THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY: OCT 8-NOV 18, 2021 by This Week in Cape May

THIS WEEK I N C A P E M AY

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OCTOBER 8-NOVEMBER 18, 2021

THE GLOOMY APPARITION AND MORE

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS PAGES 77-82

Trolley Tours Pgs. 10, 15, 50, 55, 78, 80, 82 Cape May Lighthouse Pg. 8 Top Picks

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Calendar

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THIS WEEK in CAPE MAY LESSONS OF HISTORY:

Vol. XLIX Number 9 Oct. 8-Nov. 18, 2021

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE ............. 8 Climb 199 steps to the top!

“GIVE ‘EM HELL, HARRY!”

Lighthouse Challenge........................ 63 Lighthouse Full Moon Climb .............31 Memorial Brick Pavers.........................72 Monomoy Life-Saving Boat ..............66

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE .............. 7 Tour Cape May’s only Victorian house museum

Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour...........................10 Dept. 56 Halloween Exhibit............... 82 The Gloomy Apparition II................... 79 Historic Haunts Combo Tour ............. 78 Magic & Mystery House Tour............ 81 Nuts & Bolts Tour of the Physick Estate............................. 35 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt...........71 Scarecrow Alley .....................................77

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL...............9

There’s no better place to spend spooky time than right here in haunted Cape May!

Learn about Cape May’s role in World War II

CAPE MAY ACTIVITIES

PAGES 77-82

50 Years of MAC Exhibit......................22 Crafts & Collectibles Shows...............44 Lessons of History: “Give “Em Hell, Harry!” ................. 25 Lunch & Learns .....................................57 “Out of the Shadows, Into the Light” Negro Leagues Conference.........86 Taste of Cape May Kitchen Tour....... 29

VICTORIAN WEEKEND

Celebrate our Victorian heritage over the long Columbus Day Weekend

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THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY Published by Cape May MAC

C E L E B R AT I N G H I S T O RY ... E N R I C H I N G L I V E S P.O. Box 340 • 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204 • (609) 884-5404 Editors Jody Alessandrine • Mary Stewart Designer ... Jean Barraclough

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

For advertising information, contact JOE McLAUGHLIN, Advertising Representative (609) 224-6120 or (609) 884-5404, ext. 1-135 • jmclaughlin@capemaymac.org Copyright © 2021 Cape May MAC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

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CALENDAR ... starts on page 16 INFO/TICKETS ... Pg. 19 CAPE MAY TOURS

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May...76 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt..........71 Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate.............................77 Trick or Treat at the Physick Estate .... 82 Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise ..............................21 World War II Lookout Tower............... 9

Backstreets & Byways City Tour............. 55 Boat Tours Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise .. 76 Dolphin Watch Around Cape May...76 Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise ..............................21 City Guide Golf Cart Tours..................... 63 Ghost Tours Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour .....80 Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour....................................... 82 Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour.....................................80 Historic Haunts Combo Tour .............78 Group Tours of Cape May .....................66

PERFORMING ARTS Cape May Stage .................................. 92 East Lynne Theater Company ...........89 The Gloomy Apparition II ...................... 79 Coming Events Christmas in Cape May..............116-117 Facebook .................................................115 Cape May MAC Membership............. 114 Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops & Online Shop ...........................104-105 Wedding & Party Services..................... 95

TROLLEY TOURS Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour.......................... 10 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour .....80 Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour....................................... 82 Historic District Trolley Tour............... 10 Historic Haunts Combo Tour .............78 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour......15 Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour ...........78 Underground Railroad Trolley Tour.. 50 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour...15

COVID-19 Safety Measures PAGE 6

CHRISTMAS IN CAPE MAY

FOOD & WINE EVENTS

PG. 116-117

Brunch & Bingo at the Beach.............37 Vintage............................................90-91

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Tours & Attractions................. 73 Services/Accommodations ... 87 Dining/Entertainment ........... 89 Shopping ................................. 96

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt........71 Cape May Lighthouse.......................... 8 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise...76

CAPE MAY MAP pages 60-61

Washington Street Mall ...................... 111 West Cape May Business Assoc. ..102-103

Carpenter’s Lane................................. 112 Schellenger’s Landing ................ 100-101 Washington Commons ....................... 113

Cape May Area Organizations ......................................................................... 58 Cape May Historic Accommodations .............................................................. 74 Church/Synagogue Directory.........................................................................115 5

Welcome to Cape May MAC! After a couple weeks of keeping abreast of the developments with the Delta Variant of COVID and discussions with various staff members, including those who interact with the public regularly as well as our guests, Cape May MAC has decided to revise our mask-wearing policy as follows: In an abundance of caution for our guests and staff, as of Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, Cape May MAC requires masks be worn by all in the following indoor locations:

• Physick House Museum Tours • Carriage House Museum Shop (at the Emlen Physick Estate) • Oil House Museum Shop (at the Cape May Lighthouse) Masks have always been required on all our trolley tours in accordance with New Jersey public transportation mandates and will continue to be until further notice. Please check capemaymac.org/covid-19-precautions/ for updates to this policy since this publication of This Week In Cape May runs through Nov. 18, 2021. Thank you for your continued cooperation, and have a safe, enjoyable time in the Nation’s Oldest Seaside Resort. Jody Alessandrine, Director/CEO

OTHER COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

Cape May Lighthouse & World War II Lookout Tower: No masks required. Guests are encouraged to allow others to pass, by standing in the landing areas. Trolley Tours: Masks will be required in accordance with the state’s ongoing regulations regarding public transportation, and since people could be sitting next to or across the aisle from someone not in their pod for a protracted period of time.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TROLLEY TOURS ARE OPEN-AIR Walking Tours/Golf Cart Tours/Physick Estate Grounds: No masks required. Concerts & performances at the Physick Estate (outdoor): Social distancing required; no masks required.

To further ensure your safety, all of our historic sites and our trolleys will continue getting routine deep cleaning with disinfecting products.

If you have any questions, please call us at 609-884-5404 6

Time travelers welcome! ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG

1879 Emlen Physick Estate Tickets 20 adults, $ 15 children, ages 3 to 12 SEE CALENDAR FOR TOUR DATES & TIMES

1048 WASHINGTON ST.

Tickets are available at the Carriage House Visitors Center

Step back into the Cape May of more than 100 years ago and see how the wealthy lived and played at the town’s only Victorian house museum. Also visit the Estate’s Carriage House to see the “50 Years of MAC” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery (see page 22) through Oct. 24. The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible. (45-minute guided tour)

MASKS ARE REQUIRED DURING TOURS OF THE ESTATE SEE PG. 6

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

COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR

See page 10 HISTORIC HAUNTS HOUSE TOUR Page 78 • MAGIC & MYSTERY HOUSE TOUR Page 81

THE GLOOMY APPARITION Page 79 Historic site administered by Cape May MAC

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

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

Open Daily through Oct. 31; Open Friday-Sunday in November See Calendar for Times Climb 199 steps in this 1859 structure to the watch gallery (just below the lantern itself) for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape & Delaware Bay! Tower admission: $12 adults $ 8 children (ages 3-12)

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

MONOMOY LIFE-SAVING BOAT See page 66 Lighthouse Brick Paver Program See page 72 Lighthouse Challenge of NJ See page 63

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb See page 31

COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: See page 6 for current details.

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

THE PARK IS CARRY IN, CARRY OUT

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

Historic site administered by Cape May MAC 8

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER Fire Control Tower No. 23 Museum & Memorial Sunset Boulevard near Cape May Point GPS: 536 Sunset Blvd., Cape May Point

Open Daily 11am-3pm in October; weekends 12Noon-3pm in November, plus Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11 Climb this fully restored tower and learn about the “war at the shore” and the defense of the Delaware River and Bay from enemy invasion The boardwalk, lined with interpretive panels, the All Veterans Memorial on the deck at the base of the Tower and the entry level are all fully accessible.

8 for adults, $5 children Veterans & Active Military Free $

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

Historic site administered by Cape May MAC 9

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

HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOURS

Trolley tour is open-a ir.

Offered daily; see Calendar for times

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

$20 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12) FOR OTHER TROLLEY TOURS, SEE PAGES 15, 50, 78, 80, 82 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are still required for all trolley tours. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

Trolley tour portion is open-air.

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COMBINATION TROLLEY/ PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS Offered daily (No tours Nov. 17 & 18); see Calendar for times

Look and listen as your guide takes you back in time while your trolley travels through Cape May’s Historic District. Your time travel continues with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate,(see page 7) Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, 1048 Washington St. (90-minute tour).

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

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC Accessible trolley tours are available but must For more information, call 609-884-5404 be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance or visit www.capemaymac.org by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0) 10

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

Mansions by the Sea All Trolley tours are open-air

TROLLEY TOUR Offered Daily in October, plus Nov. 6 & 13 See Calendar for Times

20 adults; Don’t be green with envy on this trolley tour when you see how 15 children well the rich lived in the early 1900s in the most elegant part of (ages 3-12) town. You’ll see the broad streets and summer “mansions” on $

Cape May’s east side on this trolley tour – an area marketed as “New Cape May” at the turn of the 20th Century, for the merely wealthy to the fabulously rich. Tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold. 45-minute tour.

Welcome to Cape May TROLLEY TOUR

Offered Daily in October, plus Nov. 6 & 13 Check Calendar for Times This is the best introduction to Cape May for first-timers. You’ll get the lay of the land and see some of Cape May’s most famous streets and landmarks in the Historic District. Learn why Cape May is the only National Historic Landmark City and why architectural and historic preservation is so important here. See hidden gems and little-known treasures of this glorious seaside town and hear about Cape May’s natural beauty and cultural points of interest for additional exploring later. $

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are still required on all trolley tours. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.

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

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

10/8

10/9

10/10

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

10am-9:30pm

10am-8pm

10/8

10/9

10/10

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

9am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 82

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

5pm-8:30pm

10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

11am-3pm

All Day

10/8

10/9

10/10

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

ALL DAY

Victorian Weekend Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 44

10am-4pm

Vintage -- pages 90-91 World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9 Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

MORNING Brunch & Bingo at the Beach -- page 37

9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 76

10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 50

10am

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 21

10am

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 55

10am 10:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

10:30am, 11:45am

11:45am

11am

Nuts & Bolts House Tour -- page 35

11:15am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

10:30am, 11:45am

11am, 11:45am

Friday, October 8 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 84)

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

AFTERNOON

10/8

10/9

10/10

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

1:30pm, 4pm

12:15pm, 2:45pm

1:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm, 2:45pm

1:30pm, 4:45pm

12:15pm

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

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm, 2:15pm, 5:15pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm, 2:15pm

10/8

10/9

10/10

EVENING Lessons of History: “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” -- page 25

5pm

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 81

6pm, 7pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

6:45pm, 7:45pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 78

7:15pm

Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour -- page 82

7:45pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 89 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

8pm

8:45pm

8:45pm, 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 THE INFORMATION BOOTH H

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

Saturday, October 9 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 82) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm. West Cape May Lima Bean Festival- Back Yard Park, 732 Broadway, West Cape May, 9am-5pm. Visit www.westcapemaytoday.com.

Sunday, October 10 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52)

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CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17

Monday & Tuesday October 11 & 12 Information/Tickets

10/11

10/12

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

ALL DAY

10/11

10/12

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-5pm

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

9am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 82

10am-4pm

All Day

10/11

10/12

10am

10:30am, 11:45am

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

MORNING Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 76 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

10:30am, 11:45am

10/11

10/12

12:15pm, 3:30pm

1:30pm

AFTERNOON Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm, 3:30pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

1pm, 4:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Monday, October 11 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

EVENING

10/11

10/12

Vintage -- pages 90-91

5pm-8:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

7:30pm, 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

7pm, 8pm

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

Tuesday, October 12 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) 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/

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

Tickets & Information WASHINGTON STREET MALL INFORMATION BOOTH

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

CARRIAGE HOUSE VISITORS CENTER

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

HILL HOUSE OFFICE

Located on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Hill House is home to Cape May MAC’s business office. If you ordered advance tickets, you can pick them up here, as well as purchase tickets here for any tours or events. Hill House is open daily (Winter hours, closed on Sundays); check calendar for hours. Free parking is available on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE. MANY OF OUR LIMITED TOURS AND EVENTS SELL OUT QUICKLY...DON’T GET LEFT OUT!!!

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit

www.capemaymac.org 19

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Wednesday & Thursday October 13 & 14 Information/Tickets

10/13

10/14

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-8pm

10am-6pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

ALL DAY

10/13

10/14

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-8pm

10am-6pm

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22

10am-8pm

10am-6pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

9am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 82

10am-4pm

All Day

10/13

10/14

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

MORNING Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 55

9am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 76 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

10am

10:30am, 11:45am

11am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

10:30am, 11:45am

10/13

10/14

12:15pm

1:30pm

AFTERNOON Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm, 3:30pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

1pm, 4:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

Hands off my hat

3:30pm, 4:30pm

One regular crime committed in the Victorian era was the abduction of children for their clothes. Well-dressed youth would be captured, stripped, and left running home in their underwear. This was one of the reasons chaperones were often employed.

EVENING

10/13

10/14

Vintage -- pages 90-91

5pm-8:30pm

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour -- page 80

6pm

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 81

6pm, 7pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

6:15pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

7:30pm, 8:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 78

7:15pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 89

8pm

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

Wednesday, October 13 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Thursday, October 14 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Fall Festival- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565. Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise Saturdays & Sundays through Oct. 31: 10am

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

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

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

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 21

50 Years of

MAC

The 50-year journey of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) began in 1970 when a small group of dedicated neighbors joined together to save the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate from the wrecker’s ball. Over the years, the organization’s efforts have continued, restoring and opening both the Cape May Lighthouse and the World War II Lookout Tower. Those years also included thousands of special events and tours, all of which contributed to make Cape May MAC Cape May’s leader in heritage tourism, educational outreach, historic preservation and cultural enrichment.

Join us as we commemorate those 50 years in words and photos at our

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EXHIBIT

at the Carroll Gallery in the Carriage House, 1048 Washington St.

OPEN DAILY THROUGH OCT. 24 SEE CALENDAR FOR TIMES MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN THE GALLERY SEE PG. 6 For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit

www.capemaymac.org

Visit the Cape May MAC 50th Anniversary Mural near the Carriage House at the Physick Estate Sponsored by Uncle Bill’s Pancake House 22

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

The Coolest Cape May Shop!

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

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

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

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Intimate accommodations directly across from the beach

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

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

LESSONS OF HISTORY: D ISTINGUISHED L ECTURE S ERIES

GIVE ‘EM HELL, HARRY! The life and presidency of Harry S. Truman as portrayed by his grandson Clifton Truman Daniel

SUNDAY, OCT. 10, 2021: 5pm Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.

Written by Samuel Gallu, this faithful and humorous portrayal of President Harry S. Truman’s life and presidency spans his childhood, political apprenticeship as a judge in Jackson County, MO, years in the U.S. Senate and momentous two terms as President. Actor James Whitmore originated the role in 1975. Clifton Truman Daniel took up the mantle in October 2017, marking the first time in history that a U.S. President was portrayed onstage by a direct descendant, in this case, his oldest grandson. Tickets are limited. Advance reservations strongly recommended

$40 (Adults); $15 (Teachers & Students) For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

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

10/15

10/16

10/17

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-9pm

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

10am-9:30pm

10am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/15

10/16

10/17

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

9am-5pm

8am-8pm

8am-6pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

9am-5pm

8am-8pm

8am-6pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 82

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-9pm

10am-5pm

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22

10am-9pm

10am-5pm

5pm-8:30pm

10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

11am-3pm

All Day

10/15

10/16

10/17

Vintage -- pages 90-91 World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9 Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

MORNING Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 76

10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 50

10am

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 21

10am

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 55

10am 10:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

10:30am, 11:45am

11:45am

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

10:30am, 11:45am

11am, 11:45am

Friday, October 15 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Fall Festival- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565 Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

AFTERNOON

10/15

10/16

10/17

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

1:30pm, 4pm

12:15pm, 2:45pm

1:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm, 2:45pm

1:30pm, 4:45pm

12:15pm

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

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

1pm

A Taste of Cape May Kitchen Tour -- page 29

1pm-4pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm, 2:15pm, 5:15pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm, 2:15pm

EVENING

10/15

10/16

10/17

The Gloomy Apparition II -- page 79

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm

6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm

8pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 89

7pm, 8pm

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

Saturday, October 16 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Fall Festival- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565 Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Historic Cold Spring Village- Lower Township Rotary Pumpkin Festival, 10am-4pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 84)

Sunday, October 17 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Jazz Vespers- Howard Isaacson, 3pm, Cape May Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St. Call 609-8843949. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Fall Festival- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565 Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Monday & Tuesday October 18 & 19 Information/Tickets

10/18

10/19

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

ALL DAY

10/18

10/19

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-5pm

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

9am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 82

10am-4pm

All Day

10/18

10/19

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

MORNING Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 76 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

10am

10:30am, 11:45am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

10:30am, 11:45am

10/18

10/19

12:15pm, 3:30pm

1:30pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

1pm, 4:45pm

AFTERNOON Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm, 3:30pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Don’t drink the water

By 1860, England’s Thames River was full of the raw fecal matter and sewage that was being dumped into the water on a daily basis. Since the river was also the main source of drinking water for the city, people died by the thousands from dysentery, cholera, and typhoid. Once again, a great excuse to opt for beer. 28

EVENING

10/18

Vintage -- pages 90-91

10/19 5pm-8:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

7:30pm, 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

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  TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH 

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

Monday, October 18 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) 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/

Tuesday, October 19 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Oﬃce & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

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Taste of Cape May

Kitchen Tour Saturday, Oct. 16: 1pm-4pm

TICKETS $30

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

See where family chefs perfect their homemade dishes inside five of Cape May’s magnificent homes. These elaborately designed kitchens will dazzle, amaze and inspire you. This tour also includes a delicious tasting at each location provided by KARA Catering and Cape Island Foods and a wine tasting at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Pick up your program map from the Hill House Office or Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

Tickets are limited and will not be available at the door at any of the houses the day of the tour. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org 29

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Wednesday & Thursday October 20 & 21 Information/Tickets

10/20

10/21

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-8pm

10am-6pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

ALL DAY

10/20

10/21

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-8pm

10am-6pm

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22

10am-8pm

10am-6pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

9am-5pm, 7pm-9pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

9am-5pm, 7pm-9pm

9am-5pm

10am-4pm

All Day

10/20

10/21

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 82 Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

MORNING Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 55

9am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 76 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

10am

10:30am, 11:45am

11am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

10:30am, 11:45am

10/20

10/21

AFTERNOON Lunch & Learn: Guardian at the Point -- page 57

12Noon

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm

1:30pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm

1pm, 4:45pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm, 3:30pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

3:30pm, 4:30pm

EVENING

10/20

10/21

Vintage -- pages 90-91

5pm-8:30pm

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour -- page 80

6pm

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 81

6pm, 7pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

6:15pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

7:30pm, 8:30pm

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 31

7pm-9pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 78

7:15pm

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

Wednesday, October 20 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) 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/

Thursday, October 21 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

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Snack time

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

THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20: 7PM-9PM Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard Here’s a rare and unique experience, even for diehard lighthouse lovers who think they’ve done it all! Climb 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse and enjoy the sights and sounds of the seashore by the light of the full moon. $20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12). Limited admission; advance ticket purchase recommended. For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. 31

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

10/22

10/23

10/24

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-9pm

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

10am-9:30pm

10am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/22

10/23

10/24

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

9am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 82

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-9pm

“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22

10am-9pm

10am-5pm

5pm-8:30pm

10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

11am-3pm

All Day

10/22

10/23

10/24

Crafts & Collectibles by the Sea -- page 44

Vintage -- pages 90-91 World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9

10am-4pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

MORNING Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 76

10am-5pm

10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 50

10am

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 21

10am

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 55

10am 10:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

10:30am, 11:45am

11:45am

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

10:30am, 11:45am

11:45am

11am, 11:45am

Friday, October 22 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.) Historic Cold Spring Village- “Ghoul Spring Village,” 5:30pm-8:30pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609898-2300. (see page 84)

AFTERNOON

10/22

10/23

10/24

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

1:30pm, 4pm

12:15pm, 2:45pm

1:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm, 2:45pm

1:30pm, 4:45pm

12:15pm

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

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm, 2:15pm, 5:15pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm, 2:15pm

EVENING

10/22

10/23

10/24

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

The Gloomy Apparition II -- page 79

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm

6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm

7pm, 8pm

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

Saturday, October 23 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, October 24 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May City Annual Halloween Parade- 1:30pm. Call 609-884-9565. Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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Poison me!

In the Victorian era, arsenic wasn’t regarded as a poison in the same way it is today. Women would apply it topically as an agefighting cosmetic, and men would take arsenic pills to get their engines revving. It took many cases of illness and quite a few fatalities before they figured out that arsenic was toxic. 33

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Monday & Tuesday October 25 & 26 Information/Tickets

10/25

10/26

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

ALL DAY

10/25

10/26

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

9am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 82

10am-4pm

All Day

10/25

10/26

10am

10:30am, 11:45am

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

MORNING Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 76 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

10:30am, 11:45am

10/25

10/26

AFTERNOON Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm, 3:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

1:30pm 12:15pm, 3:30pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

1pm, 4:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

Monday, October 25 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

EVENING

10/25

10/26

“Out of the Shadows...Into the Light” Negro leagues conference -- page 86

4:30pm-7pm

Vintage -- pages 90-91

5pm-8:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

7:30pm, 8:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

7pm, 8pm

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

Tuesday, October 26 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Negro League Conference- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565. Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

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STRUCTURALLY SPEAKING:

NUTS & BOLTS TOUR OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE 1048 Washington St. Friday, Oct. 8: 11:15am

If you love to tinker with things and can easily spend hours in a hardware store, this tour is for you! What kind of plumbing did they use and how exactly did those switches work? That’s a hot water heater? Find out an a tour of the inner workings of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate that focuses on the mechanical systems that made things run. Plumbing, heating, construction, lighting and more will be discussed during the tour.

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

MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN THE PHYSICK HOUSE DURING THIS TOUR SEE PG. 6 Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth atOrder tickets online www.capemaymac at Ocean Street or online at www.capemaymac.org .org Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC Call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org 35

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Wednesday & Thursday October 27 & 28 Information/Tickets

10/27

10/28

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-8pm

10am-6pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

ALL DAY

10/27

10/28

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-8pm

10am-6pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

9am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 82

10am-4pm

All Day

10/27

10/28

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

MORNING Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 55

9am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 76

10am

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

10:30am, 11:45am

10/27

10/28

AFTERNOON Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

1:30pm 12:15pm, 3:30pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm

1pm, 4:45pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

3:30pm, 4:30pm

EVENING

10/27

10/28

“Out of the Shadows...Into the Light” Negro leagues conference -- page 86

4:30pm-7pm

Vintage -- pages 90-91

5pm-8:30pm

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour -- page 80

6pm

EVENING

10/27

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 81

10/28

6pm, 7pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

6:15pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

7:30pm, 8:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 78

7:15pm

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

Wednesday, October 27 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Negro League Conference- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565. Cape May Point State Park- Oﬃce & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Thursday, October 28 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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

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

Admission $25

Order ticket www.capemas online at ymac.org

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information or tickets, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org 37

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday October 29, 30 & 31 Information/Tickets

10/29

10/30

10/31

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-9pm

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

10am-9:30pm

10am-8pm

ALL DAY

10/29

10/30

10/31

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

9am-5pm

Dept. 56 Halloween Display -- page 82

10am-4pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-9pm

10am-5pm

Halloween Crafts & Collectibles -- page 44 World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9

10am-3pm 11am-3pm

11am-3pm

All Day

10/29

10/30

10/31

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

MORNING Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 76

10am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 50

10am

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 21

10am

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 55

10am 10:15am

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

11am 11:45am

10:30am, 11:45am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

10:30am, 11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

11am, 11:45am

Friday, October 29 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.) Movies in the Park- Rotary Park, Lafayette & Decatur, 7pm. Call 609-884-9565.

AFTERNOON

10/29

10/30

10/31

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

1:30pm, 4pm

12:15pm, 2:45pm

1:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:15pm, 2:45pm

1:30pm, 4:45pm

12:15pm

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

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm, 2:15pm, 5:15pm

1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm, 2:15pm

EVENING

10/29

10/30

10/31

The Gloomy Apparition II -- page 79

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 78

7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm

6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm

7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm

8pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

Trick or Treat at the Physick Estate -- page 82

5pm-7pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 89

7pm, 8pm

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

Saturday, October 30 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, October 31 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 82) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Cape May Trick or Treat- 5pm-7pm. 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 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Curious collections

In the Victorian era, collecting was a major part of people’s lives. Collections often included “curiosities” such as zoological, botanical or geological finds. Shrunken heads, seashells, antique weapons and clockworks were commonly collected items. These collections would be displayed in a large “cabinet of curiosities.” If you wanted to expand your collection? Just go to the curiosity shop. 39

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Monday & Tuesday November 1 & 2 Information/Tickets

11/1

11/2

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/1

11/2

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-5pm

Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate -- page 77

All Day

MORNING

11/1

11/2

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

AFTERNOON

11/1

11/2

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

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

Monday, November 1 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, November 2 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Wednesday & Thursday November 3 & 4 Information/Tickets

11/3

11/4

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/3

11/4

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-5pm

MORNING

11/3

11/4

Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 55

9am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

AFTERNOON

11/3

11/4

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

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

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm

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

Wednesday, November 3 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Thursday, November 4 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday November 5, 6 & 7 Information/Tickets

11/5

11/6

11/7

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm

11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/5

11/6

11/7

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

10am-5pm

5pm-8:30pm

10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

11/5

11/6

11/7

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105 Vintage -- pages 90-91

MORNING Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

11:15am

AFTERNOON

11/5

11/6

11/7

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

12Noon-4pm

12Noon-3pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15

12:30pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

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

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

11/5

11/6

11/7

EVENING Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 78 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

7pm 7pm, 8pm

8:30pm

8pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 89

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

Friday, November 5 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

Saturday, November 6 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Fall Festival- Cape May Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., 10am-3pm. Call 609-884-3949. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

Sunday, November 7 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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Victorian Weekend • Oct. 8-11

Check out these great activities and help us celebrate our Victorian heritage while you enjoy the long Columbus Day Weekend in historic Cape May!

Backstreets & Byways City Tour............. 55 Brunch & Bingo at the Beach .................37 Cape May Lighthouse .............................. 8 Carroll Gallery Exhibit..............................22 Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tours ............................10 Emlen Physick Estate..................................7 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour..........80 Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour........................................... 82 Historic District Trolley Tour...................10 Historic Haunts Combo Tour................. 78 Lessons of History: “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!”........................... 25

Magic & Mystery House Tour................ 81 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour ......... 15 Nuts & Bolts House Tour........................ 35 Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate.............................77 Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour............... 78 Underground Railroad Trolley Tour .....50 Victorian Weekend Crafts & Collectibles Show...................44 Vintage ...............................................90-91 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour..... 15 World War II Lookout Tower...................9

AUTUMN IN CAPE MAY IS A

SHOPPERS’ PARADISE! Pick up some beautiful autumn decorations for your home or get a jump on holiday shopping at these four great shows!

VICTORIAN WEEKEND

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

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES BY THE SEA Saturday, Oct. 23: 10am-4pm

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Admission: $2 adults; children (ages 3-12) free

HALLOWEEN CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW Saturday, Oct. 30: 10am-3pm

on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St. • FREE PARKING

FALL CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES Saturday, Nov. 13: 10am-4pm

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. For more call 609-884-5404 Admission: $2 information, adults; children (ages 3-12) free

Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) 44

Oktoberfest!

Saturday 10/16 Authentic Food, Bier Und Muzik!

Open Weekends Through October Friday Dinner 4:00 Sat & Sun Lunch & Dinner 12:00

Hosted by DJ Kristoph Stas’ Polka Allstars 12-4 pm The Bratwurst Boys 5-9 pm Cool Key West vibe ☮ Great locally-sourced food ☮ Tropical cocktails Live music Friday & Saturday ☮ 24 Beers on tap – large local selection And, as always, those awe-inspiring sunsets!

91 Beach Drive ∎ North Cape May ∎ NJ ∎ (609)886-5529 HarpoonsOnTheBay.com

EXPERIENCE CRUISING “AROUND CAPE ISLAND”

A cruise of Shipwrecks, Lighthouses, Architecture and Nature Sponsored by Cape May MAC OTHER MAC BOAT TOURS Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventures Monthly Whale & Dolphin Watching Daily Dinner Cruises Daily

Departs at 10:00 AM Daily

2 hr Trip Includes Continental Breakfast Danish, Coffee, Juice Cruises Around the Island of Cape May, Talks about the History of the Cape, and Searches for Dolphins! Great for Families, Couples, and Kids!

Adults $40 Children Age 7-12 $25 Children Age 6 & Under Free with each paid Adult Ticket

(609)884-5404

“At the Emlen PhysickEstate” 1048 Washington St. Cape May, NJ

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Monday & Tuesday November 8 & 9 Information/Tickets

11/8

11/9

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/8

11/9

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-5pm

MORNING

11/8

11/9

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

AFTERNOON

11/8

11/9

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm

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

Monday, November 8 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) American Red Cross Blood Drive- Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., 9am-4pm. Call 609-884-9565. Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Tuesday, November 9 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Wednesday & Thursday November 10 & 11 Information/Tickets

11/10

11/11

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/10

11/11

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

10am-5pm

11/10

11/11

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

11/10

11/11

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

MORNING AFTERNOON World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9

12Noon-3pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm

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

Wednesday, November 10 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Thursday, November 11 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 82) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR Saturdays through Oct. 25: 10am

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

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

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are still required on all trolley tours. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets. This trolley tour has been accepted into the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom Network to Freedom is a program of the National Park Service to coordinate preservation and education efforts nationwide, and integrate local historical places, museums, and interpretive programs associated with the Underground Railroad into a mosaic of community, regional, and national stories. Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance. Please note that some portions of this tour are not accessible. Call 609-884-5404 (press 0) for reservations and further information.

Tour co-sponsored by the Center for Community Arts and Cape May MAC 50

HARRY’S OCEAN BAR & GRILLE “Best Appetizers; Best Cocktails; Best Happy Hour” - B EST OF C APE M AY “One of the Best Places to Drink Outdoors” - P HILADELPHIA M AGAZINE

OCT HOURS: WED-SUN NOV HOURS: FRI-SUN* open air oceanfront dining classic american cuisine seaside inspired | fresh seafood happy hour | crushes local craft beer

*Check our website for full schedule

BEACH AT MADISON AVENUE, CAPE MAY, NJ (609) 88-HARRY | HARRYSCAPEMAY.COM

3$ O FF OR FREE 2ND HOUR Wetlands Wildlife

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Safari KIDS 6 Kayak & on the OSPREY & UNDER Paddleboard Rentals TM FREE! Birding by Boat DAILY • HOURLY • WEEKLY DELIVERY AVAILABLE SAILING AT 10AM & Open 8am-4pm daily in October when 1:30PM in OCTOBER weather is cooperative. In November, Call for November tours times

please call first DAILY TOURS: 10 am by reservation

MISS CHRIS KAYAKS

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY trips: 10am Saturday trips: 2.5 hours Sunday & Monday trips: 3 hours Call for information

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

capemaykayaks.com

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HOURS: Fri: 11am-3:30pm Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. 10am-3pm

LIVE ANIMAL SHOW

FREE

Tote Bag for first 50 0 visitors each day!

Nature-themed Vendors and Silent Auction

www.njaudubon.org Programs & Tours Children’s Classes Nature Day Camp Exhibits & Fish Tanks Gardens & Wildlife Observation Deck Nature Store and more!

Nature Center of Cape May Fun for the whole family! 1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

609-427-3045

BRING THIS AD INTO THE CENTER TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR PROGRAM PURCHASE

www.njaudubon.org @naturecentercapemay

Pet-Friendly Outdoor Patio or Indoor Dining

Uncle Bill’s

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

& Family Restaurant EST. 1962

www.unclebillspancakehouse.com EST.

2012

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

CURBSIDE PICK-UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm

609-435-5052 FREE Delivery FREE Parking

106 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May

www.sunsetliquorsnj.com

Cape May’s oldest real estate office now in its 5th generation Sol Needles Real Estate Lynn Gleeson, William Bezaire-- Owners

Celebrating 120 years of serving the Greater Cape May area’s Real Estate needs 512 Washington Street Mall, Cape May, NJ 609-884-8428 • 1-800-441-8428 www.cbcapemay.com

Oyster Bay Restaurant and Bar

Bar from 4pm

Best Bar Menu in Cape May!

Dinner from 5pm Closed Tuesdays

Great Menu • New Martinis • Delicious Desserts Fresh Seafood • Tasty Steaks • Bottle & Draft Beer

609-884-2111 • 615 Lafayette St., Cape May • oysterbayrestaurant.com 54

Backstreets & Byways CITY TOUR

Sundays through Oct. 31 10:15am Tour begins at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Looking for a unique Cape May tour experience? Book a seat on board Cape May MAC’s NEW “Backstreets & Byways City Tour!” Presented by our knowledgeable guides and professional drivers, this 90-minute golf cart tour departs from the Emlen Physick Estate to areas of Cape May not traveled on our trolley tours. Discover the vast history of Cape Island, ranging from maritime to agriculture and much more. The driver will make two brief stops along the way for photos.

$50 per person

Purchase tickets online or at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Order tickets onlin For more information, call 609-884-5404 www.capemaymace at .org Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS TO LOCALS & VISITORS! Support MAC while promoting your business or event in the most comprehensive listing of tours & activities all year round in Cape May LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE • BLACK & WHITE OR FULL COLOR ADS HALF OR FULL PAGE ADS • REASONABLE RATES

MORE THAN 330,000 COPIES DISTRIBUTED EACH YEAR TO MORE THAN 450 SPOTS THROUGHOUT CAPE MAY COUNTY

in CAPE MAY THIS WEEK Call Joe McLaughlin 609-224-6120 • jmclaughlin@capemaymac.org 55

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday November 12, 13 & 14 Information/Tickets

11/12

11/13

11/14

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm

11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/12

11/13

11/14

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

10am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105 Fall Crafts & Collectibles Show -- page 44 Vintage -- pages 90-91

MORNING

10am-4pm 5pm-8:30pm

10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

11/12

11/13

11/14

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 15

11:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

AFTERNOON

11/12

11/13

11/14

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

12Noon-4pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

12Noon-4pm

12Noon-3pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

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

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 76

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

12:30pm, 1:45pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm

11/12

11/13

11/14

EVENING Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 78 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 80

7pm 7pm, 8pm

8:30pm

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

Friday, November 12 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Saturday, November 13 nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52) NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, November 14 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 84) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/

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LUNCH & LEARN VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Lectures presented virtually via Zoom. Both programs begin at 12Noon

Wednesday, Oct. 20: Guardian at the Point: The Life of a Cape May Lighthouse Keeper

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a keeper at the Cape May lighthouse in the Victorian Era? Learn about the duties and lives of the men who kept the light going. Presented by Ben Ridings

Wednesday, Nov. 19: A History of Thanksgiving in America

Before Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, even before President Lincoln’s 1863 declaration of the holiday, there were celebrations of Thanksgiving in America. Learn about these and more in this PowerPoint presentation. Presented by Mary Stewart

For more information, call 609-884-5404 Advance registration required at www.capemaymac.org Programs sponsored by Cape May MAC 57

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

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. See Calendar for schedule. 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See page 7.

FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 This museum at Cape May County Airport pays days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean and Vietnam War veterans. Call 609-374-2987. or visit capemaylodging.com. See page 74. HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF CAPE MAY CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM Display of fire-fighting artifacts. Free. Washington A tribute to the famous abolitionist who helped fund her efforts during her time spent in Cape & Franklin Sts. May. Lafayette & Franklin Streets. Check website CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY for hours. harriettubmanmuseum.org. Take a break and forget about fighting traffic! Relax HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE on board the ferry. Call for details 800-643-3779 or Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order visit www.capemaylewesferry.com. Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-600the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Mu- 1561 or visit herefordinletlighthouse.com. See seum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State page 107. Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE See page 8. Early American open-air living history museum. CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK 720 Route 9 (between Cape May & Rio Grande). Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs for Call 609-898-2300 or visit hcsv.org. See page 84. kids. All programs are free and fun for the whole MEMUCAN HUGHES family. 609-884-2159 or visit njparksandforests. COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM org/parks/capemaypointstatepark.html. 653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated CAPE MAY STAGE by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com or 609-884-9100 Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org. See page 609-884-1341 or visit capemaystage.org. See page 85. 92. NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY 1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445 or visit adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the harcapemaywhalewatcher.com. See pages 47, 76. bor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 52. Year-round art activities for all ages and WCFA 101.5 FM, Commercial-free Jazz & more. 717 FrankNAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD lin St., call 609-884-7525 or visit centerforcommuAVIATION MUSEUM nityarts.org. Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airplanes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb CHAMBER OF COMMERCE in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. OF GREATER CAPE MAY For information about accommodations, restau- 609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 84. rants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER Guidebook, call 609-884-5508 or visit MUSEUM & MEMORIAL capemaychamber.com. Climb the fully restored Fire Control Tower No. 23 EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY and learn how the guns at Fort Miles were aimed Equity professional theater at the historic First Pres- during World War II. Sunset Blvd. near Sunset byterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call Beach. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac. 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org. See org. See page 9. page 89.

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LIGHTHOUSE

CHALLENGE OF NEW JERSEY 2021 Oct. 16-17

A Fall Weekend of Family Fun!

Visit New Jersey’s historic lighthouses and related museums during this weekend of fun and exploration and help raise funds for continued preservation, education and restoration. SEE

Cape May Lighthouse will be open PG. 8 Saturday, Oct. 16: 8am-8pm & Sunday, Oct. 19: 8am-6pm Children ages 11 & under climb free with a paying adult! Hours of operation & directions for other participating lighthouses can be found at

www.lighthousechallengenj.org

City Guide Golf Cart Tour

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

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

For details, email Susan Gibson, Group Tour Manager at sgibson@capemaymac.org or call her at 609-224-6030 63

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Monday & Tuesday November 15 & 16 Information/Tickets

11/15

11/16

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 19

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/15

11/16

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105

10am-5pm

MORNING

11/15

11/16

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

11:45am

11/15

11/16

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm

AFTERNOON Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7

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

Monday, November 15 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, November 16 NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 52) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Wednesday & Thursday November 17 & 18 Information/Tickets

11/17

11/18

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 19

9am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 19

11am-2pm

ALL DAY

11/17

11/18

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 71

9am-4:30pm

MORNING

11/17

11/18

11:45am

11/17

11/18

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

AFTERNOON Lunch & Learn: A History of Thanksgiving in America -- page 57

12Noon

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10

1pm

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

Wednesday, November 17 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Thursday, November 18 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page xx) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 52)

Talking to dead people

On top of believing in aliens, Victorians were also strong believers in hypnotism, divination, and spiritualism. Events where attendees could be hypnotized, speak to the dead, or have their futures predicted were extremely popular, and hucksters would make huge money off of gullible Victorians. 65

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

call (609) 224-6030

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LIFE-SAVING BOAT ON DISPLAY AT THE

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

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

This circa 1800s-1930s boat helps illuminate life saving history at the Jersey Shore and is an integral part of U.S. Life Saving Service & U.S. Coast Guard history. Come learn more on your next Lighthouse visit. The boat is a restoration project of the Cape May Maritime and Educational Center and will be on long-term display here, in association with Cape May MAC 66

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OPEN FRIDAY-SUNDAY AT 3PM; MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 4PM 416 S. Broadway, West Cape May (609) 600-1422 • www.saporeitalianorestaurant.com Reservations Recommended 67 XX

Open Daily for Lunch, Dinner, & Takeout Indoor & Outdoor Dining Seafood & Steaks Salads & Flatbreads Kids Menu 20 Draft beers Hours updated regularly on our website 142 Decatur Street on the Washington Street Mall

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FREE FAMILY FUN!

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

PHYSICK ESTATE SCAVENGER HUNT

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

CAPE MAY FAMILY TREASURE HUNT

Confiscate the electronic devices and get the whole family together for a fun time! Architecture is lots of fun, especially when you look at it from a kid’s perspective and set out in search of witches’ hats and fish scales. This packet includes a clues sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour, set to your own pace (answer sheet also included). (Only one packet is needed per family). Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and Preservation New Jersey.

Both activities are available daily FREE (donations accepted), at 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

For the “Light ” in your life... If the Cape May Lighthouse is an important part of your life, now you can honor or remember that “Light” in your life or simply your own or your family’s love of the Lighthouse with an engraved brick, a permanent part of the repaved pathway leading up to the Lighthouse. A limited number of these special, engraved bricks will be available. Your purchase supports Cape May MAC’s ongoing preservation of the Cape May Lighthouse.

Starting at $200/brick Bricks may be purchased in person at the Cape May Lighthouse or at the Hill House Business Office at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 609-884-5404 OR VISIT WWW.CAPEMAYMAC.ORG 72

Tours & Attractions Lights Out Seance & EVP Session ........................... 3 Mudhen Brewery....................94 Nature Center of Cape May.... 52 Nauti Spirits............................. 73 Naval Air Station Wildwood...84 Osprey Cruises ........................ 51 Skimmer Tours.........................83 Southern Mansion...................62 Sunset Beach ...................98, 120 Willow Creek Winery...........3,59

7-Mile Brewery......................110 Bucket Brigade Brewery.......109 Cape May Bird Observatory... 52 Cape May Whale Watcher.47, 76 City Guide Golf Cart Tours......63 Cold Spring Brewery ..............45 Colonial House Museum ........85 Ghost Capers Walking Tours ..83 Group Tours of Cape May ......66 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse ...107 Historic Cold Spring Village...84

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HALLOWEEN IN CAPE MAY CRAIG McMANUS MORE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE

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.”

Be sure to visit

SCARECROW ALLEY

on the grounds of the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. DAILY THROUGH NOV. 2

Dozens of scarecrows have taken up residence for Halloween fun... check them out and vote for your favorite!

Ballots are available in the Carroll Gallery in the Carriage House during hours of operation...check Calendar for times

FREE ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS !

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

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HALLOWEEN IN CAPE MAY

Historic Haunts

Combo Tour

OCT. 8, 9, 13, 20 & 27: 7:15PM NOV. 6 & 13: 7PM

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)

SPIRITS &TROLLEY ODDITIES TOUR

Tuesday-Saturday through Oct. 3O; No tours Oct. 9: See Calendar for Times

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

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

Begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are required for all trolley tours as well as for Physick House tours. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets. Tours & activities sponsored by Cape May MAC For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org

HALLOWEEN IN CAPE MAY

MORE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE

HOUSE TOUR Oct. 8, 13, 20 & 27: 6pm & 7pm

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

online at Order ticketsaymac.org m e www.cap

Take a step back in time to the Victorian Era in this 1879 restored mansion and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with magic, illusion, the mysterious and the odd. Hear about the Great Lafayette, the world’s greatest magician; Houdini, the astounding escape artist; Ionia, the Goddess of Mystery; Pepper’s Ghost, is it real, or just an Illusion? Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper and much more! (30-minute tour) Tickets are limited to ensure social distancing; advance tickets recommended.

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

MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN THE PHYSICK HOUSE DURING THIS PERFORMANCE SEE PG. 6 Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate. For more information, call 609-884-5404 Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Famous Haunted House

The United States’ most famous address has had several reports of ghostly appearances and eerie sounds – and that’s not even including election years! The most common ghost sighting is of Abraham Lincoln who has been spotted by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Sir Winston Churchill. Other paranormal guests include Andrew Jackson, David Burns and Abigail Adams.

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HALLOWEEN IN CAPE MAY

GHOSTS OF THE LIGHTHOUSE TROLLEY TOUR

Travel the eerie path that leads to the Cape May Lighthouse and listen to ghost tales along the way. Feel the presence of the spirits at the Light as you climb to the top or stay below! Limited to 34 tourgoers. For more information, call 609-884-5404.

Saturday, Oct. 9: 7:45pm

Departs from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street (Masks required e at Order tickets onmlinac.org on this trolley ay em www.cap tour)

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

TRICK OR TREAT On the Physick Estate grounds, 1048 Washington St. 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!

FREE ADMISSION Sunday, Oct. 31 5pm-7pm

HALLOWEEN EXHIBIT at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Daily through Oct. 31: 10am-4pm 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.

FREE ADMISSION

GHOST CAPERS HAUNTED WALKI NG TOUR

Real Ghosts. Real History. Step into the past with Cape May's most authentic haunted walking tour! Equal parts history and mystery, our tours uncover the love, heartbreak, glamour, scandal—and of course, death—hidden inside the historic homes and hotels of the nation's oldest seaside resort.

$20 adults / $15 children under 12 See current tour schedule at

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

New Location/Same Amazing Experience!

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

We are running on our limited fall schedule; last trip Oct. 31. Please visit our website www.skimmer.com for our days, times, and location. Book online today!

Salt Marsh Safari on the Skimmer 609-884-3100 83

INFO & RESERVATIONS

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GREATER CAPE MAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

COLONIAL

HOUSE Museum

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

Open Through Sept. 15: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 1-4pm

Come see and learn about “The Space Shuttle Tree!”

Free Museum & Tours

(Donations for tours benefiting the preservation of the house are most appreciated)

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

653½ WASHINGTON ST.

(Next to Cape May City Hall) Contact us at 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com The Greater Cape May Historical Society A non-profit and stewards of the Colonial House 85

“Out of the Shadows…Into the Light” Conference Oct. 26-28, 2021 • 4:30pm-7pm Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.

Order tic www.capekets online at maymac.o rg

This three-day conference will focus on South Jersey and Philadelphia’s rich history of Negro leagues ball clubs and their impact on baseball heritage. The event will feature historians who will present fascinating accounts of the Black ballplayers who starred on the region’s teams, including the Atlantic City Bacharachs, the Philadelphia Pythians and the Cape May Giants.

TICKETS: $30/DAY

Follow the conference with an optional buffet dinner (Oct. 26 & 27 only) of “ballpark favorites” at historic Congress Hall. Tickets $38.

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

Cape May Presbyterian Church

Loving...Inclusive...Affirming

We have worship options for everyone’s comfort level!

8:30 am Beach Church: Through Oct 24th, we will continue our early service in the natural sanctuary, right at the end of Decatur street, a few steps onto the sand. Bring your own chair or towel to sit on. The service lasts about a half hour and includes traditional music and hymns. 11am Celebration Worship: You are welcome into our beautiful and air-conditioned sanctuary, for a service known for its jazz/gospel music. Please wear a mask--we have one for you if you forget! Join us on Sunday, Oct 17th at 3pm for Jazz Vespers, featuring sterling saxophonist Howard Isaacson, in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Your $10 donation supports the musicians and our ministry. Our Fall Festival will take place in our parking lot from 10am-3pm on Nov. 6, with baked goodies, clever crafts, and Christmas fun for all. Speaking of Christmas, we are beginning now to collect donations for Christmas Path of Peace. For a donation of $7, you can add a “memory light”—a Mason jar luminary that will shine on Christmas Eve and following nights to light up our corner of Cape May. Donate in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone who brightens your days! Email us for details. You can find us on any time on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube, or by sending us an email or giving us a call. As always, we are praying for you, and wishing you a lovely, safe autumn at the shore!

500 Hughes St. • www.firstpresbycapemay.com • 609-884-3949 86

Services/Accommodations Cape May Contracting...... 108 Cape May County MUA .....118 Cape May Day Spa ...............11 Cape May Group Tours....... 66 Cape May Historic Accommodations.............74 Cape May MAC Membership ..................114 Cape May Presbyterian Church.................................. 86 Cape May Star & Wave ....... 88 Capri Cape May..................107 Carriage House Weddings & Parties ........ 95 Coastline Realty....................23

Coldwell Banker/ Sol Needles Real Estate... 54 Curran Investment Management ...................87 Crest Savings Bank.............119 Evangelista Photography....71 Grand Hotel ...........................2 La Mer Beachfront Resort... 69 Marquis de Lafayette...........12 Rhythm of the Sea............... 24 South Jersey Electric Vehicles................75 Southern Mansion............... 62 Steger Beach Service ........ 108 The Tree Barber................... 88

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Dining/Entertainment 5 West Pub..............................14 Aleathea’s ..............................12 Cape May Stage .....................92 Carpenter’s Lane.................. 112 East Lynne Theater Company............................89 FiNS Bar & Grille.................... 68 Ghost Capers Walking Tours .83 Harbor Square Theater......... 46 Harpoon’s.............................. 46 Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille .........................51 Mad Batter .............................92 Mudhen Brewery.................. 94

Oyster Bay ..............................54 Penns Woods Puppet Theater ..................97 Peter Shields Inn ................... 68 Sapore Italiano .......................67 Sea Salt....................................70 Tisha’s .....................................14 Uncle Bill’s Restaurant............53 Vintage .............................90-91 Washington Commons........ 113 Washington Street Mall....... 111 West Cape May ............ 102-103 Willow Creek Winery.........3, 59

THREE GOOD REASONS TO ENJOY FALL WITH A VISIT TO

(in addition to the fantastic food!)

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

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

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

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Balsamics • Salsa Flavor-infused Olive Oils Dips • Jams • Mustards Farmhouse Decor & More Home of the BACON & CAROLINA REAPER SALSA Apple & Pumpkin Butter Pumpkin Spice Balsamic 135 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May, NJ 484-300-6424 capemaydips@gmail.com • Facebook: Cape May Dips, Sticks & Gifts

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

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

Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204

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Specialty Shops 7 Mile Brewery ..................... 110 Antique Doorknob ..............106 Beach Bling............................. 45 Bucket Brigade Brewery......109 Cape May Beach & Kite..........96 Cape May Cigars & Wine ........13 Cape May Dips .......................94 Cape May MAC Museum Shops ........ 104-105 Cape May Olive Oil Co........... 93 Cape May Peanut Butter Co. . 93 Caroline Boutique ................106 Carpenters Lane ....................112 Cold Spring Brewery ............. 45 Evangelista Photography .......71 Great White Shark...................23

Nauti Spirits .............................73 Northeast Man .......................99 Red Door Gallery ...................99 Santa Paws ..............................99 Schellenger’s Landing . 100-101 Sock Monkey Kids Shop ........99 Spice Cellar ............................. 93 Sunset Beach ................. 98, 120 Sunset Liquors .........................53 Tree House Antiques ..............13 Washington Commons.........113 Washington Street Mall ........111 West Cape May .............102-103 Willow Creek Winery.......... 3,59 Wingnutz ................................ 93 Woodland Village..................99

We Carry Wind-Proof Umbrellas! CAPE MAY’S

BEACH & KITE SHOP We seriously have EVERYTHING you’ll need for a great day at the beach! Cape May T-shirts $ 10 &up Sweatshirts $ 20&up

1218 Route 109, Schellenger’s Landing Cape May • 609-898-2022 96

A “Must Visit” When in Cape May! GIFT SHOPS

MINI GOLF

CAPE MAY APPAREL

GOURMET FOODS

SHOP ONLINE AT SUNSETBEACHNJ.COM 502 SUNSET BLVD., CAPE MAY POINT

(609) 884-7079

Tired of a hectic shopping experience? Looking for an alternative? VISIT WOODLAND VILLAGE OPEN THURS.-SUN. 10AM-5PM

Red Door Gallery

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

Northeast Man

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

Sock Monkey Kids Shop

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

Santa Paws

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

SHOPS OF WOODLAND VILLAGE 1943 North Route 9

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

2 Cape May Beach & Kite Shop 1218 Route 109, Cape May 609-898-2022 One-Stop Store for all Your Beach Supplies Home of the XL Beach Chairs! SEE OUR AD ON PG. 96

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

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

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

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LANDING 9 Miss Chris Marina: Tours Cape May Whale Watcher 609-884-5445 www.capemaywhalewatcher.com Largest & Fastest • Guaranteed Sightings SEE OUR AD ON PG. 76

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

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

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West Cape May... Just Footsteps Away! 

CONTACT INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES FOR HOURS

this way to the light house

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

this way to the beach!

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WWW.WESTCAPEMAYTODAY.COM 1- Antique Doorknob

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

2-Antiques Emporia

Jewelry, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia, Nautical

405 West Perry St. • 609.898.3332 antiquesemporia.com

3- Backstreet Simply Delicious

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

4- Bird House of Cape May

9- The Flying Fish Studio Cool Clothing for Interesting People

130 Park Blvd. • 609.884.2760 theflyingfishstudio.com

10- Happy Baby Boutique

A curated selection of unique baby & children’s clothes, decor & toys

405 West Perry St. • 609.884.5922 happybabycapemay.com

11-Key West Tacos

Tacos • Classic • Fish • Steak

479 West Perry St. • 609.898.8226 keywesttacos.com

Nature Gifts for all Seasons

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

5- Cape May Bait & Tackle

719 Broadway • 609-898-6001 capemaybaitandtackle.com

“Biggest Little Bait Shop in Cape May”

6- Cape May Honey Farm

Raw Honeys, Candles, Cosmetics, Gifts

135 Sunset Blvd. • 609.425.6434 capemayhoneyfarm.com

7- Chez Michel

12-Ostara’s Coffee House Serving Coffee, Tea, Pastry & More 600 Park Blvd. • 609.770.7718 ostarascoffeehouse.com

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

394 Myrtle Ave. • 609.884.3357 outofthepastantiques.com

14-Ripple and Root

Homegrown Gifts Inspired by the Water and Earth

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

15-Tea by the Sea

350 Teas, Gifts, China & Candles

Chez Michel French Bakery

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

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

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

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

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

133 Myrtle Ave. • 609.884.2046 wilbrahammansion.com

A Place on Earth

Innovative Handmade Body Products

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Cape May MAC’s

MUSEUM SHOPS are open! Carriage House Museum Shop

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

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

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

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

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

MUSEUM SHOPS

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

See Calendar for dates & times

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop Cape May Point State Park

See Calendar for dates & times

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Carpenters Lane, betwixt Jackson & Decatur, Cape May 609.884.5055

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ANTIQUE DOORKNOB Specializing in Architectural Antiques: Lighting, Mantels, Stained Glass & Original Restored Pieces

Open Year-Round 10:30-4:30; Sundays 11-4 600 Park Blvd., West Cape May • 609-884-6282 106

The Perfect Location for Your Vacation! EFFICIENCIES, SUITES & TOWNHOUSES A/C • BBQ • Pool • Elevator Daily Maid Service Offstreet Parking Complimentary WiFi All Rooms Non-Smoking

BOOK NOW FOR 2022!

BEACH & MADISON AVENUES, CAPE MAY | (609) 884-4727 | CAPRIINCAPEMAY.COM

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse A Beacon Since 1874

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

OPEN DAILY 9AM - 5PM

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

We’re Open!

• Front Patio Service • Rear Outdoor Beer Garden

Try a tasting!! 609-778-2641 • 205 N. Main St. Cape May Court House, NJ www.bucketbrigade.com 109

Great Beer For Great People!

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

12-14 BEERS ON TAP ALL YEAR LONG!

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

Open Mon.-Sat. 12pm-8pm Sun. 12pm-6pm

LARGE INDOOR & OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS!

3156 S. Route 9 South, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 609-365-7777 • www.7milebrew.com 110

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Located 1 block east of the Mall towards the beach.

TO THE BEACH

TO WASHINGTON STREET MALL

OCEAN STREET

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

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

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

JACKSON STREET Good Scents 609-884-0014

Feel good. Live well. goodscentscapemay.com

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Cape May Peanut Butter Co. 609-898-4444

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Splash 609-846-7100

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Caroline Boutique 609-884-5055

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Cape May Olive Oil Company 609-898-4441

Fashioning Cape May since, Forever carolinebtq.com

Tasting Room capemayoliveoilcompany.com

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

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Affordable Style redoaktrading.com

The Spice Cellar of Cape May 609-898-4441

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Carpenter’s Square Mall

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

Mini Mall

306 306 Washington St. Mall

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

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

complete UNTIL YOU CROSS THE street! YOUR TRIP IS NOT

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

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

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

Home Decor Seaglass Home

Food & Drink

Baby Gifts & Clothing

Out There Coffee

Arden’s Kids

Mario’s Pizzeria Cione Gelato George’s Place

Photo Printshop Pet Gifts & Treats Cape May Snaps

Crafts

Spa

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Dog Days of Cape May

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

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

Your Membership Matters!

For more information or to join, visit

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

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

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES

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

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Christmas in Nov.19, 2021 – Jan. 2, 2022

What better place to get into the true spirit of Christmas than Victorian Cape May? This seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling lights. Wrap yourself in the warmth of the holiday spirit and sample a variety of fun tours and events.

Christmas Candlelight House Tours Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18: 5:30-8:30pm

The jewel in the crown of our holiday season, this walking tour takes you into more than a dozen beautifully decorated homes, B&B inns and churches, including the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, decked out in authentic Victorian style. A not-to-be-missed holiday experience!

Lamplighter Christmas Tour

5:30-7:30pm Nov. 26 & 27, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 27 & 29 Our traditional self-guided evening tour of a selection of Cape May’s finest B&B inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays.

Holiday Inns Tour

1-3:30pm Nov. 29 & 30; Dec. 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 Tour a selection of Cape May’s festively decorated Bed & Breakfast Inns and private homes with a trolley shuttle between properties

Holiday Crafts & Collectibles

Nov. 26 & 27: 10am-4pm Cape May Convention Hall This two day show is the perfect place to stock up on Christmas gifts for friends and family. Featuring a selection of local and regional vendors. 116

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Cheery Cherry House Christmas Tour

1-3pm Dec. 13-16, Dec. 20-23 Visit this beautiful private home on historic Hughes Street, built in 1849 in the Federal style, lavishly decorated for Christmas and learn about its history, furnishings, and more, with owners Beth and Frank Acker as your guides.

“An Old Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit

Nov. 19-Jan. 2 Enter a holiday wonderland and feel like a child again as you see our extensive Dept. 56 Dickens Village collection beneath the boughs of our giant Christmas tree. All this plus old family photos, trains and more. There’s even a place to drop off your letters to Santa! Located at the Carroll Gallery in the Carriage House. Free admission.

All this to brighten your holiday, plus special seasonal trolley tours and tours of the Physick Estate. Please visit our web site for updates and to see what’s new for Christmas 2021!

Breakfast with Santa

10am at Aleatheas’ Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 5, 11 & 12 Share a delicious breakfast with family and friends and welcome special guest Santa Claus, himself! 117

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Not Sure if its Trash or Recycling? “Know It Before You Throw It!”

Don’t Take A Vacation From Recycling

Visit www.cmcmua.com For the CMCMUA Waste Wizard Do NOT put Recyclables in Plastic Bags. Take plastic retail and produce bags back to supermarkets for recycling!

Download the CMCMUA Mobile App

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Stunning Cape May Diamond Jewelry!

Cape May Diamond Jewelry Makes a Great Holiday Gift!

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

(609) 884-7079

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