This Week in Cape May: Oct. 4-Nov. 14, 2024

#capemaymac OCT. 4-NOV. 14, 2024

AT THE EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE ... PGS. 83-90

Cape May Trolley Tours Pg. 5

Cape May Lighthouse Pg. 7

Top Picks Pgs. 4 & 5 • Calendar Begins on Pg. 20 READ ONLINE

OCEAN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Thanksgiving

AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH THROUGH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2 024

Our Thanksgiving Package Includes: Hearty Breakfast each morning for all guests

All evenings except Thanksgiving Thursday, Adults and Teens enjoy a Three Course A La Carte Dinner (choice from our Ocean Holiday celebration menu), and Children select an entrée from our Children's menu.

Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner Thursday

*2 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED, DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX OR GRATUITIES. ADULT & TEEN DINNERS INCLUDE SOUP OR SALAD, ENTRÉE SELECTION FROM OUR OCEAN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION MENU, DESSERT, SOFT DRINKS. CHILD'S DINNER INCLUDES ENTRÉE CHOICE FROM CHILDREN'S MENU, DESSERT AND SOFT DRINKS.

Cape May Presbyterian Church

You are welcome to worship with us any Sunday!

Here is our schedule for the next several weeks:

• Oct 6: World Communion Sunday, one worship service at 11am

• Oct 13, 20, 27: 9am traditional service with organ and choir; 11am jazz service with our ensemble

• Nov 3: We celebrate All Saints Day, with one worship service at 11am

• Nov 10, 17, 24: 9am traditional service with organ and choir; 11am jazz service with our ensemble

(The 9 am service is live on Facebook for this service; videos can be seen any time on YouTube.)

• Oct 20 & Nov 17: join us for Jazz Vespers with Shawn Qaissaunee and Friends at 3pm, right here in our lovely and acoustically amazing sanctuary, for only a $10 donation.

• Almost any Monday, a diverse and feisty group of us meet for Bible study from 4-5pm, with both in-person and via Zoom attendees. This year’s theme is travel and pilgrimage.

• Don’t miss our annual Fall Festival on Nov. 9, from 9am – 2pm! Baked goods, Attic Treasures, soup and sandwiches, craft items and -- this year -- information from local nonprofits! See who’s doing what in the community while you check some presents off your Christmas list!

You can find us any time on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube, or by sending us an email or giving us a call.

VICTORIAN WEEKEND

Celebrate our Victorian heritage over the long Columbus Day Weekend PAGE 25

U-Boats Off the Mid-Atlantic Presented by Dr. Craig L. Symonds PAGE 13

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

There’s no better place to spend the spooky time of year than right here in haunted Cape May! PAGES 83-90

Cape May Lighthouse

World War II Lookout Tower

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

Trolley Tours of Cape May!

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

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

See calendar for dates & times

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

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

See calendar for dates & times

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rThe best introduction to Cape May for first-timers. See some of the most famous streets and landmarks as you learn why Cape May is the only National Historic Landmark City and why historic preservation is so important here. Hear about Cape May’s natural beauty and cultural points of interest for exploring later.

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Don’t be green with envy when you see how well the rich lived in the early 1900s in the most elegant part of town, with its broad streets and summer “mansions.” Cape May’s east side was marketed as “New Cape May” at the turn of the 20th century both to the merely wealthy and fabulously rich.

These 45-minute open-air trolley tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth

See Calendar for Dates & Times$20 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12)

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

Accessible trolley tours are available by pre-arrangement with 48 hours advance notice by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0)

TROLLEY TOURS in Victorian Cape May

All Trolley Tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street, unless otherwide noted.

Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour

October: Tuesdays at 1:30pm

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

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

Cape May’s Maritime Trolley Tour

October: Thursdays at 1:30pm

MORE TROLLEY TOURS ON PAGES 9, 10, 19, 84, 86, 87, 88

The remarkable maritime history of our seaside town has long defined the Cape May story. Board the open-air trolley and rediscover the important places and natural phenomena that have shaped, literally and figuratively, the Cape May we know today.

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

Natural Habitats Trolley Tour

Wednesdays through Oct. 16: 9am

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

Tickets: $25 adults

We All Scream For Ice Cream

A History of Summer’s Favorite Treat

At the Carroll Gallery Exhibit Closing November 3rd!

This exhibit celebrates summer’s favorite treat. See an authentic 1898 ice cream maker and other artifacts, and a reproduction Victorian ice cream wagon. Discover the diverse history and pioneers of this frozen favorite!

The Carroll Gallery is located in the Carriage House, on the grounds of the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. The Carriage House is fully accessible. Visit CapeMayMAC.org to view hours of operation.

LESSONS OF HISTORY

Sunday, Oct. 13: 5pm

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Presented by Dr. Craig L. Symonds

In this 12th year, Cape May MAC welcomes Dr. Craig L. Symonds to Cape May Convention Hall to present “The War Comes Home to America: U-boats off the Mid-Atlantic.” German U-boats made the mid-Atlantic one of the most dangerous places on earth in the first few months of 1942. The carnage they inflicted was out of proportion to their numbers and ships went down all along the coast from New York to Florida. How the United States dealt with this menace is one of the great stories of naval and U.S. history. Dr. Symonds taught history at the U.S. Naval Academy for 30 years and has earned numerous awards for his teaching and research. He is the author of 17 books translated into six languages and holds the Naval Historical Foundation Dudley Knox medal for lifetime achievement and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library Pritzker Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing. Tickets are limited. Advance reservations strongly recommended.

Adults $40

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

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

Lessons of History team

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

USS Jacob Jones

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Victorian Weekend

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW

Sunday, Oct. 13: 10am-4pm • Free Admission on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St. • FREE PARKING

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES BY THE SEA

Saturday, Oct. 14: 10am-4pm • Free Admission on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate

Saturday, Oct. 26: 10am-3pm on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St. • FREE PARKING

FALL CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

Saturday, Nov. 2: 10am-4pm Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Admission: $2 adults; children (ages 3-12) free

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

TROLLEY TOUR

Saturdays in October : 10:45am

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

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

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

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

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

Cape May Wine Trail

Friday, Oct. 11: 10:45am-5pm

Here is your chance to enjoy the delicious wines of Cape May County with round-trip transportation via Cape May MAC trolley. Board the trolley at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., and travel to Bellevue Tavern in Cape May Court House for a delicious lunch. Then it’s on to an afternoon of touring and sampling at Jessie Creek Winery and Natali Vineyards. Guests will receive a tasting and souvenir glass at Jessie Creek Winery and an educational tasting and tour at Natali Vineyards. This event is for adults ages 21 and over.

Tickets $150

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

Friday, Saturday & Sunday October 4, 5 & 6

Information/Tickets 10/410/510/6

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9am-9:30pm9am-9:30pm10am-8pm

ALL DAY 10/410/510/6

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 92-93 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm10am-4pm10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm11am-3pm11am-3pm

Friday, October 4

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

2024 Harvest Social- Cape May Point Science Center, 6pm-8:30pm, 101 Lehigh Ave., Cape May Point. Call 609-600-7715.

Historic Cold Spring- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 77)

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, October 5

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

Beach Clean-Up- Cape May beaches, 10am-12Noon. Call 609-884-9565.

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-5pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, October 6

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Dune Day- Cape May dunes, 10am-12Noon. Call 609884-9565.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

TEDX New Horizons- 1:30pm-6pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-885-9565. (see page 92)

Twilight Yoga- 8pm, Convention Hall Beach, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm Call 609-884-5508.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday October 4, 5 & 6

Information/Tickets 10/410/510/6

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9am-9:30pm9am-9:30pm10am-8pm

ALL DAY 10/410/510/6

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 92-93 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm10am-4pm10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm11am-3pm11am-3pm

Friday, October 4

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

2024 Harvest Social- Cape May Point Science Center, 6pm-8:30pm, 101 Lehigh Ave., Cape May Point. Call 609-600-7715.

Historic Cold Spring- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 77)

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, October 5

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

Beach Clean-Up- Cape May beaches, 10am-12Noon. Call 609-884-9565.

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-5pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, October 6

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Dune Day- Cape May dunes, 10am-12Noon. Call 609884-9565.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

TEDX New Horizons- 1:30pm-6pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-885-9565. (see page 92)

Twilight Yoga- 8pm, Convention Hall Beach, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm Call 609-884-5508.

Monday & Tuesday October 7 & 8

Information/Tickets 10/7 10/8

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-8pm 11am-8pm

ALL DAY 10/710/8

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

MORNING

10/710/8

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 81 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

AFTERNOON 10/710/8

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:15pm, 2:45pm

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm

Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 11 1:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 2:15pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89 3pm

Martie was Wonderful!

My mom and I went on a tour of the historic district. There was an option to do the combo tour as well. Our tour guide Martie was EXCELLENT! Not only did we learn about the history of the different areas of town and the beautiful architecture, but she shared personal anecdotes of her childhood growing up in the area, which was delightful. It was so fun to learn about the city from someone who has seen in grow and change throughout the years.” -- Tripadvisor Review

EVENING 10/710/8

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 92-93 5pm-8:30pm

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour -- page 86 5:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 86 7pm, 8pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 7pm, 8pm

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

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

Monday & Tuesday, October 7 & 8

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

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 44)

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 44)

(MONDAY ONLY) Wee Play- Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., 10:30am-12Noon. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

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Tickets & Information

WASHINGTON STREET MALL INFORMATION BOOTH

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

CARRIAGE HOUSE VISITORS CENTER

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

HILL HOUSE OFFICE

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

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Wednesday & Thursday October 9 & 10

Information/Tickets 10/9 10/10

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 8:30am-7:30pm 11am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/910/10

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm

MORNING

10/910/10

Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 11 9am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 81 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

AFTERNOON 10/910/10

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:15pm, 2:45pm

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 2:15pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89 3pm

Cape May’s Maritime Tour -- page 11 1:30pm “

Trolley Tour was Worth Every Penny!

This was a fantastic experience for our family’s first trip to Cape May. Ellie is a top notch guide. Her knowledge and love for homes of Cape May made the tour engaging and entertaining. We learned so much and grew in our admiration of the town and its residents. The the tour was worth every penny for our family of seven.” -- Tripadvisor Review

EVENING 10/910/10

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 92-93 5pm-8:30pm 5pm-8:30pm

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 87 6:15pm, 7:30pm

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 87 6:45pm, 8pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 84 6:15pm, 7:30pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 84 6:45pm, 8pm

Cape May Stage -- page 100

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 94

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

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

Wednesday & Thursday, October 9 & 10

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

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 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

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Victorian Weekend • Oct. 11-14

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday

October 11, 12 & 13

Information/Tickets 10/1110/1210/13

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9am-9:30pm9am-9:30pm10am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/1110/1210/13

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 92-93 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Cape May Wine Trail -- page 19 10:45am-5pm

Cape May Beer Trail -- page 29 10:45am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm10am-4pm10am-4pm

Victorian Weekend Crafts & Collectibles -- page 14 10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm 11am-3pm11am-3pm

Friday, October 11

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Historic Cold Spring- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 77)

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

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Wee Play- Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., 10:30am-12Noon. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, October 12

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-5pm. Call 609-884-5508.

West Cape May Lima Bean Festival- 9am-4pm, Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Call 609-884-1005.

Sunday, October 13

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Twilight Yoga- 8pm, Convention Hall Beach, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm Call 609-884-5508.

MORNING

10/1110/1210/13

Architectural Walking Tour -- page 30 9:30am, 11:30am9:30am, 11:30am

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 41 9:45am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 81 10am

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 35 10am 10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 19 10:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11am, 11:45am

Vintage Base Ball Game -- page 37 11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am

AFTERNOON

10/1110/1210/13

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Vintage Base Ball Game -- page 37 1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm 1pm

Victorian Weekend Historic House Tour -- page 61 1pm-4pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm, 4pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:45pm 12:15pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 2:45pm 1:30pm 1:30pm

Cape May Stage -- page 100 3pm

EVENING 10/1110/1210/13

LESSONS OF HISTORY: U-Boats Off the Mid-Atlantic -- page 13 5pm

Ghost Walk with Craig McManus -- page 83 6pm, 8pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

Phantoms of the Physick Estate -- page 85 7pm, 8:30pm7pm, 8:30pm

The Cherry House Haunting Tales Tour -- page 90 7pm

Cape May Stage -- page 100 7pm 7pm East Lynne Theater Company -- page 94 7pm 7pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 86 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 7pm, 8pm

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

Monday & Tuesday October 14 & 15

Information/Tickets 10/14 10/15

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-8pm 11am-8pm

ALL DAY 10/1410/15

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

MORNING

10/1410/15

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 81 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:15am

AFTERNOON

10/1410/15

For the Love of Hats -- page 49 12Noon

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:15pm, 2:45pm

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm

Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 11 1:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 2:15pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89 3pm

Had a Blast on the Ghost Tour

We took the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour and it was a lot of fun! Definitely worth a try on your next trip! We got tons of fun stories and info!.” -- Tripadvisor Review

EVENING 10/1410/15

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour -- page 86 5:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 86 7pm, 8pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 7pm, 8pm

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

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

Monday & Tuesday, October 14 & 15

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

(MONDAY ONLY) Wee Play- Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., 10:30am-12Noon. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

Enjoyed Tour of Physick Estate

Enjoyed this tour of the estate guided by Kathy, a knowledgeable guide who made it come alive for us. Thanks too for a chair provided for those who wanted one, since the tour involves a lot of standing in place.”

-- Tripadvisor Review

CAPE MAY BEER TRAIL

New for 2024! Cape May County is home to a selection of fantastic breweries. Hop on a Cape May MAC trolley for visits to Cape May Brewing Co., Behr Brewing, and Gusto Brewing Co., for tasting flights of local beers. Lunch is included at Cape Square Kitchen & Craft. This tour is for adults ages 21 and over.

Tickets $100

Saturday, Oct. 12: 10:45am-4pm Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

Architectural Walking Tour

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 12 & 13: 9:30am & 11:30am

Begins at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street Take a guided walking tour from the Washington Street Mall to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., and experience charming Cape May, a National Historic Landmark city, up close. Delight in beautiful gardens as you learn about Victorian architecture and Cape May’s colorful history along the way. Discover the interesting features of various Victorian styles and learn why front porches were so important to Victorian social customs. Comfortable shoes recommended.

$18 adults; $12 children (ages 3-12)

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

Tours Sponsored by Cape May MAC

FREE FAMILY FUN!

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

Physick EstatE scavEngEr hunt

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

Cape May FaMily Treasure HunT

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

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

Cape May…

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The Holidays !

Serving all your Harpoons favorites, with a few new surprises! An award-winning draft beer menu, everevolving curated wine list and hand-crafted cocktails from our talented team of mixologists help to create the Key West vibe – come join the fun and stay for the sunset!

WHALES & DOLPHINS WEEKEND CRUISE

Saturdays & Sundays through Oct. 27: 10am

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

$45 adults, $25 children (ages 7-12) For tickets or information, call 609-884-5404

Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC & the Cape May Whale Watcher TOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER

Cape May Lighthouse

Standing majestically against the backdrop of the endless Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the lighthouse offers a mesmerizing experience. Its towering presence is not just a beacon for sailors but also a symbol of

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Wednesday & Thursday October 16 & 17

Information/Tickets 10/16 10/17

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 8:30am-7:30pm 11am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/1610/17

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm 9am-5pm, 7pm-9pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm 9am-5pm, 7pm-9pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm

MORNING

10/1610/17

Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 11 9am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 81 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

AFTERNOON

10/1610/17

Lunch & Learn: Building Miniature Diorama Scenes -- page 53 12Noon

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:15pm, 2:45pm

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm

Cape May’s Maritime Tour -- page 11 1:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 2:15pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89 3pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour

This was a great way to get an overview of Cape May. By the end of the tour, we had a great idea of the layout of Cape May, saw a lot of Cape May, got some of its history, and some points of interest to explore on our own. I could easily have enjoyed a longer tour, it went by quickly.” -- Tripadvisor Review

EVENING 10/1610/17

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 87 6:15pm, 7:30pm

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 87 6:45pm, 8pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 84 6:15pm, 7:30pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 84 6:45pm, 8pm

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 51 7pm-9pm

Cape May Stage -- page 100 7pm 7pm

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

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

Wednesday & Thursday, October 16 & 17

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

VICTORIAN WEEKEND:

Vintage Base Ball Game

Saturday, Oct. 12: Lafayette Street Park, 711 Lafayette St. Game One: 11am, Game Two: 1pm

Take me out to the ballgame! Join the crowd to watch two vintage base ball gamesbetween the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia and the Brandywine Base Ball Club of West Chester, Pa., both members of the National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs. Club players will be dressed in their team’s vintage-style uniforms and replicate the game as it was played in the late 1800s, using the traditional 1864 rules. See how Victorians played the game! Bring your own blankets or chairs, or plan a picnic, but please leave pets, glass bottles and alcoholic beverages at home. since this is a school zone. Classic ballpark snacks and beverages will be for sale and admission is free!

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

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

October 18, 19 & 20

Information/Tickets 10/1810/1910/20

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23

9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9am-9:30pm9am-9:30pm10am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/1810/1910/20

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm8am-6pm8am-6pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm8am-6pm8am-6pm

Lighthouse Challenge of NJ -- page 73 8am-6pm8am-6pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 92-93 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm10am-4pm10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm 11am-3pm11am-3pm

MORNING

10/1810/1910/20

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 41 9:45am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 81 10am

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 35 10am 10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 19 10:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11am, 11:45am

Friday, October 18

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Full Moon Yoga- 8pm-9pm, Convention Hall Beach, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring- Ghoul Spring Village, 5:30pm8pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 77)

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

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

New Jersey Audubon: The Nature Place- 11am-3pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44)

Wee Play- Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., 10:30am-12Noon. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm. Call 609-884-5508.

AFTERNOON 10/1810/1910/20

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm 1pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm, 4pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:45pm 12:15pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 2:45pm 1:30pm 1:30pm

Cape May Stage -- page 100 3pm

EVENING

10/1810/1910/20

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

Phantoms of the Physick Estate -- page 85 7pm, 8:30pm7pm, 8:30pm

The Cherry House Haunting Tales Tour -- page 90 7pm

Cape May Stage -- page 100 7pm 7pm East Lynne Theater Company -- page 94 7pm 7pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 86 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 7pm, 8pm Purchase tickets at the Washington

Saturday, October 19

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

Basketball Tournament- 8am, Kiwanis Park. Call 609884-9565.

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 44)

Sunday,

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

New Jersey Audubon: The Nature Place- 11am-3pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-5pm. Call 609-884-5508.

October 20

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

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

Halloween Parade- Washington Street Mall. Registration: 1:30pm, start: 3pm. Call 609-884-9565.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

New Jersey Audubon: The Nature Place- 11am-3pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 44)

Twilight Yoga- 8pm, Convention Hall Beach, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm Call 609-884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

Monday & Tuesday October 21 & 22

Information/Tickets 10/21 10/22

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-8pm 11am-8pm

ALL DAY 10/2110/22

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

MORNING

10/2110/22

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 81 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

AFTERNOON

10/2110/22

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:15pm, 2:45pm

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm

Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 11 1:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 2:15pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89 3pm

Cape May Lighthouse

Absolutely amazing experience! Purchase your tickets at the lighthouse and walk to the top to enjoy the view! Friendly and knowledgeable staff and beautifully maintained property. Thank you for making our trip to Cape May so memorable!”

(Google)

EVENING 10/2110/22

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 86 7pm, 8pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 7pm, 8pm

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

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

Monday & Tuesday, October 21 & 22

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

(MONDAY ONLY) Wee Play- Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., 10:30am-12Noon. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 48

Fridays at 9:45am in October

Backstreets & Byways

Tour begins and ends at the Information Booth, Ocean Street at the Washington Street Mall C ity t our

This 90-minute tour by electric cart departs from the Washington Street Mall and takes you off the beaten track — Cape May’s “back streets and byways.” Discover the fascinating history of Cape Island, from its maritime and agricultural roots to its designation as a National Historic Landmark City, and more, from experienced guides with a professional driver. The cart will make two planned stops for photo opportunities. Tour returns to the Washington Street Mall. A minimum of two, maximum of four, people are required to run the tour. $50 per person

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

Emlen Physick Estate

What a charming estate. I cannot overstate the effort people make to keep it up. Highly recommend a tour, it is a great representation of Victorian life style and architecture. The guides are friendly and trying to make experience almost intimate.”

(Google)

Your membership dues directly support our mission of promoting preservation, culture and the arts in Cape May. You also play a role in continuing our 50+ year history of interpreting Cape May’s heritage, providing museum education, celebrating the arts and leading the way in expanding the region’s tourism season.

• Free and discounted tours

• Free, unlimited admission to the Cape May Lighthouse

• Free, unlimited admission to the World War II Lookout Tower

• Discounts in our Museum Shops and Vintage BYOB

• Advance notice of upcoming events

and more!

AttracOther Attractions

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY

For activities sponsored by NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory, stop by 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/cape-may-bird-observatory. See page 44.

CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 or visit capemaylodging.com. See page 71.

CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM

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

CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY

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

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Museum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See page 7.

CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK

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

CAPE MAY STAGE

Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. 609-884-1341 or visit capemaystage.org. See page 100.

CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER

See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445 or visit capemaywhalewatcher.com. See page 81.

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS

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

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CAPE MAY

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

EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY

Equity professional theater at the historic First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org. See page 94.

and TOURS

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE

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

FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM

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

HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY

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

HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE

Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-6001561 or visit herefordinletlighthouse.com. See page 66.

HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE

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

MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM

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

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY

1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the harbor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 44.

NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM

Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airplanes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. 609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 77.

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL

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

Wednesday & Thursday October 23 & 24

Information/Tickets 10/23 10/24

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-7:30pm 11am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/2310/24

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm

MORNING

10/2310/24

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 81 10am 10am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

AFTERNOON

10/2310/24

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:15pm, 2:45pm

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm

Cape May’s Maritime Tour -- page 11 1:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 2:15pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89 3pm

Emlen Physick Estate

Such a great stop! The tour was awesome! Such historic times! The little touches throughout the mansion were amazing! Definitely a local must!!.”

(Google)

EVENING 10/2310/24

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 87 6:15pm, 7:30pm

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 87 6:45pm, 8pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 84

6:15pm, 7:30pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 84 6:45pm, 8pm

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

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

Wednesday & Thursday, October 23 & 24

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

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VICTORIAN WEEKEND: For the Love of Hats

Monday, Oct. 14: 12Noon

Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.

Guests enjoy a three course luncheon at the Inn of Cape May along with a presentation by Lynne Anne Donchez, the author of For the Love of Hats. This will be a unique and chic show of Lynne Anne’s hat collection including pill-boxes, cloches, fascinators and more; approximately 60-70 women’s and men’s hats from a broad range of eras, for your guests to explore and enjoy. The show is a one hour talk on the history, fashion and etiquette of hats followed by a Q&A session.

$65 per person

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth For more information, call 609-884-5404

World War II Lookout Tower

Very cool piece of history displaying how we kept watching against attack on the Eastern Seaboard during WW2. The volunteer at the top that was giving out information was phenomenal, just a wealth of knowledge. Some period specific time pieces on display to explore as well.”

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

October 25, 26

& 27

Information/Tickets 10/2510/2610/27

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 9am-9:30pm9am-9:30pm10am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/2510/2610/27

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 92-93 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-8:30pm10am-8:30pm10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm10am-4pm10am-4pm

Halloween Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 89 10am-3pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm 11am-3pm11am-3pm

MORNING

10/2510/2610/27

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 41 9:45am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 81 10am

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 35 10am 10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 19 10:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 11:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am 10:30am, 11:45am 11am, 11:45am

AFTERNOON 10/2510/2610/17

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 2:45pm 1:30pm 1:30pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm, 2:15pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm 1pm, 2:15pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm 1pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm, 4pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:45pm 12:15pm

EVENING 10/2510/2610/27

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

Phantoms of the Physick Estate -- page 85 7pm, 8:30pm7pm, 8:30pm

The Cherry House Haunting Tales Tour -- page 90 7pm East Lynne Theater Company -- page 94 7pm 7pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 86 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm 7pm, 8pm

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

& Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC

Friday, October 25

OTHER TOURS &

ACTIVITIES

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

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

Halloween Movies in the Park- 7pm, Rotary Park, Lafayette Street. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 77)

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Wee Play- Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., 10:30am-12Noon. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, October 26

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-5pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, October 27

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Twilight Yoga- 8pm, Convention Hall Beach, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm Call 609-884-5508.

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

Thursday, Oct. 17: 8pm-10pm

Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

Follow the light of the full moon on these nighttime climbs up the 199 cast iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.

$20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12).

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

Monday & Tuesday October 28 & 29

Information/Tickets 10/28 10/29

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-8pm 11am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/2810/29

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

MORNING 10/2810/29

AFTERNOON 10/2810/29

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:15pm, 2:45pm

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm

Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 11 1:30pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89 3pm

Emlen Physick Estate

The house is beautifully staged and it’s clear that the preservationists have maintained the estate with great integrity. We learned a lot, not just about the house and the family, but also about Cape May in general. It’s fascinating to me that the beauty that we take for granted in Cape May was only one legislative decision away from possibly being bulldozed and commercialized.”

EVENING 10/2810/29

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 86 7pm, 8pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 88 7pm, 8pm

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

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

Monday & Tuesday, October 28 & 29

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

(MONDAY ONLY) Wee Play- Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., 10:30am-12Noon. Call 609-884-9565.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 60

LUNCH & LEARN VIRTUAL

&

IN-PERSON PROGRAMS

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508. Lectures presented in person at Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave. and virtually via Zoom Programs begin at 12Noon

Wednesday, Oct. 16

Building Miniature Diorama Scenes

Creating small diorama scenes is a up and coming hobby. Building and painting structures, landscaping with plants, and creating streets and sidewalks provides a great sense of accomplishment. Cape May resident Joe Asterino talks about his 50+ years of creating a fictional city for his model railroad and how you, too, can do this.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

Cold War at the Shore

Civil Defense drills, air raid sirens, fallout shelters and a secret military presence deeply embedded the Cold War in the fabric of daily life in New Jersey. Harry Bellangy, President of the Greater Cape May Historical Society, looks at secret military facilities in South Jersey during the cold war.

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

For the “Light” In Your Life

If the Cape May Lighthouse holds a special place in your heart, why not celebrate that connection in a unique way? Now, you can honor or remember that guiding “Light” in your life, or simply showcase your love for the lighthouse, with an engraved brick. This personalized brick will become a lasting part of the newly repaved pathway leading up to the lighthouse, making your mark on this beloved landmark forever.

Starting at $200/brick. A limited number of these special, engraved bricks will be available. Bricks may be purchased in person at the Cape May Lighthouse or at the Hill House Business Office at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.CapeMayMAC.org

City Guide Golf Cart Tour

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

Explore Cape May!

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

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

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

Wednesday & Thursday October 30 & 31

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-7:30pm 11am-8pm

ALL DAY 10/3010/31

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm Happy165thBirthday! 10:30am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm 10:30am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 83 10am-8pm 10am-8pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 88 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 11am-3pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:15pm, 2:45pm

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

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 1:30pm 12:15pm, 2:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm

Cape May’s Maritime Tour -- page 11 1:30pm

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89 3pm

World War II Lookout Tower

Interesting piece of World War II history. This was one of several towers used to assist in aiming heavy artillery that was protecting the Delaware Bay. Fun climb to the top with great views.”

(Google)

EVENING 10/3010/31

Trick or Treat at the Physick Estate -- page 88 5pm-7pm

Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 87 6:15pm, 7:30pm

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 87 6:45pm, 8pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 84 6:15pm, 7:30pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 84 6:45pm, 8pm

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

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

Wednesday & Thursday, October 30 & 31

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

(THURSDAY ONLY) Trick or Treat- TBA. Call 609-8849565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 62

VICTORIAN WEEKEND

HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR

SATURDAY,OCT. 12: 1PM-4PM

Visitors have the unique opportunity on this selfguided tour to go behind closed doors and see restored private homes, bed and breakfast inns and guesthouses. Tourgoers can meet the homeowners, managers or innkeepers, see unique furnishings and décor, and find inspiration for their own homes and hearths.

Adults $30, Children $20 (ages 3-12)

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

November 1, 2 & 3

Information/Tickets 11/111/211/3

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm10am-7:30pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm 10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm 11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/111/211/3

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 92-93 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

“We All Scream for Ice Cream” Exhibit -- page 12 10am-5pm10am-7:30pm10am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-5pm10am-7:30pm10am-5pm

Fall Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 97 10am-4pm

MORNING 11/111/211/3

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON 11/111/211/3

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 12Noon-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 12Noon-3pm12Noon-3pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:30pm

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm 1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm, 2:15pm1pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm 1pm

World War II Lookout Tower

Very cool piece of history displaying how we kept watching against attack on the Eastern Seaboard during WW2. The volunteer at the top that was giving out information was phenomenal, just a wealth of knowledge. Some period specific time pieces on display to explore as well.”

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 84

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 84

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 86 7pm. 8pm 8:30pm

Purchase

Friday, November 1

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Historic Cold Spring- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 733 Seashore Rd., Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 77)

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

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Wee Play- Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., 10:30am-12Noon. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, November 2

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-5pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, November 3

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm Call 609-884-5508.

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb

FRIDAY, NOV. 1: 7PM-9PM

Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard

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

$20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12)

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

Monday & Tuesday November 4 & 5

House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23

House Visitors Center -- page 23

Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-2pm 11am-2pm

Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30

May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30

Trolley Tour -- page 9

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

From Beyond House Tour -- page 89

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

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

Monday & Tuesday, November 4 & 5

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 77) (MONDAY ONLY) Blood Drive- 10am-3pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565. Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

Emlen Physick Estate

We had such a fun time today! We learned so much about American history through the eyes and life of this family! It was a blast into the past! Perfect especially for a rainy day in Cape May! Great tour!”

(Google)

ALL DAY

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89 6pm

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

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

Wednesday & Thursday, November 6 & 7

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

November 8, 9 & 10

Information/Tickets 11/811/911/10

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm10am-7:30pm10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm 10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm 11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/811/911/10

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm9am-5pm9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 92-93 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm 10am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-5pm10am-7:30pm10am-5pm

MORNING

11/811/911/10

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 10 11:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am11:45am11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am11:45am11:45am

AFTERNOON

11/811/911/10

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 7 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- page 97 12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm12Noon-4pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8 12Noon-3pm12Noon-3pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 10 12:30pm

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 1pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 9 1pm1pm, 2:15pm1pm Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 81 1pm 1pm 1pm

EVENING 11/811/911/10

Voices From Beyond House Tour -- page 89 6pm Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 84 7pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 84 7:30pm Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 86 7pm. 8pm8:30pm Purchase tickets at the Washington

Friday, November 8

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Dark Skies Event- TBA, Cape May Convention Hall. Call 609-884-9565.

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

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Saturday, November 9

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-5pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Sunday, November 10

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm Call 609-884-5508.

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LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE

A Fall Weekend of Family Fun!

Monday & Tuesday November 11 & 12

House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23

House Visitors Center -- page 23

Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-2pm 11am-2pm

ALL DAY

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30

May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30

-- page 9

tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at

or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington

Monday & Tuesday, November 11 & 12

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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 44)

(MONDAY ONLY) Veterans Day Ceremony, 11am, Soldiers and Sailors Park, 608-610 Columbia Ave. (Rain location: Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.). Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

Cape May Lighthouse

All the experience was wonderful. The Cape May Lighthouse is very nice, easy to climb, enough space in stairs and the view is amazing. The people who work there are very nice, too. Outside, there’s a beautiful nature preserve with excellent trails to walk around and enjoy nature....and the beach right there. All in one package. Amazing experience.”

Wednesday & Thursday November 13 & 14

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 23 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 23 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 23 11am-2pm 11am-2pm ALL DAY 11/1311/14

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 30 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

House Museum Shop -- page 97 10am-5pm 10am-5pm MORNING

District Trolley Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 9 11:45am 11:45am

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

Trolley Tour -- page 9

Estate Tour -- page 9

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

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

Wednesday & Thursday, November 13 & 14

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44)

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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 44)

Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information. 609 Lafayette St. 10am-4pm. Call 609884-5508.

Historic District Trolley Tour

Loved hearing about the history of this area. Quiet town, lots of homes dating back to the 1700-1800’s. This was a great trolley tour. Our guide was great and a wealth of information. I’m sorry I forgot her name, didn’t make note of it. Seems like most of the guides are older ladies and they were great!! We got off to take our house tour. Got back on a different trolley after the house tour. They did a little more sightseeing then returned us to our starting place across from Washington Street Shopping area.”

(Google)

2 Hr Duration w/Comp Danish & Coffee

Adults - $45

TWICM 2024 10:00 AM AROUND CAPE ISLAND DOLPHIN WATCH

Children (age 7-12) $30 1:00 PM WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCH

3 Hr Duration “Capt. Jeff’s Big Trip”

Adults - $55

Children (age 7-12) $40 6:30 PM

2 Hr Duration w/Comp Pizza & Hot Dogs

Adults - $45

Children (age 7-12) $30

Your guide to Cape May’s best activities, attractions, and events, plus a digital version of the area’s go-to guide book THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY!

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

HALLOWEEN IN CAPE MAY

CRAIG McMANUS on the Ghosts of Cape May

“Our existence and a ghost’s existence can be much more entwined than we think—and we may never even realize it. The living and the dead move within the same space, but seldom collide. When I work as a Medium, I have to move my consciousness into the ghost realm, the plane where ghosts exist, in order to read their thoughts.”

Walk the streets with the Ghost Writer

Dare to walk the haunted streets of Victorian Cape May on a Ghost Walk with Craig McManus. Your guide, psychic medium and ghost writer Craig McManus, will point out the houses where he has sensed paranormal activity (which may

or may not manifest itself). Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6pm and 8pm. Tickets are $35 for adults and $30 for children (ages 3-12) and space is limited. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or order online at www.capemaymac.org.

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HALLOWEEN IN CAPE MAY

Historic Haunts House Tour

OCTOBER: Wednesdays, 6:45pm & 8pm

NOVEMBER: Saturdays, Nov. 2-16: 7:30pm $20 adults, 15 children (ages 3-12)

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

OCTOBER: Wednesdays, 6:15pm & 7:30pm

NOVEMBER: Saturdays, Nov. 2-16: 7pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour

A double dose of ghosts!

Combine the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth where tour begins.

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

HALLOWEEN IN CAPE MAY

MORE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE

1048 Washington St.

Oct. 10, 13, 21, 22, 27, 28: 7pm & 8:30pm

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

The Living Library

Immerse yourself in a world of horror and suspense reimagined from the great authors of the Victorian Period. Do you know how these classic stories of terror will end, or is there another twist you could never see coming? This original play written by Jacklyn Fazio brings the audience along from room to room on the first floor of the 1879 Physick House Museum as the story unfolds and strange happenings occur. Immerse yourself in this spine-tingling Halloween drama.

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

Limited attendance; advance reservations suggested

GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY Trolley Tour

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday in October; Friday & Saturday through Nov. 16: Check Calendar for Times

All tours depart from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street where tickets are sold

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

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

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion COMBO TOUR

Tuesdays, Oct. 8 & 15: 5:30pm

Hear the stories and experiences of ghost activity in the 1879 Physick House Museum from the tour guides who know them personally. Starts with a trolley ride to the historic Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery to see the graves of Dr. Emlen Physick and his family. At the graveyard you’ll hear EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) recorded by tour guides and staff at the estate. On your return trip to the Physick Estate hear about some unusual Victorian funereal customs. Then, inside the Physick House you will visit several rooms and hear several more EVPs while learning more about the activity observed there and talk to staff about their experiences. Approx. two hours; tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

HOUSE TOUR

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Thursdays in October: 6:45pm & 8pm

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

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

SPIRITS, ODDITIES & OBSESSIONS Combo Tour

Thursdays in October: 6:15pm & 7:30pm

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

Tickets $30

SPIRITS & ODDITIES TROLLEY TOUR

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

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays through Oct. 31 See Calendar for Times

Headless photography? Electric corsets? Coffin torpedoes? You won’t believe some of the strange beliefs, oddities, fads and superstitions of the Victorians. Hear stories on this trolley tour from Cape May’s history that bring to life the bizarre, the unexplained or the just plain weird.

Begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold

TRICK OR TREAT

On the Physick Estate grounds, 1048 Washington St. Thursday, Oct. 31 5pm-7pm

Bring the little ghosts and goblins to the Physick Estate, home of Cape May’s original haunted house, for some treats...and maybe a few tricks, too. Spooky music, Scarecrow Alley, and maybe a few strange spirits hanging around the grounds!

If you love our Dept. 56 Dickens Village at Christmas, come and see what we have for Halloween! It’s a witch’s brew of spooky houses, bizarre characters and bats, cats and pumpkins galore, all done in the exquisite miniature fashion which has made Dept. 56 so popular with collectors. Nearly 100 pieces and accessories will be on exhibit on the Physick House’s enclosed entrance porch.

HALLOWEEN CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW

Saturday, Oct. 26: 10am-3pm

Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St.

Visit the Emlen Physick Estate for this openair show featuring wares of local vendors and crafters. Explore our 12th annual Scarecrow Alley which decorates the grounds. Feel free to come in costume to celebrate this festive holiday!

MORE FALL CRAFTS SHOWS ON PG. 14

Voices From Beyond House Tour

Experience an unusual tour in Cape May MAC’s 1879 Emlen Physick House. In the Voices from Beyond Tour, you will hear actual spirit voices captured by Cape May MAC staff over the past 10 years. View historical photos of the Physick family and their staff alongside photos of apparitions seen inside the house. Learn about the equipment and tools used throughout history in paranormal research. Who could these voices belong to and what is keeping them connected to the Physick House Museum? Draw your own conclusions on this exciting paranormal tour.

$25 for adults and children See

Cherry House Haunting Tales Tour

637 Hughes St. Saturdays in October: 7pm

The Cherry House, built in 1849 on one of Cape May’s oldest residential streets has been the subject of paranormal investigations and recordings of unusual experiences. Homeowners Beth and Frank Acker, along with their dog, Bella, will relate the outcome of investigations at the house and the occurrences they’ve experienced on this guided 60-minute tour of the first and second floors.

The origins of trick or treat

In this country, trick-or-treating has been a Halloween tradition since the late 1920s. In Britain and Ireland, the tradition of going house-to-house collecting food at Halloween goes back at least as far as the 16th century, as had the of people wearing costumes at Halloween. In 19th century Britain and Ireland, there are many accounts of people going house-to-house in costume at Halloween, reciting verses in exchange for food, and sometimes warning of misfortune if they were not welcomed. While going house-to-house in costume has remained popular among Scots and Irish, the custom of saying “trick or treat” has only recently become common. The activity is prevalent in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Puerto Rico, and northwestern and central Mexico.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 - 2pm (Plus Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 8-10)

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 5-8:30pm

Discover Treasures:

Unveiling exclusive finds at our Museum shops

Cape May MAC Museum Shops feature an ever-growing array of books, apparel and gift items. Museum Shops are located at each of our three historic sites and online at Shop.CapeMayMAC.org

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

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

YOUR TRIP IS NOT complete UNTIL YOU CROSS THE street!

The Shoppes at Washington Commons has something for everyone

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

Boutiques

Beach Bling etc.

Bella

Cape May Surf

Seaweeds by the Sea

Islander

Ocean Lane

Food & Drink

Out There Coffee

Mario’s Pizzeria

Cione Gelato

George’s Place

Cape May Grilled Cheese Co.

ICCARA Bistro

Baby Gifts & Clothing

Arden’s Kids

Home Decor

Seaglass Home

Photo Printshop

Cape May Snaps

Pet Gifts & Treats

Dog Days of Cape May

Crafts

Stitch by Stitch

Spa Li Li

CAPEMAYCHEESE.COM

CAPE MAY’S HOT NEW CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOUTIQUE

Cheese Boards • Charcuterie Boards

CHOCuterie Boards & All Things Cheese

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

OH, NUTS....

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

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

EXOTIC SPICES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Handcrafted, small-batch spices & seasonings

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

FLAVOR-INFUSED OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Finest quality products for food lovers!

Oils • Balsamics • Spices • Dips • Mustards

Bruschettas • Sauces • Gifts

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

SPREAD THE LOVE!

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

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

It’s getting hotin here!

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

12 TIPS FOR A DELIGHTFUL CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR

For 51 years, visitors have come to Cape May, N.J. in December to partake in a timehonored and beloved holiday tradition — the Christmas Candlelight House Tours. On three evenings in 2024, Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., a dozen-plus hotels, bed & breakfast inns, private homes and churches open their doors and welcome you to step inside.

Here are 12 ways you can prepare to make the most of your evening:

1. Manage Your Expectations. Don’t expect to see every property on the tour. All properties on tour are open for three hours and there are 12–20 properties on average to choose from. Aim to see and enjoy six properties and you won’t be disappointed or unprepared if there are long lines.

2. Everyone Should be Prepared to Walk. Shuttles will not be offered in 2024. Instead, an Express Trolley will travel between the Emlen Physick Estate and the Angel of the Sea, and another between the Emlen Physick Estate and the West Cape May CVS area. The majority of properties are clustered within a 20-minute walk (a 3/4-square-mile area) in the Historic District. (For guests who cannot walk or choose not to walk, see #12 below).

3. Purchase Tickets in Advance. Avoid the rush and avoid disappointment. Purchase online, by phone 609–884–5404 or in person at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Groups of 20 or more receive a discounted rate when booking ahead. Call Susan Gibson well in advance of your tour at 609–224–6030 for more information.

4. Obtain your Map and Wristband in Advance. When you purchase your ticket, you will get a map with all the properties listed and a wristband you show to be admitted to each property. If purchasing in person, you will be given a map and wristband right away. If purchasing online or by phone, you will need to obtain your map and wristband in advance at Hill House office at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Please plan ahead and leave yourself plenty of extra time.

5. Review your Map Ahead of Time. Or Not. This is a self-guided walking tour, so you decide which properties to visit, and the norm is that you will likely not be able to see all of them, as noted above. Maps will be available online approximately a week in advance of the tour for downloading in pdf format.

Check the web site as your tour approaches for a list of properties for each evening.

6. Parking, Starting Point. Parking is a challenge but here are some helpful hints: 1. Emlen Physick Estate. The lot fills by 5pm. 2. Cape May Elementary School on Lafayette Street. This is a city parking lot with limited spots that might be available in the evening. 3. Acme lot at Lafayette and Ocean Streets. This is a private paid parking lot. 4. Street parking on the east side of town near Angel of the Sea on Trenton Avenue: New Jersey Avenue to Cape May Avenue, Philadelphia to Pittsburgh Avenue. Beach Avenue.

7. Restrooms are marked on your map. Check the web site closer to the date of your tour!

8. Bring a Flashlight! A flashlight or your mobile device will illuminate the map as you walk and navigate.

9. Etiquette Inside. Please dispose of food and drinks prior to entering a property or trolley. Please ask permission before taking photographs inside properties.

10. The Colonial House Museum. Some people have trouble finding The Colonial House Museum at 653½ Washington St. It is tiny, not visible from the sidewalk and located directly behind The Hugh Boutique B&B, 653 Washington St. (City Hall is on your left). Face the inn and walk around the right along the parking lot.

11. Safety and Help Along the Way. For your safety, and the safety of others, please observe the following: Stay Alert — Be Aware of automobile traffic around you — Cross the Streets at Intersections only — Walk on Sidewalks only — Do Not Walk in Roadways. If you need assistance during your tour, look for individuals with illuminated vests who can help direct you.

12. Consider a Holiday Lights Trolley Ride. If walking is a challenge for you, consider an alternative: the Holiday Lights Trolley Ride. These half-hour trolley rides will be running the same evenings. We have an accessible trolley available with advance notice. Walkers or strollers are not permitted on board trolleys but may be stowed at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth where the Holiday Lights Trolley Rides depart. Take note: these rides tend to sell out quickly, so we suggest purchasing your tickets well in advance.

-- Susan Krysiak

hristmas Candlelight House Tours

Don’t miss the highlight of the Christmas season in Victorian Cape May, America’s only National Historic Landmark City! Stroll and be merry along gaslit streets and visit more than a dozen homes, inns, B&Bs, churches and hotels seeing lovely interiors decorated for the holiday. This self-guided walking tour, centered in a 3/4-square-mile area of the Historic District, is Cape May’s longest running Christmas tour and Cape May MAC’s largest annual fund-raiser. While trolley shuttles will not be offered in 2024 as in years past, don’t worry. Most properties are clustered within a 20-minute walk in the Historic District with some just a few minutes from each other! Included is the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian House Museum, decorated in authentic Victorian style, as well as the Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit with its extensive collection of Dept. 56 Dickens Village beneath the boughs of the gigantic Christmas tree in the Carriage House on the Estate grounds.

Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, & 21

5:30-8:30 PM

Tickets are limited! Order yours online now at ChristmasCapeMay.com

Tour presented by Cape May MAC

Hauntingly Exciting PHYSICK HOUSE TOURS

If you are curious if the rumors are true ... come find out!

Historic Haunts Combination Tour

Take an evening trolley ride through the Historic District and hear stories of haunted Cape May. Step off the trolley at the Physick House Museum with your guide and see select rooms of the Physick House Museum, reputed to be haunted, as you learn about Victorian Spiritualism. This tour combines a Ghosts of Cape May trolley tour with a visit to the Physick House. In the museum, guides will compare the methods of spirit contact used by the Victorians with those of today’s paranormal investigators. Select rooms on both floors are included in the tour.

Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour

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

Voices From Beyond House Tour

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

Cherry House Haunting Tales Tour

The Cherry House, built in 1849 in the Federal style, is situated on one of Cape May’s oldest residential streets. It has been the subject of paranormal investigations and recordings of numerous unusual experiences. Home to Beth and Frank Acker along with their dog, Bella, the Ackers will relate the outcome of paranormal investigations at the house and the strange occurrences they’ve experienced on this guided tour of the first and second floors.

Church/Synagogue Directory

PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 123 Fish-

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

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

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

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

OUR LADY STAR of the SEA R.C. CHURCH - 525 Washington St., Cape May- Starting Memorial Day: Saturday-4pm & 5:30pm; Sunday 7am, 8am, 9:30am, 11am & 6pm. St. Agnes at the Point, Sunday 8:30am.• 609-884-5312

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

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

SOCIETY OF FRIENDS - Seaville Monthly Meeting, 3088 South Shore Rd., Seaville. 10am. All welcome.

ST. PETER’S BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH102 Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Summer worship only, Memorial Day through September. Sundays: 9am. • Call 609-898-4318.

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

UNION CHAPEL - Non-Denominational - 317 Cape Ave., Cape May Point- 856-785-2652 • Starting Thursday, Aug. 3, Services will be every Thursday at 7pm

UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEY

SHORE- Sundays, 10:30am. Call 609-965-9400 for directions or visit www.uucsjs.org CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES

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

PLAN AHEAD!

NOV 16-17

NOV 22-24

NOV 22-JAN 1

NOV 23-24

DEC 6, 13, 20, 27, 30

DEC 7, 14, 21

Sherlock Holmes Weekend: Join Sherlock Holmes and partner, Dr. Watson, for a weekend of Victorian mystery and intrigue.

Holiday Preview Weekend: Daytime and evening holiday tours, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and more kick off the Christmas season in Cape May this weekend.

“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit: opens at the Carroll Gallery at the Physick Estate with extensive Dept. 56 collection and trains beneath giant Christmas tree.

Sherlock Holmes Weekend: Join Sherlock Holmes and partner, Dr. Watson, for a weekend of Victorian mystery and intrigue.

Lamplighter Christmas Tour: Visit a selection of B&Bs and private homes, plus the Christmas exhibit at the gallery at the Physick Estate.

Christmas Candlelight House Tours: Walking tour of homes, inns, churches and hotels is the jewel in the crown of Cape May’s holiday season.

Photo by Brielle Ashleigh Dougherty