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Take time to infuse yourself with knowledge during these free talks presented by Cape May MAC educators and offered both live and online. For assistance or more information, call 609-884-5404. In person at the Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave., and also available on Zoom. VISIT HERE for more information.

Wednesday, July 5, 12pm: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a summer vacation at the shore in the late 19th century? Ben Ridings talks about retreats at America’s oldest seaside resort and their similarities to today. CLICK HERE to register.

Wednesday, July 19, 12pm: Is it music, is it a place in time, is it a culture? Mike Urbanski explores this fascinating phenomena in a Lunch & Learn that will discuss the several aspects of DooWop. He will also explore why Wildwood was one time called, “Las Vegas-by-thesea.” CLICK HERE to register.

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 12pm: The boardwalk was an American innovation, born of necessity. You didn’t want your guests’ feet to get wet or have sand tracked into your hotel, did you? Join Mary Stewart and find out when and where the boardwalk was born and how it’s grown through history. CLICK HERE to register.

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 12pm:

What really happened to Amelia Earhart? There are countless theories, with books and movies on this enduring mystery of the 20th century. Mark Allen joins us to talk about a well-researched theory, supported by circumstantial evidence, that answers the questions. CLICK HERE to register.

Sundays, through June 25 at 10:30am, July 2-Aug. 27 and Sept. 10-Oct. 8 at 9:30am. Saturday, Sept. 7 at 9:30am and 11:30am. Sunday, Oct. 8 at 10:30am: See America’s only National Historic Landmark City up close on this one-hour walking tour that explores Cape May’s renowned historic district by foot. Put on your sturdy 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 and where the Great Fire of 1878 burned. Adults $15; children (ages 3-12) $12. CLICK HERE for tickets.

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Wednesdays, through Aug. 30: 12:30pm; Fridays, June 30: 10:15am. July 7-Aug. 25: 10am: 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. Hear 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. Adult admission is $20, children (ages 3-12) $15. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Various times, Mondays through Saturdays through Sept. 2: You’ll hear how the rich lived in the early 1900s in the most elegant part of town on this trolley tour that includes the eastern beachfront. This narrated tour travels along Beach Drive through the early 20th century East Cape May Development areas. Guides discuss history and architecture. Begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley stop. Adult admission $20, children (ages 3-12) $15. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Mondays and Wednesdays, July 3-Aug. 31: 4pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 3-Aug. 31: 3pm: Board Cape May MAC’s red trolley for a half-hour guided trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District created especially for children. Designed for kids aged 3-7 accompanied by a parent or guardian, it’s funny, informative and smart-alecky. Adult admission $15, children (ages 3-12) $10. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, July 6-Aug. 30: 9:45am: Youngsters will see what life was like more than 100 years ago on this halfhour guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian House Museum, geared especially for 5-10 year-olds. Adult admission $15, children (ages 3-12) $10. CLICK HERE for tickets.