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With all the stay-at-home and social distancing rules, we’ve all missed a lot, so we’re making sure you won’t miss out on your favorite music by the sea experience in Cape May! Concerts are being re-scheduled for summer and fall for the music you love: BAY ATLANTIC SYMPHONY NEW YORK CHAMBER ENSEMBLE ATLANTIC BRASS BAND NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER PLAYERS GEORGE MESTERHAZY TRIBUTE CONCERT PAULA JOHNS BACKTRACK VOCALS CHAMPAGNE JAZZ BRUNCH BACH’S LUNCHES Check our website at

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THIS WEEK inCAPE MAY

Vol. XLVIII Number 2 SPRING 2020

From the Director

Our entire MAC staff is diligently working to resume our schedule of tours and operations in the face of this historic COVID-19 challenge.

But we cannot get through it alone. Now more than ever, we need you to show how you’ve appreciated what MAC has provided culturally to enrich your life during our 50-year history, so that we can continue to do so for you and future generations of your family. Of course, donations are most welcome and appreciated. As are ticket purchases now, that can be used once we’re back in operation, for any number of MAC tours and events. Everything helps. And please don’t forget to patronize our local businesses in this issue, many of whom help support us through not only through advertising but also as event sponsors. Seasonal businesses don’t have as much time to recover and they need our help, too.

Jody Alessandrine Director/CEO DONATE TO MAC

THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY Published by Cape May MAC

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ARMED FORCES DAY...............................10 CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE...........................9 CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL...................... 2 COMING ATTRACTIONS..................... 74-75 EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE............................ 7 I LOVE CAPE MAY..................................... 53 MAC MEMBERSHIP............................. 32-33 WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER...........8 WEDDINGS & PARTIES............................. 35

CAPE MAY TIDBITS & ODDITIES ODDITIES Don’t Forget Mom.... 30 Dr. Physick’s Model T....................... 34 The Concrete Ship, Atlantus.................... 58 From Hair to Eternity.62 Flaunt Your Celery!.... 36 Ghosts in Cape May...51

Hide the Can.............. 55 How Cool is That?......49 I’m Not Wearing Those!...................... 28 May I Have This Dance?............. 56 Music to My Ears........ 26 The Victorian Laptop..................... 38

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Keepers of the Light PG. 6

50 Years of MAC PG. 12

Spring Cleaning PGS. 14-15

Cape May’s Stormy Past PGS. 44-46

Keepers of the Light For the first 77 years of its existence, Cape May’s lighthouse was looked after by a Head Keeper, First Assistant Keeper and Second Assistant Keeper.

It was their job to light the lantern each night at sunset, ensure it remained lit throughout the night and extinguish it the following morning. In addition, they were tasked by the United States Lighthouse Service with keeping the tower and Keepers’ dwellings painted and properly maintained, storing the massive amounts of oil and other equipment used in the original lanterns, taking care of the expansive lighthouse property and meticulously cleaning the lantern each day. Routine inspections were held by the Lighthouse Service and any deficiency was immediately addressed.

William C. Gregory was the first Head Keeper, aided by assistants Samuel Stilwell and John Reeves. Gregory had been the sole keeper of the previous Cape May lighthouse, which was replaced after just 12 years in service.

Following his retirement in 1861, he was succeeded as Head Keeper by

Downes E. Foster, Samuel Stillwell, Caleb S. Woolsen, and finally, Harry H. Palmer. The lantern was automated in 1936, making the Keeper and Assistant Keeper positions no longer necessary.

Two homes were built just south of the lighthouse in 1860, one for the Head Keeper and the other for his assistants. It proved to be cramped quarters for the two assistants and their families, leading to requests for additional quarters in 1879 and 1896. They finally got their wish when a long-awaited addition was added to the assistant’s home in 1903.

Despite retiring and being given his pension following the light’s automation, Palmer chose to stay in the Keeper’s house and maintain the property for the Lighthouse Service. He, his wife and two daughters lived comfortably there for many years. Today, the site is looked after by MAC staff members, one of whom is Palmer’s own granddaughter, Mayhugh Palmer Tees.

-- Story by Ben Miller

PHOTOS: Above, Head Keeper Harry H. Palmer. Note that the ladder behind him is OUTSIDE the railing of the watch gallery. A fear of heights was not acceptable for keepers! At right is a photo of the two houses, home to the Head Keeper and his assistants.

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Time travelers welcome!

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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. The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible.

THE PHYSICK ESTATE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED

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Amid this historic COVID-19 challenge, we need your help. Now more than ever, we need you to show how you’ve appreciated what MAC has provided culturally to enrich your life during our 50-year history, so that we can continue to do so for you and future generations of your family. Please consider purchasing advance tickets that may be used when we re-open.

READ MORE ABOUT THE PHYSICK ESTATE

This Old House PRESERVATION OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE

Each year, our tour of the Physick House Museum highlights a particular aspect of Victorian life and culture. This year marks MAC’s 50th Anniversary, and our tour focuses on the Physick House itself. It is fitting, since this is where 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.

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE! Historic site administered by Cape May MAC Become a MAC Member and get FREE ADMISSION to the Emlen Physick Estate and the Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour See page 32-33 for information or call 609-884-5404

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

VIRTUAL ARMED FORCES DAY ION CELEBRATAM MAY 16: 11 CLICK HERE

CURRENTLY CLOSED 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.

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See pages 32-33

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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.

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

THE LIGHTHOUSE AND THE STATE PARK ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED

TAKE A OUR VIRTUAL T Climb 199 steps in this 1859 structure to the watch gallery (just below the lantern itself) for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape & Delaware Bay! Tower admission: $10 adults $ 5 children (ages 3-12) MAC MEMBERS GET IN FREE! See pages 32-33

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

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.

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

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Creepy Victorian food

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse..... 16 Natali Vineyards...................... 55 Nature Center of Cape May.... 19 Nauti Spirits..............................52 Schellenger’s Landing...... 68-69 Southern Mansion................... 29 Willow Creek Winery..............60

Victorians ate virtually every part of an animal, supping on delicacies likes brains and hearts. Another famous dish from the Victorian era was turtle soup. The turtle was prized above all for its green jelly-like fat which was used to flavor the soup made from the longboiled stringy flesh of the creature.

ARMED FORCES DAY at the World War II Lookout Tower

Join us in a virtual celebration!

Saturday, May 16: 11am

Join us virtually from home at capemaymac.org on the World War II Tower page to honor all veterans on Armed Forces Day. The Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower will host an online visit to the World War II Lookout Tower (Fire Control Tower No. 23) on Sunset Boulevard, in honor of Armed Forces Day, and that video footage will be available for viewing at 11am.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org See Page 8 for more information about the World War II Lookout Tower Sponsored by the Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower, an affinity group of Cape May MAC 10

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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 MAC Cape May’s leader in heritage tourism, educational outreach, historic preservation and cultural enrichment.

Join us as we remember those 50 years in words and photos at 2020’s

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EXHIBIT

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

Currently closed, but will be open through Nov. 1 once the Physick Estate re-opens For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit

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Spring cleaning time Doing a lot more spring cleaning this year? True, we’ve been forced into it by the rules of Covid19 and staying at home.

But you can feel a little bit better about it if you remember that you’re following a rite of spring that goes back at least two centuries in America.

This seasonal desire for cleanliness turned whole households upside down in the late 19th century as the women of the house declared war on dirt. And, after a long winter, there was plenty of dirt to be had!

In the absence of the electric Dustbusters and ionizing air filters of today, dirt and dust were relentless in the Victorian household. Spring cleaning was the one time during the year when everything in the house was dusted, aired, washed, polished and otherwise cleaned. Many women also engaged in a round of autumn cleaning, but it usually was not as extensive.

In the spring, rugs were taken out and beaten; every piece of furniture was taken outside to be aired; walls and wallpaper were dusted; curtains were taken down for cleaning; floors were mopped, swept and polished; bedsteads were taken apart and checked for insects; bedding and other linens were washed and aired; chimneys were swept. Closets, chests and cabinets were emptied of clothing, dishes, silver and glassware, all 14

of which was aired, washed or polished.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) once declared, “House is being ‘cleaned.’ I prefer pestilence.”

Men of the household were often completely lost during the process of spring cleaning. Most husbands despised the ritual, not knowing where they were allowed to walk or sit, as well as being denied a hot meal for the duration of the cleaning ritual. Men could see that when their wives appeared in the parlor after a day of tiresome cleaning, there was nothing in their “countenance indicative of love, sweetness or dinner.”

The process of spring cleaning was exhaustive and exhausting. By the late 19th century when parlors contained so many knick-knacks, textiles, and pieces of furniture, the process could take several weeks.

The surge in textile manufacturing in the late 18th century and early 19th century meant that fabrics and carpets became cheaper, and houses filled with more and more textiles. In

spring, these textiles made for some of the most difficult things in the house to clean.

In the early part of the 19th century, before Oriental carpets were fashionable, wall-to-wall carpets covered up the soft-wood floors that most houses had. These carpets were secured to the floor with thousands of tacks which housewives had to pry loose every spring for cleaning, and hammer in every fall when the carpets went back down. If moths were a problem, cracked black pepper, small cedar branches, or tobacco were placed under the carpet to ward them off. A bed of straw was often placed on the floor to allow the dirt to sift through the carpet, helping the carpet to last longer. In the latter half of the 19th century, straw matting was often left down on floors yearround, with the carpets placed on top of it in the winter.

In Cape May, spring cleaning seems to have taken place in March, April and May. The Cape May Ocean Wave (Forerunner of the Star and Wave) reported on March 27, 1889, that “House cleaning is in sight.” In May 1886, the newspaper reported that “House cleaning is now fully on. Bedding is picturesquely hung from windows and carpets ornament dooryard fences. There’s nothing like giving everything about the house a good sunning. Let the good work go forward till the town is as clean as a new pin.”

“Summer preparations” (as mentioned in the newspaper) probably referred to lightening up the house for summer by doing things like replacing heavy carpets with grass matting, taking down and storing velvet curtains for the summer, leaving only the lace curtains or none at all, and perhaps even slipcovering the furniture with muslin. Gilded picture frames, mirrors and lighting fixtures were often covered in netting or muslin as well to prevent flyspecks. However, after

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wire window screens became widely available in the 1880s, most homeowners didn’t have to worry about being invaded by flying insects, and the tradition of bagging the chandeliers fell by the wayside. Historic photographs of the outside of the Physick House show us that the Physicks did make use of window screens on their exterior porches and in their windows.

The whole process of spring cleaning must have lasted through most of the months of March and April, and then wound down in early May. The Cape May Ocean Wave reported on May 10, 1888, that “the victims of house cleaning time begin to be more cheerful.”

Today, efficient vacuum cleaners and commercial cleaning products make spring cleaning a little easier than it was more than 100 years ago. However, there’s no substitute for good old-fashioned elbow grease. Spring cleaning may be historic, but the process looks about the same today as it did all those years ago.

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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.

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

We are closed. The Colonial House will not open until we, in our judgment, are persuaded and satisfied that the appointed time to open has been delivered to us by our Governor. All in due time. Do visit our website and contact us.

Free Museum & Tours

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

Private Guided tours

by appointment only with 24 hours notice Visit our website at www.capemayhistory.org Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission / Department of State, and the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders through the Cape May County Department of Tourism, Public Information and Culture & Heritage.

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Cape May Presbyterian Church is praying for your health and well-being during this crisis. your days be brightened by moments of neighborly compassion and Easter joy.

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Until it is safe to gather again, we can be found online at the following virtual locations: YouTube, gram, Faceboook, Twitter and firstpresbycapemay.com.

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The AA and Alanon groups who normally meet in our building have suspended their in-person meetings. For online group meetings, see capeatlanticaa.org The Community Food Closet is still operating from our building, but differently.

To donate or if you need groceries, see their website at cmfoodcloset.org

We look forward to seeing Cape May bloom again soon!

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Music to my ears Phonograph Manufacturer: Standard Talking Machine Company C. 1909 Phonographs became popular in the 1890s with Thomas Edison’s advances in wax cylinders.

This popularity extended into the 20th century. Since several companies were making phonographs, they began to create designs that would stand out from the rest. The Winsor Furniture Company began selling desks and tables with a phonograph inside. The Fern-O-Grand Company made their phonographs in the shape of a grand piano. By the late 1920s, the popularity of phonographs began to wane due to the advent of radio.

Dr. Physick had a phonograph and more than 80 records in his collection.

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According to oral histories, Dr. Physick’s favorite singers included Enrico Caruso, Antonio Scotti and Nellie Melba. Dr. Physick also had at least nine records

by John Philip Sousa. While not a family piece, this phonograph is typical of their time period.

Look for the phonograph in the music room on your tour of the Physick House Museum.

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I’m not wearing those!

Plus Fours

Early 20th Century Plus Fours are a type of men’s pants that became popular in America in the early 20th century. Unlike knickerbockers, which ended at the knee, plus fours extend four inches below the knee, hence the name. They were especially popular for playing golf because their bagginess and extra length allowed for greater mobility.

In the Victorian era, middle class Americans began to have more leisure time as a result of the Industrial Revolution. Two “crazes” became popular as well: exercising and nature.

Golf fit in with both of them and became very popular in the United States. Golf was seen as a “moral and healthful exercise.”

Cape May had its own nine-hole golf course which was incorporated on July 29, 1898. One of the charter members was Dr. Emlen Physick, who also served as the club’s first Vice President. According to an article in

the June 17, 1899 edition of the Cape May Wave, there was a golf tournament in which 22 players participated. Dr. Physick finished the tournament in 16th place. He was 20 strokes off the lead. Women were allowed to play at the Cape May Golf Club and even Dr. Physick’s mother, Mrs. Ralston, was an associate member.

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Don’t forget Mom! Children have been honoring their mothers since the beginning of time.

However, it wasn’t until 1872 that serious thought was given to honoring all mothers with a special day. Although Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the words to the Battle Hymn of the Republic, made the first suggestion of Mother’s Day, credit for the invention of the holiday often goes to Anna Jarvis.

Anna’s mother had longed for a day of peace as a way to heal the emotional scars of the Civil War, with a day called “Mother’s Friendship Day.” The Philadelphia native worked until her death to establish the holiday. When her mother died, Anna picked up the cause. Anna worked tirelessly to establish a “special memorial day honoring all mothers for the service she renders to humanity in every field and to reunite families divided by Civil War.” By 1910, West Virginia was the first state to recognize a day in honor of mothers at a service in Grafton, WV. Called Mother’s Day, the holiday was a big success. Anna Jarvis was pleased with Grafton’s efforts. In appreciation she sent 500 white carnations (her mother’s favorite flower) to the town with a note reading, “These five hundred carnations are given by a loyal, loving daughter in honor and sacred memory of her good and faithful mother, Mrs. Ann M. Jarvis, who worked faithfully and earnestly for 20 long years, as an earnest teacher in our Sunday School, who only a few years ago departed to that better world to reap the reward of her labors here.

Everyone is asked to wear this flower.”

As a result of Anna’s gift, white carnations became the symbol of Mother’s Day. A white carnation is thought to typify the virtues of motherhood.

White stands for purity, the lasting quality of carnations indicate faithfulness, the flower’s fragrance denotes love,

Even if you can’t treat Mom to dinner out this year, check out our great local restaurants offering take-out! the flower’s wide field of growth symbolizes charity, and its shape represents beauty; all qualities of mothers.

A year later, nearly every state had officially marked the day. However, it wasn’t until 1914 that President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother’s Day as an official holiday to be held on the second Sunday of May “as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.”

Even though Anna Jarvis was successful in her quest to establish Mother’s Day, her accomplishment soon turned bitter. Enraged by the commercialization of the holiday, she filed a lawsuit to stop a 1923 Mother’s Day festival and was arrested for disturbing the peace at a war mother’s convention where women were selling white carnations for profit. Despite her protestations the holiday continued.

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In addition to becoming a MAC member, you can join one (or more) of our active Friends groups, at no additional cost.

Support your favorite (or all five!) and get invitations to special Friends events and other benefits.

Friends of the Physick Estate The Emlen Physick Estate has long been a “must see” destination in Cape May, as well as an outstanding educational experience for local schoolchildren.

Help us to enhance this jewel of Victoriana and expand its outreach by joining the Friends of the Physick Estate.

Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse The Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse seek to raise awareness of the historic significance and value of this Guardian of the Sea. Renew your passion for this majestic sentinel by becoming a Friend of the Cape May Lighthouse.

Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower

Since its opening in 2009, the World War II Lookout Tower has become an important memorial for Cape May area veterans. Help us educate the public and preserve the memory of the war years by joining the Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower.

Friends of the Cape May Music Festival The Friends of the Cape May Music Festival share a passion for classical music. Help us support the Festival during its three-week residency in May and June and extend its presence in the community year round through related activities and events.

Friends of Museum Education Learning is a life-long endeavor. Your membership in the Friends of Museum Education will help sustain relevant, accessible and diverse educational opportunities for people of all ages. Only with your support can we continue to share artistic, cultural, and historic programs that are exhilarating and enlightening.

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Dr. Physick and a canine friend go for a ride in their 1915 Model T

DR. PHYSICK’S MODEL T

Dr. Physick owned a number of vehicles including a 1915 Model T Ford Runabout. As you can see from the photo, Dr. Physick had the car converted to a pickup truck. This was easily accomplished by removing the rear turtle deck, the section of the car that contained the trunk, and putting on a truck bed instead. A forward-thinking individual, Dr. Physick is said to have owned the first automobile in town. His mother, Mrs. Ralston, was not fond of the new invention and insisted that there always be a carriage in the Carriage House for her use.

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Flaunt your celery!

Celery Stand c. 1879 Until about 1900, celery was a high-status food for middle and upper class Americans. That was because the cultivation of celery was labor intensive, making it expensive. Celery was a status symbol that appeared in many formal dinner occasions. According to an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about President Cleveland’s inaugural ball in 1885, guests were treated to “fifty dozen bunches of celery.”

Victorians liked to show off their wealth, especially in the dining room. Since celery was a status symbol, the celery

stand, or vase, did just that. Manufacturers made stands from clear glass so the entire stalk was visible. In addition, the celery would stand upright, as opposed to lying flat on the table, to make it stand out even more.

As celery became more popular, it came to be more readily available.

Consequently, celery became a less luxurious food. The loss of status by celery was reflected at the table.

No longer was celery displayed in a vase, but rather laid flat on a plate.

The celery stand shown often graces the dining table in the Physick House Museum.

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Victorian laptop?

Typewriter Artist/Manufacturer: Corona Date: c. 1913 The first commercially produced typewriter in the United States debuted in 1874, and was demonstrated for millions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.

Throughout the next several decades, typewriter keyboards were not standardized. A number of machines actually typed on the underside of the paper, so the typist could not see what he or she was typing. Some unusual models displayed semi-circular keyboards, double keyboards (one for each hand), keys arranged in a full circle (on a machine

specifically for typing on large ledger pages) and various other configurations.

When it was first invented, the typewriter had no association with either gender. According to Thomas J. Schlereth in his book Victorian America: Transformations in Everyday Life, by the late 1880s typewriter advertisers and office managers claimed that women’s nimble fingers were more suited to the typewriter. In the 1870s, fewer than 5 percent of stenographers and typists were women; by 1930 that figure had risen to 90 percent.

Look for the typewriter in the library at the Physick House Museum.

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Trolley service was available between the city of Cape May and the Cape’s original steamboat landing at what is now Sunset Beach, with the lighthouse as one of the most popular landmarks along the route. It would later be extended to Sewell Point, where today’s Coast Guard base is, then abandoned, after storm surges destroyed the tracks.

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CAPE MAY’S

Stormy Past Every year, multiple nor’easters approach the Cape May area. While some have caused havoc and extensive damage, most have done little more than bring rougher than normal seas and extra precipitation. Virtually every time Cape May receives more than a few inches of snow, it’s caused by a nor’easter.

Cape May has seen thousands of nor’easters over the years, but if you bring up the subject with residents and longtime visitors, there’s one particular storm that stands out among the rest.

While it was never officially named,

it’s been called the “Five High Storm,” the “Great March Storm of 1962,” and it’s most commonly known as the “Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962.”

Nor’easters are classified by an intensity range similar to the one used for hurricanes, known as the Dolan-Davis scale. The 1962 nor’easter was a Category 5. As you will soon see, the storm earned every bit of its dreadful reputation.

Few storms are remembered by Cape May residents as vividly as the one that began on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, 1962. What had been predicted as

People searched through everything that was deposited on Beach Avenue in the wake of the 1962 nor’easter, looking for anything of value. State Troopers were called in during the storm after many of the local hotels and motels were hit by looting.

-- Photo courtesy Reverend C. Wilbert Sterner

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a minor nor’easter that would have little impact proved to be the exact opposite.

Instead, Cape May was hammered for three straight days, with severe flooding and thunderous winds, accompanied by both snow and rain. The storm unexpectedly stalled over the Cape May area, lasting for a total of five high tides before it moved from the region. Making the situation even worse was the fact that it occurred around the time of the Spring Equinox, when the tides were already at their highest.

The beachfront was torn apart, with buildings turned to rubble, the boardwalk smashed apart, Beach Avenue shattered into chunks of asphalt, and the sands eroded so badly that, in many areas, subsequent high tides brought the ocean right up to the road. To compound matters, the summer season was just two and a half months away.

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“I remember the storm of 1962 vividly!

We lived on Idaho Avenue and watched the ocean waves come up Philadelphia Avenue. The water stopped at the beginning of our backyard. That went on for three days each time the tide came in!

At the end of the storm, we walked down to Beach Drive. It was unbelievable how the street was lifted up and moved in large chunks. The ocean water was still below the street when we were walking on it. The beachfront houses looked like they had been hit by bombs. Splintered wood was everywhere!”

-- Betty Ann Sherretta

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CAPE MAY’S STORMY PAST

There used to be a home around this fireplace, with a yard and a street out front. In front once stood the borough of South Cape May, now just a memory after the Great Atlantic Hurricane in September 1944.

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How cool is that?

Icebox

Manufacturer: Frostair

In the days before electric refrigeration, perishable foods were stored in iceboxes.

Ice was readily available, even in the summer months. During the winter, ice was commercially harvested from ponds and rivers, then shipped via railroad to urban areas like Philadelphia. From the urban areas, the ice was moved again to the rural parts of the country and stored in local icehouses. If it was cold enough, ice was even harvested at Lake Lily in Cape May Point.

The icehouses were generally small, windowless buildings. The ice blocks would be carefully packed together with sawdust. In 1904, Dr. Physick purchased the Independent Ice & Coal Company, which was located on Washington Street.

According to oral history, Dr. Physick had several iceboxes in his home. He had a small icebox, similar to this one, in the refrigerator room. Dr. Physick also had

several “floor to ceiling” iceboxes in the basement, where he would store meat purchased from the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia.

Look for the icebox in the refrigerator room in the Physick House Museum.

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GHOSTS IN VICTORIAN CAPE MAY

Cape May is reputedly one of America’s most haunted towns, and nowhere else is this reputation so well-earned as at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s original haunted house. For years, MAC’s staffers had felt they were not alone in the house, but it was not until psychic medium Craig McManus began his investigations into the town’s paranormal activities that those who were not regular members of the MAC staff were identified.

McManus, who has written several books about Cape May’s hauntings and has documented spirit activity at dozens of the town’s quaint B&B inns and hotel properties, has spent a great deal of time at the Physick house and has identified several of its residents.

Most prominent among them is Dr. Physick’s Aunt Emilie, who has great energy and a vibrant smile, according to McManus.

“This is a ghost who knows everything that is going on in her home,” McManus wrote. He also explained that, after her death, Emilie had stayed on to watch over the house, which had fallen into disrepair before its restoration began in 1970.

Dr. Physick’s mother, Frances Ralston, is no longer in the house, according to McManus, but the strong presence she exerted in her lifetime is still felt as “residual energy,” especially in her bedroom on the second floor, the paranormal hot spot of the home.

Another resident is Isabelle, or Bella, Mrs. Ralston’s invalid younger sister who died in 1883, shortly after the family

moved into the mansion.

Among the unique spirits that McManus has reported are several of Dr. Physick’s dogs. He encountered several in the house on his first visit, and one romping through the gardens on a later visit. Apparently, there is some disturbance when the dogs are about, because they were never allowed in the house by Mrs. Ralston.

Aunt Emilie, however, had a softer spot for Dr. Physick’s canine companions, and prepared their dinners in the estate’s kitchen, and would let them in the house when Mrs. Ralston was absent.

The estate’s Carriage House also has its resident spirit, which has been heard by several of the MAC staff whose offices are on the building’s second floor.

McManus said this could be one of the servants, possibly a groomsman or driver.

One of MAC’s most popular ghost tours is Seance at the Physick Estate, where McManus leads a group of 25 people through the house to commune with its spirit residents.

“Cape May’s original haunted house never disappoints,” McManus wrote about a recent tour. “It was one of the best haunting experiences I have had in my career!

“There are very few real haunted mansions of this caliber that are open to the public,” he wrote in his book. “If you love the paranormal, this is a must visit!”

Among the unique spirits that McManus has reported are several of Dr. Physick’s dogs.

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Hide the can Condensed Milk Can Holder

Date: c. 1885 The middle of the 1800s saw the proliferation of larger cities in the United States. Dense populations in small areas created problems with provisions. Items such as milk were in high demand but hard to keep fresh.

To address this need, Gail Borden, a New York newspaper publisher, invented condensed milk. It had a much longer shelf life and took less storage space than fresh milk.

In the minds of Victorians, having an unsightly condensed milk can on one’s table was completely unacceptable. The solution was to create an elaborate dish to house the milk can. A small ladle was utilized to dispense the milk. There is a

small hole on the bottom of the dish for lifting out and replacing the milk can.

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May I have this dance?

Dance Card Manufacturer: Daily Star Print

Date: 1876 Dances, or hops, were very popu-

lar leisure activities in the Victorian era.

They were especially common in Cape May during the summer months. Congress Hall and the Stockton Hotel held dances almost weekly during July and August in the late 19th century. The Stockton Hotel even hired Simon Hassler, a conductor from Philadelphia, and his band to regularly play for the dances.

As with anything in the Victorian era, there was an etiquette for a dance.

Ladies could not attend without an escort, but their father or brother would suffice. A gentleman would approach a lady and ask her to dance. He would then sign his name for the agreed upon dance on the lady’s dance card. The “Order of Dancing” listed on this dance card at the Stockton Hotel included a waltz, a galop and a quadrille (which is a type of square dance).

Dances were not only for adults, but children and youth had their own, as well. An article in the October 29, 1908 edition of the Cape May Herald advertises a Halloween dance for young people in town.

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A ship made out of

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The Atlantus in 1926 It isn’t possible to live in or visit Cape May County and not know about the concrete ship Atlantus. For almost 100 years, the ship has lain off Sunset Beach.

A critical steel shortage during World War I forced the federal government to experiment with ship design. From 1917-1918, the U.S. Shipping Board planned to build a fleet of 38 concrete ships. Only 12 of the proposed 38 ships were completed and put into service. Two other concrete ships were begun, but the war had ended before they were finished. One of the ships that made it into service was the Atlantus, which was the second prototype constructed.

In its heyday, it was a 3,000-ton, 250-foot-long freighter with a 5-inch thick hull. Built by the Liberty Shipbuilding Corporation of Brunswick, Georgia, the Atlantus was launched on Nov. 21, 1918.

Despite being incredibly heavy, the ships were surprisingly efficient.

Because of their immense weight, the ships behaved well in heavy weather.

Only the roughest seas could produce strong enough waves to rock the boat.

In addition, the surface of the ships was much smoother than that of steel ships with riveted joints and they were therefore faster than traditional ships. The concrete hulls also absorbed much of the noise and vibration of the engines.

Several captains commented in log books that at times they were unaware the engines were running at all.

The only fatal flaw of the concrete ships was their durability. The concrete was simply unable to withstand a concentrated blow. When docking a ship, for example, often the hull of the ship bangs into the dock. On a steel ship this would merely cause a dent in the steel plate, on a concrete ship the problem 58

was much more serious. A knock on the hull might cause some concrete to chip off thus making a weak spot in the hull.

As engineers became aware of the problem, oak fenders were installed on the ships to absorb these minor blows.

With the end of the war, the Atlantus and other concrete ships were put to rest. Steel was available again and was a much better material for shipbuilding.

Most of the “Concrete Fleet� was decommissioned and sent to Norfolk, Virginia in September 1920. It was here, a year later, that the Atlantus was purchased by a salvage company.

In 1926, the ship was towed to Cape May. A Baltimore firm, attempting to start a ferry service from Cape May to Lewes, thought that the ship would make a perfect dock. However, while waiting for the foundations of the

dock to be constructed, the Atlantus broke loose from her moorings during a June storm and ran aground. Several

attempts were made to free the ship but to no avail. Today the ship remains an attraction lying offshore of Sunset Beach. Only 50 yards away from Sunset Beach, the Cape May WWII Lookout Tower, restored and operated by Cape May MAC, offers spectacular views of the coast as well as the history of the area during the war.

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From Hair to Eternity Would you consider trimming your tresses – or those of a loved one – for posterity? You might have, if you’d lived in Victorian times.

Victorians would shudder at some of our practices in this day and age, but one of their customs has the same effect on many of us today. Simply stated, the idea of weaving wreaths from hair of deceased relatives gives a lot of us “the willies.”

In the Victorian era, however, using hair to weave intricate wreaths for framing in shadow boxes and displaying on walls was accepted as a fitting tribute to a loved one. “Hair is at once the most delicate and lasting of our materials and survives us like love,” stated Godey’s Lady’s Book in 1860. Perhaps that best explains the appeal the practice had for the Victorians.

Aside from using it in wreathes and brooches for the solemn purpose of mourning, working with hair as a medium for artistic expression was a popular pastime in the 1860s and ‘70s. A threedimensional work of art created for a shadow box might also commemorate another rite of passage, such as a betrothal. Hair could be gotten from one person, living or deceased, or from all the members of an entire family.

The process of working with hair was both painstaking and tedious.

Sometimes bobbins would be used,

similar to those employed in the making of lace. The hair was typically macramaed. Many of the more elaborate hair wreathes of the late 19th century incorporated china flowers with the strands of hair or intertwined hair with strands of shiny jet beads.

In terms of interior decorating, blank walls, reminiscent of frugally furnished farm houses of the previous century, were shunned as the middle class grew in the mid-1800s. Since wall embellishments and other decorative accents reflected affluence, the modernist “more is less” philosophy would simply not have cut it back then. With increased leisure time and money – and no TV advertising to create needs to buy things – Victorian ladies turned to crafts to satisfy two needs: to keep the home amply furnished and idle hands busy.

Be sure to check out the Mourning Cross in Mrs. Ralston’s bedroom when you visit the Physick House Museum.

And don’t worry, it’s OK to say “Ewww!”

This elaborate mourning wreath, displayed in a shadow box, is fashioned from human hair that may have belonged to the members of the family.

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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 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

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BOATING • DINING SHOPPING • ADVENTURES BUSINESSES FOR HOURS 9 Miss Chris Marina: Tours Cape May Whale Watcher 609-884-5445 www.capemaywhalewatcher.com Largest & Fastest • Guaranteed Sightings

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

15 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!

See you at the Landing!

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To our Customers,

Thanks for all your continued support of Bucket Brigade Brewery.

We are committed to doing our part to help minimize the spread of the COVID-19 Virus. We are implementing the following procedures: Until further notice the tasting room will be closed (until the Governor signs executive order to reopen) no in house take out services only online orders. We will be selling Growler Cans made up when you order online. No outside growlers or containers of any kind will be filled. Online sales will be available at the following link: bucketbrigadestore.square. site/s/shop. Additionally, we will be changing our hours to meet this new restriction. Our hours will be 4pm-7pm, Wednesday-Saturday. When coming to the brewery for pickup, we will have your cans ready with your name, so you can grab and go. With that, if you feel sick or have a fever, please stay home. Our staff will be doing all they can to help get through this situation the best we can for all. Please do your part and follow the advice/guidelines of the medical professionals.

Thank you for your understanding and remember to support local businesses

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Located 1 block east of the Mall towards the beach.

TO THE BEACH

TO WASHINGTON STREET MALL

OCEAN STREET Splash 609-846-7100

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

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Cape May Peanut Butter Co. 609-898-4444 capemaypeanutbutterco.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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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

Spicing things up in the Spring of 2017!

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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

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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Strawberry Festival

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June 6: 9am - 5pm Wilbraham Park (Rain date June 7)

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WWW.WESTCAPEMAYTODAY.COM 1- Antique Doorknob

11- Godmothers

Broadway & West Perry • 609.884.4543 godmothersrestaurant.com

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

12- Happy Baby Boutique

Casual Dining with Culinary Surprises

600 Park Blvd. • 609.884.7660 backstreetcapemay.com

4- Bird House of Cape May

Nature Gifts for all Seasons

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

5- Black Duck on Sunset

Cool, Casual Dining Experience

#1 Sunset Blvd. • 609.898.0100 blackduckonsunset.com

6- Cape May Honey Farm

Raw Honeys, Candles, Cosmetics, Gifts

135 Sunset Blvd. • 609.425.6434 capemayhoneyfarm.com

7- Cape May Market

Health Food • Grocery Store Breakfast • Coffee & Juice Bar

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

8- Chez Michel

Chez Michel French Bakery

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

9- Exit 0 Skin Care LLC

Soaps, Skincare, Candles handcrafted by an Eczema Sufferer

600 Park Blvd. #01-07 • 518-414-1188 www.etsy.com/shop/exit000skincare

10- The Flying Fish Studio

Cool Clothing for Interesting People

130 Park Blvd. • 609.884.2760 theflyingfishstudio.com

Baby Boutique

405 West Perry St. • 609.884.5922 happybabycapemay.com

13- Key West Tacos

3- Backstreet Simply Delicious

Cape May’s Original Italian Restaurant

Tacos • Classic • Fish • Steak

479 West Perry St. • 609.898.8226 keywesttacos.com

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

15- Out of the Past Antiques

A Treasure on Every Shelf

394 Myrtle Ave. • 609.884.3357 outofthepastantiques.com

16- Professional Property Services

Property Management • Homes & Condos

www.ProfessionalPropertyService.com 600 Park Blvd. • 609.770.8357

17- Seaside Cheese Co.

Imported Cheese, Gourmet Olives, Gift Baskets, Lunch

110 Park Blvd. • 609.884.8700 seasidecheesecapemay.com

18- Tea by the Sea

350 Teas, Gifts, China & Candles

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

19- West Side Market

Hoagies • Cheese Steaks • Breakfast Sandwiches • Catering

517 Broadway • 609.884.3061 westsidemarketcapemay.com

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

133 Myrtle Ave. • 609.884.2046

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COMING ATTRACTIONS CLICK ON ANY OF THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS SEPT. 11-20, 2020 24TH ANNUAL CAPE MAY FOOD & WINE CELEBRATION INDULGE YOURSELF IN CAPE MAY, ONE OF “AMERICA’S BEST FOOD CITIES” SEPT. 12, 2020 HARVEST BREW FEST TASTE CRAFT BEERS AT THIS PHYSICK ESTATE FESTIVAL THAT CELEBRATES ALL THINGS LOCAL. FAMILIES WELCOME! OCT. 8-12, 2020 48TH ANNUAL VICTORIAN WEEKEND CELEBRATE CAPE MAY’S VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORY WITH A VARIETY OF TOURS & EVENTS OCT. 11, 2020 9TH ANNUAL LESSONS OF HISTORY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES “GIVE ‘EM HELL, HARRY!” OCT. 16-31, 2020 HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS SCARE YOURSELF SILLY WITH SPECIAL TOURS AND EVENTS THEMED FOR THE SPOOKY SEASON OCT. 17-18, 2020 LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE OF NJ VISIT ALL NEW JERSEY’S LIGHTHOUSE OVER ONE WEEKEND OCT. 30-NOV. 1 & NOV. 6-8, 2020 SHERLOCK HOLMES WEEKENDS JOIN HOLMES AND WATSON TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY! NOV. 20, 2020 - JAN. 2, 2021 CAPE MAY’S HOLIDAY SEASON

SIX WEEKS OF SPECIAL HOLIDAY TOURS AND EVENTS INCLUDING:

HOLIDAY PREVIEW WEEKEND (NOV. 20-22) 47TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOURS (DEC. 5, 12, 19)

PLUS LAMPLIGHTER CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOURS, GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST TROLLEY RIDES, PHYSICK FAMILY CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOURS, HOLIDAY INNS TOURS, HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY RIDES, SANTA’S TROLLEY RIDES, BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, AND MORE.

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Saturday, Aug. 1: 10am-6pm Sponsored by

An all-day fun family festival! on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May

Crabs & other summer picnic fare Craft beer from local & regional brewers Crafts vendors on the grounds Live entertainment all day ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS IS FREE FREE PARKING There will be a charge for food, beverages and some activities.

Commemorative T-shirts will be available.

See map at www.capemaymac.org

FREE TROLLEY SHUTTLE See website for details

Presented by Cape May MAC, this fun summer event will benefit MAC’s free educational outreach programs

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