THIS WEEK I N C A P E M AY
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AUGUST 20-SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
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Vol. XLIX Number 7 Aug. 20-Sept. 9, 2021
CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE ............. 8
Superstitions, oddities and mysteries from the Victorian era are the focus of the Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour. Travel Cape May’s gaslit streets on this evening tour and hear about our sometimes bizarre history.
Climb 199 steps to the top!
Lighthouse Full Moon Climb ............ 29 Memorial Brick Pavers .........................51 Monomoy Life-Saving Boat .............. 43
EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE .............. 7
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Tour Cape May’s only Victorian house museum
Clueless at the Physick Estate .............44 Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour...........................10 Historic Haunts Combo Tour ............. 25 Magic & Mystery House Tour ............39 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt.......... 19
BUMP IN THE NIGHT
Check out the ghostly doings in town with a variety of tours focusing on the area’s spirit residents.
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WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER MUSEUM & MEMORIAL ...............9
THE OTHER HALF
Learn about Cape May’s role in World War II
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.
CAPE MAY ACTIVITIES
50 Years of MAC Exhibit ......................22
CAPE MAY TOURS
PAGE 35 Backstreets & Byways City Tour.............40
Boat Tours Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise ...72 Dolphin Watch Around Cape May ...72 Sunset Dolphin Cruise .........................72 Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise ..............................31 City Guide Golf Cart Tours ..................... 62 Ghost Tours Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour ..... 25
PATH TO FREEDOM
Follow the path to freedom and learn about Cape May’s African American history with the Underground Railroad Trolley Tour.
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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 © 2021 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 16 INFO/TICKETS ... Pg. 40 Historic Haunts Combo Tour ............ 25 Group Tours of Cape May ..................... 54 Walking Tours Painted Ladies, Porches & More! ..... 45
Sunset Dolphin Cruise .........................72 Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise ..............................31 World War II Lookout Tower............... 9
TROLLEY TOURS
PERFORMING ARTS
Children’s Trolley Ride........................60 Combination Trolley/ Physick Estate Tour.......................... 10 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour ..... 25 Historic District Trolley Tour ............... 10 Historic Haunts Combo Tour ............ 25 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour ..... 35 Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour ...........15 Underground Railroad Trolley Tour ...52 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour...15
And Then They Were Dead ..............46 BAILEN................................................... 53 Cape May Stage .................................. 81 Clueless at the Physick Estate ............44 East Lynne Theater Company ............78 The Murder of James Cosgrove Walking Tour .................................... 59 Without a Cue Productions ...............99 Coming Events Christmas in Cape May.....................109 TedX Cape May ................................... 54 Facebook ................................................108 Cape May MAC Membership .....106-107 Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops & Online Shop ...........................104-105 Wedding & Party Services .....................80
FOOD & WINE EVENTS
Brunch & Bingo at the Beach ............60 Clueless & Dinner at the Physick Estate ............................44 Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour & Brunch at Vintage .............. 43 Magic & Mystery Tour and Dinner at Vintage ............................ 39 Murder Mystery Dinner ..................... 53 Painted Ladies, Porches & More! Walking Tour and Brunch at Vintage ......................................... 45 Vintage ............................................ 82-83
COVID-19 Safety Measures PAGE 6
CHRISTMAS IN CAPE MAY PG. 109
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Cape May Family Treasure Hunt........37 Cape May Lighthouse .......................... 8 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise ...72 Children’s Trolley Ride........................60 Dolphin Watch Around Cape May ...72 Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt......... 19
Tours & Attractions................. 67 Services/Accommodations ... 75 Dining/Entertainment ........... 78 Shopping ................................. 85 ENTERTAINMENT... 84
CAPE MAY MAP pages 56-57
Washington Street Mall ...................... 103 West Cape May Business Assoc. ..... 94-95
Carpenter’s Lane ...................................96 Schellenger’s Landing .....................92-93 Washington Commons .........................91
Cape May Area Organizations ......................................................................... 38 Cape May Historic Accommodations ..............................................................69 Church/Synagogue Directory........................................................................108 5
Welcome to Cape May MAC! From the onset of the pandemic, Cape May MAC has been hyper-sensitive about ensuring the health and safety of our guests and staff. Perhaps the best example is that even through the winter, we left our trolley tours open-air (not installing windows) and have now invested more than $10,000 in plexiglass partition installations. Also, in accordance with the NJ Governor’s public transportation mandate, we’ve required masks be worn on board. Now that the Delta variant is spiking, our management team continues to monitor the governor’s executive orders and CDC statements and recommendations daily. As of the deadline for this publication, we are not requiring masks be worn inside the Physick House Museum, the historic Cape May Lighthouse, or the World War II Lookout Tower. This policy may be reconsidered by the time this edition is replaced by the next, so please visit our website to keep abreast of any updates: www.capemaymac.org/covid-19-precautions. Enjoy every moment of your time here in Cape May. We just ask that you continue to be cautious. We most certainly want to see you and all yours back again. Jody Alessandrine, Director/CEO
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
Cape May Lighthouse & World War II Lookout Tower: No masks required. Guests are encouraged to allow others to pass, by standing in the landing areas. Emlen Physick House Museum: No masks required. Trolley Tours: Masks will be required in accordance with the state’s ongoing regulations regarding public transportation, and since people could be sitting next to or across the aisle from someone not in their pod for a protracted period of time.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TROLLEY TOURS ARE OPEN-AIR Walking Tours/Golf Cart Tours/Physick Estate Grounds: No masks required. Concerts & performances at the Physick Estate (outdoor): Pod boxes will be marked out; no masks required. Museum Shops/Carroll Gallery: No masks required. Existing shop occupancy will be maintained to allow for social distancing.
To further ensure your safety, all of our historic sites and our trolleys will continue getting routine deep cleaning with disinfecting products.
If you have any questions, please call us at 609-884-5404 6
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
1048 WASHINGTON ST.
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Tickets are available at the Carriage House Visitors Center
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 “50 Years of MAC” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery (see page 22). The first floor of the Physick House Museum is fully accessible. (45-minute guided tour)
This Old House PRESERVATION OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE Each year, our tour of the Physick House Museum highlights a particular aspect of Victorian life and culture. In honor of Cape May MAC’s recent 50th anniversary, our tours will focus on the Physick House itself. It is fitting, since this is where Cape May MAC began, in its efforts to save the house from the wrecking ball. You will learn of the mansion’s years as a grand residence for the Physick family, to its tragic decline and near demolition and, finally, to its rise as a fully-restored historic landmark. Come join us to learn the compelling story of its life.
COMBINATION TROLLEY/PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR CLUELESS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE See page 44 MAGIC & MYSTERY HOUSE TOUR See page 39
See page 10
Historic site administered by Cape May MAC
Become a MAC Member and get FREE ADMISSION! See pages 106-107 for information or call 609-884-5404 7
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
MONOMOY LIFE-SAVING BOAT
See page 43 Lighthouse Full Moon Climb See page 29 Lighthouse Brick Paver Program See page 51
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 MEMBERS GET IN FREE! See pages 106-107
A fully accessible Visitors’ Orientation Center and Museum Shop carrying souvenirs, books and maritime items are located in the Oil House
The state park offers a Hawk Watch platform and nature trails, as well as a museum with live reptiles and nature displays, and there are covered pavilions and access to the beach (swimming is not allowed). You can also see the World War II bunker on the beach. Rest rooms are available in the park and there is ample free parking.
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.
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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
Open Daily 11am-3pm
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
CAPE MAY MAC MEMBERS GET IN
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.
FREE!
See pages 106-107
8 for adults, $5 children Veterans & Active Military Free $
Restoration has been undertaken by Cape May MAC in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry. Funding for its restoration was provided by the New Jersey Historic Trust, the New Jersey Historical Commission, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, a Save America’s Treasures Grant, and a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
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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 15, 25, 35, 52, 60 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are still required for all trolley tours. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.
Trolley tour portion is open-air.
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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 7) 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) 10
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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 See Calendar for Days & 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)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are still required on all trolley tours. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 20, 21 & 22 Information/Tickets
8/20
8/21
8/22
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 40
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 40
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
10am-9:30pm
10am-9:30pm
10am-9pm
8/20
8/21
8/22
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 19
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 37
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm, 8pm-10pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm, 8pm-10pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
Vintage -- pages 82-83
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
8/20
8/21
8/22
10am
10am
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 40
ALL DAY
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 72
10am
Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 31 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
8/20
8/21
8/22
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
AFTERNOON Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
11:15am
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35
12:30pm
1:45pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
1:45pm
12:30pm, 3pm
1:45pm
Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
1pm
1pm
1pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1pm, 2:15pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
Stay healthy
In a time when one in four patients died after surgery, you were very lucky in Victorian times to have a good doctor with a clean operating theatre. There was no anesthesia, no painkillers for after, and no electric equipment to reduce the duration of an operation. Victorian surgery wasn’t just creepy, it was outright horrific. 16
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8/20
Magic & Mystery House Tour & Dinner at Vintage -- page 39
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm 6pm, 7pm
6pm, 7pm
6:30pm
6:30pm
East Lynne Theater Company -- page 78 Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 25
8/22
5pm
The Murder of James Cosgrove Walking Tour -- page 59 Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 39
8/21
6:30pm
7pm 7:15pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 25
7:45pm, 8:45pm 7pm, 8pm, 8:45pm, 9pm
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 9:30pm 8:45pm
Lighthouse Full Moon Climb -- page 29
8pm-10pm
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, August 20 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68)
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 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Saturday, August 21 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Ancestors Walks- Cemetery & Church Guided Walking Tours, 10am, Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, 780 Seashore Rd. Call 609-886-5281. Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Nature Walks, 9am & 2pm; Kids & Critters Live Outdoor Animal Show, 11am. Call 609-8842159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565.
Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68) 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 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Sunday, August 22 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68) 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 48)
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 48) SunSet Jazz Series at the Estate- 1048 Washington St. at the Physick Estate, 7pm on the outdoor stage, ticket sales start 6pm, show 7pm-8:30pm. spyboyproductions.com. Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
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Monday & Tuesday August 23 & 24 Information/Tickets
8/23
8/24
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 40
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 40
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
10am-9:30pm
10am-9:30pm
8/23
8/24
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 19
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 37
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 40
ALL DAY Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm 10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
Vintage -- pages 82-83 World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
8/23
8/24
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 40
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 45
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour and Brunch at Vintage -- page 45
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 72
10am
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 52
10am 10:30am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
11:15am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
AFTERNOON
8/23
8/24
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
1:45pm
12:30pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm
Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
1pm
1pm
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35
12:30pm
1:45pm
Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 60
4:30pm
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8/23
8/24 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
The Murder of James Cosgrove: Walking Tour -- page 59 Clueless & Dinner at Vintage -- page 44
5:30pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
6:30pm
And Then They Were Dead -- page 46
7pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 25
7:15pm
6:30pm
Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 44
7pm, 8:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 25
8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm
7:30pm, 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, August 23 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 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565.
Tuesday, August 24 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 48)
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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm. West Cape May Farmers Market- Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, West Cape May, 3pm-7pm. westcapemay.us
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Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt Available FREE at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, the Hill House office or the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. (see Calendar for times)
For kids of all ages!
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. Free; donations accepted. For more information, call Cape May MAC at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Wednesday & Thursday August 25 & 26 Information/Tickets
8/25
8/26
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 40
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 40
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
10am-9:30pm
10am-9:30pm
8/25
8/26
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 19
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 37
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
Vintage -- pages 82-83
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
8/25
8/26
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 40
ALL DAY
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 40
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 45
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour and Brunch at Vintage -- page 45
9:30am
Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour and Brunch at Vintage -- page 43
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 72
10am
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 52
10am 10:30am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
11:15am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
Keep your horse at home
What was life like in the 1890s? For one thing, there were strict rules governing bathing attire. An 1897 ordinance threatened fines or jail time to those who dared to venture on the beach between the hours of 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. without proper attire. The same ordinance forbade taking a horse or mule into the water during certain times. The ordinance did say, however, that “buff bathing” was allowed on a certain section of beach up until 6 a.m. 20
AFTERNOON Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 72 Childrens Trolley Ride -- page 60
EVENING
8/25
8/26
1:45pm
12:30pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm
1:45pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm
1pm
1pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
8/25
8/26 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
The Murder of James Cosgrove: Walking Tour -- page 59 Clueless & Dinner at Vintage -- page 44
5:30pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
6:30pm
6:30pm
Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 44
7pm, 8:30pm
BAILEN: Concert on the Outdoor Stage -- page 53
7pm
And Then They Were Dead -- page 46
7pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 25
7:15pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15
7:45pm, 8:45pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 25
8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm
7:30pm, 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
Wednesday, August 25 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 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Cape May Summer Concert Series- The Modern Gentlemen, 8pm, Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.
Thursday, August 26 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. East Lynne Theater Company- “Tales in the Backyard,” location revealed when making reservations, 4pm. Call 609-884-5898. (see page 78) Free Movies on the Beach- 8:15pm, Gurney Beach next to Cape May Convention Hall. Call 609-884-9565.
Historic Cold Spring Village- 11am-4pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68) 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 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
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50 Years of
MAC
The 50-year journey of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) began in 1970 when a small group of dedicated neighbors joined together to save the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate from the wrecker’s ball. Over the years, the organization’s efforts have continued, restoring and opening both the Cape May Lighthouse and the World War II Lookout Tower. Those years also included thousands of special events and tours, all of which contributed to make Cape May MAC Cape May’s leader in heritage tourism, educational outreach, historic preservation and cultural enrichment.
Join us as we commemorate those 50 years in words and photos at our
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EXHIBIT
at the Carroll Gallery in the Carriage House, 1048 Washington St.
OPEN DAILY THROUGH OCT. 24 SEE CALENDAR FOR TIMES PLEASE SEE PAGE 6 FOR SAFETY MEASURES For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit
www.capemaymac.org
Visit the Cape May MAC 50th Anniversary Mural near the Carriage House at the Physick Estate Sponsored by Uncle Bill’s Pancake House 22
We won’t take a bite out of your wallet!
The Coolest Cape May Shop!
SAVE 10%
Including a unique assortment of Beach ON YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE items, T-shirts, Sweats, Caps, US Coast MUST PRESENT THIS AD Guard collection and more! Not Valid With Any Other Offer • MAC INFANT TO ADULT SIZES UP TO 6XL 410 Washington Street Mall, Cape May • 609.884.1811 www.greatwhitesharkcapemay.com
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INDULGENT BREAKFASTS SERENITY & SEASIDE CHARM CHEF’S DINNERS SMALL WEDDING RECEPTIONS HISTORIC AMBIANCE
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Intimate accommodations directly across from the beach
Text RHYTHMOFTHESEA to 22828 to sign up for our Newsletter Announcements & Latest Offerings
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GHOST TOURS
GHOSTS OF CAPE MAY
TROLLEY TOUR Offered Daily through Sept. 1; Sept. 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8: See Calendar for 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)
Order ticket www.capemas online at ymac.org
20 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12)
$
Historic Haunts COMBO TOUR
Monday, Wednesday & Friday in August; Wednesday, Friday & Saturday in September: 7:15pm
A DOUBLE DOSE OF GHOSTS! 30 adults; $ 20 children (ages 3-12) $
First, take the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour and hear tales of hauntings unearthed by psychic medium Craig McManus. Then, visit the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism and today’s methods of “ghost hunting.” (1-hour tour)
Tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street, where tickets may be purchased. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.
All Trolley tours are open-air
ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT WWW.CAPEMAYMAC.ORG
Accessible trolley tours are available but must be pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance by calling 609-884-5404 (press 0)
For more information, call 609-884-5404
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are required for all trolley tours but are not required in the Physick House Museum. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 27, 28 & 29 Information/Tickets
8/27
8/28
8/29
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 40
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 40
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
10am-9:30pm
10am-9:30pm
10am-9pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 40
ALL DAY
8/27
8/28
8/29
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 19
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 37
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22
10am-7pm
10am-7pm
10am-5pm
Vintage -- pages 82-83
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
8/27
8/28
8/29
10am
10am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 72
10am
Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 31 Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
AFTERNOON
8/27
8/28
8/29
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35
12:30pm
1:45pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
1:45pm
12:30pm, 3pm
Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
1pm
1pm
1pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
11:15am
1:45pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
12:30pm, 1pm, 2:15pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
Don’t drink the water
By 1860, England’s Thames River was full of the raw fecal matter and sewage that was being dumped into the water on a daily basis. Since the river was also the main source of drinking water for the city, people died by the thousands from dysentery, cholera, and typhoid. Once again, a great excuse to opt for beer. 26
EVENING
8/27
Magic & Mystery House Tour & Dinner at Vintage -- page 39
8/28
8/29
5pm 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
The Murder of James Cosgrove Walking Tour -- page 59 Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 39 Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
6pm, 7pm
6pm, 7pm
6:30pm
6:30pm
East Lynne Theater Company -- page 78
6:30pm
7pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 25
7:15pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15
7:45pm, 8:45pm 7pm, 8pm, 8:45pm, 9pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 25
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 9:30pm 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, August 27 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68)
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 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Saturday, August 28 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Nature Walks, 9am & 2pm; Kids & Critters Live Outdoor Animal Show, 11am. Call 609-8842159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68) 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 48) 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 48) SunSet Jazz Series at the Estate- 1048 Washington St. at the Physick Estate, 7pm on the outdoor stage, ticket sales start 6pm, show 7pm-8:30pm. spyboyproductions.com. Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Sunday, August 29 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68)
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 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
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Monday & Tuesday August 30 & 31 Information/Tickets
8/30
8/31
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 40
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 40
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
10am-9:30pm
10am-9:30pm
8/30
8/31
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 19
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 37
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 40
ALL DAY Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm
“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22
10am-5pm
10am-8:30pm 10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
Vintage -- pages 82-83 World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
8/30
8/31
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 40
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 45
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour and Brunch at Vintage -- page 45
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 72
10am
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 52
10am 10:30am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
11:15am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
11:15am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
11:45am
11:45am
8/30
8/31
AFTERNOON Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
1:45pm
12:30pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm
Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
1pm
1pm
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35
12:30pm
1:45pm
Children’s Trolley Ride -- page 60
4:30pm
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EVENING
8/30
8/31 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
The Murder of James Cosgrove: Walking Tour -- page 59 Clueless & Dinner at Vintage -- page 44
5:30pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
6:30pm
And Then They Were Dead -- page 46
7pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 25
7:15pm
6:30pm
Clueless at the Physick Estate -- page 44
7pm, 8:30pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 25
8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15
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, August 30 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 68) 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 68) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565.
Tuesday, August 31 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 48)
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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm. West Cape May Farmers Market- Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, West Cape May, 3pm-7pm. westcapemay.us
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THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT AT THE CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE
Lighthouse Full Moon Climb SUNDAY, AUG. 22: 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. 29
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Wednesday & Thursday September 1 & 2 Information/Tickets
9/1
9/2
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 40
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 40
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 40
10am-9pm
10am-9pm
9/1
9/2
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 19
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 37
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
ALL DAY
“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
Vintage -- pages 82-83
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
9/1
9/2
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 40
9:15am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 45
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour and Brunch at Vintage -- page 45
9:30am
Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour and Brunch at Vintage -- page 43
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 72
10am
10am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
10:30am, 11:45am
10:30am, 11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
10:30am, 11:45am
10:30am, 11:45am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
11am
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35
11am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
11:15am
11:15am
AFTERNOON
9/1
9/2
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35
12:15pm, 2:45pm
1:30pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
1:30pm
12:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:45pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
1pm
1pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 72 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
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EVENING
9/1
Magic & Mystery House Tour & Dinner at Vintage -- page 39
9/2
5pm
Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 39
6pm, 7pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
6:30pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 25
5:30pm
6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15
7pm, 8pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 25
7:15pm
And Then They Were Dead -- page 46
8:30pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Wednesday, September 1 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 48) 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 48) 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 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call
Thursday, September 2 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 48) 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 48) 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 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Historic Cold Spring Village- 11am-4pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call
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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.
45 adults, $25 children (ages 7-12)
$
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For tickets or information, call 609-884-5404
Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC & the Cape May Whale Watcher
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday September 3, 4 & 5 Information/Tickets
9/3
9/4
9/5
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 40
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 40
10am-8pm
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 40
10am-9pm
10am-9:30pm
10am-9pm
9/3
9/4
9/5
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 19
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 37
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
ALL DAY Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8 Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
10am-8pm
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22
10am-8pm
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
Vintage -- pages 82-83
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
9/3
9/4
9/5
MORNING Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 72
10am
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour -- page 52
10am
Whales & Dolphins Weekend Cruise -- page 72
10am
10am
10:30am, 11:45am
11:45am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
10:30am, 11:45am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
11am
11am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
11:15am
11:15am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
10:30am, 11:45am
10:30am, 11:45am
11:45am
AFTERNOON Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35 Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
9/3
9/4
9/5
12:15pm, 2:45pm
12:15pm, 4:45pm
1:15pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
1pm
1pm
1pm
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 2:45pm
1:30pm
2pm, 3:30pm
1:30pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
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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9/3
Magic & Mystery House Tour & Dinner at Vintage -- page 39
9/4
9/5
5:30pm
5:30pm
5pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
5:30pm
Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 39
6pm, 7pm
Murder Mystery Dinner -- page 53
7pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 25
7:15pm
7:15pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15
7:45pm, 8:45pm
8:15pm, 9:15pm
9pm
6:15pm
8:45pm
7pm, 8pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 25
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, September 3 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 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Aviation Museum- Airfest, Cape May County Airport10am-4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68)
Saturday, September 4 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Ancestors Walks- Cemetery & Church Guided Walking Tours, 10am, Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, 780 Seashore Rd. Call 609-886-5281. Aviation Museum- Airfest, Cape May County Airport10am-4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Nature Walks, 9am & 2pm; Kids & Critters Live Outdoor Animal Show, 11am. Call 609-8842159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565.
Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghost Walk, 8pm. 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page xx) 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 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Sunday, September 5 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 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Aviation Museum- Airfest, Cape May County Airport10am-4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Free Music in the Park- Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., 7pm. Call 609-884-9565. Historic Cold Spring Village- 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68)
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Monday & Tuesday September 6 & 7 Information/Tickets
9/6
9/7
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 40
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 40
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 40
10am-9pm
10am-9pm
9/6
9/7
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 19
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 37
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
Vintage -- pages 82-83
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
9/6
9/7
ALL DAY
MORNING Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 45
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour and Brunch at Vintage -- page 45
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 72
10am
10am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
10:30am, 11:45am
10:30am, 11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
10:30am, 11:45am
10:30am, 11:45am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
11am
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35
11am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
11:15am
11:15am
AFTERNOON
9/6
9/7
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35
12:15pm, 2:45pm
1:30pm
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
1:30pm
12:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:45pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 72 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
Creepy Victorian food
1pm
1pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm
Victorians ate virtually every part of an animal, supping on delicacies likes brains and hearts. Another famous dish from the Victorian era was turtle soup. The turtle was prized above all for its green jelly-like fat which was used to flavor the soup made from the long-boiled stringy flesh of the animal. 34
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9/6
9/7
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
5:30pm
5:30pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15
7pm, 8pm
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 25
7pm, 8pm
And Then They Were Dead -- page 46
8:30pm
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404 TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH
Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org
Monday, September 6 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/
nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Tuesday, September 7
OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/
nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page ) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
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Mansions by the Sea at Order tickets online.org ac m ay m www.cape
20 adults; 15 children (ages 3-12) $
$
All Trolley tours are open-air
TROLLEY TOUR Offered Monday-Saturday, plus Sun., Sept. 5 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are still required on all trolley tours. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.
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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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Wednesday & Thursday September 8 & 9 Information/Tickets
9/8
9/9
Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 40
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 40
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
Washington Street Mall Information Booth -- page 40
10am-9pm
10am-9pm
9/8
9/9
Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 19
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 37
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Carriage House Museum Shop -- pages 104-105
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
“50 Years of MAC” Exhibit -- page 22
10am-8pm
10am-5pm
Vintage -- pages 82-83
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
10am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm
World War II Lookout Tower -- page 9
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
MORNING
9/8
9/9
Backstreets & Byways City Tour -- page 40
9:15am
ALL DAY
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour -- page 45
9:30am
Painted Ladies Porches & More Walking Tour and Brunch at Vintage -- page 45
9:30am
Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour and Brunch at Vintage -- page 43
9:30am
Dolphin Watch Around Cape May -- page 72
10am
10am
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10
10:30am, 11:45am
10:30am, 11:45am
Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10
10:30am, 11:45am
10:30am, 11:45am
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35
11am
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
11am
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7
11:15am
11:15am
AFTERNOON
9/8
9/9
Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 15
1:30pm
12:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:45pm
Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour -- page 35
12:15pm, 2:45pm
1:30pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 7 Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 10 Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 10 Cape May Whale & Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
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1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm
1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm
1pm
1pm
EVENING
9/8
Magic & Mystery House Tour & Dinner at Vintage -- page 39
5pm
Sunset Dolphin Cruise -- page 72
5:30pm
Magic & Mystery House Tour -- page 39 Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour -- page 25
9/9 5:30pm
6pm, 7pm 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm
Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour -- page 15
7pm, 8pm
Historic Haunts Combo Tour -- page 25
7:15pm
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, September 8 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/
nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation Center- Maps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
Thursday, September 9 OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES Aviation Museum- Cape May County Airport- 10am4pm. 609-886-8787. (see page 68) Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159. Historic Cold Spring Village- 11am-4pm, 720 Route 9, Cape May. Call 609-898-2300. (see page 68) Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call
Snack time
609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 48) 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 48) Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 9am-5pm.
It was the Victorians who first invented afternoon tea. This was because the evening meal was eaten later than in previous periods and people found they needed a light meal in the late afternoon. The evening meal was eaten around 8 or even 9 p.m.
LOOKING FOR FAMILY TOGETHERNESS?
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt Available FREE at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, the Hill House office or the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. (see Calendar for times) 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). Available most days, year-round. Free; donations accepted. (Only one packet is needed per family). Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and Preservation New Jersey. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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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 48.
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 page 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 69. HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM OF CAPE MAY 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 74. Park. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE See page 8. 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 68. 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 77. 81. NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY 1600 Delaware Ave. An environmental facility CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER 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 animals and plants that are found along the harcapemaywhalewatcher.com. See page 61, 72. bor. Call 609-898-8848 or visit njaudubon.org/ CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS centers/nature-center-of-cape-may.See page 48. Year-round art activities for all ages and WCFA 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 airplanes, jets, helicopters - even an atomic bomb CHAMBER OF COMMERCE in a spectacular World War II hangar. Pet-friendly. OF GREATER CAPE MAY For information about accommodations, restau- 609-886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. See page 68. rants and shops or for a copy of the Cape May WORLD WAR II LOOKOUT TOWER Guidebook, call 609-884-5508 or visit MUSEUM & MEMORIAL capemaychamber.com. Climb the fully restored Fire Control Tower No. 23 EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY and learn how the guns at Fort Miles were aimed Equity professional theater at the historic First Pres- during World War II. Sunset Blvd. near Sunset byterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets. Call Beach. Call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac. 609-884-5898 or visit eastlynnetheater.org. See org. See page 9. page 78.
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Magic & Mystery HOUSE TOUR Fridays & Saturdays in August; Wednesdays & Fridays in September: 6pm & 7pm
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
online at Order ticketsaymac.org www.capem
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! (30-minute tour) Tickets are limited to ensure social distancing; advance tickets recommended.
$20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12)
COMBINE A TOUR WITH DINNER AT VINTAGE Fridays only in August (Wed. & Fri. in Sept.): 5pm
Enjoy a delicious dinner at Vintage, the new restaurant on the grounds of the Physick Estate that has everyone talking, and then stroll across the grounds to the Physick House Museum to begin your tour. Dinner seating at 5pm; tour begins at 6pm. Tickets are limited to ensure social distancing; advance tickets recommended.
TICKETS $40 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. For more information, call 609-884-5404 Sponsored by Cape May MAC 39
Backstreets & Byways CITY TOUR
Mondays & Wednesdays in August at 9:30am; Wednesdays, Sept. 1 & 8: 9:15am 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 NEW “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 tic kets onlin For more information, call 609-884-5404 www.capemaymace at .org Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC
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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Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood WALKING TOUR & BRUNCH AT VINTAGE WEDNESDAYS: 9:30AM
Order tickets on e at www.capemaymlin ac.org
What was Cape May’s Washington Street like during the late 1800s, when Dr. Emlen Physick was a fixture in the neighborhood? As the owner of the grand Emlen Physick Estate, he was the talk of the town, with his startling, stately home designed by American architect Frank Furness, built in 1879. Take a walking tour of his neighborhood and learn about his life and the architecture and the neighbors who lived there. Enjoy a delicious brunch afterwards at Vintage, on the grounds of the Estate. Comfortable shoes recommended. Walking tour portion is approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes. $25 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12) Starts at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Tickets are limited; advance purchase recommended.
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. Sponsored by Cape May MAC • For more information, call 609-884-5404
LIFE-SAVING BOAT ON DISPLAY AT THE
CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE
215 Lighthouse Ave. off Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point State Park SEE PG. 8 SEE CALENDAR FOR LIGHTHOUSE HOURS
This circa 1800s-1930s boat helps illuminate life saving history at the Jersey Shore and is an integral part of U.S. Life Saving Service & U.S. Coast Guard history. Come learn more on your next Lighthouse visit. The boat is a restoration project of the Cape May Maritime and Educational Center and will be on long-term display here, in association with Cape May MAC 43
CLUELESS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE
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1048 Washington St.
Tuesdays & Thursdays in August 7 pm & 8:30pm Saturday, Sept. 4: 8:30pm
The rooms of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate provide the perfect stage for this “whodunnit” mystery!
CLUELESS & DINNER
Tuesdays & Thursdays in August 5:30pm: Dinner at Vintage 7pm: Clueless First, enjoy a delicious dinner at Vintage, located on the grounds of the Physick Estate. After dinner, stroll over to the 1879 Physick House Museum and enjoy the performance.
“Clueless at the Physick Estate” returns this summer with an engaging new mystery based on a popular board game. “Hook, Line & Sinker” is this season’s “whodunit” mystery that dramatically unfolds as you travel through the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate.
Adults $25, children (ages 3-12) $20
Limited attendance; advance reservations suggested
Adults $45 Children (ages 3-12) $35
Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VINTAGE, SEE PAGES 82-83 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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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.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO ENSURE SOCIAL DISTANCING $15 adults, $12 children (ages 3-12)
WALKING TOUR & VINTAGE BRUNCH COMBINATION TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30AM
Combine your walking tour with a delicious brunch at Vintage on the grounds of the Physick Estate. Walking tour begins at 9:30am, followed by brunch at 11am.
TICKETS $25
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VINTAGE, SEE PGS. 88-89 Advance ticket purchase is recommended t Purchase tickets online or at the Carriage House Visitors online a Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Order ticketsaymac.org apem For more information, call 609-884-5404 www.c Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC 45
Without a Cue Productions presents
And Then They Were Dead AN IMMERSIVE MYSTERY Mondays & Wednesdays through Aug. 30: 7pm Sept. 1 & 6: 8:30pm Outdoor Stage at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Ten strangers are invited to a secluded island, and none of them knows the reason. Shortly after their mysterious party begins, it becomes clear their unknown host has murderous intentions. With no way to contact anyone on the mainland, they must find the killer before they are picked off one by one! If you love a good whodunnit where the lights go out and a shot is heard in the dark, then you’ve just picked your poison...except in this whodunnit, YOU choose the action! Will the cranky butler be the next to die? Or will it be the crafty lawyer? Do our suspects search the kitchen or the study? In this “choose your own adventure” style mystery the audience votes in real time as to what actions the actors take next...and create a new show every evening! Ultimately, you get to vote on who the culprit is, and have the final word of the evening!
Adults $39/Children $30 Please bring lawn chairs or blankets ts online at Order tickemaymac.org www.cape
Brought to you by
Without a Cue Productions in cooperation with Cape May MAC
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 46
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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 8am to 5pm ‘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!
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MISS CHRIS KAYAKS
Sat., Sun. & Mon. 10am
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from the MISS CHRIS MARINA 1212 Wilson Drive, Cape May (across from the Lobster House)
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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
Beer • Wine Spirits Ice • Tobacco CURBSIDE PICK-UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE Monday-Saturday 9am-10pm Sunday 10am-10pm
609-435-5052 FREE Delivery FREE Parking
106 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May
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Cape May’s oldest real estate office now in its 5th generation Sol Needles Real Estate Lynn Gleeson, William Bezaire-- Owners
Celebrating 120 years of serving the Greater Cape May area’s Real Estate needs 512 Washington Street Mall, Cape May, NJ 609-884-8428 • 1-800-441-8428 www.cbcapemay.com
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Design Manufacture Install
Re-Hangs • Secure Storage Take-Downs • Repairs Recovers • Cleaning Serving South Jersey 1089 Route 47, Dennisville, NJ• 609-427-1012 mike@islandawnings.com
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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.
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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR Tuesdays & Thursdays in August: 10:30am Saturdays in September: 10am Climb aboard our trolley to learn about Cape May’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Hear how enslaved people in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia braved strong currents and stormy seas to free themselves, guided by the beacon of the Cape May Lighthouse. Hear why the legendary Harriet Tubman walked these streets before her freedom runs to the Eastern Shore. See the summer refuge of the formerly enslaved Stephen Smith, one of America’s wealthiest businessmen whose railroad cars ferried hundreds to freedom. Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 1.5-hour tour. No rest rooms are available during this tour.
Adults $25; children (ages 3-12) $15
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For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are still required on all trolley tours. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets. 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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BAILEN
Accompanied by the Bay Atlantic Symphony and the New York Chamber Ensemble
Thursday, Aug. 26: 7pm Outdoor Stage at the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St.
Order tickets onlin www.capemaymace at .org
BAILEN’s striking three-part sibling harmonies and evocative songwriting will be enhanced by the luscious strings and woodwinds of the New York Chamber Ensemble and Bay Atlantic Symphony for what will surely be an incredible night of music. Bring beach chairs or blankets for seating.
Adults, $20; Seniors & Children (ages 3-12) $15
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. For more information, call 609-884-5404 Sponsored by Cape May MAC
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SATURDAY, SEPT. 4: 7PM Aleathea’s Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.
Enjoy a four-course dinner and watch as the mystery and drama unfold around you during “The Trouble With Silver Spoons,” an original mystery written by Jacklyn Fazio. Isabella Duffield has had everything handed to her her entire life. Now that includes the family estate and the large fortune that goes with it. Can she learn how to play nicely with others, or will her spoiled attitude land her in hot water? Limited event. Inn of Cape Order tickets on May, 7 Ocean St. www.capemaymline at Tickets are limited; advance registration required. ac.org
$65 adults; $30 children (ages 3-12)
Purchase tickets online or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or Carriage House Visitors Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information, call 609-884-5404 Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC 53
GROUP TOURS Explore Cape May like never before with CUSTOM TOUR EXPERIENCES for groups of all sizes. To Learn More
call (609) 224-6030
CAPEMAYMAC.ORG
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WE’RE OPEN DAILY FOR INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING Wine • Sangria • Full Grill Menu Live Music Weekends Check willowcreekwinery.com for current hours!
WillowCreekWinery.com 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May 609.770.8782 sponsored in part by a grant from visittnj.org
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The
M URDER of
James Cosgrove A WALKING TOUR Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays through August 31
Tours start at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street The year is 1927, and as the champagne flows and the jazz plays, a shot splits the night...but who fired the shot that caused the demise of James Cosgrove? Ain’t we got fun? It is the Roaring 20’s and this joint is jumpin’! If you yearn to step back in time to when guys and dolls danced the night away in hidden speakeasies, then join us for a historical walking tour with a murderous twist! Enter a world of gun molls and gangsters, flappers and fellas, jazz bands and gin joints. Stroll the byways and shadowy corners of Cape May, led by your guide who just happens to be the victim of a 100-year-old murder! You will be tasked with inspecting the crime scene, gathering the clues, and questioning the suspects you meet along the way. And perhaps, just perhaps, you can stay one step ahead of a wily murderer, avoid a similar fate, and have a chance to solve a - MURDER BY GASLIGHT! (50-minute tour)
ts online at Order tickemaymac.org www.cape
Tickets $28 Brought to you by
Without a Cue Productions in cooperation with Cape May MAC
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 59
Brunch & Bingo AT THE BEACH Saturday, Aug. 21: 9:30am Aleathea’s at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.
Laugh along with your girlfriends as you play a little bingo, enjoy a fashion show by Lace Silhouettes/Cotton Company and compete for prizes, all during a delicious brunch. Event is limited and reservations are required.
Order ticket www.capemas online at ymac.org
CANCELLED
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center or Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For more information or tickets, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Children’s Trolley Ride Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 24-26: 4:30pm Adults $15, Children (ages 3-12) $10
(FREE with Cape May MAC Membership-see page 110) 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
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. Masks are still required for all trolley tours. Please see page 6 for details before purchasing tickets.
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EXPERIENCE CRUISING “AROUND CAPE ISLAND”
A cruise of Shipwrecks, Lighthouses, Architecture and Nature Sponsored by Cape May MAC OTHER MAC BOAT TOURS Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventures Monthly Whale & Dolphin Watching Daily Dinner Cruises Daily
Departs at 10:00 AM Daily
2 hr Trip Includes Continental Breakfast Danish, Coffee, Juice Cruises Around the Island of Cape May, Talks about the History of the Cape, and Searches for Dolphins! Great for Families, Couples, and Kids!
Adults $40 Children Age 7-12 $25 Children Age 6 & Under Free with each paid Adult Ticket
(609)884-5404
“At the Emlen PhysickEstate” 1048 Washington St. Cape May, NJ
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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
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FINE ITALIAN DINING
OPEN FRIDAY-SUNDAY AT 3PM; MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 4PM 416 S. Broadway, West Cape May (609) 600-1422 • www.saporeitalianorestaurant.com Reservations Recommended 63 XX
Open Daily for Lunch, Dinner, & Takeout Indoor & Outdoor Dining Seafood & Steaks Salads & Flatbreads Kids Menu 20 Draft beers Hours updated regularly on our website 142 Decatur Street on the Washington Street Mall
609.884.3449 | www.finscapemay.com
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Tours & Attractions Historic Cold Spring Village ...68 Mudhen Brewery....................79 Nature Center of Cape May....48 Nauti Spirits .............................67 Naval Air Station Wildwood ...68 Osprey Cruises ........................47 Skimmer Tours......................... 73 Southern Mansion...................58 Sunset Beach ...................90, 112 TedX .........................................54 Willow Creek Winery........... 3,55
7-Mile Brewery......................102 Bucket Brigade Brewery.......101 Cape May Bird Observatory...48 Cape May Whale Watcher .61, 72 City Guide Golf Cart Tours ......62 Cold Spring Brewery ..............41 Colonial House Museum ........70 Ghost Capers Walking Tours .. 73 Group Tours of Cape May ......54 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse .....74
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AIRFEST SEPTEMBER 3-6 NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD Featuring: All New Aircraft Tuskegee Airmen Live Music • Food • Beer Garden Vendors • Exhibitors Classic Cars & More!
AVIATION MUSEUM 500 Forrestal Rd. Cape May County Airport For full agenda, visit
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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 colonial living back in the days.
Open Through Sept. 15: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 1-4pm
Come see and learn about “The Space Shuttle Tree!”
Free Museum & Tours
(Donations for tours benefiting the preservation of the house are most appreciated)
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 A non-profit and stewards of the Colonial House 70
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CO-SPONSORED BY CAPE MAY MAC
Where Nature and History Meet on Every Tour
SAVE 10%
10:00 AM
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Book Online with TWICM2021
2 Hr Duration w/ Comp Danish & Coffee Adults - $40 Children (age 7-12) - $25
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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
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INFO & RESERVATIONS
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Cape May Presbyterian Church
Loving...Inclusive...Affirming
We have worship options for everyone’s comfort level! Masks are optional, but recommended, especially for the unvaccinated. 8:30 am Beach Church: Come and worship with us in a natural sanctuary! We are just at the end of Decatur Street, a few steps onto the sand. Bring your own chair or towel to sit on; water bottle and umbrella also recommended. The service lasts about a half hour and includes traditional music and hymns. 11 am Celebration Worship: You are welcome into our beautiful and air-conditioned sanctuary, for a service known for its jazz/gospel music. Join us on Sunday, August 15th at 3pm for Jazz Vespers, this month featuring Tony Micelli, master of the vibraphone! Your $10 donation supports the musicians and our ministry. And you can find us any time on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and on Youtube, or by sending us an email or giving us a call. As always, we are praying for you, and wishing you a lovely summer at the shore!
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Services/Accommodations Cape May Contracting ......100 Cape May County MUA .... 110 Cape May Day Spa .........11, 41 Cape May Group Tours ....... 54 Cape May Historic Accommodations ............ 69 Cape May MAC Membership ..........106-107 Cape May Presbyterian Church...................................74 Cape May Star & Wave ........ 77 Capri Cape May....................76 Carriage House Weddings & Parties ........ 80 Coastline Realty....................23
Coldwell Banker/ Sol Needles Real Estate... 50 Curran Investment Management ...................75 Crest Savings Bank .............111 Evangelista Photography ... 62 Grand Hotel ...........................2 Island Awnings .................... 50 La Mer Beachfront Resort ... 65 Marquis de Lafayette ...........12 Rhythm of the Sea............... 24 South Jersey Electric Vehicles................71 Southern Mansion............... 58 Steger Beach Service ........100 The Tree Barber.................... 77
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Dining/Entertainment 5 West Pub..............................14 Aleathea’s ..............................12 Cape May Stage .....................81 Carpenter’s Lane ................... 96 East Lynne Theater Company ............................78 Entertainment ....................... 84 FiNS Bar & Grille .................... 64 Ghost Capers Walking Tours . 73 Harbor Square Theater..........42 Harpoon’s...............................42 Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille .........................47 Mad Batter .............................81 Mudhen Brewery...................79
Oyster Bay ..............................79 Penns Woods Puppet Theater ..................89 Peter Shields Inn ................... 64 Sapore Italiano .......................63 Sea Salt................................... 66 TedX ........................................54 Tisha’s .....................................14 Uncle Bill’s Restaurant........... 49 Vintage ............................. 82-83 Washington Commons..........91 Washington Street Mall .......103 West Cape May ................94-95 Without a Cue Productions .. 99 Willow Creek Winery......... 3, 55
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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
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THREE GOOD REASONS TO ENJOY LATE SUMMER WITH A VISIT TO
(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 gardens makes for an amazing summertime 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 83
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Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
NAUTI SPIRITS -- pg. 67 nautispirits.com
OYSTER BAY -- pg. 79 oysterbayrestaurant.com
WILLOW CREEK WINERY -- pgs. 3, 55 willowcreekwinerycapemay.com
TIKI TEN35 at Ocean Club Hotel -- pg. 66 Bill Bittman seasaltcapemay.com 2-6pm
SEA SALT RESTAURANT -- pg. 66 seasaltcapemay.com
Live Entertainment From 1pm
MUDHEN BREWING -- pg. 79 mudhenbrew.com
MAD BATTER -- pg. 81 madbatter.com
HEMINGWAY’S -- pg. 2 hemingwayscapemay.com
Carbo 2-7pm
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
Reggae Mondays From 6pm
Live Music 7-10pm
Live Entertainment 4-8pm
HARPOON’S ON THE BAY -- pg. 42 harpoonsonthebay.com
HARRY’S OCEAN BAR & GRILLE -- pg. 47 Live Entertainment 4-8pm harryscapemay.com
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Will Knapp 4-7pm
Gregg Carpenter 2-7pm
Live Music 7-10pm
Live Entertainment 4-8pm
Live Entertainment 6-10pm
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Live Entertainment 7-10pm
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
Live Entertainment 5-9pm
Live Music 7-10pm
Live Entertainment 4-8pm
Live Entertainment 6-10pm
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Clavicals 4-7pm
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Live Entertainment 4-8pm
Live Entertainment 1-5pm & 6-10pm
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
Fire Pit Fridays 5:30-9pm
DJ Denny Oh 2-7pm
Live Entertainment 7-10pm
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FINS BAR & GRILLE -- pg. 64 finscapemay.com
ALEATHEA’S -- pg. 12 innofcapemay.com
WHAT’S
Specialty Shops 7 Mile Brewery ..................... 102 Antique Doorknob ................98 Beach Bling..............................11 Bodner’s Auction ....................87 Bucket Brigade Brewery...... 101 Cape May Beach & Kite.......... 85 Cape May Cigars & Wine ........13 Cape May Decoys .................. 97 Cape May Dips .......................98 Cape May Linen ........................3 Cape May MAC Museum Shops ........ 104-105 Cape May Olive Oil Co...........86 Cape May Peanut Butter Co. .86 Caroline Boutique .................. 97 Carpenters Lane .....................96 Cold Spring Brewery ............. 41 Evangelista Photography ...... 62
Great White Shark...................23 Nauti Spirits ............................ 67 Northeast Man ....................... 88 Red Door Gallery ................... 88 Santa Paws .............................. 88 Schellenger’s Landing ......92-93 Sock Monkey Kids Shop ........ 88 Spice Cellar .............................86 Sunset Beach ................. 90, 112 Sunset Liquors ........................49 Tree House Antiques ..............13 Washington Commons.......... 91 Washington Street Mall ....... 103 West Cape May ................ 94-95 Willow Creek Winery...........3,55 Wingnutz ................................86 Woodland Village.................. 88
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
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AUCTION SALES
Live Auction! Open to the Public! Action-Packed! Live Auction! Cape May Convention Center 714 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ Sept. 11, 2021
11AM THE ACTION BEGINS! Selling over 300 Quality Antiques, Art & Collectibles! Estate Art Collection Insured for over $200,000! Disney Collection Jay Strongwater Collection of Erte Bronzes 19th & 20th Century Art & Bronzes Fine Jewelry • Clocks • Nautical Items Decorative Art • Accent Furniture Lighting • Cape May Items Bird Collection & More!
All Opening Bids Start at $10!
PUBLIC PREVIEW FRIDAY SEPT. 10, 2021 5PM-7PM SATURDAY PREVIEW 9:30AM-11AM SALE STARTS AT 11AM! Can’t Make the Live Event? Leave Absentee Bids or Bid from Anywhere on Our Online Bidding Platforms!
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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
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OPEN DAILY!
BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER
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THE GRILLE AT SUNSET BEACH AT THE END OF SUNSET BOULEVARD IN CAPE MAY POINT
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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
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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. 85
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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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. 72
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!
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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.
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WWW.WESTCAPEMAYTODAY.COM 1- Antique Doorknob
Antiques, Stained Glass, Mantels, Lighting, Sales & Restoration
9- The Flying Fish Studio Cool Clothing for Interesting People
600 Park Blvd. • 609.884.6282 theantiquedoorknob.com
2-Antiques Emporia
Jewelry, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia, Nautical
405 West Perry St. • 609.898.3332 antiquesemporia.com
130 Park Blvd. • 609.884.2760 theflyingfishstudio.com
10- Happy Baby Boutique
A curated selection of unique baby & children’s clothes, decor & toys
3- Backstreet Simply Delicious
405 West Perry St. • 609.884.5922 happybabycapemay.com
Casual Dining with Culinary Surprises 600 Park Blvd. • 609.884.7660 backstreetcapemay.com
4- Bird House of Cape May
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Tacos • Classic • Fish • Steak
479 West Perry St. • 609.898.8226 keywesttacos.com
Nature Gifts for all Seasons
West End Garage 484 W. Perry St. • 609.886.0412 birdhouseofcapemay.com
5- Cape May Bait & Tackle
719 Broadway • 609-898-6001 capemaybaitandtackle.com
“Biggest Little Bait Shop in Cape May”
6- Cape May Honey Farm
12-Ostara’s Coffee House Serving Coffee, Tea, Pastry & More 600 Park Blvd. • 609.770.7718 ostarascoffeehouse.com
13-Out of the Past Antiques A Treasure on Every Shelf
394 Myrtle Ave. • 609.884.3357 outofthepastantiques.com
14-Ripple and Root
Homegrown Gifts Inspired by the Water and Earth
Raw Honeys, Candles, Cosmetics, Gifts
135 Sunset Blvd. • 609.425.6434 capemayhoneyfarm.com
7- Chez Michel
122 Sunset Blvd., 609-884-5554 rippleandroot.com
15-Tea by the Sea
350 Teas, Gifts, China & Candles
405 West Perry St. 609.898.4TEA (4832) teaincapemay.com
Chez Michel French Bakery
600 Park Blvd., B4, Suite 35 609-435-5982 • michelgras.com
8- Curious Cape May Bike & Walking ToursBest Way to See Any Town!
16-Wilbraham Mansion Boutique Hotel with Jacuzzis and Indoor, Heated Pool
133 Myrtle Ave. • 609.884.2046 wilbrahammansion.com
122 Sunset Blvd., 833-386-7433 curiouscapemay.com
A Place on Earth
Innovative Handmade Body Products
Washington Street Mall • 609.226.5891 • aplaceonearth.com 95
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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JACKSON STREET Good Scents 609-884-0014
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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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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
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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
Specializing in local artistry, craftsmanship and home decor
“Newest Hidden Treasure To Hit West Cape May”
Local-carved shore birds and ducks, metal cut displays, hand-turned duck calls, bird houses made from shutters from buildings in Cape May and much more!
860 Broadway, West Cape May, NJ (next to Cape Winds Florist) New Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
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Balsamics • Salsa Flavor-infused Olive Oils Dips • Jams • Mustards Farmhouse Decor & More Home of the
BACON & CAROLINA REAPER SALSA 135 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May, NJ 484-300-6424 capemaydips@gmail.com • Facebook: Cape May Dips, Sticks & Gifts
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Bucket Brigade was establishedin 2017 by twin brothers, Karl and Kurt Hughes, firefighters from Cape May County, NJ. They serve up quality, handcrafted ales, pilsners, and lagers in a fun, exciting place located just minutes off Stone Harbor Boulevard and the Garden State Parkway at Exit 10. This fire service-themed venue pays homage to all public service and military members in a comfortable tasting room surrounded by memorabilia. You can also purchase growlers to go.
We’re Open!
• Front Patio Service • Rear Outdoor Beer Garden
Try a tasting!! 609-778-2641 • 205 N. Main St. Cape May Court House, NJ www.bucketbrigade.com 101
Great Beer For Great People!
TAPROOM • TASTINGS • TOURS Grain to glass using local ingredients Each signature beer has its own style & character
12-14 BEERS ON TAP ALL YEAR LONG!
FLIGHTS, PINTS, GROWLERS & QUARTER KEGS Gift Certificates,Gift Baskets, Apparel, Glasses & More!
Open Mon.-Sat. 12pm-8pm Sun. 12pm-6pm
LARGE INDOOR & OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS!
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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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The safety and security of our visitors is paramount. While masks are no longer required, occupancy will be limited to allow for social distancing. Please see page 6 for details before visiting our shops or the Gallery. 104
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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BECOME A CAPE MAY MAC MEMBER & SAVE! ($50 Joint Membership gives you $190 worth of tours!)
• FREE Historic District and Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tours; Children’s Trolley Rides • FREE Physick Estate Tours • FREE Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tours • FREE admission to the Cape May Lighthouse • FREE admission to the World War II Lookout Tower PLUS 15% OFF Dining at Vintage BYOB at the Physick Estate PLUS 10% Discount at either of Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops PLUS Quarterly newsletter with information about upcoming events and invitations to openings. NEW! GUEST PASSES
These one-day passes are good for free admission to the historic sites and trolley tours listed above. Use them for visiting family or friends or business associates. Number of passes varies for membership types; see website for details.
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!
BECOME A FRIEND For more information or to join, please visit
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Become a Friend....
In addition to becoming a Cape May MAC member, you can join one (or more) of our active Friends groups, at no additional cost. Support your favorite (or all five!) and get invitations to special Friends events and other benefits.
Friends of the Physick Estate The Emlen Physick Estate has long been a “must see” destination in Cape May, as well as an outstanding educational experience for schoolchildren. Help us to enhance this Victorian jewel and expand its outreach by joining the Friends of the Physick Estate.
Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse The Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse seek to raise awareness of the historic significance and value of this Guardian of the Sea. Renew your passion for this majestic sentinel by becoming a Friend of the Cape May Lighthouse.
Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower The World War II Lookout Tower is both an important museum and memorial for veterans of all wars. Help us educate current generations by joining this Friends group dedicated to honoring and preserving veterans’ experiences and memories.
Friends of the Cape May Music Festival The Friends of the Cape May Music Festival share a passion for classical music. Help us support the Festival during its annual residency and expand its presence in the community year-round through related events and activities.
Friends of Museum Education Learning is a life-long endeavor. Your membership in the Friends of Museum Education will help sustain relevant, accessible and diverse educational opportunities for people of all ages. Only with your support can we continue to share historic, cultural and artistic programs that are exhilarating and enlightening. Find Friends events at
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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 & 11am. (11am 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; Sundays: 8:30am, 10:30am & 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 & 11am. • 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, please call 609-884-5404
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Christmas in Cape May Nov.19, 2021 – Jan. 2, 2022
What better place to get into the true spirit of Christmas than Victorian Cape May? This seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling lights. Wrap yourself in the warmth of the holiday spirit and sample a variety of fun tours and events.
Christmas Candlelight House Tours Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18: 5:30-8:30pm
The jewel in the crown of our holiday season, this walking tour takes you into more than a dozen beautifully decorated homes, B&B inns and churches, includes the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, decked out in authentic Victorian style. A not-to-be-missed holiday experience!
Lamplighter Christmas Tour
Holiday Crafts & Collectibles
5:30-7:30pm Nov. 26 & 27, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 27 & 29 Our traditional self-guided evening tour of a selection of Cape May’s finest B&B inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays.
Nov. 26 & 27: 10am-4pm Cape May Convention Hall This two day show is the perfect place to stock up on Christmas gifts for friends and family. Featuring a selection of local and regional vendors.
Holiday Inns Tour
“An Old Fashioned Christmas” Exhibit
1-3:30pm Nov. 29 & 30; Dec. 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 Tour a selection of Cape May’s festively decorated Bed & Breakfast Inns and private homes with a trolley shuttle between properties
Cheery Cherry House Christmas Tour
1-3pm Dec. 13-16, Dec. 20-23 Visit this beautiful private home on historic Hughes Street, built in 1849 in the Federal style, lavishly decorated for Christmas and learn about its history, furnishings, and more, with owners Beth and Frank Acker as your guides.
Breakfast with Santa
10am at Aleatheas’ Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12 & 18 Share a delicious breakfast with family and friends and welcome special guest Santa Claus, himself!
Nov. 19-Jan. 2 Enter a holiday wonderland and feel like a child again as you see our extensive Dept. 56 Dickens Village collection beneath the boughs of our giant Christmas tree. All this plus old family photos, trains and more. There’s even a place to drop off your letters to Santa! Located at the Carroll Gallery in the Carriage House. Free admission.
All this to brighten your holiday, plus special seasonal trolley tours and tours of the Physick Estate. Please visit our web site for updates and to see what’s new for Christmas 2021!
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Not Sure if its Trash or Recycling? “Know It Before You Throw It!”
Don’t Take A Vacation From Recycling
Visit www.cmcmua.com For the CMCMUA Waste Wizard Do NOT put Recyclables in Plastic Bags. Take plastic retail and produce bags back to supermarkets for recycling!
Download the CMCMUA Mobile App
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GIFTS
GOLF GRILLE
CAPE MAY APPAREL
FLAG CEREMONY Honoring an American Veteran!
August
Nightly - 7pm
September
Saturdays - 6pm
Shop online at sunsetbeachnj.com 502 Sunset Blvd., Cape May Point
(609) 884-7079