OCTOBER IS A FABULOUS TIME TO VISIT HISTORIC CAPE MAY.
OCTOBER IS A FABULOUS TIME
Enjoy the crisp ocean breezes as you stroll our beautiful white beaches or peruse the boutique stores of the famous Washington Street Mall. Great weather, discounted room rates, and fewer crowds make for a very enjoyable vacation experience!
Enjoy the crisp ocean breezes as you stroll our beautiful white beaches or peruse the boutique stores of the famous Washington Street Mall. Great weather, discounted room rates, and fewer crowds make for a very enjoyable vacation experience!
Choose from 2, 3 or 5 night packages. Available October 1st through December 21st, 2023
ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE 2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN, 10% OFF RACK RATE PLUS:
2 Night Stays Include a $100 Resort Credit
3 Night Stay Includes a $150 Resort Credit
5 Night Stay Includes a $200 Resort Credit
Tax & gratuities not included. Limited availability. Deposit required. 2-night stays must arrive Sunday or Wednesday, 3-night stays must arrive Sunday or Tuesday, 5 night stays must arrive Sunday. Resort credits may be used as payment for purchases in Hemingway's Restaurant or Christine's Gift Shop. Resort Credits have no cash value, may not be used for gratuity and expire 11am on morning of departure. 609.884.5611
Cape May weekends are made for Willow Creek Winery.
Sit by our fire pits and pair your wine, sangria and signature Willow Whips with live music.
Come Enjoy: Wine and Sangria by the glass, flights or bottle
Charcuterie
Full grill menu
Vineyard bar seating first-come, first-served. Scan for live music schedule.
168 Stevens Street | West Cape May 609.770.8782 | willowcreekwinery.com
Sponsored in part by a grant from VisitNJ.org
SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 | 10AM - 6PM on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 10AM - 5PM
on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St.
SEE PAGE 13
Say farewell to summer and welcome the fall season at a festival celebrating all things local! Bring the whole family and yourwell-behaved dogs for an all-day event featuring craft beers from some ofthe area’s most renowned breweries, Jersey-fresh food, crafts and goods from local artisans, and live entertainment from Cape May area musicians.
FREEADMISSION|VENDORGOODSPRICEDSEPARATELY
For more information, please call (609) 884-5404 orvisit
CAPEMAYMAC.ORG
ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG
Tickets
$20 adults, $15 children ages 3 to 12
SEE CALENDAR FOR TOUR DATES & TIMES
Tickets are available at the Carriage House Visitors Center
1048 WASHINGTON ST.
Step back into the Cape May of more than 100 years ago and see how the wealthy lived and played at the town’s only Victorian house museum. Also visit the Estate’s Carriage House to see “Quackery: The Age of Questionable Medical Marvels,” the exhibit in the Carroll Gallery. (see page 30). The first floor of the Physick House is fully accessible.
Each year, our tour of the Physick House Museum highlights a particular aspect of Victorian life and culture in Cape May. Despite never practicing medicine, Dr. Emlen Physick meaningfully affected the local medical community. This year on our tour, learn about the doctor and his influence around town, as well as common health practices around the turn of the 20th century.
1048 WASHINGTON ST.
There’s more than one way to enjoy this fully-restored, 18-room Victorian house museum, the only one of its kind in Cape May!
CLUELESS AT
PHYSICK ESTATE
An immersive experience where an original mystery dramatically unfolds around you as you travel through the rooms of the Physick Estate...SEE PAGE 35
The ultimate Cape May experience as our knowledgeable guides first take you through the town’s Historic District and then visit the Physick Estate...SEE PAGE 10
See the graves of Dr. Physick and his family and then return to the Physick Estate and visit rooms in the house and hear evidence of spirit activity ...SEE PAGE 64
Visit the Physick Estate and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting” ...SEE PAGE 12
HISTORIC HAUNTS COMBO TOUR
A Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour combined with a visit to the Physick Estate, where guides compare the Victorians’ methods of “ghost hunting” ...SEE PAGE 12
Tour select rooms of the Physick House Museum and learn about the Victorians and their love of magic, illusion and the mysterious and odd ...SEE PAGE 14
Hear Cape May ghost stories as you travel the streets by trolley, then learn about the Victorians’ obsession with magic, illusion and the mysterious and odd in a tour of select rooms of the Physick House Museum ...SEE PAGE 14
Hear actual spirit voices captured by staff over the past 10 years in the Physick Estate. Draw your own conclusions on this exciting paranormal tour ...SEE PAGE 47
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
Sunset Boulevard near Cape May Point
GPS: 536 Sunset Blvd., Cape May Point
Climb this fully restored tower and learn about the “war at the shore” and the defense of the Delaware River and Bay from enemy invasion
fully accessible.
$8 for adults, $5 children
Veterans & Active Military Free
Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.
Located in Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse Avenue, off Sunset Boulevard
GPS: 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point
See Calendar for Dates & Times
Climb 199 steps in this 1859 structure to the watch gallery (just below the lantern itself) for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape & Delaware Bay!
Tower admission: $12 adults $8 children (ages 3-12)
A fully accessible Visitors’ Orientation Center and Museum Shop carrying souvenirs, books and maritime items are located in the Oil House
FullLighthouse Moon Climb
See page 53
Stairway to the Stars
Lighthouse Climb
See page 25
BrickLighthouse Paver Program
See page 101
Life-SavingMonomoyBoat
See page 85
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.
Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street (GPS address 526 Washington St.), where tickets may be purchased.
Offered Daily (no tours Sept. 16); 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
Offered Daily (no tours Sept. 16); See Calendar for times
Look and listen as your guide takes you back in time while your trolley travels through Cape May’s Historic District. Your time travel continues with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate,(see page 5) Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, 1048 Washington St. (90-minute tour).
$38 for adults, $28 for children (ages 3-12)
Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
All trolley tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays: 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. 30-minute tour.
Offered Daily; See 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. 45-minute tour.
$20 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12)
For more information, call 609-884-5404
Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0)
See Calendar for Dates & Times
All Trolley tours are open-air
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Do you believe in Cape May’s spirits? You might scoff, you might shudder, but rest assured — on board a trolley with an experienced guide, you will begin to wonder what’s beyond as you hear tales of many hauntings unearthed in Cape May by famous psychic medium and Cape May ghostwriter – Craig McManus. (30-minute tour)
$20 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12)
Tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street, where tickets may be purchased. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.
Fridays, Saturdays & Wednesdays: See Calendar for Times
Combine the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth where trolley tour begins.
$30 adults; $20 children (ages 3-12)
Fridays, Saturdays & Wednesdays: See Calendar for Times
Visit the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC
Limited Event
$20 adults
$15 children (ages 3-12)
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
For more information, call 609-884-5404
SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 | 10AM-5PM on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St., Cape May
Bring the whole family (and your well-behaved dogs!) and welcome the fall season in this all-day event featuring:
C RAFT BEERS FROM SOME OF THE AREA’S FAVORITE BREWE RIES
JERSEY-FRESH FOOD • CRAFTS & GOODS FROM LOCAL ARTISANS
SATU RD AY, SEP T. 1 7 | 1 0AM - 5 PM
on the gr o unds of the Emlen Physick Estate
ADULT BEVERAGE VENDORS
10 48 Washingt on St.
Behr Brewing • Cape May Brewing Co. • COHO Brewing
Gusto Brewing • Ludlam Island Brewery • Mudhen Brewing
Nauti Spirits • Tito’s
FOOD VENDORS
Empanada Mama • Gaiss’s • House of Cupcakes
Mont’s on Wheels • Smoker & Adel • Taste the Love
S&H Southern Cuisine • Pirate Pete’s
ENTERTAINMENT
Say farewell to summer and welcome the fall season at a festival celebrating all things local! Bring the whole family and your well-behaved dogs for an all-day event featuring craft beers from some of the area’s most renowned breweries, Jersey-fresh food, crafts and goods from local artisans, and live entertainment from Cape May area musicians.
Animal House: 11am-1:45pm
Fat Mezz: 2:15pm – 5pm
Mystery Circus Arts: 11am-4pm
FREE ADMISSION | VENDOR GOODS PRICED SEPAR ATELY
For more information, please call (609)884-5404 or visit
CAPEMAYMAC.ORG
Tuesdays & Thursdays in September: 7:30pm
Thursdays in October: 6:45pm & 8pm
Ordertickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Victorians were fascinated with mystery and illusion and this tour through select rooms in the 1879 Physick House Museum shares that fascination. Learn about the famous Harry Houdini who captivated Victorian audiences with his intricate escapes, the Goddess of Mystery, Ionia, a Belgian beauty who Victorians worshipped for her spectacles of magic, The Great Lafayette, who became known as the world’s greatest magician, and Pepper’s Ghost, an illusion still used today, with Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper and more.
Adults $20; Children (ages 3-12) $15
AllridesTrolley are open-air
Tuesdays & Thursdays in September: 7pm
Thursdays in October: 6:15pm & 7:30pm
Victorians of the late 19th century had wild notions about the passage from life to death, and were fascinated by mystery and illusion. Hear several Cape May ghost stories as you travel Cape May by trolley, along with strange stories from Victorian Cape May history that are macabre, mysterious or just plain weird. Then visit select rooms in the 1879 Physick House Museum and learn about the famous Harry Houdini who captivated Victorian audiences with his intricate escapes; Ionia, a Belgian beauty called the Goddess of Mystery, who Victorians worshipped for her spectacles of magic; and many more famous Victorian masters and mistresses of illusion. Begins & ends at the Washington Street Mall Trolley Stop.
Tickets $30
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Wednesdays: 9:30am
Take a walk from the Washington Street Mall to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to with a knowledgeable guide and experience charming Cape May, a National Historic Landmark city, up close. Delight in beautiful gardens as you learn about Victorian architecture and Cape May’s colorful history along the way. Discover the interesting features of various Victorian styles and learn why front porches were so important to Victorian social customs. Tour lasts 45 minutes. Comfortable shoes recommended.
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$15 adults, $12 children (ages 3-12)
Advance ticket purchase is recommended Purchase tickets online or at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
For more information, call 609-884-5404
Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC
EVENING 9/8 9/9 9/10
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93
Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 35
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
East Lynne Theate Company: Love Letters -- page 86
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
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
Free Concert in the Park- The RPG Project, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.
Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
Wee Play Program- 10:30am-12Noon, 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-884-9565.
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
Saturday, September 9
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
Free Concert in the Park- Odessa Klezmer Band, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.
Historic Cold Spring- Civil War Encampment, 11am-
4pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
Free Concert in the Park- The Wind Symphony, 7pm, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.
Historic Cold Spring Village- Civil War Encamp-
ment,11am-4pm; 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
The Victorian era took fashion to new heights. Women wore crinoline dresses that stretched as wide as 18 feet across in the 1850s. And by the 1870s, the puffy bustle was all the rage.
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Tour -- page 10
Estate Tour -- page 10
by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 42
Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
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 65)
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NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 65)
TUESDAY ONLY: Patriot Day Ceremony- Cove Beach, 6pm. Call 609-884-9565.
MONDAY ONLY: Wee Play Program- 10:30am-12Noon, 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-884-9565.
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
Health professionals in the Victorian era were constantly innovating and suggesting new and interesting ways to fight illnesses. In 1875 one recommendation was to cover oneself in sheets of newspaper, providing a warm and comfortable night’s sleep while reducing the onset of pneumonia.
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 42
District Trolley Tour -- page 10
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise -- page 93
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 88-89
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93
Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 14
Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 14
Voices from Beyond House Tour -- page 47
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12
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
CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:15am through Sept. 28
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Take this guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant at Schellenger’s Landing and you’ll learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May is a major commercial fishing port. Guests meet in front of the main entrance, next to the green awning at the Lobster House. The tour guide arrives by trolley to meet the tour. Comfortable shoes recommended. Get tickets online at capemaymac.org or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street. Tickets can also be purchased at the Lobster House from the guide by scanning a QR code with your phone.
$15 Adults, $12 children (ages 3-12)
DISCOVER MORE OF OUR MARITIME HISTORY ON THE COMBO TOUR....PG. 42
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Tour sponsored by Cape May MAC
EVENING 9/13 9/14
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 88-89
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12
Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 14
Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 14
Voices from Beyond House Tour -- page 47
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12
8:45pm
Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb -- page 25 8pm-10pm
East Lynne Theater Company: Love Letters -- page 86 8pm 8pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11 8:30pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404
H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Wednesday & Thursday, September 13 & 14
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
THURSDAY ONLY: Classic American Tales- 4pm, The Dormer House, 800 Columbia Ave. Call 609-8845898.
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 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14: 8PM-10PM
Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard
Without the light of the moon, you see the stars shine! Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the New Moon and the start of a new 29.5-day lunar cycle, when the moon is so dark it blends in with the night sky and is invisible to the naked eye. Stars and constellations are more visible on clear nights during the New Moon! Binoculars are permitted if securely worn around the neck at all times
Purchase tickets at the Lighthouse the night of Climb.
$20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12)
For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
Wee Play Program- 10:30am-12Noon, 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-884-9565.
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
May Stage: The Garbologists -- page 69
Lynne Theate Company: Love Letters -- page 86
H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Saturday, September 16
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
6th Annual Cool Cape May Cycling 2023- 7am-1pm, 1200 Lincoln Blvd., North Cape May, Ferry Terminal area. Call 215-913-7032
Historic Cold Spring- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 81)
Jersey Cape Antique Auto Show- 8:30am-3pm, Collier’s Parking Lot, 202 Jackson St. 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 65)
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 85)
Satellites, Rocket Launches and International Space Station- 6:45pm-8pm, Cape May Point Science Center, 101 Lehigh Ave., Cape May Point. Info: capemaypointsciencecenter.org.
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 28
EVENING 9/18 9/19
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 88-89 5pm-8:30pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93 5:30pm 5:30pm
Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 14 7pm
Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 14 7:30pm
Voices from Beyond House Tour -- page 47 8:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11 8:30pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12 7pm, 8pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404
H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Monday & Tuesday, September 18 & 19
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
MONDAY ONLY: Wee Play Program- 10:30am-12Noon, 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-884-9565.
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 36
Wednesdays: 9am
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Cape May’s location along the Atlantic Flyway makes it a top destination worldwide for birders, especially during the migration seasons of spring and fall. This trolley tour, presented by a naturalist from New Jersey Audubon Society’s Nature Center of Cape May, drives past the most popular birding and nature “hot spots” in the Cape May region. Learn about Cape May’s natural areas and the top spots to return to for a birding walk to appreciate the region’s many resident and migratory birds. 90-minute tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.
Tickets: $25 adults
$15 children (ages 3-12), active military & veterans
Purchase tickets at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or online at www.capemaymac.org. Call 609-884-5404
Tour co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and the Nature Center of Cape May
Toxic arsenic was widely consumed by Victorians. Women believed it had qualities which made skin appear younger, and so it was a major ingredient in many cosmetics – whereas men would consume arsenic pills as a way of stimulating their libido. Unsurprisingly, these products caused extreme sickness and led to many fatalities before people understood the true power of the substance. Also in practice was electrotherapy, or shock therapy, which was used to treat multiple medical problems, including gout, muscle pain, rheumatism (arthritis), and liver problems. What was the complicated, medical and scientific explanation behind this? This so-called “technology” was about as intricate as trying to scare the hiccups out of someone by yelling “Boo!” Essentially, the hope was that applying electricity would shock the problem out of the patient.
Step right up! See this exhibit of some of the so-called medical marvels of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these “curatives” were not just ineffective, they were downright dangerous. Learn about the societal and economic forces that unleashed these questionable treatments on the public, driven by hucksterism, false advertising and get-rich-quick schemes.
The Carriage House is fully accessible For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
1048 Washington St.
Saturday, Sept. 30 performances cancelled
Enjoy an immersive experience as you travel through the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate as an original mystery dramatically unfolds around you. In 2023, time is the enemy in “Racing the Clock,” written by Jacklyn Fazio. Barrington family dinners are notorious for bad news, but no one expected this one to take such a sinister turn, when the family matriarch drops dead before dessert is served. With every guest potentially poisoned, and not enough antidote to go around, you must identify the killer before it’s too late.
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Adults $25, children (ages 3-12) $20 Limited attendance; advance reservations suggested
The rooms of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate provide the perfect stage for this mystery!
EVENING
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 88-89
Dolphin Cruise -- page 93
of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12
Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 14
page 14
Cape May Stage: The Garbologists -- page 69
Lynne Theater Company: Love Letters -- page 86
Wednesday &
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
THURSDAY ONLY: Classic American Tales- 4pm, The Dormer House, 800 Columbia Ave. Call 609-8845898.
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 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
SATURDAYS, SEPT. 16 & 30: 10AM-3PM
Enjoy a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for a day of lighthouse viewing. See seven lighthouses, most visible only from the water. Hear Bay lore on fishing, spawning grounds and more. The cruise includes complimentary continental breakfast in the morning and a lavish buffet lunch. A cash bar is available. Cruise departs at 10am from the Miss Chris Marina, 2nd Avenue and Wilson Drive. Cruise is limited to 175 people. Free parking is available at the marina.
Adults $159.95; children (ages 12 & under) $125
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org or call (609) 884-5404
Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and the Cape May Whale Watcher
TOUR SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER
to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 11
Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
District Trolley Tour -- page 10
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
Wee Play Program- 10:30am-12Noon, 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-884-9565.
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
May Stage: The Garbologists -- page 69
Lynne Theate Company: Love Letters -- page 86
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404
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Saturday, September 23
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
Historic Cold Spring- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
Sunday, September 24
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 40
EVENING 9/25 9/26
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 88-89 5pm-8:30pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93 5:30pm 5:30pm
Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 14 7pm
Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 14 7:30pm
Voices from Beyond House Tour -- page 47 8:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11 8:30pm
Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 64 7pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12 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
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Monday & Tuesday, September 25 & 26
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
MONDAY ONLY: Wee Play Program- 10:30am-12Noon, 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-884-9565.
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 48
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
It’s a genuine bounty for chocolate lovers! Enjoy a buffet of delicious chocolate desserts, each one more decadent than the last, during Chocolate By the Bay at the historic Deauville Inn, Strathmere. Buffet will include chef-created delectable treats, such as mini chocolate tortes, white chocolate marscapone mousse, ruby chocolate panna cotta shooters, a S’mores station, and many more. Special wine pairings will be available at an additional cost. This is a limited event so reserve early.
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
$20 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12)
All Trolley tours are open-air
See Calendar for Dates & Times
Don’t be green with envy on this trolley tour when you see how well the rich lived in the early 1900s in the most elegant part of town. You’ll see the broad streets and summer “mansions” on Cape May’s east side on this trolley tour – an area marketed as “New Cape May” at the turn of the 20th Century, for the merely wealthy to the fabulously rich. Tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets are sold. 45-minute tour.
For more information, call 609-884-5404
Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC
Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0)
Tuesdays & Thursdays in September: 9:30am
Saturdays in October: 9:30am
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Whaling, wartime and wild weather. The remarkable maritime history of our seaside town has long defined the Cape May story. Board the trolley and rediscover the important places and natural phenomena that have shaped, literally and figuratively, the Cape May we know today. The trolley then stops at Fisherman’s Wharf for an up-close walking tour about Cape May’s commercial fishing industry on the docks at The Lobster House. Tour begins and ends at Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Tour is not accessible.
Adults $33, Children (ages 3-12) $25
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Tuesdays & Thursdays in September: 8:30pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays in October: 3pm
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Experience the unusual in this new tour of the 1879 Emlen Physick House. You will hear actual spirit voices captured by Cape May MAC staff over the past 10 years and view historical photos of the Physick family and their staff alongside photos of apparitions seen inside the house. Learn about the equipment and tools used throughout history in paranormal research. Who could these voices belong to and what is keeping them tied to the Physick House Museum? Draw your own conclusions on this new and exciting paranormal tour.
Tickets $25
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Wednesdays in September: 3:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday in October: 1:30pm
TROLLEY TOUR
All Trolley tours are open-air
The roots of Cape Island and the surrounding area’s economy are in whaling and farming and while new industries have evolved since then, that heritage is still celebrated today. This 45-minute tour tells you how whalers centuries ago eked out a dangerous but lucrative living near Town Bank and how the area’s rich farming heritage continues to be a source of tremendous community pride. Learn about the Union Bethel community in 1831 in which Black residents thrived and the diverse community that continues to contribute to the vibrancy of island life today.
Adults $20; Children (ages 3-12) $15
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street where tour begins
For more information, call 609-884-5404
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
EVENING 9/27 9/28
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 88-89
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12
Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 14
Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 14
Voices from Beyond House Tour -- page 47
Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 64
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12
Cape May Stage: The Garbologists -- page 69
East Lynne Theater Company: Love Letters -- page 86
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
8:45pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404
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Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
THURSDAY ONLY: Classic American Tales- 4pm, The Dormer House, 800 Columbia Ave. Call 609-8845898.
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 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 50
Tuesdays & Thursdays in September: 9:30am
Saturdays in October: 9:30am
The remarkable maritime history of our seaside town has long defined the Cape May story. Board the trolley and rediscover the important places and natural phenomena that have shaped, literally and figuratively, the Cape May we know today. Tour begins and ends at Washington Street Mall Information Booth.
$20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12)
For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
May -- page 93
& Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 59
Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 62
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour and The Harriet Tubman Museum -- page 63
Physick Estate Tour -- page 6
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OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
Wee Play Program- 10:30am-12Noon, 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-884-9565.
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
Historic Cold Spring- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 81)
Sunday,
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
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- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11
Voices from Beyond House Tour -- page 47
Monday & Tuesday, October 2 & 3
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
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 65)
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 65)
MONDAY ONLY: Wee Play Program- 10:30am-12Noon, 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-884-9565.
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 88-89 5pm-8:30pm
Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour -- page 64 5:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 11 7pm, 8pm
Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 64 7pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 12 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
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Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29: 7PM-19PM
Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard
Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. $20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12). Purchase tickets at the Lighthouse the night of climb. For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Friday, Sept. 22: 10:45am-5pm
Cape May County vineyards are producing delicious wines and here is your chance to enjoy them with round-trip transportation via Cape May MAC trolley. Board the trolley at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., and travel to Pier House in Cape May for a delicious lunch. Then it’s back on board the trolley for an afternoon of touring and sampling wine selections by vintners at Jessie Creek Winery and Natali Vineyards. Guests will receive a tasting and souvenir glass at Jessie Creek Winery and an educational tasting with cheese and crackers at Natali Vineyards. This event is for guests 21 and over.
Tickets $125
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
Orderticketsonlineat www.capemaymac.org
Sundays 9:30am
Starts at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street
See America’s only National Historic Landmark City up close on this one-hour walking tour that explores Cape May’s renowned Historic District on foot. Put on your comfortable shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Howard Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to show and tell what makes Victorian Cape May so interesting. See where Victorian gamblers won or lost their shirts, where the Great Fire of 1878 burned, and learn why front porches were so important to Victorian social life.
$15 adults; $12 children (ages 3-12)
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Mondays & Fridays in September; Fridays in October, see Calendar for Times Tour begins and ends at the Information Booth, Ocean Street at the Washington Street Mall
This 90-minute breezy tour by electric cart departs from the Washington Street Mall and takes you off the beaten track along routes not usually traveled — Cape May’s “back streets and byways.” Discover the fascinating history of Cape Island, from its maritime and agricultural roots to its designation as a National Historic Landmark City, and more, from experienced guides with a professional driver. The cart will make two planned stops for photo opportunities. Tour returns to the Washington Street Mall. A minimum of 2 are required to run the tour.
$50 per person
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. For more information, call 609-884-5404
Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Your Destination for Your Destination for Your Destination for all seasons all seasons all seasons
Willow Creek Winery is open daily, year-round offering wine, charcuterie and full grill menu.
As the only vineyard on the island of Cape May our stunning estate, vines and gardens are the perfect backdrop to your Cape May day, any day of the year.
Scan for events, specials, live music schedule and updated hours.
Saturdays & Sundays: 10am
For the Weekender trying to maximize your Summer fun, now you can get our “Big Trip” with a not so big price! You get the “Around Cape Island” history and narrative, a dolphin watch and then we head offshore in search of Humpback, Finback, and Minke Whales. All this along with our complimentary continental breakfast of Danish, Coffee, Tea, and Juice. This trip delivers a lot at a more convenient time of day for families, kids, and couples on a tight weekend schedule. 2.5 hour trip; free parking at Miss Chris Marina.
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
$45 adults, $25 children (ages 7-12)
For tickets or information, call 609-884-5404
Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC & the Cape May Whale Watcher
TOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER
Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 88-89
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 12
Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 12
Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour -- page 14
Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour -- page 14
Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 64
Cape May Stage: The Garbologists -- page 69
East Lynne Theater Company: Love Letters -- page 86
7:30pm
8pm
7:30pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404
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Wednesday & Thursday, October 4 & 5
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 81)
Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.
THURSDAY ONLY: Classic American Tales- 4pm, The Dormer House, 800 Columbia Ave. Call 609-8845898.
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 65)
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 65)
Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.
STREET
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.
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.
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
Saturdays: 10:15am
Climb aboard our trolley to learn about Cape May’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Hear how enslaved people in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia braved strong currents and stormy seas to free themselves, guided by the beacon of the Cape May Lighthouse. Hear why the legendary Harriet Tubman walked these streets before her freedom runs to the Eastern Shore. See the summer refuge of the formerly enslaved Stephen Smith, one of America’s wealthiest businessmen whose railroad cars ferried hundreds to freedom. Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 1.5-hour tour. No rest rooms are available during this tour.
Adults $25; children (ages 3-12) $15
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
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
Saturdays in September: 10:15am
Visit the renowned Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey that tells the story of this hero of the Underground Railroad and combine it with the Underground Railroad Trolley that is part of the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom. The Harriet Tubman Museum officially opened in 2021 to national accolades. Cape May was part of the Underground Railroad and this 2.5 hour combination tour tells the story of those dangerous days. Hear how legendary anti-slavery fighter, Harriet Tubman, walked these streets, as did prominent railroad businessman and former slave, Stephen Smith, whose railroad cars carried hundreds to freedom. The tour begins at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and travels through parts of Cape May and West Cape May, with stops along the way, including the Mt. Zion Cemetery, and ends with a tour at the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey.
Tickets $35
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Tour co-sponsored by the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey, Cape May MAC and Center for Community Arts (CCA)
Harriet Tubman lived in Cape May in the early 1850s, working to help fund her missions to guide enslaved people to freedom. After her initial journeys conducting freedom seekers to Canada, she returned to the states and earned money working in hotels and for private families as a cook. From Cape May, in the fall of 1852, she went back once more to Maryland, and brought away nine more fugitives. The New Jersey Historical Commission says she spent two other summers in Cape May.
Cape May played a pivotal role in the fight to end slavery. Several historic figures critical to the fight against slavery spent their summers in Cape May. The Harriet Tubman Museum building is located on a block that anti-slavery activists called home in Cape May. Lafayette Street and Franklin Street became a center of abolitionist activity centered around three important buildings developed in 1846.
Hear the stories and experiences of ghost activity in the 1879 Physick House Museum. Start with a trolley ride to the historic Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery to see the graves of Dr. Emlen Physick and his family. At the graveyard, you’ll hear EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) recorded by tour guides and staff at the estate. On your return trip to the Physick Estate, hear about some unusual Victorian funeral customs. Then, inside the Physick House, you will visit several rooms and hear several more EVPs while learning more about the activity observed there. Take the opportunity to talk to staff about their experiences, and a moment to wonder what it all means. Approx. two hours; tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Tickets $40
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
For more information, call 609-884-5404
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 25 & 27 and Oct. 2 & 4: 7pm
Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St.
Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org
Enjoy a three-course dinner and watch as the mystery and drama unfold around you during “The Plot Thickens,” an original mystery by Jacky Fazio. Tensions rise when a celebration for an esteemed murder mystery author turns into a crime scene right out of one of her own books. Once the guest of honor is pronounced dead, how will her dedicated staff and adoring fans cope?
Adults $75; Children (ages 3-12) $50
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Sponsored by Cape May MAC
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!
Have an adventure at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate! Use our map to explore the grounds and find the answers to questions about the Physick family and life in Victorian times on this educational scavenger hunt. Includes map and clues. Also available in Spanish.
Confiscate the electronic devices and get the whole family together for a fun time! Architecture is lots of fun, especially when you look at it from a kid’s perspective and set out in search of witches’ hats and fish scales. This packet includes a clues sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour, set to your own pace (answer sheet also included). (Only one packet is needed per family). Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and Preservation New Jersey. Both activities are available daily FREE (donations accepted), at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, the Hill House office or the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. (see Calendar for times)
For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
CAPE MAY 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 65.
CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS
Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 or visit capemaylodging.com. See page 73.
CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM
Display of fire-fighting artifacts. Free. Washington & Franklin Sts.
CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY
Take a break and forget about fighting traffic! Relax on board the ferry. Call for details 800-643-3779 or visit www.capemaylewesferry.com.
CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE
Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Museum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See page 9.
CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK
Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs for kids. All programs are free and fun for the whole family. 609-884-2159 or visit njparksandforests. org/parks/capemaypointstatepark.html.
CAPE MAY STAGE
Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. 609-884-1341 or visit capemaystage.org. See page 69.
CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER
See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445 or visit capemaywhalewatcher.com. See page 93.
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS
Black history tours; art classes and supplies; and WCFA-FM, 101.5 community radio. 717 Franklin St., call 609-884-7525 or visit centerforcommunityarts. org.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CAPE MAY
For information about accommodations, restaurants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May Guidebook, call 609-884-5508 or visit capemaychamber.com.
EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY
Equity professional theater at the historic First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org. See page 86.
Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. See Calendar for schedule. 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See page 6.
FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM
This museum at Cape May County Airport pays tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean and Vietnam War veterans. Call 609-374-2987.
HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY
A tribute to the famous abolitionist who helped fund her efforts during her time spent in Cape May. Lafayette & Franklin Streets. Check website for hours. harriettubmanmuseum.org.
Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-6001561 or visit herefordinletlighthouse.com. See page 80.
Early American open-air living history museum. 735 Seashore Road, Cape May. Call 609-8982300 or visit hcsv.org. See page 81.
MEMUCAN HUGHES COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM
653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Open Wed-Sat 1pm-4pm. 1730colonialhouse@ gmail.com or 609-884-9100 (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org. See page 82.
NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY
1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for adults and children. Learn about the diversity of animals and plants that are found along the harbor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 65.
NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM
Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airplanes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. 609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 81.
WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL
Climb the fully restored Fire Control Tower No. 23 and learn how the guns at Fort Miles were aimed during World War II. Sunset Blvd. near Sunset Beach. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac. org. See page 8.
This guidebook features more than 90 stops— from iconic homes and hotels to notable historic sites— with photos and information included for each. Best of all, it’s small enough to fit in your bag, backpack or bike basket. Happy trails!
Explore Cape May at your own pace! This informtion-packed, hardcover book is a comprehensive guide to America’s oldest seaside resort town, perfect for exploring on foot, bike or golf cart.
Explore Cape May is on sale at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops at the Emlen Physick Estate and the Cape May Lighthouse. Scan the QR code to shop online and find out more about our Museum Shops!
This charming, illustrated children’s book and accompanying apparel recounts the daily exploits of Emlen and the delightful dogs of the Estate.
Visiting in person? Ask about our free Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt.
Your guide to Cape May’s best activities, attractions, and events, plus a digital version of the area’s go-to guide book
THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY!
Scan to download the free mobile app: Presented by Cape May MAC
Located next to Cape May City Hall, the Colonial House (c 1730) was originally a tavern and the family home of Revolutionary War Patriot Memucan Hughes. The front room features a tavern room. Other rooms open to the public in this unsung survivor from Cape Island’s very beginning depict a colonial era cooking/eating room. A fine example of vernacular architecture and one of only a few remaining colonial homes open to the public in Cape May County.
Open Season: June 15th through September 15th
Wednesday through Saturday 1-4pm
Saturdays: “The Historian is In”
Free - Open to the Public
Donations are most welcome for the preservation of the Colonial House
Visit our website at www. capemayhistory.org and Like Us on Facebook
653½ WASHINGTON ST. (Next to Cape May City Hall)
Contact us at 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com
The Greater Cape May Historical Society 501c(3)
A non-profit and stewards of the Colonial House
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.
Book early—tours regularly sell out!
See current tour schedule at www.ghostcapers.com
IDEAS WORTH SPREADING IN A PLACE WORTH VISITING. OVER 10 TEDX PRESENTATIONS FOLLOWED BY AN OPEN BAR RECEPTION ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1:30PM - 6 PM AT CAPE MAY CONVENTION HALL.
TICKETS INCLUDING RECEPTION: $60 PROGRAM ONLY TICKETS: $30
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PREMIERE EDUCATIONAL PARTNER: Cape May MAC.
EVENT SPONSORS: Exit Zero Publishing, One Trick Pony, Midnight Media Group, Congress Hall Hotel, Cape May Brewing Co., Damascus Bakeries, Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May, Allegra Marketing Print and Mail, and Kara Restaurant Group
You are welcome to worship with us any Sunday, in person, on Facebook Live, or on Youtube at your leisure
8:30 am Beach Church continues through Sept 24th. Park in our lot (Decatur and Columbia) and walk to the sea, and you’ll find us! Bring your own seat! In case of rain, we’ll be in the sanctuary. 11am Celebration Worship with our amazing jazz ensemble.
Special Sundays:
• Sept 10th is Music Celebration Sunday, featuring even more great music at both services, and a homemade musical parade from the beach to the sanctuary at 9:15 am, then a musical coffee hour. If you love music, this is your Sunday!
• Oct 1st is World Communion Sunday: Join us as we worship in one blended service at 10 am, with coffee hour to follow.
Don’t miss this month’s Jazz Vespers, featuring the ever popular Gina Roche, in our acoustically and visually beautiful sanctuary. Sept 17th at 3 pm, for only a $10 donation. Stop by Monday afternoons at 4 pm, beginning on Sept 10th, to see what our Bible Study group is up to! Or email us for the Zoom link.
You can find more info about our events and who we are 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 the many blessings of summer!
AT THE CAPE MAY
LIGHTHOUSE
215 Lighthouse Ave. off Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point State Park
SEE PG. 9
SEE CALENDAR FOR LIGHTHOUSE HOURS
This circa 1800s-1930s boat helps illuminate life saving history at the Jersey Shore and is an integral part of U.S. Life Saving Service & U.S. Coast Guard history. Come learn more on your next Lighthouse visit.
The boat is a restoration project of the Cape May Maritime and Educational Center and will be on long-term display here, in association with Cape May MAC
(in addition to the fantastic food!)
Vintage is located at 1048 Washington St. on the grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. It has plenty of free parking on premises, and the tent overlooking the beautiful gardens and grounds makes for an amazing dining experience.
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
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 89
For more information on Cape May MAC, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Be sure to visit
on the grounds of the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Daily Oct. 1-31, See Calendar for Times
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
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 10am-2pm on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St.
Join our Scarecrow Alley coordinator in a special workshop, helping you bring your perfect scarecrow come to life, well, sort of! Hay for stuffing, and cross stakes will be provided. Scarecrows will be displayed at the Physick Estate Oct. 1-31 and visitors can vote for their favorites...maybe yours will win a prize!
Visit www.capemaymac.org/scarecrow-alley/
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 TO THE
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CAPE MAY’S HOT NEW CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOUTIQUE
Cheese Boards • Charcuterie Boards
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CAPEMAYCHEESE.COM
304 Washington St. Cape May 609-305-4060 • www.capemaycheese.com
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1298 Hornet Rd., Cape May Airport 609-435-5429 • www.wingnutz.net
EXOTIC SPICES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
Handcrafted, small-batch spices & seasonings
324 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 609-898-4441 • www.spicecellar.net
FLAVOR-INFUSED OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Finest quality products for food lovers! Oils • Balsamics • Spices • Dips • Mustards
Bruschettas • Sauces • Gifts
324 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 609-898-4441 • www.capemayoliveoilcompany.com
SPREAD THE LOVE!
Sweet & savory treats inspired by the American classic NUT BUTTERS • JAMS • HONEY
CANDY • COFFEE, TEA & COCOA
Peanut Butter Dog Treats & Pet-Friendly Courtyard
516 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May 609-898-4444 • www.capemaypeanutbutterco.com
The brands men can feel comfortable wearing- clothing, accessories, grooming products- every man should look and smell this good. http://www.northeast-man.com/
The go-to gallery for the best in local art and fine crafts on the Jersey Cape. Carrying unique, made-onthe-Cape Christmas ornaments, a perfect souvenir of your visit.
Kid-friendly and planet-friendly clothing toys and accessories for newborn to 7Y. www.sockmonkeykidsshop.com
Visit
Kids
Shop & enter to win this ride-on scooter (with your purchase).
And remember, your support helps Cape May MAC with the preservation of all the things you love about Cape May!
As a member of Cape May MAC, your membership dues directly supports our mission of promoting preservation, culture and the arts in Cape May. You also play a role in continuing our non-profit’s 50+ year history of interpreting Cape May’s heritage – from our inception by rescuing the Emlen Physick Estate from demolition, to developing Victorian era tourism, restoring the historic Cape May Lighthouse and World War II Lookout Tower, providing museum education, celebrating the arts by creating the Cape May Music Festival, and leading the way in expanding the region’s tourism season.
And remember, your Membership is tax-deductible and brings with it free and discounted tours, discounts in our Museum Shops and Vintage BYOB, advance notice of upcoming events and more!
For more information or to join, visit
www.capemaymac.org/support/membership/
Becoming a Cape May MAC member, or renewing your existing membership, is a true investment in keeping this mission alive for generations to come. There is no better way to show your love and appreciation for Cape May’s past than to invest in its future.
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
Cape May MAC is embarking on a project to install an HVAC system and fire suppression in the Physick House Museum. We’ve secured the planning and capital grants but now we need the matching funds. Your contribution to help us meet that match is greatly appreciated. Together, we will bring these plans through to fruition.
You can donate by CLICKING HERE
Find us behind the horses & carriages at 315 Ocean St., Cape May
YOUR TRIP IS NOT complete
UNTIL YOU CROSS THE street!
The Shoppes at Washington Commons has something for everyone
Discover your new favorite shop! (and enjoy convenient parking, free for the first 30 minutes!)
Boutiques
Beach Bling etc.
Bella
Cape May Surf
Seaweeds by the Sea
Islander
Ocean Lane
Food & Drink
Out There Coffee
Mario’s Pizzeria
Cione Gelato
George’s Place
Cape May Grilled Cheese Co.
ICCARA Bistro
Baby Gifts & Clothing
Arden’s Kids
Home Decor
Seaglass Home
Photo Printshop
Cape May Snaps
Pet Gifts & Treats
Dog Days of Cape May
Crafts
Stitch by Stitch
Spa Li Li
Cape May MAC’s 11th Annual
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023: 5pm
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.
The life and legacy of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton -- from historic truth to musical interpretation, and the role he played in shaping New Jersey as we know it today.
Presented by Dr. Robert Watson, awardwinning author, professor, historian, and analyst who has contributed to The New York Times, NPR, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the BBC, and more.
Tickets are limited. Advance reservations strongly recommended.
Adults $40
DR. ROBERT WATSON
Students & Teachers FREE (please present your current ID at the door for complimentary admission)
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Sponsored by Cape May MAC
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Lessons of History team
Myles Martel (chair), Jody Alessandrine, Tom Carroll, Vince DeGiamo, Joan Dempsey, David King, Mary McKenney, Mary Stewart, and Chris Traficante
Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 & 16 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. Included is the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, decked out in authentic Victorian style and the Estate’s 1876 Carriage House where you’ll enter a holiday wonderland and feel like a kid again when you see our extensive Dept. 56 Dickens Village collection beneath the boughs of our giant Christmas tree in our “Old Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit. A not-to-be-missed holiday experience for the whole family!
TICKETS ARE LIMITED!
ORDER YOURS NOW ONLINE AT WWW.CAPEMAYMAC.ORG
BEADLE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH506 Cape Ave., Cape May Point, NJ; Summer worship: 10am • 609-898-0536
BETH JUDAH TEMPLE - Pacific & Spencer Aves., Wildwood - In-person, live stream & Zoom services. Check calendar @ www.bethjudahtemple.org for inperson dates and times. • 609-522-7541
BOTTOMLINE CHURCH - at Utsch’s Marina, 1121 Rt. 109, Cape May. Services Sundays 8am, MarchDecember • 609-703-0448.
CALVARY CHAPEL CAPE MAY- 596 Seashore Rd., Erma. Services 8:30am & 10:30am Sunday, 7pm Wednesday
CAPE COMMUNITY CHURCH- 1159 Rte. 9, Cape May Court House. Services 10:30am Sundays • 609465-2338.
CAPE MAY BEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL - Clubhouse
Dr. & Elwood Rd., Town Bank- Non-demoninational worship Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Sundays: 9:30am • 609-889-1498.
CAPE MAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Decatur & Hughes Sts., Cape May- 8:30am beach service; 11am jazz service. • 609-884-3949
CAPE ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH - Columbia Ave. & Gurney St., Cape May- Sunday School: 9:15am; Worship: 10:30am; Bible Study, Tuesdays at 6:30pm • 609-884-3917
CAPE MAY LUTHERAN CHURCH - 509 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2181
CAPE MAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 635 Washington St. (next to City Hall)- Sundays: 10:30am; (also June-Labor Day, 8am at Cove Pavilion) • 609884-3792
COLD SPRING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (OLD BRICK) - 780 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays 10:30am ~ 609-884-4065
COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 123 Fishing Creek Rd., N. Cape May- Sunday School 9:15am • Worship 10:15am • 609-886-2448
EPISCOPAL CHURCH of the ADVENT - Franklin & Washington Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 8am & 10:30am. (10:30am service also online on YouTube, Cape May Advent channel) • 609-884-3065
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 1068 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2424
MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH - Lafayette & Franklin Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 11am • 609-884-3270
OUR LADY STAR of the SEA R.C. CHURCH - 525 Washington St., Cape May- Saturdays: 4pm, 5:30pm; Sundays: 7am, 8am, 9:30am (live-streamed), 11am, 6pm • 609-884-5312
SEASHORE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE - 446 Seashore Rd., Erma. Sundays: 8:45am & 11am. 609886-6196.
7th DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - 1 West 4th Avenue, Mayville • 609-861-2020- Sabbath School: 9:30am Saturdays • Worship Service: 11am Saturdays; Prayer Meeting: 7:30pm Tuesdays
SOCIETY OF FRIENDS - Seaville Monthly Meeting, 3088 South Shore Rd., Seaville. 10am. All welcome. ST. PETER’S BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH102 Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Sundays: 9am. • Call 609-898-4318.
TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH702 Seashore Rd.-Erma, Cape May. Sunday worship 9:15am, Sunday School 10:30am. www.ermatabernacle.org.
UNION CHAPEL - Non-Denominational - 317 Cape Ave., Cape May Point- 856-785-2652 • Starting Thursday, Aug. 3, Services will be every Thursday at 7pm
UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEY SHORE- Sundays, 10am. Call 609-965-9400 for directions or visit www.uucsjs.org
To all churches: If your denomination is not listed and you serve the visitors and residents of Cape May or would like to change your service times, please email jbarraclough@capemaymac.org
