VOLUME LII, ISSUE 3
Newsletter www.capemaymac.org
SUMMER 2022
Annual Craft Beer & Crab Festival comes to the Emlen Physick Estate You won’t want to miss this remarkable event now in its 10th year! It’s time once again to enjoy steamed crabs, local and regional craft beers and food vendors, wine, spirits and allday music and family entertainment during one of Cape May’s largest summertime events — the Craft Beer & Crab Festival, Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. The festival is presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) and
sponsored by PNC Bank, as well as Madison Resorts (Montreal Beach Resort) and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Come to the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., and stretch out on your lawn chair or relax under the tent during this all-day festival that celebrates the best of summer in Cape May and was named one of the 5 Best NJ Summer Festivals by CBS NY. Admission to the grounds is free and (CONTINUED ON PAGE 12)
New tour combines trolley tour with visit to Tubman Museum This summer visitors to Cape May have been immersing themselves in the stories of the dangerous days of the anti-slavery movement in the mid-1800s in Cape May. It’s the new, 2.5-hour Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Tour & Harriet Tubman Museum Tour offered Tuesdays at 9:30am. Cape May was part of the Underground Railroad, and this combination tour tells the story of those perilous days. It brings together stories of the Underground Railroad in Cape May and information about its hero, Harriet Tubman, with details of her connection to Cape May. The tour combines (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6)
Photo by Susan Krysiak
Shown here, Cynthia Mullock guides combo tour-goers through the exhibits in the celebrated Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey. This new combo trolley and museum tour is offered Tuesday mornings.
Photo by Joe Evangelista
Lighthouse Full Moon Climbs are offered monthly through November.
The Year of the Keeper: Lighthouse activities fill this summer and beyond An emblem of homecoming, of maritime history, and of this historic seaside town, the Cape May Lighthouse is a must-visit locale—and at the height of summer, is host to a variety of unforgettable experiences. From a nighttime lookout of the Delaware Bay under the stars to an up-close viewing of the full moon to a grand historical cruise, this summer (CONTINUED ON PAGE 13)
In This Issue Coming Attractions.................... Page 3-5 From the President........................Page 6 Membership News .......................Page 7 Recent Happenings...................... Page 2 Thank You Department..........Pages 8-9
