhoods of London for holly. It was a precarious trade, however, since vendors often had to trespass onto private grounds and land to obtain these festive branches. If caught by the master of the house or its servants, the vendor was lucky to have only the holly taken away from him. To obtain mistletoe, vendors had to trespass orchards and often faced danger from dogs, traps and spring guns. Thus, they scrounged for mistletoe much more rarely. 27

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Monday & Tuesday November 30 & December 1 Information/Tickets Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31 Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31 Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

ALL DAY

11/30

12/1

9am-5pm

10am-8:30pm

12Noon-8:15pm

11/30

12/1

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-8:30pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

AFTERNOON

11/30

12/1

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

1:45pm, 3pm

EVENING

11/30

12/1

A Dickens of a Murder -- pages 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm

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

Victorian Christmas Traditions

The Victorians were extremely fond of entertainment and parlor games, and there was no better time for that than Christmas. Parlor games were entertaining, helped pass the time, and cheered everyone up during times when there was little else to do. At times, however, these games were downright dangerous and reckless. Take snapdragon, for example. During this game, a bunch of raisins were piled into a bowl with rum and then the rum was set on fire. The task was to snatch the raisins out of the bowl and eat them while they were still ablaze.

Monday, November 30

Tuesday, December 1

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Oﬃce & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 609-884-9565. Light Up Cape May Home & Business Decorating Contest- Registration info at lightupcapemaynj.com. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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

AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Daily through Jan. 2*; check Calendar for times *Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Enter a holiday wonderland that transports you back to merry old England with our extensive Dept. 56 Dickens Village collection beneath the boughs of our giant Christmas tree. There’s even a place to drop off your letters to Santa!

FREE ADMISSION The Carriage House is fully accessible

EXHIBIT SPONSORED BY CAPE MAY MAC For more information, call 609-884-5404 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details.

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Wednesday & Thursday December 2 & 3 Information/Tickets

12/2

12/3

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

9am-5pm

10am-8:30pm

12Noon-8:15pm

12/2

12/3

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31 Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

ALL DAY Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-8:30pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

12/2

12/3

MORNING A Dr. Physick Christmas -- page 16

AFTERNOON

11am

12/2

12/3

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

1:45pm, 3pm

12/2

12/3

EVENING Virtual Concert: A Musical Holiday CelebrationTraditions from Home & Abroad -- page 43 Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

A Dickens of a Murder -- pages 17 Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 17

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

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

Lamplighter Walking Tour -- page 37

6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

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

Victorian Christmas Traditions

During the Victorian era, oysters were plentiful and cheap. Small oysters were often sold as fast food on the streets, as well as pickled to keep for later. Bigger oysters were either put in stews and pies or eaten on their own. Oysters were also frequently consumed in public houses and went nicely with a pint of stout beer. Knowing this, it comes as no surprise that, in this era, the demand for oysters, which were also known as “the poor man’s protein,” was high. For those who could not afford any other meat, it was oysters and not turkey that was most often the centerpiece of the Christmas dinner. 30

Wednesday, December 2

Thursday, December 3

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 609-884-9565. Light Up Cape May Home & Business Decorating Contest- Registration info at lightupcapemaynj.com. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 609-884-9565. Light Up Cape May Home & Business Decorating Contest- Registration info at lightupcapemaynj.com. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Holiday Wreath, Garland & Table Decor Workshop-10am-12Noon, pre-registration required (through Eventbrite), limited to 10 participants. Call 609-427-3045. (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Victorian Christmas Traditions

Wassail punch was a popular winter drink made from a mixture of fruit, cider and spices. Victorians served it to carolers who went from house to house singing Christmas carols and hymns. After all the carols were sung, the carolers were invited into the houses of Victorian families to share a sip of wassail from the communal wassail bowl. This tradition of inviting carolers for a sip of wassail began in the Elizabethan era.

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.

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday December 4, 5 & 6 Information/Tickets

12/4

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

12/5

12/6

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-8:30pm

9am-8:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

11am-9:15pm

11am-8:15pm

11am-9:15pm

12/4

12/5

12/6

ALL DAY Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-9:15pm

9am-8:30pm

9am-9:15pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-9:15pm

9am-8:30pm

9am-9:15pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

9am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

9am-8:30pm

Holiday Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 25

10am-3pm

MORNING

12/4

12/5

12/6

Breakfast with Santa -- page 45

11:45am, 1:30pm

Santa’s Trolley Ride -- page 15

10am, 11am

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

11:45am

AFTERNOON

12/4

12/5

12/6

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

12Noon-3pm

Physick Family Christmas House Tour -- page 16

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 90

Victorian Christmas Traditions

In 1848 a British sweet maker, Tom Smith, came up with a the idea for the Christmas cracker. When he visited Paris, Tom noticed that sugared almonds were sold in twists of paper (bon bons). He used this as inspiration for his Christmas crackers – sweets wrapped in a paper package that snapped apart when you pulled the ends. During the Victorian period, Tom Smith’s idea was adapted and improved. The sweets were often replaced with Christmas paper hats and small gifts were added. The Christmas crackers of the later Victorian era were quite similar to the crackers placed on today’s Christmas dinner tables. 32

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12/4

12/5

12/6

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

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

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

A Dickens of a Murder -- page 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm 6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

Lamplighter Walking Tour -- page 37 Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride -- page 15

6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

8:30pm, 9:15pm

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

Friday, December 4 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Light Up Cape May Home & Business Decorating Contest- Registration info at lightupcapemaynj.com. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Holiday Wreath, Garland & Table Decor Workshop-10am-12Noon, pre-registration required (through Eventbrite), limited to 10 participants. Call 609-427-3045. (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Saturday, December 5 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Holiday Artist Marketplace Outdoor Pop-Up Sale, 10am-4pm (rain date Sunday, Dec. 6); Holiday Wreath, Garland & Table Decor Workshop-9am-11am, 11:30am-1:30pm & 2pm-4pm, pre-registration required (through Eventbrite), limited to 10 participants. Call 609-427-3045. (see page 50) 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 50) Rocking Around the Christmas Tree: Christmas Carol Karaoke- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 6pm. Call 609-884-9565. Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Cape May City Tree Lighting- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 6pm. Call 609-884-9565. Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 609-884-9565. Light Up Cape May Home & Business Decorating Contest- Registration info at lightupcapemaynj.com. Historic Cold Spring Village- Wassail Day, 11am-3pm; Candelight Winter Encampment Tour, 6pm-8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 89)

Sunday, December 6 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Holiday Wreath, Garland & Table Decor Workshop-9am-11am, 11:30am-1:30pm & 2pm-4pm, pre-registration required (through Eventbrite), limited to 10 participants. Call 609-427-3045. (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Monday & Tuesday December 7 & 8 Information/Tickets

12/7

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

12/8

9am-5pm

10am-8:30pm

12Noon-8:15pm

ALL DAY

12/7

12/8

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-8:30pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

12/7

12/8

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

1:45pm, 3pm

12/7

12/8

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31 Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

AFTERNOON

EVENING Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 17 Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

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

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

Victorian Christmas Traditions

In 1843, Henry Cole asked an artist to make a card for him to send out at Christmas. It featured a family sitting around a dinner table and a Christmas message. The idea seemed to catch on and soon many wealthy Victorian families were sending out their own cards. Victorian children were encouraged to make their own cards and there is even evidence that Queen Victoria had her own children do this. The first printed Christmas cards were very expensive to manufacture, but the price went down dramatically during the Victorian period. This was due to improvements in color printing technology and the new halfpenny postage rate. In 1880 over 11 million Christmas cards were printed!

Tuesday, December 8

Monday, December 7 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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COMBINATION TROLLEY/

PHYSICK FAMILY CHRISTMAS

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HOUSE TOUR Friday-Sunday through Dec. 20; See Calendar for times

Order ti www.capckets online at emaymac. org

Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District, followed by a living history tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the Physick House Museum, (see page 7), decorated in true Victorian style for Christmas, presented through the eyes of a member of the Physick family in the early 1900s. Includes admission to “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery. (see page 29)

$25 for adults, $15 for children (ages 3-12)

Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth (GPS address 526 Washington St.), where tickets may be purchased. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

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Wednesday & Thursday December 9 & 10 Information/Tickets Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

12/9

12/10

9am-5pm

10am-8:30pm

12Noon-8:15pm

ALL DAY

12/9

12/10

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-8:30pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

12/9

12/10

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31 Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

MORNING A Dr. Physick Christmas -- page 16

AFTERNOON

11am

12/9

12/10

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

1:45pm, 3pm

12/9

12/10

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

EVENING Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

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

Victorian Christmas Traditions

At the beginning of the Victorian period, families often gave and received presents to celebrate the New Year. But, as the importance of Christmas as a family celebration grew, the gift-giving was moved to Christmas. The first Victorian Christmas presents were fairly small – gifts such as fruits, nuts, sweets and handmade items were hung from the branches of the Christmas tree. The size and expense of the gifts steadily increased. Victorians started to buy gifts from shops and they were often too big to hang from the tree. By the end of the Victorian era, many families had taken to leaving Christmas gifts under the tree. 36

Wednesday, December 9

Thursday, December 10

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Victorian Christmas Traditions

While Charles Dickens did not invent the Victorian Christmas, his book A Christmas Carol is credited with helping to popularize and spread the traditions of the festival. Its themes of family, charity, goodwill, peace and happiness encapsulate the spirit of the Victorian Christmas, and are very much a part of the Christmas we celebrate today.

THE LAMPLIGHTER: A WALKING TOUR MYSTERY

Thursday-Saturday beginning Nov. 20; (No tours Nov. 26 or Dec. 25) See calendar for dates & times

A man. A lamp. A mystery. Take a historical walking tour and see the festively-decorated Victorian gems for which Cape May is famous. Enjoy the holiday lights of Cape May and help solve a mystery along the way.

Adults: $35; Children (3-12): $28 Tour begins and ends at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

Tour presented by Cape May MAC For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org 37

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday December 11, 12 & 13 Information/Tickets

12/11

12/12

12/13

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-8:30pm

9am-8:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

11am-9:15pm

11am-8:15pm

11am-9:15pm

ALL DAY

12/11

12/12

12/13

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-9:15pm

9am-8:30pm

9am-9:15pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-9:15pm

9am-8:30pm

9am-9:15pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

9am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

9am-8:30pm

12/11

12/12

12/13

MORNING Breakfast with Santa -- page 45

11:45am, 1:30pm

Santa’s Trolley Ride -- page 15

10am, 11am

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

12/11

12/12

12/13

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

12Noon-3pm

AFTERNOON Physick Family Christmas House Tour -- page 16

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 90

Victorian Christmas Traditions

The roast turkey also has its beginnings in Victorian Britain. Previously other forms of roasted meat such as beef and goose were the centerpiece of the Christmas dinner. The turkey was added to this by the more wealthy sections of the community in the 19th century, but its perfect size for a middle class family gathering meant it became the dominant dish by the beginning of the 20th century.

EVENING

12/11

12/12

12/13

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

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

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

A Dickens of a Murder -- page 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm 6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

Lamplighter Walking Tour -- page 37 Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride -- page 15

6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

8:30pm, 9:15pm

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

Friday, December 11 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas

Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Saturday, December 12 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

pre-registration required (through Eventbrite), limited to 10 participants. Call 609-427-3045. (see page 50) 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 50) Rocking Around the Christmas Tree: Christmas Carol Karaoke- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 6pm. Call 609-884-9565. Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, December 13 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Holiday Wreath, Garland & Table Decor Workshop-9am-11am, 11:30am-1:30pm & 2pm-4pm, pre-registration required (through Eventbrite), limited to 10 participants. Call 609-427-3045. (see page 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Monday & Tuesday December 14 & 15 Information/Tickets

12/14

12/15

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-4pm

10am-8:30pm

12Noon-2:15pm

12Noon-8:15pm

ALL DAY

12/14

12/15

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-4:30pm

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-5pm

9am-8:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-5pm

9am-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-4pm

10am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-4pm

10am-8:30pm

AFTERNOON

12/14

12/15

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

1:45pm, 3pm

EVENING

12/14

12/15 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

Monday, December 14 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Tuesday, December 15 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Wednesday & Thursday December 16 & 17 Information/Tickets Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31 Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31 Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

ALL DAY

12/16

12/17

9am-5pm

10am-8:30pm

12Noon-8:15pm

12/16

12/17

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-8:30pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

MORNING

12/16

12/17

A Dr. Physick Christmas -- page 16

11am

AFTERNOON

12/16

12/17

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

1:45pm, 3pm

EVENING

12/16

12/17

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

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

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

Victorian Christmas Traditions

Many people think that Prince Albert (Queen Victoria’s husband) was responsible for shaping how Christmas was celebrated by British Victorian families. He was born in Germany, where evergreen trees were traditionally brought into the home at Christmas time and decorated (with candles, sweets and fruit). In 1848, the royal family were pictured celebrating Christmas around a decorated tree, and the fashion for Christmas trees spread very quickly from this point on. 44

Wednesday, December 16

Thursday, December 17

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Victorian Christmas Traditions

Before the middle of the 19th century, the kissing bough was the primary piece of decorative greenery in the Victorian home for the holidays. A kissing bough, sometimes called a kissing ball, is a double hoop of evergreen boughs, holly, ivy, apples, pears, ribbons, lighted candles, and other ornaments with streamers going up to a central point and a sprig of mistletoe hung from its center. Victorian Christmas traditions dictate that any woman who wanders under the kissing bough has to allow herself to be kissed.

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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt Available daily except. Nov. 26 & Dec. 25 at the Hill House office or the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. See calendar for times.

For kids of all ages!

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. Turn in your answer sheet at the Carriage House Museum Shop or Hill House and receive a prize! Includes map and clues. Free, donations accepted. For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday December 18, 19 & 20 Information/Tickets

12/18

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

12/19

12/20

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-8:30pm

9am-8:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

11am-9:15pm

11am-8:15pm

11am-9:15pm

ALL DAY

12/18

12/19

12/20

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-9:15pm

9am-8:30pm

9am-9:15pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-9:15pm

9am-8:30pm

9am-9:15pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

9am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

9am-8:30pm

MORNING

12/18

12/19

12/20

Breakfast with Santa -- page 45

11:45am, 1:30pm

Santa’s Trolley Ride -- page 15

10am, 11am

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

11:45am

AFTERNOON

12/18

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

12/19

12/20

12Noon-3pm

Physick Family Christmas House Tour -- page 16

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Victorian Christmas Traditions

A photo of Queen Victoria, who was quite the trendsetter in her day, near a bedecked Christmas tree with her family sparked a tree-trimming frenzy in Victorian households. The German custom of tabletop Christmas trees was taken to new heights by Victorians who placed them on the floor in their homes. They adorned their beloved evergreens with flickering candles, fancy paper Santas, glistening angels, chocolate wreaths, gilded apples, and silver cornucopias holding treats decorated with tinsel.

EVENING

12/18

12/19

12/20

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

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

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

A Dickens of a Murder -- page 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm 6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

Lamplighter Walking Tour -- page 37 Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride -- page 15

6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

8:30pm, 9:15pm

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

Friday, December 18 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Paws & Claws Photo Contest & Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest, entries due by Dec. 19; Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit

CapeMayStrong.org, 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Saturday, December 19 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 50) 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 50) Rocking Around the Christmas Tree: Christmas Carol Karaoke- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 6pm. Call 609-884-9565. Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, December 20 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 609-884-9565. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

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Monday & Tuesday December 21 & 22 Information/Tickets Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31 Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

12/21

12/22

9am-5pm

10am-8:30pm

12Noon-8:15pm

12/21

12/22

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-8:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

ALL DAY Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

AFTERNOON

12/21

12/22

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

1:45pm, 3pm

EVENING

12/21

12/22

Evening Yuletide House Tour -- pages 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

A Dickens of a Murder -- pages 17 Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

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

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

Monday, December 21 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Tuesday, December 22 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Wednesday & Thursday December 23 & 24 Information/Tickets Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31 Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

12/23

12/24

9am-5pm

9am-4pm

10am-8:30pm

10am-4pm

12Noon-8:15pm

12Noon-2:15pm

12/23

12/24

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-8:30pm

9am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

ALL DAY Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-8:30pm

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

10am-4pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

10am-4pm

12/23

12/24

MORNING A Dr. Physick Christmas -- page 16

11am

AFTERNOON

12/23

12/24

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

1:45pm, 3pm

EVENING

12/23

12/24

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

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15 Evening Yuletide House Tour -- page 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

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

Wednesday, December 23

Thursday, December 24

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. City of Cape May Holiday Activities: Holiday Wish List Contest; 12 Days of Christmas Cape May Walking Tour & Holiday Hunt. Visit CapeMayStrong.org, 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 60 59

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 59

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

12/25

12/26

12/27

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

9am-5pm M 10am-8:30pm 11am-9:15pm E 12/25 R 9am-8pm R 9am-9:15pm 9am-9:15pm Y 10am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31 Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31 Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

ALL DAY Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46 Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19 Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

12/25 C

MORNING

11:45am H 11:45am R 12/25 I S T 1pm, 2:15pm M 1pm, 2:15pm A 12/25 S

Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35 Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

AFTERNOON Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 92-93 Physick Family Christmas House Tour -- page 16 Combination Trolley/Physick Family Christmas Tour -- page 35 Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

EVENING

NO TOURS

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15 Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride -- page 15

10am-8pm

9am-8:30pm

11:30am-9:15pm

11am-9:15pm

12/26

12/27

9am-7:30pm

9am-8pm

9am-9:15pm

10am-8pm

9am-8:30pm

10am-8pm

9am-8:30pm

12/26

12/27

11:45am

12/26

12/27

12Noon-3pm

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

1pm, 2:15pm

12/26

12/27

5:30pm, 6:15pm, 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm 7:30pm, 8:15pm 8:30pm, 9:15pm

8:30pm, 9:15pm

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

Saturday, December 26 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

Sunday, December 27 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 68

Victorian Christmas Traditions

In the days before radio, television and movies, entertainment was spun closer to home. In fact, the Victorian parlor where a piano or organ often stood was center stage for Christmas Day entertainment. Family members and visiting friends would recite poems, read lively stories, offer songs, or pick up an instrument for a musical solo. Children would practice for weeks in preparation. Parlor games were also played including charades and the reenactment of historical events. All the while, a bowl of wassail or mulled spiced cider was on hand for refreshment.

LIFE-SAVING BOAT ON DISPLAY AT THE

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

215 Lighthouse Ave. off Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point State Park SEE PG. 8 SEE CALENDAR FOR LIGHTHOUSE HOURS

This boat helps to illuminate life-saving history at the Jersey Shore and is an integral part of U.S. Lifesaving Service and U.S. Coast Guard history. Circa late 1800s-1930s, the Monomoys are 26 feet long and most weigh more than 2,000 lbs. The design developed from boats used to hunt whales. Come learn more at your next Lighthouse visit! The boat is a restoration project of the Cape May Maritime and Educational Center and will be on long-term display here, in association with Cape May MAC 61

Tours & Attractions 7-Mile Brewery........................102 Bucket Brigade Brewery.........101 Cape May Bird Observatory.....50 Cape May Whale Watcher ........90 City Guide Golf Cart Tours ........69 City of Cape May Christmas Activities .............109 Cold Spring Brewery ................47 Colonial House Museum .......... 73 Group Tours of Cape May .........77

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse ....... 78 Historic Cold Spring Village .....89 Nature Center of Cape May......50 Nauti Spirits ...............................62 Naval Air Station Wildwood ..... 78 Osprey Cruises ..........................49 Schellengerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing ........ 96-97 Southern Mansion.....................58 Sunset Beach ........................... 112 Willow Creek Winery............ 3, 55

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‘Twas the night before Christmas on Washington Street The office was closed up, all tidy and neat. All of MAC’s staffers were safe in their homes When they noticed a text coming in on their phones. It was from the Director, who wrote to his staff: “We forgot something which would be a real gaffe. “2020’s been rough, for staff and for guests, We changed all our tours, and all did our best. “But looking back I soon discovered There is still something important that we haven’t covered. “We worked extra hard to put out “This Week in Cape May” “But we haven’t thanked the people who helped make it that way. “To our advertisers,” we say, “we couldn’t do it without you; And to our loyal readers, we appreciate you, too!” And so he exclaimed as he turned off his cell, Merry Christmas to all, and we wish you all well!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at MAC 67

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 61

Monday & Tuesday December 28 & 29 Information/Tickets

12/28

12/29

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-8:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

11am-8:15pm

ALL DAY

12/28

12/29

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-8:30pm

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

MORNING

12/28

12/29

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

11:45am

AFTERNOON

12/28

12/29

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

12Noon-3pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

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

12/28

12/29

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

EVENING Evening Yuletide House Tour -- pages 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

A Dickens of a Murder -- pages 17 Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

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

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

Victorian Christmas Traditions

While carols were not new to the Victorians, it was a tradition that they actively revived and popularized. The Victorians considered carols to be a delightful form of musical entertainment, and a pleasure well worth cultivating. Old words were put to new tunes and the first significant collection of carols was published in 1833 for all to enjoy. 68

Monday, December 28

Tuesday, December 29

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 74

Victorian Christmas Traditions

The English tradition of the wassail bowl and serving plum pudding transitioned to America in many areas. The plum pudding held charms holding symbolism for the person who ended up with that particular piece of dessert–a ring for marriage, a coin for wealth, and a silver thimble for a happy yet single life. Being a German delicacy at the time, carp was often enjoyed by Victorian families served on special china sets decorated with fish imagery during Christmas feasts, as well. Many American homes also enjoyed turkey, ham, jams, jellies, pickles and several types of potatoes along with oyster dressing, pudding, and stew. Not so different than some of the items we feast on during the holiday season today.

City Guide Golf Cart Tour

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

NEW!

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 69

s n o i c t c a a r r t t t t AA and TOURS CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY For activities sponsored by NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory, stop by 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736. See page 50.

SOME ATTRACTIONS MAY STILL BE CLOSED OR WITH LIMITED HOURS. PLEASE CHECK BEFORE VISITING

CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE or visit www.capemaylodging.com. See page 51. Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. See Calendar for schedule. 1048 Washington St. Call CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM 609-884-5404. See page 7. Display of fire-fighting artifacts. Free. Washington & Franklin Sts. FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM This museum at Cape May County Airport pays CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean and Vietnam Take a break and forget about fighting traffic! Relax War veterans. Call 609-374-2987. on board the ferry. Call for details 800-643-3779 or visit www.capemaylewesferry.com. HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Mu- surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-600seum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State 1561. See page xx78. Park. See calendar for schedule. See page 8. HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK Early American open-air living history museum. Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs for 720 Route 9 (between Cape May & Rio Grande). kids. All programs are free and fun for the whole Call 609-898-2300. See page 89. family. 609-884-2159. MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM CAPE MAY STAGE 653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com or 609-884-9100 609-884-1341. See page 83 (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org. See page 73. CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445. See 1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility page 90. for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS animals and plants that are found along the harYear-round art activities for all ages and WCFA bor. Call 609-898-8848. See page 50. 101.5 FM, Commercial-free Jazz & more. 717 Franklin St., call 609-884-7525. NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airCHAMBER OF COMMERCE planes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb OF GREATER CAPE MAY For information about accommodations, restau- in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. rants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May 609-886-8787. See page 78. Guidebook, call 609-884-5508. WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY Climb the fully restored Fire Control Tower No. 23 Equity professional theater at the historic First Pres- and learn how the guns at Fort Miles were aimed byterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call during World War II. Sunset Blvd. near Sunset 609-884-5898. See page 82. Beach. Currently closed.

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GREATER CAPE MAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

COLONIAL

HOUSE Museum

A hidden treasure in the heart of Cape May City Located next to Cape May City Hall, the Colonial House (c 1730), was originally a tavern and the family home of Revolutionary War Patriot Memucan Hughes. The front room features a tavern room. Other rooms open to the public in this unsung survivor from Cape Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very beginning depict a colonial era cooking/eating room. A fine example of vernacular architecture and colonial living back in the days.

The Colonial House is closed for the 2020 Season Visit our website and Like us on Facebook: Greater Cape May Historical Society

Donations benefiting the preservation of the house are most appreciated Visit our website at www.capemayhistory.org Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission / Department of State, and the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders through the Cape May County Department of Tourism, Public Information and Culture & Heritage.

653Â˝ WASHINGTON ST.

(Next to Cape May City Hall) Contact us at 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com The Greater Cape May Historical Society A non-profit and stewards of the Colonial House 73

Supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism. www.visitnj.com

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 69

Wednesday & Thursday December 30 & 31 Information/Tickets

12/30

12/31

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-8:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

11am-8:15pm

ALL DAY

12/30

12/31

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-8pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-8:30pm

Hill House Oﬃce at the Physick Estate -- page 31

Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-8:30pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-8:30pm

MORNING

12/30

12/31

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

11:45am

Brunch & Bingo AT THE BEACH Saturday, Nov. 21: 9:30am Aleathea’s at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.

Laugh along with your girlfriends as you play a little bingo, enjoy a fashion show by Lace Silhouettes/Cotton Company and compete for prizes, all during a delicious brunch. Event is limited and reservations are required.

Admission $25

Order ticket www.capemas online at ymac.org

For more information or tickets, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org Sponsored by Cape May MAC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Certain restrictions will apply on all current tours and events. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

AFTERNOON

12/30

12/31

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

12Noon-3pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm, 2:15pm

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

12/30

12/31

Emlen Physick Estate Guided Tour -- page 7

EVENING Evening Yuletide House Tour -- pages 17

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

A Dickens of a Murder -- pages 17 Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 15

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

5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC â&#x20AC;¢ www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday, December 30 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 78) 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 50) 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 50) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Thursday, December 31 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 76

Victorian Christmas Traditions

Candles were a firm fixture of the Victorian Christmas and were used in different variants. In many households, an advent wreath would be displayed in the run-up to Christmas. The four candles and the evergreen wreath symbolise belief, good fortune, love and peace. Lighting the candles is supposed to show that the birth of Christ brings light into the world. It was also customary to display a candle in the window during the twelve days of the Christmas festivities. It was intended as a sign to travellers that food and shelter was available in this house. Merchants also liked to give their customers candles. They were indispensible and a vital part of every Victorian Christmas tree, often made by hand and carefully placed on each branch.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 75

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

1/1

1/2

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 31

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 31

10am-4pm

10am-8pm

11am-1pm

11am-1pm, 5pm-8pm

1/1

1/2

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 46

9am-4:30pm

9am-7:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 19

9am-5pm

9am-8pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 31

ALL DAY Self-guided Bike Tour -- pages 46

9am-5pm

9am-8pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

10am-4pm

10am-8pm

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit -- page 29

10am-4pm

10am-8pm

MORNING

1/1

1/2

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

11:45am

AFTERNOON

1/1

1/2

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-3pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 92-93

12Noon-3pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 22

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 22

1pm

1pms

1/1

1/2

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

EVENING

1/3

1/3 1/3

1/3

6pm, 7:15pm, 8pm

Lamplighter Walking Tour -- page 37

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

Victorian Christmas Traditions

The Victorian parlor where a piano or organ often stood was center stage for Christmas Day entertainment. Family members and visiting friends would recite poems, read lively stories, offer songs, or pick up an instrument for a musical solo. Children would practice for weeks in preparation. Parlor games were also played including charades and the reenactment of historical events. All the while, a bowl of wassail or mulled spiced cider was on hand for refreshment. 76

Friday, January 1 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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 50)

Saturday, January 2 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Sunday, January 3 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

! s d n ie fr h it w n fu e r o m ’s It

GROUP TOURS OF CAPE MAY ANY SIZE, INCLUDING INTIMATE GROUPS

Cape May MAC Call Group Tour Manager, Susan Gibson CTIS for personalized service: 609-224-6030

www.capemaymac.org

NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse A Beacon Since 1874

A working lighthouse & museum • Self-Guided Tours • Picturesque Gardens • Special Events • Overlooking Scenic Hereford Inlet

Check our website for re-opening date

111 N. Central Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 609-600-1561 www.herefordinletlighthouse.com 78

Services/Accommodations Coldwell Banker/ Sol Needles Real Estate......99 Curran Investment Management .....................80 Crest Savings Bank ................111 Evangelista Photography ......86 Grand Hotel ............................. 2 Island Awnings.......................64 Marquis de Lafayette ............. 14 Rhythm of the Sea.................. 42 South Jersey Electric Vehicles...................72 Southern Mansion.................. 58 Steger Beach Service ...........100 The Tree Barber...................... 81

Cape May Contracting .........100 Cape May County MUA ....... 110 Cape May Day Spa ............11, 41 Cape May Group Tours...........77 Cape May Historic Accommodations................51 Cape May MAC Membership ............ 104-105 Cape May Presbyterian Church..................................... 79 Cape May Star & Wave .......... 81 Carriage House Weddings & Parties .........106

Cape May Presbyterian Church

Loving...Inclusive...Affirming

On Dec 13th at 4 pm in our sanctuary, our Joyful Ringers Bell Choir will hold a concert of Advent and Christmas music, open to the public. Space is limited due to social distancing concerns, so please call or email the church to reserve your spot! And on Dec 24th, we will have our traditional Christmas Eve Service at 11 pm. Please let us know by phone or email if you plan to attend! Our Sunday morning worship services currently include: · 9 am traditional worship service in the sanctuary, complete with music from our talented organist and at least monthly appearances of our bell choir. · 11 am celebration worship service features our amazing Jazz Ensemble. Out of concern for everyone’s health, participants are required to wear a mask. Our sanctuary provides plenty of room for people to spread out, we will not be singing together or passing anything from hand to hand, and we disinfect before each service. Times change and we may need to adjust our plans, so for a schedule of sanctuary worship on any particular Sunday, please check our website (firstpresbycapemay.com) or our Facebook page. You can also find us on Instagram and Youtube, send us an email, or give us a call. As always, we are praying for you!

500 Hughes St. • www.firstpresbycapemay.com • 609-884-3949 79

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Dining/Entertainment 410 Bank Street....................... 24 5 West Pub................................23 Aleathea’s ............................... 14 Bella Vida................................. 24 Cape May Stage...................... 83 Carpenter’s Lane.....................98 East Lynne Theater Company.82 FiNS Bar & Grille......................66 Harbor Square Theater...........48 Mad Batter .............................. 83

Peter Shields Inn.....................66 Sapore Italiano........................ 65 Schellenger’s Landing.......96-97 Tisha’s.......................................23 Uncle Bill’s Restaurant............. 63 Vintage...............................84-85 Washington Street Mall.......... 88 West Cape May................. 94-95 Willow Creek Winery...........3, 55

THREE MORE GOOD REASONS TO VISIT

(in addition to the fantastic food!)

1. Toasty Warm Setting & Free Parking Vintage is located at 1048 Washington St. on the grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Victorian house museum. It has plenty of free parking on premises, and the cozy heated tent makes for an amazing dining experience.

2. 15% Off for Cape May MAC Members* Just show your Cape May MAC Membership card, and get 15% off. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great reason to become a Cape May MAC Member, too! Memberships are available at the Carriage House Visitors Center or online at capemaymac.org/support/membership/ * Discount applies to membership cardholder only

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

For more information on Cape May MAC, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org 84

Specialty Shops 7 Mile Brewery ..................... 102 Antique Doorknob ................49 Beach Bling..............................11 Bucket Brigade Brewery...... 101 Cape May Cigars & Wine........13 Cape May Linen ........................3 Cape May MAC Museum Shops .............92-93 Cape May Peanut Butter Co. 103 Carpenter’s Lane....................98 Cold Spring Brewery ............. 47 Evangelista Photography......86 Good Scents............................12 Great White Shark.................. 41

I Love Cape May Collection ... 91 Nauti Spirits ............................ 62 Northeast Man ........................87 Red Door Gallery ....................87 Ripple & Root .......................108 Schellenger’s Landing ......96-97 Sock Monkey Kids Shop .........87 Sunset Beach .................. 71, 112 Sunset Liquors ........................ 63 Totally Casual .........................64 Tree House Antiques ..............13 Washington Street Mall ......... 88 West Cape May ................ 94-95 Willow Creek Winery...........3,55 Willow & Stone .......................12

WASSAIL DAY

Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 11:00am-3:00pm The Village paths come alive with the sounds & smells of the holidays! $5 adult, $3 children, FREE for HCSV Members Select buildings will be open where guests can enjoy, military encampments, hot beverages, and holiday treats served by historically clothed interpreters. Visitors can meet Father Christmas in the Country Store. The Country Store will be open and stocked with unique holiday gift ideas including traditionally-processed wool, artisan crafts for the home, books, jewelry, toys, and old-fashioned candy.

CANDLELIGHT WINTER ENCAMPMENT TOUR

Saturday, December 5 6-8pm!

Self-guided tours through the winter camps of military reenactors representing American fighting forces.

Admission is $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under. Admission free for Members Outdoor event, please dress accordingly. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on the red BOOK NOW button. Rain or shine event. Ticket purchase is NON-REFUNDABLE as this is a fundraising event for HCSV Foundation. Combo Tickets for Wassail Day & Candlelight Encampment are also available! $8.00 Adult $5.00 children (12 and under)

Great Holiday Gift Idea.... A Membership to HCSV! 733 Seashore Road, Cape May (609) 898-2300 www.hcsv.org

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

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop Cape May Point State Park

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Santa knows where to fill his list! Check out what he found at the

Carriage House Museum Shop Harney’s teas, scone mixes, jams & jellies, teapots & accessories, soaps & lotions in holidays scents, ornaments, festive jewelry, books, children’s gifts, unique stocking stuffers and lots more.

OPEN DAILY UNTIL JAN.2

(Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day)

FREE OFF-STREET PARKING Be sure to visit the Dept. 56 Dickens Village “Old Fashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery!

SPECIAL GIFTS FOR LIGHTHOUSE LOVERS at the Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop

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

The Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop in the Lighthouse Oil House at Cape May Point State Park

See Calendar for hours of operation CAPE MAY MAC MEMBERS GET 10% OFF!

Your purchases benefit on-going restoration and preservation efforts of Cape May MAC

West Cape May... Just Footsteps Away! 

CONTACT INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES FOR HOURS

this way to the light house

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

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WWW.WESTCAPEMAYTODAY.COM 1- Antique Doorknob

Antiques, Stained Glass, Mantels, Lighting, Sales & Restoration

10-Exit 0 Skin Care LLC

Soaps, Skincare, Candles handcrafted by an Eczema Sufferer 600 Park Blvd. #01-07 • 518-414-1188 www.etsy.com/shop/exit000skincare

600 Park Blvd. • 609.884.6282 theantiquedoorknob.com

2- Antiques Emporia

11- The Flying Fish Studio

Cool Clothing for Interesting People

Jewelry, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia, Nautical

405 West Perry St. • 609.898.3332 antiquesemporia.com

3- Backstreet Simply Delicious

130 Park Blvd. • 609.884.2760 theflyingfishstudio.com

12- Godmothers

Cape May’s Original Italian Restaurant Broadway & West Perry • 609.884.4543 godmothersrestaurant.com

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

4- Bird House of Cape May

13- Happy Baby Boutique Baby Boutique

Nature Gifts for all Seasons

West End Garage • 484 W. Perry St. 609.886.0412 birdhouseofcapemay.com

405 West Perry St. • 609.884.5922 happybabycapemay.com

14- Key West Tacos

Tacos • Classic • Fish • Steak

5- Black Duck on Sunset

479 West Perry St. • 609.898.8226 keywesttacos.com

Cool, Casual Dining Experience

#1 Sunset Blvd. • 609.898.0100 blackduckonsunset.com

6- Cape May Honey Farm

15- Out of the Past Antiques A Treasure on Every Shelf

Raw Honeys, Candles, Cosmetics, Gifts

394 Myrtle Ave. • 609.884.3357 outofthepastantiques.com

135 Sunset Blvd. • 609.425.6434 capemayhoneyfarm.com

7- Cape May Market

16-Ripple and Root

Homegrown Gifts Inspired by the Water and Earth

Health Food • Grocery Store

120 Park Blvd. • capemaymarket.com 609-884-3200

8- Chez Michel

Chez Michel French Bakery

122 Sunset Blvd., 609-884-5554 rippleandroot.com

17- Tea by the Sea

350 Teas, Gifts, China & Candles

600 Park Blvd., B4, Suite 35 609-435-5982 • michelgras.com

9- Curious Cape May Bike & Walking ToursBest Way to See Any Town!

405 West Perry St. • 609.898.4TEA (4832) teaincapemay.com

18-Wilbraham Mansion Boutique Hotel with Jacuzzis and Indoor, Heated Pool

122 Sunset Blvd., 833-386-7433 curiouscapemay.com

133 Myrtle Ave. • 609.884.2046 wilbrahammansion.com

SCHELLENGER’S

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

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

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

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

6 Lucky Bones Backwater Grille 1200 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2663 www.luckybones.com Great Food & Cold Beer

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7 Miss Chris Marina 1212 Wilson Dr. Cape May 609-884-3351 www.misschrismarina.com Fuel, Store, Fishing & Wildlife Adventures

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8 Miss Chris Marina: Activities • Sea Star III: 609-884-3421 • Lady Chris Fishing: 609-849-9423 • Miss Chris Kayaks & Paddleboards: 609-884-0997 • Wetland’s Wildlife Safari: 609-898-3500 SEE OUR AD ON PG. 49

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LANDING 9 Miss Chris Marina: Tours Cape May Whale Watcher 609-884-5445 www.capemaywhalewatcher.com Largest & Fastest • Guaranteed Sightings SEE OUR AD ON PG. 90

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

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

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TO THE BEACH

TO WASHINGTON STREET MALL

OCEAN STREET

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

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

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

JACKSON STREET Good Scents 609-884-0014

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Cape May Peanut Butter Co. 609-898-4444

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Splash 609-846-7100

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Caroline Boutique 609-884-5055

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Cape May Olive Oil Company 609-898-4441

Fashioning Cape May since, Forever carolinebtq.com

Tasting Room capemayoliveoilcompany.com

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

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The Spice Cellar of Cape May 609-898-4441

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Carpenter’s Square Mall

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

Mini Mall

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

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

Serving the Cape May area for 119 years Sol Needles Real Estate Lynn Gleeson, William Bezaire-- Owners

Cape May’s oldest real estate office now in its 5th generation 512 Washington Street Mall, Cape May, NJ 609-884-8428 • 1-800-441-8428 www.cbcapemay.com

Carefully Selected Organic Specialty Coffee Whole Food Smoothies • Superfood Lattes • Specialty Teas Gluten Free Baked Goods & Great Vibes ORDER IN/TAKE OUT: Mon. 7-12; Tues.-Sun. 7-5 (Closed Wed.) Open weekends in January Located in Washington Commons, ACME parking lot www.OutThereCoffee.com / OutThereCoffee@gmail.com 99

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Bucket Brigade was establishedin 2017 by twin brothers, Karl and Kurt Hughes, firefighters from Cape May County, NJ. They serve up quality, handcrafted ales, pilsners, and lagers in a fun, exciting place located just minutes off Stone Harbor Boulevard and the Garden State Parkway at Exit 10. This fire service-themed venue pays homage to all public service and military members in a comfortable tasting room surrounded by memorabilia. You can also purchase growlers to go.

We’re Open!

• Front Patio Service • Rear Outdoor Beer Garden

Try a tasting!! 609-778-2641 • 205 N. Main St. Cape May Court House, NJ www.bucketbrigade.com 101

Great Beer For Great People!

TAPROOM • TASTINGS • TOURS Grain to glass using local ingredients Each signature beer has its own style & character

12-14 BEERS ON TAP ALL YEAR LONG!

FLIGHTS, PINTS, GROWLERS & QUARTER KEGS Gift Certificates,Gift Baskets, Apparel, Glasses & More!

Open Mon.-Sat. 12Noon-8pm Sunday 12Noon-6pm

LARGE OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN No Reservations

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BECOME A CAPE MAY MAC MEMBER & SAVE! ($50 Joint Membership gives you $120 worth of tours!)

• FREE Historic District, Mansions by the Sea and Children’s Trolley Tours • FREE Physick Estate Tours • FREE Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tours • FREE admission to the Cape May Lighthouse • FREE admission to the World War II Lookout Tower

NEW! 15% OFF Dining at Vintage at the Physick Estate PLUS $3 discount on tickets to the Cape May Music Festival PLUS 10% Discount at either of Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops PLUS Quarterly newsletter with information about upcoming events and invitations to openings.

There’s no better way to enjoy Cape May than as a Cape May MAC Member And, remember, your support helps Cape May MAC with the preservation of all the things you love about Cape May! Membership in Cape May MAC is open to everyone and provides many benefits. For more information or to join, please visit

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Retired now and love to travel, especially to historic places and they already love Cape May. Always looking for things to do to keep the grandkids busy (and tire them out!) Has really gotten into ghosts, and there are plenty of “spirited” things to do at MAC’s historic sites. Thinks she should have been born in Victorian times! What better place for her to visit than Cape May? What teacher doesn’t like visiting historic places that are entertaining, too, and getting some ideas to inspire the students?

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

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

Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204

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

EPISCOPAL CHURCH of the ADVENT - Franklin & Washington Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 8am & 11am. (11am service also online on YouTube, Cape May Advent channel) • 609-884-3065 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 1068 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2424 MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH - Lafayette & Franklin Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 11am • 609-8843270 OUR LADY STAR of the SEA R.C. CHURCH - 525 Washington St., Cape May- Saturdays: 4pm; Sundays: 8:30am, 10:30am & 6pm • 609-884-5312 SEASHORE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE - 446 Seashore Rd., Erma. Sundays: 8:45am & 11am. 609886-6196. 7th DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - 1 West 4th Avenue, Mayville • 609-861-2020- Sabbath School: 9:30am Saturdays • Worship Service: 11am Saturdays; Prayer Meeting: 7:30pm Tuesdays SOCIETY OF FRIENDS - Seaville monthly meeting, 3088 Seashore Rd., 10am. All welcome. ST. PETER’S BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH102 Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Sundays: 9am & 11am. • Call 609-898-4318. TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH702 Seashore Rd.-Erma, Cape May. Sunday worship 9:15am, Sunday School 10:30am. www.ermatabernacle.org. UNION CHAPEL - Non-Denominational - 317 Cape Ave., Cape May Point- 856-785-2652 • Services Sunday: 11am. UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEY SHORE- Sundays, 10am. Call 609-965-9400 for directions or visit www.uucsjs.org.

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES

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

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Looking for unique gifts this holiday season ? Nature-Inspired Products Motivational Art Hand-Made Jewelry Garden Statuary Live Succulents

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