THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY: JULY 1-14, 2022

THIS WEEK 1972

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IN PRINT YEARS JULY 1-14, 2022

2022

I N C A P E M AY LOTS OF TROLLEYS! CHILDREN’S TROLLEY RIDES HISTORY TOURS ARCHITECTURE TOURS GHOST TOURS NATURE TOURS COMBOS WITH HISTORIC SITES SEE PAGES 4-5

Emlen Physick Estate Pg. 6 Cape May Lighthouse Pg. 9 Top Picks

Pgs. 4 & 5 •

Calendar

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Stay at Willow Creek Winery!

Calling all couples, individuals and dear friends! Get away to this seashore country estate surrounded by stunning vineyard views and gorgeous gardens.

Live the dream, stay in our beautiful cottages on the Willow Creek Vineyard on Cape May island ! Stunning and unique, stroll the gardens and Vineyard. Just steps to the winery where you can delight in our delicious wines and menu.

Contact: http://airbnb.com/users/70315299/listings 160-168 STEVENS ST., WEST CAPE MAY • 609.770.8782 WILLOWCREEKWINERY.COM

Carpenters Lane, betwixt Jackson & Decatur, Cape May 609.884.5055 3

THIS WEEK in CAPE MAY CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE .............9

Vol. L Number 4 July 1-14, 2022

Whale & Dolphin Watching................ 93 Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise ................................28 Backstreets & Byways City Tour................47 City Guide Golf Cart Tours....................... 50 Ghost Tours Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour ........29 Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour........................................35 Historic Haunts Combo Tour ...............29 Historic Haunts House Tour .................29 Group Tours of Cape May ....................... 50 Walking Tours Architectural Walking Tour ...................47 Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour.........13 Murder in the Jazz Age Walking Tour......................................40 Painted Ladies, Porches & More Walking Tour............................42

Climb 199 steps to the top!

Memorial Brick Pavers.......................... 59 Monomoy Life-Saving Boat .................52 Family Fun Crafts Shows ....................... 37 Full Moon Lighthouse Climb ...............25 Lighthouse & Fireworks Climb ........... 48

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE ............. 6 Tour Cape May’s only Victorian house museum Clueless at the Physick Estate.............. 30 Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour.............................14 Historic Haunts House Tour .................29 Magic & Mystery House Tour ............. 48 Physick Estate Children’s Tour.............. 37 Physick Estate Matching Funds Campaign............................... 49 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt........... 36

WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER TROLLEY TOURS MUSEUM & MEMORIAL............... 8 Children’s Trolley Ride.......................... 36

Learn about Cape May’s role in World War II

Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour.............................14 Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Trolley & Harriet Tubman Museum ...................38 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour ........29 Historic District Trolley Tour..................14 Historic Haunts Combo Tour ...............29

CAPE MAY ACTIVITIES

Lunch & Learn........................................ 27 “The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit.........28

CAPE MAY TOURS

Boat Tours Dolphin Watch Around Cape May.... 93 Sunset Dolphin Cruise.......................... 93

THIS WEEK IN CAPE MAY Published by Cape May MAC

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

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

For advertising information, contact JOE McLAUGHLIN, Advertising Representative (609) 224-6120 or (609) 884-5404, ext. 1-135 • jmclaughlin@capemaymac.org Copyright © 2022 Cape May MAC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

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CALENDAR ... starts on page 10 INFO/TICKETS ... Pg. 35 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour........52 Natural Habitats Trolley Tour................51 The Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour.........................................51 Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour .............19 Underground Railroad Trolley Tour... 39 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour ...19

FOOD & WINE

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Vintage.............................................80-81

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BUMP IN THE NIGHT

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Check out the ghostly doings in town on our favorite Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour.

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt......... 36 Cape May Lighthouse............................ 9 Children’s Trolley Ride.......................... 36 Dolphin Watch Around Cape May.........

Family Fun Craft Shows at the Lighthouse............................... 37 Physick Estate Children’s Tour.............. 37 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt........... 36 Whale & Dolphin Watching................ 93

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PATH TO FREEDOM

Follow the path to freedom and learn about Cape May’s African American history with the Underground Railroad Trolley Tour.

PAGE 39

PERFORMING ARTS

THE OTHER HALF

Cape May Stage .................................83 Clueless at the Physick Estate...........30 East Lynne Theater Company ..........79 “Whose Crime Is It, Anyway?”.........41

See how the merely wealthy to fabulously rich lived in “New Cape May” at the turn of the 20th century on the Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour.

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Coming Events Craft Beer & Crab Festival.................53 Lessons of History ............................. 60

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Tours & Attractions................. 61 Services/Accommodations ... 72 Dining/Entertainment ........... 79 Shopping ................................. 86 ENTERTAINMENT... 85

Facebook .............................................. 106 Cape May MAC Membership............103 Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops & Online Shop .........................100-101 Wedding & Party Services....................82

CAPE MAY MAP pages 52-53 Washington Commons .........................98 Washington Street Mall ........................90 West Cape May Business Assoc. ..... 88-89

Carpenter’s Lane................................. 102 Schellenger’s Landing .....................96-97

Cape May Area Organizations .........................................................................54 Cape May Historic Accommodations .............................................................. 63 Church/Synagogue Directory........................................................................106 5

Time travelers welcome!

ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG

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

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 “The Victorian Tool Box: Necessities, Curiosities, Frivolities” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery (see page 39). The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible.

MEET THE STAFF:

The Work & Life of Dr. Physick’s Employees

Each year, our tour of the Physick House Museum highlights a particular aspect of Victorian life and culture. Our tour this year focuses on the Physick House staff. Like many upper-class families of the era, Dr. Physick hired numerous local people to work at his estate. Learn about the staff, their duties, and their importance to the Physick family and the community.

The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

SEE MORE WAYS TO ENJOY THE PHYSICK ESTATE Historic site administered by Cape May MAC

For more information call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org 6

MORE WAYS TO SEE THE

Emlen Physick Estate 1048 WASHINGTON ST.

A tour of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate lets you step back into the Cape May of Victorian times, but there’s more than one way to enjoy the fully-restored 18-room Victorian house museum, the only one of its kind in Cape May!

COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR

Immerse yourself in 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 14

CLUELESS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE

The rooms of the Physick Estate are the perfect stage for an exciting and interactive murder mystery. ...SEE PAGE 30

HISTORIC HAUNTS TOUR

Visit the Physick Estate and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting” ...SEE PAGE 29

MAGIC & MYSTERY HOUSE TOUR

Take a step back in time to the Victorian Era and learn about the Victorians and magic, illusion and the mysterious and odd ...SEE PAGE 48

PHYSICK ESTATE CHILDREN’S TOUR

Geared especially for 5-10 year-olds, youngsters will see what life was like more than 100 years ago without electricity or electronic devices! ...SEE PAGE 37

For more information, call 609-884-5404 Sponsored by Cape May MAC 7

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

See Calendar for Dates & Times Climb this fully restored tower and learn about the “war at the shore” and the defense of the Delaware River and Bay from enemy invasion The boardwalk, lined with interpretive panels, the All Veterans Memorial on the deck at the base of the Tower and the entry level are all fully accessible.

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

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

SUMMER DONATION DAYS! Ev

ery Thursday throughout the su mmer, admission will be by donation only!

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

Historic site administered by Cape May MAC 8

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

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

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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

MONOMOY LIFE-SAVING BOAT See page 52 Lighthouse Brick Paver Program See page 59 Lighthouse & Fireworks Climb See page 48

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb See page 25

Family Fun Crafts Show at the Lighthouse See page 37

The state park offers a Hawk Watch platform and nature trails, as well as a museum with live reptiles and nature displays, and there are covered pavilions and access to the beach (swimming is not allowed).

You can also see the World War II bunker on the beach. Rest rooms are available in the park and there is ample free parking.

THE PARK IS CARRY IN, CARRY OUT

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

Historic site administered by Cape May MAC 9

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Information/Tickets

7/1

2022

Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 1, 2 & 3 IN PRINT YEARS 50

7/2

7/3

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 35

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 35

10am-8pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 35

9am-9:30pm

9am-9:30pm

9am-9pm

7/1

7/2

7/3

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

ALL DAY

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 80-81

9am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

9am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

9am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

10am-8pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 28

10am-8pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

11am-3pm

11am-3pm

7/1

7/2

MORNING Architectural Walking Tour -- page 47

7/3 9:30am

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 47

9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 93

10am

Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 28

10am

10am

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 13

10:30am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:45am

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:45am

11:45am

AFTERNOON Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

11:15am

7/1

7/2

7/3

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

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

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 52

12:30pm

1:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 93

1pm

1pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm, 2:15pm

12:30pm, 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm, 2:15pm

1:45pm

12:30pm, 3pm

1:45pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

Hands off my hat

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

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EVENING

7/1

Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 48

7/2

6pm, 7pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93

7/3

6pm, 7pm

6:30pm

6:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 19

7pm, 9pm

7:45pm, 8:45pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 29

7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 29

7:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 29

8pm, 8:45pm

7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 79

8:30pm

8:30pm

Lighthouse & Fireworks Climb -- page 48

6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm 8:30pm-9:30pm

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

Friday, July 1 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) 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 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 62) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Free Concert- L&G Live, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 62)

Saturday, July 2 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 62) Cape May Independence Day Parade- 12Noon-1:45pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Free Concert- The Quixote Project, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Independence Day Weekend, 10am-4pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 62) 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 44) 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 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Sunday, July 3 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 62) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Free Concert- Congress Street Brass Band, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Independence Day Weekend, 10am-4pm; 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 62)

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 44) 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 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

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CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

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Information/Tickets

7/4

2022

Monday & Tuesday July 4 & 5 IN PRINT YEARS 50

7/5

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 35

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 35

10am-5pm

10am-8:30pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 35

9am-5pm

9am-9:30pm

7/4

7/5

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

10am-5pm

10am-8:30pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 28

10am-5pm

10am-8:30pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

11am-3pm

MORNING

7/4

7/5

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 47

9:30am

ALL DAY

Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 42

9:30am

Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Tour and The Harriet Tubman Museum -- page 38

9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 93

10am

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 13

10:30am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

10am 10:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:15am

7/4

7/5

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

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

12Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 93

1pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

1pm, 2:15pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 52

12:30pm

1pm, 3:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

1:45pm

2:15pm

AFTERNOON

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 36

3pm

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EVENING

7/4

7/5 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm

Murder in the Jazz Age Walking Tour -- page 40 Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 80-81

5pm-8:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93

6:30pm

Whose Crime Is It, Anyway? -- page 41

7pm

Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 30

7pm, 8:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page19

7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 29

7:45pm, 8:45pm

Lighthouse & Fireworks Climb -- page 48

8:30pm-9:30pm

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

Monday & Tuesday, July 4 & 5 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 62) Cape May Independence Day Fireworks (MONDAY ONLY)-9pm-10pm, in front of Congress Hall on Beach Avenue. Call 609-884-9565.

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Cape May Summer Concert (TUESDAY ONLY)- The Sixties Show, 8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Free Concert (MONDAY ONLY) - America’s Sweethearts, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- (Closed Monday).10am4pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 62) 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 44) 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 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm West Cape May Farmers’ Market (TUESDAY ONLY)3pm-7:30pm, Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Call 609-884-1005.

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FISHERMAN’S Walking WHARF Tour Mondays & Fridays: 10:30am

Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org

Discover how your seafood gets from ocean to table on this 45-minute tour of the Lobster House dock and fish packing plant. Tour begins at the Lobster House takeout dock where tickets can be purchased from the guide. Tickets are also available online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street.

15 Adults, $12 children (ages 3-12)

$

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org Tour sponsored by Cape May MAC

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

HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY TOURS

Trolley tour is open-a ir.

Offered daily; see Calendar for times

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

$20 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12) FOR OTHER TROLLEY TOURS, SEE PAGES 19, 29, 35, 36, 38, 39, 51, 52 Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

Trolley tour portion is open-air.

The ultimate Cape May experience!

SAVE $5!

COMBINATION TROLLEY/ PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS Offered daily; 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 6) Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, 1048 Washington St. (90-minute tour).

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

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC Accessible trolley tours are available but must For more information, call 609-884-5404 be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance or visit www.capemaymac.org by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0) 14

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Please call 609-884-4600 for more information Follow Treehouse Antiques of Cape May on

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Good Eats and Cool Cocktails at 5 West Pub!

INDOOR DINING OUTDOOR DINING TAKE-OUT

LUNCH & DINNER OPEN DAILY 11:30AM-10PM

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

SPIRITS &TROLLEY ODDITIES TOUR Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. See Calendar for Times

All Trolley tours are open-air

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.

Welcome to Cape May TROLLEY 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 littleknown 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) Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines.

Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m www.cape

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)

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Information/Tickets

2022

Wednesday & Thursday July 6 & 7 IN PRINT YEARS 50 7/6

7/7

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 35

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 35

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

8:30am-9:30pm

9am-9:30pm

7/6

7/7

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Family Fun Crafts Show at the Lighthouse -- page 37

9am-2pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 28

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

11am-3pm

7/6

7/7

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 36

ALL DAY

MORNING Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 51

9am

Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 42

9:30am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 39

9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 93

10am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

10am 10:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:15am

AFTERNOON

7/6

7/7

Lunch & Learn: History of Independence Day -- page 27

12Noon

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

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

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 52

12Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm

12:30pm

1pm, 3:30pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 93

1pm

1pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

1pm, 2:15pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

1:45pm

2:15pm

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 51

3:30pm

Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 36

4:30pm

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7/6

7/7 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm

Murder in the Jazz Age Walking Tour -- page 40 Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- page 80-81 Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93

5pm-8:30pm

5pm-8:30pm

6:30pm

6:30pm

Whose Crime Is It, Anyway? -- page 41

7pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 29

7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 29

7:45pm

Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 30

7pm, 8:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 19 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 29

7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm 8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm

7:45pm, 8:45pm

8:30pm

8:30pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 79

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, July 6 & 7 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Movies on the Beach (THURSDAY ONLY) The Goonies, 8pm-10pm, Gurney Street Street Near Convention Hall. 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 44) 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 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 62) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Historic Cold Spring Village- 10am-4pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 62) MAGIC SHOW- (WEDNESDAY ONLY) 7pm-8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-8849565.

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Seeking life on Mars

Buttoned up as they were, Victorians believed that there was life on Mars. Giovanni Schiaparelli, an Italian astronomer, claimed that he had seen artificial waterways on Mars through his telescope. Apparently, these canals were evidence that extraterrestrial beings on the red planet were attempting either travel or commerce. These ideas were generally quite popular and taken seriously by the public, and surprisingly, people would leave money in their wills dedicated to attempts to make contract with extraterrestrial life.

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1972

Information/Tickets

7/8

2022

Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 8, 9 & 10 IN PRINT YEARS 50

7/9

7/10

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 35

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 35

10am-8pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 35

9am-9:30pm

9am-9:30pm

9am-9pm

7/8

7/9

7/10

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 80-81

9am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

9am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

9am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

10am-8pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 28

10am-8pm

10am-8pm

10am-5pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

11am-3pm

11am-3pm

7/8

7/9

7/10

ALL DAY

MORNING Architectural Walking Tour -- page 47

9:30am

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 47

9:30am

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 51

10am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 93

10am

Whale & Dolphin Weekend Cruise -- page 93

10am

10am

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 13

10:30am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:45am

11:45am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:45am

11:45am

AFTERNOON

7/8

7/9

7/10

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

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

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

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 52

11:15am

12:30pm

1:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 93

1pm

1pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm, 2:15pm

12:30pm, 1pm, 2:15pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm, 2:15pm

1pm, 2:15pm

1:45pm

12:30pm, 3pm

1:45pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

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EVENING Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 48

7/8

7/9

6pm, 7pm

6pm, 7pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93

6:30pm

6:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 19

7pm, 9pm

7:45pm, 8:45pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 29

7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 29

7:45pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 29

8pm, 8:45pm

7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 79

8:30pm

8:30pm

7/10 6:30pm

6:45pm, 7:45pm, 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 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H

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

Friday, July 8 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

(see page 62) 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 44) 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 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 62) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Free Concert- The Squares, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- 10am-4pm. Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300.

Saturday, July 9 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) 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 44) Promenade Arts & Crafts Show- Cape May Boardwalk near Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., 10am-5pm.

Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 62) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Free Concert- The Cape May Diamonds, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Independence Day Weekend, 10am-4pm; Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 62) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

Sunday, July 10 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 44) 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 44) Promenade Arts & Crafts Show- Cape May Boardwalk near Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., 10am-5pm.

Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 62) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Free Concert- Ken Shiles and Cibon, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-884-9565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- Independence Day Weekend, 10am-4pm; 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 62) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

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1972

2022

Monday & Tuesday July 11 & 12 IN PRINT YEARS 50 Information/Tickets

7/11

7/12

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 35

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 35

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

9am-9:30pm

9am-9:30pm

ALL DAY

7/11

7/12

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 9

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 35

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 28

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

11am-3pm

MORNING

7/11

7/12

Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 47

9:30am

Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 42

9:30am

Combination Underground Railroad Trolley Tour and The Harriet Tubman Museum -- page 38

9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 93

10am

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour -- page 13

10:30am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

10am 10:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

Physick Estate Children’s Tour -- page 37

11:30am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:15am

AFTERNOON

7/11

7/12

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

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

12Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 93

1pm

1pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

11:45am

1pm, 2:15pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 52

12:30pm

1pm, 3:30pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

1:45pm

2:15pm

Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 36

4:30pm

3pm

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EVENING

7/11

7/12 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm

Murder in the Jazz Age Walking Tour -- page 40 Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 80-81

5pm-8:30pm

Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93

6:30pm

Whose Crime Is It, Anyway? -- page 41

6:30pm

7pm

Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 30

7pm, 8:30pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 29

7:15pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 19

7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 29

7:45pm

Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour -- page 35

8pm

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 29

8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm

7:45pm, 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 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, July 11 & 12 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Movies on the Green (MONDAY ONLY) Caddyshack, 8pm-10pm, Ferry Park on the Green, 1200 Lincoln Blvd., North Cape May. Call 609-551-4209.

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 44) 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 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

West Cape May Farmers’ Market (TUESDAY ONLY)3pm-7:30pm, Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Call 609-884-1005.

Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 62) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Cape May Summer Concert (TUESDAY ONLY)Average White Band, 8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Free Concert (MONDAY ONLY) - Geno White Trio, Rotary Park, 7pm, 401 Lafayette St. Call 609-8849565.

Historic Cold Spring Village- (Closed Monday). 10am4pm.720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 62)

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THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

Order tic www.capekets online at maymac.o rg

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13: 8PM-10PM Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard Here’s a rare and unique experience, even for diehard lighthouse lovers who think they’ve done it all! Climb 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse and enjoy the sights and sounds of the seashore by the light of the full moon. $20 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12).

Limited admission; advance ticket purchase recommended.

For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

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1972

2022

Wednesday & Thursday July 13 & 14 IN PRINT YEARS 50 Information/Tickets

7/13

7/14

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 35

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 35

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

8:30am-9:30pm

9am-9:30pm

ALL DAY

7/13

7/14

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 36

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse -- pages 9 & 25

9am-5pm, 8pm-10pm

9am-5pm

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 9 & 25

9am-5pm, 8pm-10pm

9am-5pm

Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 35

Family Fun Crafts Show at the Lighthouse -- page 37

9am-2pm

Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 100-101

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

“The Victorian Tool Box” Exhibit -- page 28

10am-8pm

10am-8:30pm

World War II Lookout Tower -- page 8

11am-3pm

11am-3pm

7/13

7/14

MORNING Natural Habitats Trolley Tour -- page 51

9am

Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 42

9:30am

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 39

9:30am

Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 93

10am

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

10am 10:45am

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

11:15am

11:45am

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:15am

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

11:45am

11:15am

AFTERNOON

7/13

7/14

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

12Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm

12:30pm

1pm, 3:30pm

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 14

1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Whale & Dolphin Watching -- page 93

1pm

1pm

1pm, 2:15pm

12:30pm, 1:45pm

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 19

1:45pm

2:15pm

Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour -- page 51

3:30pm

Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 36

4:30pm

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 52

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 14

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3pm

EVENING

7/13

Murder in the Jazz Age Walking Tour -- page 40

7/14 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- page 80-81 Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 93

5pm-8:30pm

5pm-8:30pm

6:30pm

6:30pm

Whose Crime Is It, Anyway? -- page 41

7pm

Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 29

7:15pm

Historic Haunts House Tour -- page 29

7:45pm

Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 30

7pm, 8:30pm

Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 19

7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 25 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 29

8pm-10pm 8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm

7:45pm, 8:45pm

8:30pm

8:30pm

East Lynne Theater Company -- page 79

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, July 13 & 14 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 62) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Historic Cold Spring Village- (Closed Monday). 10am4pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 62) MAGIC SHOW- (WEDNESDAY ONLY) 7pm-8pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-8849565.

Movies on the Beach (THURSDAY ONLY) Finding Nemo, 8pm-10pm, Gurney Street Street Near Convention Hall. 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 44) 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 44) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.

LUNCH & LEARN V I RT UA L P RO G R A M Lecture presented in person at Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave. and virtually via Zoom Program begins at 12Noon Wednesday, July 6:

History of Independence Day

Did you know John Adams wanted July 2 to be Independence Day? Learn about this and more with presenter Mary Stewart.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 Advance registration required for Zoom participation at www.capemaymac.org Program sponsored by Cape May MAC 27

Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise 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.

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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

GALLERY EXHIBIT Carroll Gallery at the Physick Estate Carriage House, 1048 Washington St.

THE VICTORIAN TOOL BOX: Necessities, Curiosities, Frivolities Open Daily; Check Calendar for times

While our current tours of the Physick House Museum introduces you to the staff, this exhibits shows you some of the tools they used to get the job done, from working in the kitchen to the gardens, and even personal care, woodworking, sewing and recreational tools.

FREE ADMISSION • The Carriage House is fully accessible Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines.

Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY TROLLEY TOUR See Calendar for Dates & Times 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)

All Trolley tours are open-air Order ticke www.capemtsa online at ymac.org

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.

Historic Haunts Combo Tour Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 7:15pm (No tour July 4)

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)

$

Historic Haunts House Tour Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 7:45pm (No tour July 4)

Limited Event $ 20 adults $ 15 children (ages 3-12)

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 Order tick Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. www.cap ets online at emaymac.

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC For more information, call 609-884-5404

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Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines.

Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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CLUELESS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE

THE EXONERATION ry myste A new 2022! for

1048 Washington St. Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm & 8:30pm

The rooms of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate provide the perfect stage for this mystery!

Adults $25, children (ages 3-12) $20 Limited attendance; advance reservations suggested

Step inside Cape May’s brand new Home for the Criminally Insane, where three local murderers are serving out their life sentences. But rumor has it, one of these convicts was unfairly framed and is innocent. Join us for this special 10th Anniversary Clueless at the Physick Estate program, where instead of determining who is guilty, you decide who will be exonerated.

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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 Event sponsored by Cape May MAC

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Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion COMBO TOUR

Monday, July 11, 8pm

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.

Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org

Tickets $40 For more information, call 609-884-5404 Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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. Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

Tickets & Information WASHINGTON STREET MALL INFORMATION BOOTH

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

CARRIAGE HOUSE VISITORS CENTER

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

HILL HOUSE OFFICE

Located on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Hill House is home to Cape May MAC’s business office. If you ordered advance tickets, you can pick them up here, as well as purchase tickets here for any tours or events. Hill House is open daily (Winter hours, closed on Sundays); check calendar for hours. Free parking is available on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate.

WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE. MANY OF OUR LIMITED TOURS AND EVENTS SELL OUT QUICKLY...DON’T GET LEFT OUT!!!

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FREE FAMILY FUN!

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

PHYSICK ESTATE SCAVENGER HUNT

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

CAPE MAY FAMILY TREASURE HUNT

Confiscate the electronic devices and get the whole family together for a fun time!

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

Both activities are available daily FREE (donations accepted), at Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Also available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate (see Calendar for dates & times)

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

Children’s Trolley Ride All Trolley rides are open-air

Mon. & Wed. 4:30pm; Tues. & Thurs. 3pm (No ride Monday, July 4)

Adults $15, Children (ages 3-12) $10

Begins at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street where tickets may be purchased Board MAC’s Jolly Red Trolley for a fun ride geared especially for 3 to 7 year olds.

From gingerbread you can’t eat to witches caps on houses and stories of pirates and princesses, kids will be fascinated by “show and tell” along the way. And kids will love the sing-along with the trolley guide! (30-minute ride) All children must be accom-

panied by an adult. Sorry, we cannot accommodate strollers.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org Sponsored by Cape May MAC

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines.

Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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PHYSICK ESTATE

CHILDREN’S TOUR Mondays, beginning July 11: 11:30am

Youngsters will see what life was like more than 100 years ago on a half-hour guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, geared especially for 5-10 yearolds. Find out how kids (and adults) lived without electricity and many of the everyday things we take for granted today. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sorry, we can’t accommodate strollers.

Adults $15, Children (ages 3-12) $10

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 Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

Family Fun Crafts Shows AT THE LIGHTHOUSE

At Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue (off Sunset Boulevard)

Wednesdays, July 6 & 13: 9am-2pm Bring the family to the Cape May Lighthouse for music, a crafts show, and other family-friendly fun activities, including games & artifacts from the Cape May Maritime Museum. Also see the Maritime Museum’s Lifesaving Boat, on display on the grounds (see page 52). No admission charge to activities outside the Lighthouse on the grounds.

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COMBINATION

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR & THE HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM Tuesdays: 9:30am

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 Tour 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 Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

Tour co-sponsored by the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey, Cape May MAC and Center for Community Arts (CCA)

HARRIET TUBMAN’S LIFE & WORK IN CAPE MAY 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.

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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR Thursdays: 9:30am

Climb aboard our trolley to learn about Cape May’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Hear how enslaved people in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia braved strong currents and stormy seas to free themselves, guided by the beacon of the Cape May Lighthouse. Hear why the legendary Harriet Tubman walked these streets before her freedom runs to the Eastern Shore. See the summer refuge of the formerly enslaved Stephen Smith, one of America’s wealthiest businessmen whose railroad cars ferried hundreds to freedom.

Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 1.5-hour tour. No rest rooms are available during this tour. at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m pe ca www.

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

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

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

This trolley tour has been accepted into the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom Network to Freedom is a program of the National Park Service to coordinate preservation and education efforts nationwide, and integrate local historical places, museums, and interpretive programs associated with the Underground Railroad into a mosaic of community, regional, and national stories.

Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance. Please note that some portions of this tour are not accessible. Call 609-884-5404 (press 0) for reservations and further information.

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MURDER in the

JAZZ AGE

WALKING TOUR Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm Tours begins at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street

NEW FO SUMME R 2022! R

The year is 1927, and as the champagne flows and the jazz plays, a shot splits the night — but who fired the shot? If you yearn to step back in time to when guys and dolls danced the night away in hidden speakeasies, then join this Cape May walking tour with a murderous twist. Enter a world of gun molls and gangsters, flappers and fellas, jazz bands and gin joints. Stroll the center of Cape May’s Historic District led by your guide, who just happens to be the victim of a 100-year-old murder! Inspect the crime scene, gather clues, and question suspects along the way. Perhaps, just perhaps, you can stay one step ahead of a wily murderer, avoid a similar fate and have a chance to solve this murder in the jazz age.

$28 per person/Tickets are limited Purchase tickets online, at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or at Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m pe www.ca

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AN INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY! Mondays & Wednesdays, starting June 27: 7pm On the outdoor stage at the Physick Estate 1248 Washington St.

Murder is afoot, and it is up to you to not only find out whodunnit, but also choose who the victim is! In this interactive murder mystery, your vote determines all of the elements of the crime…leaving the actors to improvise around your choices. Every scene produces more choices for the audience...who will the detective question next? The victim’s wife, or his therapist? Was the motive jealousy or a soured business deal? You build the case while the actors try to solve it. With 10,000 different possibilities, the same show will never be performed twice! This hilarious, fast paced romp turns improvisational theater on its ear by putting the audience completely in the driver seat, asking the question: Whose Crime Is It, Anyway?

Tickets $39 adults, $30 children (ages 3-12) Purchase tickets online, at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, or at Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m pe www.ca

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PAINTED LADIES,

PORCHES & MORE! WALKING TOUR  Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30am Take a walk from the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to the Washington Street Mall 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.

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

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

Advance ticket purchase is recommended Purchase tickets online or at the Carriage House Visitors t online a rg s t e k ic Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. t .o Order apemaymac For more information, call 609-884-5404 www.c Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC 42

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IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL

Please join us for

NJ Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May’s Summer Fundraiser

Sunday, July 17, 2022 • 11am - 1:30pm Outdoors at Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ

Brunch, Signature Cocktails, Live Music and Fun!

Purchase table of 4 or 8 • Mingle and meet our naturalists and live animals!

• Passed hors d’oeuvres and brunch stations by Ginger and Spice Catering (Peter Gingerelli, formerly of Kara Group) Live acoustic music • Online auction with featured items at the event Limited number of tables sold - no walk-ins

OVER 21 ONLY PLEASE: https://njaudubon.org/cocm/ to register or make a donation

Questions? Call (609) 427-3045 • Reserve soon, space is limited!

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Pet-Friendly Outdoor Patio or Indoor Dining

Uncle Bill’s

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

& Family Restaurant Est. 1962

www.unclebillspancakehouse.com EST.

2012

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

609-435-5052 FREE Delivery FREE Parking

CURBSIDE PICK-UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE Open 7 Days a Week Mon.-Sat. 9am-10pm; Sun. 10am-10pm

106 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May

www.sunsetliquorsnj.com

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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Design Manufacture Install

Re-Hangs • Secure Storage Take-Downs • Repairs Recovers • Cleaning Serving South Jersey P.O. Box 400, Dennisville, NJ• 609-780-8200 mike@islandawnings.com

License #13VH04466400• www.islandawnings.com •

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Fully Insured

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR Sundays: 9:30am

t nline a ickets oymac.org Starts at the Washington Street Mall t r e d r O Information Booth at Ocean Street apema www.c 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)

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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

Backstreets & Byways CITY TOUR

Mondays & Fridays: 9:30am Tour begins at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Looking for a unique Cape May tour experience? Book a seat on board Cape May MAC’s “Backstreets & Byways City Tour!” Presented by our knowledgeable guides and professional drivers, this 90-minute golf cart tour departs from the Emlen Physick Estate to areas of Cape May not traveled on our trolley tours. Discover the vast history of Cape Island, ranging from maritime to agriculture and much more.

The driver will make two brief stops along the way for photos.

$50 per person

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

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Magic & Mystery HOUSE TOUR Fridays & Saturdays.: 6pm & 7pm Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

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

$20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12) Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines.

Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate.

Order tickets online at For more information, call 609-884-5404 www.capemaymac.org Sponsored by Cape May MAC

LIGHTHOUSE & FIREWORKS CLIMB

Sunday & Monday, July 3 & 4 8:30pm-9:30pm Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point State Park

Celebrate Independence Day with a rare and exclusive opportunity to view fireworks from atop the Cape May Lighthouse! Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse Watch Gallery and experience a one-of-a-kind view of the evening’s fireworks display. Offered during the Lower Township (July 3) and Cape May (July 4) fireworks presentations. Comfortable shoes recommended for climbing. In the event fireworks are cancelled, event will be rescheduled or refund given.

$45 per person; Limited event. Advance reservations necessary Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Hill House Office or Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Order tickets onlin For more information, call 609-884-5404 www.capemaymace at .org Events sponsored by Cape May MAC 48

Got a

match?

Help us light the fire under our matching funds campaign

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

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City Guide Golf Cart Tour

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

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

For details, email Susan Gibson, Group Tour Manager at sgibson@capemaymac.org or call her at 609-224-6030 50

Natural Habitats TROLLEY TOUR Wednesdays: 9am

Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .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

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines. Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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

THE ROOTS of CAPE ISLAND WEDNESDAYS: 3:30PM SATURDAYS: 10AM

TROLLEY TOUR

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 (GPS address 526 Washington St.) Order tickets on e at www.capemaymlin For more information, call 609-884-5404 ac.org Sponsored by Cape May MAC

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Mansions by the Sea at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m pe www.ca

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

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All Trolley tours are open-air

TROLLEY TOUR Offered Monday-Saturday See Calendar for 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.

Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines.

Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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)

LIFE-SAVING BOAT ON DISPLAY 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.

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Saturday, July 23 (rain or shine): 10am-5pm on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St., Cape May

OUR SIGNATURE SUMMER FESTIVAL!

Bring the whole family to our 10th annual event on the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate for this outdoor festival!

Sponsored by Additional Supporters

Madison Resorts • Tito’s Vodka

Call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org for current info Sponsored by

Cape May MAC

this fun summer event helps support Cape May MAC’s free educational outreach programs

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s n o i t c a r t c t OAthtetrrAa and TOURS CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY For activities sponsored by NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory, stop by 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 or visit njaudubon.org/ centers/cape-may-bird-observatory. See page 44.

EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. See Calendar for schedule. 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. See pages 6-7.

FORGOTTEN WARRIORS VIETNAM MUSEUM CAPE MAY HISTORIC ACCOMMODATIONS Call the hotline to check on current availability, 7 This museum at Cape May County Airport pays days a week, from 11am to 7pm. Call 609-884-0080 tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean and Vietnam War veterans. Call 609-374-2987. or visit capemaylodging.com. See page 63.

HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY CAPE MAY FIREMEN’S MUSEUM Display of fire-fighting artifacts. Free. Washington A tribute to the famous abolitionist who helped fund her efforts during her time spent in Cape & Franklin Sts. May. Lafayette & Franklin Streets. Check website CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY for hours. harriettubmanmuseum.org.

Take a break and forget about fighting traffic! Relax HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE on board the ferry. Call for details 800-643-3779 or Visit this charming 1874 Victorian Gothic 4th Order visit www.capemaylewesferry.com.

Lighthouse. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens.

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE Tour the lighthouse & gift shop. Nestled in quiet Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. Visit surroundings of old Anglesea Village. 609-600the Oil House Visitors Orientation Center & Mu- 1561 or visit herefordinletlighthouse.com. See seum Shop. Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State page 69.

Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org.

HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE See page 9.

Early American open-air living history museum.

CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK 720 Route 9 (between Cape May & Rio Grande).

Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs for Call 609-898-2300 or visit hcsv.org. See page 62. kids. All programs are free and fun for the whole MEMUCAN HUGHES family. 609-884-2159 or visit njparksandforests.

COLONIAL HOUSE MUSEUM org/parks/capemaypointstatepark.html.

653½ Washington St. (next to City Hall) Operated CAPE MAY STAGE by the Greater Cape May Historical Society.

Professional equity theatre in Cape May. Robert 1730colonialhouse@gmail.com or 609-884-9100 Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. (email preferred) Capemayhistory.org. See page 609-884-1341 or visit capemaystage.org. See page 71.

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NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER 1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility See dolphins, whales, and pelagic birds. Miss Chris for all ages. Workshops, field trips & seminars for Marina, 2nd & Wilson Drive. 609-884-5445 or visit adults and children. Learn about the diversity of capemaywhalewatcher.com. See page 93. animals and plants that are found along the harbor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS Year-round art activities for all ages and WCFA centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 44.

101.5 FM, Commercial-free Jazz & more. 717 FrankNAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD lin St., call 609-884-7525 or visit centerforcommuAVIATION MUSEUM nityarts.org.

Cape May County Airport. See dozens of airCHAMBER OF COMMERCE planes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb OF GREATER CAPE MAY in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly.

For information about accommodations, restau- 609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 62. rants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May Guidebook, call 609-884-5508 or visit WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER capemaychamber.com.

MUSEUM & MEMORIAL Climb the fully restored Fire Control Tower No. 23 EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY Equity professional theater at the historic First Pres- and learn how the guns at Fort Miles were aimed byterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call during World War II. Sunset Blvd. near Sunset 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org. See Beach. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac. org. See page 8. page 79.

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Cape May’s Most Opulent Mansion is OPEN for the 2022 Season!

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For the “Light ” in your life...

If the Cape May Lighthouse is an important part of your life, now you can honor or remember that “Light” in your life or simply your own or your family’s love of the Lighthouse with an engraved brick, a permanent part of the repaved pathway leading up to the Lighthouse.

A limited number of these special, engraved bricks will be available.

Your purchase supports Cape May MAC’s ongoing preservation of the Cape May Lighthouse.

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 609-884-5404 OR VISIT WWW.CAPEMAYMAC.ORG 100

Cape May MAC’s

LESSONS OF HISTORY 10th Annual Distinguished Lecture Series Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022: 5PM

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.

IS WAR WITH CHINA INEVITABLE? Presented by Dr. Steven David Dr. Steven David, Ph.D., professor at Johns Hopkins, an authority on international relations and three-time winner of the university’s “Outstanding Teacher Award,” presents “Is War with China Inevitable?” in this year’s annual Distinguished Lecture Series. David will speak on the critical issue of whether the rise of China makes a Sino-American war inevitable. Many scholars have argued that war is virtually certain when a rising power confronts the existing world leader. David’s lecture will examine both sides of this debate, and offer his own views as to who is right. He looks forward to a spirited discussion with the audience on what might be the most important issue confronting America and the world in the 21st century.

TICKETS $40

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

Lessons of History Team: Myles Martel (chair), Jody Alessandrine, Tom Carroll, Vince DeGiamo, Joan Dempsey, David King, Mary McKenney, George Schu, Mary Stewart, and Chris Traficante

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Tours & Attractions Historic Cold Spring Village..............................62 Mudhen Brewery.................84 Nature Center of Cape May.....................44 Nauti Spirits..........................61 Naval Air Station Wildwood ........................62 Osprey Cruises .....................70 Skimmer Tours......................64 Southern Mansion................58 Sunset Beach ................ 78, 108 Willow Creek Winery........3, 55

7-Mile Brewery.....................94 Cape May Bird Observatory.....................44 Cape May Travel Guide ....... 74 Cape May Whale Watcher...93 City Guide Golf Cart Tours...50 Cold Spring Brewery........... 33 Colonial House Museum......71 Ghost Capers Walking Tour.69 Group Tours of Cape May ...50 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse ..69

NEW JERSEY’S PREMIER FARM-TO-BOTTLE DISTILLERY Featuring Artisan Cocktails & Spirited Gifts Farm-Fresh Cocktails, Tastings, Tours, Events

Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30

THE SYMPOSIUM

Open Mic With Nate Cwik Sign Up Online

Nautispirits.com

Mon-Wed. 12-6 Gift Shop & To-Go Cocktails Thu 2-10 Fri - Sat 12-10 Sun 12-8

609-770-3381 916 Shunpike Road North Cape May

FOLLOW US ON

LIVE MUSIC Thu-Sun

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COME SEE THE ORIGINAL

TOP GUN F-14!

Open Daily 10am-4pm Pet-Friendly

usnasw.org

(609) 886-8787

500 Forrestal Rd., Cape May Airport

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Call Today for a Summer Stay!!!

CAPE MAY Historic Accommodations Modern luxury with Historical Charm 

Call

609-884-0080 or visit our website

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Cape May Presbyterian Church You are welcome to worship with us any Sunday, in person, on Facebook Live, or on Youtube at your leisure.

Our summer worship includes an 8:30am service, with traditional music, at the Decatur St. beach. Park in the church lot and walk the block and a half to the ocean and you will find us! Please bring your own seating. Those who prefer jazz, a later hour, and air conditioning are invited to join us at 11am for Celebration Worship in our beautiful sanctuary.

On July 17 at 3 pm join us in our beautiful, air-conditioned, and acoustically amazing sanctuary, for an hour of jazz led by keyboardist Jason Long. For only a $10 donation you can support our church’s mission and the local music scene, as part of our monthly Jazz Vespers series.

Our sanctuary is now open for prayer or quiet time from 9-11am on Mondays and Wednesdays. A deacon will be available if you have questions, but will not intrude if you want your solitude in our sacred space.

We are accepting applications for vendors for our Fall Festival, Nov. 5. Our site fees are low and we have the perfect location for a pre-holiday event. Email our office for more information and an application form.

You can find us on any time on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube, or by sending us an email or giving us a call. Our beach service is livestreamed on Facebook and available afterwards on YouTube.

As always, we are praying for you, and wishing you a wonderful summer!

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

$

2.00 OFF!

Enter code “TWICM2off” when ordering tickets online

Good for the Entire Group*

*Sponsored trips excluded

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

New Location/Same Amazing Experience!

Now sailing from South Jersey Marina in Cape May (just south of the Lobster House) Visit nesting ospreys, gulls and terns.

Learn about horseshoe crabs & other marine life. Fun! Educational!

Calm waters & expert naturalists!

exceptions may apply, view our online booking schedule for the most accurate information TOURS AT 10AM, 1PM & 6PM* *Some

Salt Marsh Safari on the Skimmer

609-884-3100 xx 64

INFO & RESERVATIONS

www.skimmer.com

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Ser�ing Dinner

Thursday - Monday Beginning at 5pm RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Live Piano

Saturday Evenings

1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May | 609.884.9090 | www.petershieldsinn.com

Open for Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour & Takeout Indoor & Outdoor Dining Seafood & Steaks Salads & Flatbreads Kids Menu 20 Draft beers Pet-friendly Porch Live Entertainment Happy Hour

Sunday-Friday

2:00-6:00PM

142 Decatur Street on the Washington Street Mall

609.884.3449 | www.finscapemay.com

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CapeMayLaMer.com | 609-884-9000 | 800-644-5004 | 1317 Beach Avenue | Cape May, New Jersey The Pier House Restaurant | 609-898-2244 | 1317 Beach Avenue | Cape May, New Jersey

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SEASALT RESTAURANT

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GHOST CAPERS HAUNTED WALKING TOUR

Real Ghosts. Real History.

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

Book early—tours regularly sell out!

See current tour schedule at

www.ghostcapers.com

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse A Beacon Since 1874

A working lighthouse & museum • Self-Guided Tours • Picturesque Gardens • Special Events • Overlooking Scenic Hereford Inlet OPEN 9AM-5PM EVERY DAY UNTIL OCTOBER 16

111 N. Central Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 609-600-1561 www.herefordinletlighthouse.com 69

FF KAYAK RENTALS Cape May’s O $5

OR FREE 2ND HOUR Wetlands Wildlife

Safari

Kayak

Rentals • Tours • Boat Rentals Hourly • Daily • Weekly Daily Two Hour Tours at 10am

on the OSPREY Birding by BoatTM

KIDS 6 & UNDER FREE!

Join us as we explore historic Cape May Harbor & the coastal salt marsh. Get an up-close look at nesting osprey, migrating shorebirds, egrets & local marine life.

Open daily 7am to 7pm ‘til Oct. 31 Rent a single or double kayak and explore the calm waters of Cape Island Creek. See nesting osprey, terrapins & more! Great for all ages!

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDS

3$ O FF

Touch Tank w/live sharks, eels & other local sea life!

Daily 10am & 1:30pm Sunset Safari

Sat., Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 6pm CMBO sponsored Trips Sat., Sun. & Mon. 10am

MISS CHRIS KAYAKS

Sat: 2.5 hrs. • Sun & Mon: 3 hrs.

1212 Wilson Drive, Cape May

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

capemaykayaks.com

Info & Reservations - ospreycruise.com

609-884-0997

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609-898-3500

MUST PRESENT THESE COUPONS AT TIME OF PURCHASE. MAC

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GREATER CAPE MAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

COLONIAL

HOUSE Museum

A hidden treasure in the heart of Cape May City Located next to Cape May City Hall, the Colonial House (c 1730) was originally a tavern and the family home of Revolutionary War Patriot Memucan Hughes. The front room features a tavern room.

Other rooms open to the public in this unsung survivor from Cape Island’s very beginning depict a colonial era cooking/eating room. A fine example of vernacular architecture and 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 71

Services/Accommodations Cape May Contracting........ 92 Cape May County MUA ...... 91 Cape May Day Spa ......... 15, 31 Cape May Group Tours....... 50 Cape May Historic Accommodations............ 63 Cape May MAC Membership ................. 103 Cape May Presbyterian Church.................................. 64 Cape May Star & Wave ........73 Cape May Travel Guide .......74 Carriage House Weddings & Parties .........82 Coastline Realty....................33 Coldwell Banker/ Sol Needles Real Estate... 46

Curran Investment Management ...................72 Crest Savings Bank.............107 Evangelista Photography... 99 Grand Hotel ...........................2 Inn of Cape May.................. 16 Island Awnings.................... 46 Jersey Cape Realty.........65, 76 LaMer Beachfront Resort.....67 Marquis de Lafayette.......... 43 Peter Shields Inn ................. 66 Rhythm of the Sea................32 South Jersey Electric Vehicles................75 Southern Mansion............... 58 Steger Beach Services......... 92 The Tree Barber....................73

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Tree Service • Lawn Care • Landscaping • Hardscapes Fully Insured State Lic. #13VH03120200

FREE ESTIMATES

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609.827.9824

www.capemaytreebarber.com

KNOW ANYONE PLANNING A TRIP TO CAPE MAY? We can help!

C A P E M AY N E W JE R S E Y

HISTORIC SITES Page 5

TROLLEY TOURS Page 7

SPECIAL EVENTS Page 11

HAUNTED CAPE MAY Page 17

CHRISTMAS IN CAPE MAY Page 21

GROUP TOURS Page 32

AM ER IC A’ S FI RS T SE AS ID E RE SO RT

Make sure their first stop is

www.capemaymac.org

and check out our 2022 Cape May Travel Guide with information about tours, events, accommodations, dining and more!

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Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Restaurant

Best Bar Menu in Cape May!

Buck a Shuck 4pm-6pm Mon., Wed. & Thurs.

LIVE MUSIC

Bar Opens at 4pm Dinner starting at 5pm

Thurs., 7pm Closed Tues.

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

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

LORI SCHWARTZ Sales Associate Luxury Living in Cape May

739 Washington St.,Cape May, NJ 08204 Office - 609-884-5800 Cell - 609-305-2541 E-mail: LoriSellsNJCape@gmail.com www.JerseyCapeRealty.com

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THE THE GRILLE GRILLE AT AT SUNSET SUNSET BEACH BEACH

OPEN DAILY!

BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER

Ice Cream too!

AT THE END OF SUNSET BOULEVARD IN CAPE MAY POINT GPS Address: 502 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May, NJ 08204

FOR TAKEOUT: 609-884-0008 78

Dining/Entertainment Penns Woods Puppet Theater .................77 Peter Shields Inn ..................66 Sea Salt..................................68 Schellenger’s Landing... 96-97 Sunset Beach Grille .............. 78 TEDx...................................... 70 Tisha’s ................................... 18 Uncle Bill’s Restaurant..........45 Vintage........................... 80-81 Washington Commons........98 Washington Street Mall.......90 West Cape May .............. 88-89 Willow Creek Winery........ 3,55 Without a Cue ......................84 Woodland Village................ 87

Aleathea’s............................. 16 5 West Pub............................ 18 Cape May Stage ................... 83 Carpenter’s Lane................ 102 East Lynne Theater Company.......................... 79 Entertainment Listings......... 85 FiNS Bar & Grille...................66 Harbor Square Theater........ 34 Harpoon’s............................. 34 Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille .. 43 LaMer Beachfront Resort..... 67 Mad Batter ........................... 83 Mudhen Brewery.................84 Oyster Bay ............................ 76

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THREE GOOD REASONS FOR SUMMER DINING AT

(in addition to the fantastic food!)

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

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

3. Cape May Winery Wines Purchase a bottle of the perfect wine to complement your meal, with a wide variety available at the Carriage House Visitors Center.

For more information on Vintage, see page 81

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

Intimate gatherings for

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

Emlen Physick Estate

1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204

Contact us now for your 2022 or 2023 event!

The Carriage House and Patio are fully accessible (609) 224-6040 • www.capemaymac.org • parties@capemaymac.org 82

"Delightfully funny & witty"

AMER CA'S R C A'S Scan QR CODE for tickets

NY Times

SEX EST COUPLE July 13 - August 14 Tuesdays - Sundays at 7 pm THE ROBERT SHACKLETON PLAYHOUSE 405 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY, NJ

609 - 770 - 8311 capemaystage.org

ion A Cape May Tradceit 1976 Family Owned Sin

The

MAD BATTER

RESTAURANT & BAR 19 Jackson St. Cape May, NJ

AT THE NATIONAL LANDMARK CARROLL VILLA HOTEL

OPEN DAILY Breakfast & Lunch 8am-3pm Dinner from 3pm

LIVE MUSIC 19 Beers on Tap Wines by the Glass Eclectic Cocktail Menu

609-884-5970

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Live Entertainment 6-10pm

Live Entertainment Live Entertainment 8-11pm 8-11pm

Live Entertainment 6-10pm

Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Noon-Close 4-Close

Live Entertainment 2-5pm

Live Entertainment 6-10pm

DC Duo 4-8pm

FINS BAR & GRILLE -- pg. 66 finscapemay.com

Live Entertainment 6-10pm

Country Crush with Triple Rail Turn 2:30-6pm

Live Music 6-9pm

Live Music 6-9pm

Live Music 5-9pm

Live Music 7-10pm

Live Music 5-9pm

Live Music 7-10pm

Michael Margarite Starts at 6pm

Live Music 5-9pm

Michael Margarite Starts at 6pm

Nate Cwik 2-6pm

Live Music 5-9pm

Live Music Starting at 7pm

Parrothead Night 3-7pm

Gregg Carpenter 2-6pm

Live Entertainment Live Entertainment 6-9pm 6-9pm

Nate Cwik 2-6pm

The Symposium 6:30pm

Live Music Live Music DJ-9:30pm-12:30am DJ-9:30pm-12:30am

Live Entertainment 1-5pm & 6-10pm

Live Entertainment 6-10pm

Tom Powdermaker 4-8pm

Live Music 6-9pm

Live Entertainment 1-5pm & 6-10pm

HARPOON’S ON THE BAY -- pg. 34 harpoonsonthebay.com The Yokels 4-8pm

Open Mic 6:30-10pm

Live Music 5-9pm

Reggae Night 4-7pm

Live Music 6-9pm

HARRY’S OCEAN BAR & GRILLE -- pg. 43 Five Times Famous Noon-4pm harryscapemay.com

MAD BATTER -- pg. 83 madbatter.com

Live Music 2-9pm

HEMINGWAY’S -- pg. 2 hemingwayscapemay.com

MUDHEN BREWING -- pg. 84 mudhenbrew.com

Live Entertainment 3-6pm

Carbo 2-7pm

NAUTI SPIRITS -- pg. 61 nautispirits.com OYSTER BAY -- pg. 76 oysterbayrestaurant.com SEA SALT RESTAURANT -- pg. 68 seasaltcapemay.com

TIKI TEN35 at Ocean Club Hotel -- pg. 69 Bill Bitman seasaltcapemay.com 2-6pm

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Specialty Shops 7 Mile Brewery .......................94 Antique Doorknob ................99 Beach Bling..............................15 Cape May Beach & Kite..........86 Cape May Cigars & Wine ........17 Cape May MAC Museum Shops ........ 100-101 Cape May Olive Oil Co........... 95 Cape May Peanut Butter Co. . 95 Caroline Boutique .....................3 Carpenter’s Lane .................. 102 The Cheese Shop ................... 95 Cold Spring Brewery ..............33 Evangelista Photography ......99 Great White Shark...................31

Nauti Spirits ............................ 61 Northeast Man ........................87 Red Door Gallery ....................87 Santa Paws ...............................87 Schellenger’s Landing ......96-97 Sock Monkey Kids Shop .........87 Spice Cellar ............................. 95 Sunset Beach ................. 78, 108 Sunset Liquors ........................ 45 Tree House Antiques ..............17 Washington Commons..........98 Washington Street Mall .........90 West Cape May .................88-89 Willow Creek Winery...........3,55 Wingnutz ................................ 95

We Carry Wind-Proof Umbrellas!

CAPE MAY’S

BEACH & KITE SHOP We seriously have EVERYTHING you’ll need for a great day at the beach!

Cape May T-shirts $ 10 & up Sweatshirts $ 20 & up

1218 Route 109, Schellenger’s Landing Cape May • 609-898-2022 86

TIRED OF A HECTIC SHOPPING EXPERIENCE? LOOKING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE?

VISIT WOODLAND VILLAGE OPEN DAILY 10AM-5PM!

Red Door Gallery

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

Reddoorgalleryllc.com

Northeast Man

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

Sock Monkey Kids Shop

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

Santa Paws

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

SHOPS OF WOODLAND VILLAGE 1943 North Route 9

Convenient to the Garden State Parkway (two miles South of Sea Isle Blvd. and one mile North of Avalon Blvd.) and to Route 47 via Route 83.

Just a short drive to any of Cape May County’s shore towns.

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West Cape May...

Just Footsteps Away! 

CONTACT INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES FOR HOURS

this way to the light house

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

this way to the beach!

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FARMER’S MARKET

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WWW.WESTCAPEMAY.BIZ 1 Antique Doorknob

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

2 Antiques Emporia

Jewelry, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia, Nautical 405 West Perry St. 609.898.3332

3 Backstreet Simply Delicious

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

4 Barrier Island Books & Art

Used Books, Local Art, Unique Gifts & More 479 W. Perry Street 609.231.8335

5 Bella Vida Garden Café

A Local Café with a Wholesome Aroma Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Indoor Outdoor Seating Pampered Pooch Patio 406 N. Broadway 609.884.6332 bellavidacafe.com

6 Bird House of Cape May

Nature Gifts for all Seasons West End Garage 484 W. Perry St. 609.886.0412 birdhouseofcapemay.com

7 Cape May Bait & Tackle

Fishing, Bait,Tackle, Crabbing & Beach Supplies – Sales, Service, Rentals 719 Broadway 609.898.6001 capemaybaitandtackle.com

8 Cape May Dips, Sticks & Gifts

A gourmet specialty shop specializing in flavor infused EVOO/balsamics as well as salsas, jams and butters 135 Sunset Blvd. 1.484.300.6424 capemaydipssticksandgifts.com

9 Cape May Honey Farm

Raw Honeys, Candles, Cosmetics, Gifts 135 Sunset Blvd. 609.425.6434 Capemayhoneyfarm.com

10 Chez Michel: A French Bakery

Pastries, Cakes,Weddings 600 Park Blvd. 609.435.5982 michelgras.com • info@michelgras.com

11 The Flying Fish Studio Locally Made Cool Clothing for Interesting People 130 Park Blvd. 609.884.2760 Theflyingfishstudio.com

12 Good Earth Organic Eatery

All Organic restaurant that proudly prepares delicious, homemade, healthy food for our community 600 Park Blvd. 609.898.6161 goodearthorganiceatery.com

13 Key West Tacos

Tacos, Classic, Fish, Steak and Homemade Key Lime Pie 479 West Perry St. 609.898.8226 keywesttacos.com

14 Nader, House of Design Specializing in architecture, engineering, survey, interior design 600 Park Blvd. 844.562.8036 naderhouseofdesign.com

15 Out of the Past Antiques A treasure on every shelf 394 Myrtle Ave. 609.884.3357 Outofthepastantiques.com

16 Pedego Cape May

Electric Bike Sales, Service, Rentals,Tours 110 Park Blvd. 609.305.4566 pedegocapemay.com

17 Tea by the Sea

350 Teas, Gifts, China & Candles 405 West Perry St. 609.898.4TEA (4832) teaincapemay.com

18 Wilbraham Mansion Boutique Hotel with Jacuzzis and Indoor, Heated Pool 133 Myrtle Ave. 609.884.2046 wilbrahammansion.com

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Experience the Shops of the

Washington Street Mall of Cape May

Over 90 Unique Shops and Restaurants All Within Three Blocks WashingtonStreetMall.com 90 xx

Don’t Take A Vacation From Recycling Not sure if it’s Trash or Recycling?

Know It Before You Throw it Use the CMCMUA Waste Wizard App at www.cmcmua.com.waste-wizard

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Experience the Sea SEA LIFE WHERE IT BELONGS

CO-SPONSORED BY CAPE MAY MAC

Where Nature and History Meet on Every Tour

SAVE 10%

10:00 AM

AROUND CAPE ISLAND DOLPHIN WATCH

Book Online with TWICM2021 TWICM 2022

2 Hr Duration w/ Comp Danish & Coffee Adults - $40 Children (age 7-12) - $25

1:00 PM WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCH 3 Hr Duration “Capt Jeff’s Big Trip” Adults - $50 Children (age 7-12) - $30

6:30 PM

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PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE, at DOCK, or on WASHINGTON ST MALL

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Fill your life with good things.

CAPE MAY’S HOT NEW CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOUTIQUE Cheese Boards • Charcuterie Boards CHOCuterie Boards & All Things Cheese CA

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M . CO

304 Washington St. Cape May 609-305-4060 • www.capemaycheese.com

OH, NUTS....

Hot & Spicy... Sugar & Spice... and everything in between!

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 95 xx

SCHELLENGER’S

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

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

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

SEE OUR AD ON PG. 81

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

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6 Lucky Bones Backwater Grille 1200 Route 109, Cape May 609-884-2663 www.luckybones.com Great Food & Cold Beer

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7 Miss Chris Marina 1212 Wilson Dr. Cape May 609-884-3351 www.misschrismarina.com Fuel, Store, Fishing & Wildlife Adventures

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8 Miss Chris Marina: Activities • Sea Star III: 609-884-3421 • Lady Chris Fishing: 609-849-9423 • Miss Chris Kayaks & Paddleboards: 609-884-0997 • Wetland’s Wildlife Safari: 609-898-3500 SEE OUR AD ON PG. 70

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LANDING 9 Miss Chris Marina: Tours Cape May Whale Watcher 609-884-5445 www.capemaywhalewatcher.com Largest & Fastest • Guaranteed Sightings SEE OUR AD ON PG. 95

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

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

See you at the Landing!

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complete UNTIL YOU CROSS THE street!

YOUR TRIP IS NOT

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

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

Boutiques Beach Bling etc.

Bella Cape May Surf Louella Seaweeds by the Sea Islander

Home Decor Seaglass Home

Food & Drink

Baby Gifts & Clothing

Out There Coffee

Arden’s Kids

Mario’s Pizzeria Cione Gelato George’s Place

Photo Printshop Pet Gifts & Treats Cape May Snaps

Crafts

Spa

Stitch by Stitch

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Dog Days of Cape May

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

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Cape May MAC’s

MUSEUM SHOPS are open!

Carriage House Museum Shop

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

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

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

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

OR SHOP ONLINE AT CAPEMAYMAC.ORG For more information, call 609-884-5404 Cape May MAC tours and historic sites will comply with current COVID guidelines.

Please visit our website for up-to-date information.

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ONLINE SHOPPING: Queen Victoria would approve!

Now available from Cape May MAC’s

MUSEUM SHOPS

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

See Calendar for dates & times

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop Cape May Point State Park

See Calendar for dates & times

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Located 1 block east of the Mall towards the beach.

TO THE BEACH

TO WASHINGTON STREET MALL

OCEAN STREET

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

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

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

JACKSON STREET Good Scents 609-884-0014

Feel good. Live well. goodscentscapemay.com

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Cape May Peanut Butter Co. 609-898-4444

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CARPENTER’S LANE

Splash 609-846-7100

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Caroline Boutique 609-884-5055

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Cape May Olive Oil Company 609-898-4441

Fashioning Cape May since, Forever carolinebtq.com

Tasting Room capemayoliveoilcompany.com

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

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Affordable Style redoaktrading.com

The Spice Cellar of Cape May 609-898-4441

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

There’s no better way to enjoy Cape May than as a Cape May MAC Member!

And remember, your support helps Cape May MAC with the preservation of all the things you love about Cape May! As a member of Cape May MAC, your membership dues directly supports our mission of promoting preservation, culture and the arts in Cape May. You also play a role in continuing our non-profit’s 50+ year history of interpreting Cape May’s heritage – from our inception by rescuing the Emlen Physick Estate from demolition, to developing Victorian era tourism, restoring the historic Cape May Lighthouse and World War II Lookout Tower, providing museum education, celebrating the arts by creating the Cape May Music Festival, and leading the way in expanding the region’s tourism season.

Becoming a Cape May MAC member, or renewing your existing membership, is a true investment in keeping this mission alive for generations to come. There is no better way to show your love and appreciation for Cape May’s past than to invest in its future.

And remember, your Membership is tax-deductible and brings with it free and discounted tours, discounts in our Museum Shops and Vintage BYOB, advance notice of upcoming events and more!

Your Membership Matters!

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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.

-- Story by Ben Miller

“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

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.

-- Photo courtesy Cape May Point State Park

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Church/Synagogue Directory PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM SERVICES BEADLE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 506 Cape Ave., Cape May Point, NJ; Summer worship: 10am • 609-898-0536 BETH JUDAH TEMPLE - Pacific & Spencer Aves., Wildwood - Shabbat service, bi-monthly Fridays at 6:30pm, every Saturday at 9:30am • 609-522-7541 CALVARY CHAPEL CAPE MAY- 596 Seashore Rd., Erma. Services 8:30am & 10:30am Sunday, 7pm Wednesday CAPE COMMUNITY CHURCH- 1159 Rte. 9, Cape May Court House. Services 10:30am Sundays • 609-465-2338.

CAPE MAY BEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL - Clubhouse Dr. & Elwood Rd., Town Bank- Non-demoninational worship Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Sundays: 9:30am • 609-889-1498.

CAPE MAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Decatur & Hughes Sts., Cape May- 8:30am beach service; 11am jazz service. • 609-884-3949 CAPE ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH - Columbia Ave. & Gurney St., Cape May- Sunday School: 9:45am; Worship: 11am; Bible Study, Tuesdays at 6:30pm • 609-884-3917 CAPE MAY LUTHERAN CHURCH - 509 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2181 CAPE MAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 635 Washington St. (next to City Hall)- Sundays: 10:30am; (also June-Labor Day, 8am at Cove Pavilion) • 609-884-3792 COLD SPRING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (OLD BRICK) - 780 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays 10:30am ~ 609-884-4065 COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 123 Fishing Creek Rd., N. Cape May- Sunday School 9:15am • Worship 10:15am • 609-886-2448

EPISCOPAL CHURCH of the ADVENT - Franklin & Washington Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 8am & 10:30am. (10:30am service also online on YouTube, Cape May Advent channel) • 609-884-3065 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 1068 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring- Sundays: 10am • 609-884-2424 MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH - Lafayette & Franklin Sts., Cape May- Sundays: 11am • 609-8843270 OUR LADY STAR of the SEA R.C. CHURCH - 525 Washington St., Cape May- Saturdays: 4pm, 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 Seashore Rd., 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 • Services Sunday: 11am.

UU CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH JERSEY SHORE- Sundays, 10am. Call 609-965-9400 for directions or visit www.uucsjs.org.

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES

To all churches: If your denomination is not listed and you serve the visitors and residents of Cape May or would like to change your service times, please call 609-884-5404

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

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Saturdays at 7pm in June Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays at 7pm in July and August.

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