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PAGE 5 Historic Sites

1879 Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St., Cape May A visit to the Physick Estate offers a look back at our Victorian past: its architecture, decorative arts, customs, and the lives of one Cape May family, the Physicks. Emlen Physick Jr., his widowed mother, Fran- ces Ralston, and his maiden aunt Emilie Parmen- tier moved into their home when it was com- pleted in 1879. Emlen, who never married, was descended from a famous and wealthy Philadelphia fam- ily. His grandfather, Dr. Philip Syng Physick, was considered the father of American surgery and invented numerous surgical procedures and medical instruments that are still in use today. While he did graduate from medical school, Emlen never practiced medicine. In Cape May, he led the life of a gentleman farmer. He bought

Guided and self-guided tours are offered daily April through December and select dates at other times of the year. Special living history presentations are also available. The Physick House and the Carriage House are air-conditioned for the comfort of our visitors.

and sold a great deal of real estate in Cape May, and took an active interest in local do- ings. The Physick House was designed by Frank Furness, the renowned architect of more than 600 buildings in the greater Philadelphia area in the late-19th and early-20th centu- ries. Such trademark features as the greatly oversized corbelled (upside down) chimneys, jerkinhead dormers, and porch brackets appear in many other Furness buildings of the period. Also on the grounds is the 1876 Carriage House. Today, it is home to the Carriage House Museum Shop, with merchandise ranging from tea-related items to books, jewelry and more, as well as fine teas. The Carroll Gallery is dedicated to changing exhibits that focus on subjects ranging from Victorian lifestyles to local history. The first floor of the house museum, as well as the Carriage House, are fully accessible.

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PAGE 6 Historic Sites

1859 Cape May Lighthouse Located in Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township In December, 1986, The lighthouse has also been re-painted in its original the Cape May Light- color scheme, in which the tower is a light beige and the house was leased lantern is red. to Cape May MAC Visitors can climb the 199 steps to the top for a breath- (Museum + Arts + Cul- taking view of the Atlantic Ocean and . ture). The organization For those who choose not to climb, the Lighthouse’s assumed responsibil- Oil House has been fully restored and houses a visitors’ ity for restoring the orientation center as well as a museum shop offering a lighthouse, interpret- variety of lighthouse and seashore memorabilia. Ghosts ing it as a historic site of the Lighthouse Trolley Tours offer a chance to visit the and opening it to the Lighthouse at night and hear ghost stories involving the public. Lighthouse. The process of resto- Tens of thousands of visitors each year experience ration took more than a visit to the top of the lighthouse, participating in a 15 years (1987-2002), and was funded by nearly $2 million century-old Jersey Shore rite. in grants. Cape May MAC supervised the restoration of the lighthouse windows and doors, the addition of safety improvements, the restoration of the oil house which is at the entrance to the lighthouse grounds, the restoration of the lantern roof and windows, the interior walls and staircase, an archaeological investigation that located the original privies and walkways, and the restoration of the grounds.

World War II Lookout Tower Located near Cape May Point on Sunset Boulevard in Lower Township

Restoration of Fire Control Tower No. 23, a World War II coastal artillery lookout tower, is another Cape May MAC historic preservation project. Fire Control Tower No. 23 is New Jersey’s last freestanding World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles. Built in 1942, the tower was one of 15 towers that helped aim batteries of coastal artillery. The tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Nov. 17, 2003. The restoration included building spiral staircases in the Tower so that the public can safely climb to the top; construction of a wooden walkway from the street to the Tower, and a deck around its base to preserve the fragile dune environment; replac- ing missing windows and doors; recreating historical details, such as the original wooden ladders, and outfitting the watch room and viewing platform at the top; installing interpretive panels along the walkway and at every level in the Tower; and upgrading the existing parking lot across Sunset Boulevard. A Wall of Honor on the third level honors local World War II veterans. An All Veterans Memorial at the rear of the Tower was dedicated in 2012.

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PAGE 7 TROLLEY TOURS

Cape May MAC’s quaint red trolleys are the perfect way to see Cape May and learn about its history, architecture and natural beauty. Throughout the year, daytime and evening trolley tours are offered that focus on different aspects of the city’s unique history. Several combination trolley tours include a tour of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. Special trol- ley tours are offered during major festivals, as well as the holiday season. An accessible trolley is also available (call for details). Historic District Cape May’s Wild Side Trolley Tour Trolley Tour Get acquainted with Cape May on Beyond the charming Victo- a trolley tour as knowledgeable rian homes and sandy beaches, guides present entertaining and Cape May is world-famous for its educational stories about the na- birdwatching, Monarch butter- tion’s oldest seashore resort. fly migration and natural history. In the birding capital of North Combination Trolley/ America, Cape May Bird Observa- tory naturalists on a trolley tour to Physick EstateTour local “hotspots” (disembarking at A guided trolley tour of Cape several stops), learning about the May’s Historic District is followed diversity, abundance (millions of by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house birds pass through each year), geography and extensive museum, the Emlen Physick Estate. Admission includes history of this amazing area. Co-sponsored by New Jer- changing exhibits in the Carroll Gallery at the Physick sey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory. Estate. Children’s Trolley Ride Underground Railroad Trolley Tour Climb aboard the trolley to hear true tales of Cape May’s A fun ride on Cape May MAC’s jolly red trolley geared connection to the Underground Railroad. Hear how, specially for 3 to 7 year olds. Hear stories of Cape May’s fleeing their chains in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, earliest visitors and join in sing-alongs led by the trolley African American slaves braved strong currents and guide. stormy seas, guided by the beacon at the Cape May Lighthouse. Hear how legendary anti-slavery fighter, Cape Mayhem Trolley Tour Harriet Tubman, walked these streets, as did business- Headless Photography? Electric Corsets? Coffin Torpe- man and former slave, Stephen Smith, whose railroad does? Explore some of the strange beliefs, superstitions, cars carried hundreds to freedom. Tour the famed Whal- oddities, fads, curiosities and mysteries from the end ers Cottages, home of a free Black family before the Civil of the 19th century - the Victorian era - in this half hour War. Co-sponsored by the Center for Community Arts. trolley tour through the gaslit streets of Cape May. Hear stories from Cape May’s history that are bizarre, unex- Ghosts of the Lighthouse plained or just downright weird! Trolley Tour Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour Travel the ghostly path that leads to the Cape May Take a ride past some of Cape May’s best-known haunt- Lighthouse. Listen to the ghost tales along the way ed houses and meet some of the ghosts discovered by that have been unearthed by psychic medium Craig Mc- Ghost Writer and psychic medium Craig McManus. Manus. Feel the presence of the spirits at the Light. Climb to the top or stay below. Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour This tour is designed for the first-time visitor to Cape Historic Haunts Combo Tour May who wants a quick introduction to the many cultural, Combine the Ghosts of Cape May visit to the 1879 Emlen historical and natural attractions on the island. Physick Estate, where you will see a home séance room of the 1890s and learn of the Victorians’ fascination with Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour spiritualism. This tour features a century of beachfront development, from Victorian cottages of the 1870s through the most up-to-date of today’s housing. It includes some of the most magnificent structures ever put up in Cape May. For more information, call 609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org

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Cape May’s Spring Celebration Leave Old Man Winter behind and celebrate Spring in Cape May. Enjoy a variety of garden, house and trolley tours, crafts shows, murder mystery dinners, living history presentations, and a bevy of food and wine events. It’s the perfect time to get out and explore this quaint seaside city as it welcomes Spring each year in months of April through and May.

Sip Into Spring Festival On the second Saturday in May, enjoy the lovely grounds of the Physick Estate transformed by vendors and crafters into an outdoor marketplace. Celebrate the season of rebirth and new growth! Be inspired by gardening and nature activities and demonstrations, and enjoy music, crafts & collectibles, festival food, wine, beer, and spirits.

Cape May Hops Festival Kick off Summer in Cape May on the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Phys- ick Estate with a day-long celebration of area micro-brews, featuring kids activities, festival foods, non-stop music and regional crafts & collectibles dealers. Fun for the whole family, this annual festival is planned for the last Saturday in June.

Cape May Music Festival Each spring from Memorial Day Weekend to mid-June, the Cape May Music Festival brings to Cape May the sweet sounds of music by the sea. The Music Festival offers something for every taste, from the classical to classic, with an orchestra performance by the Bay-Atlantic Symphony, chamber music by the New York Chamber Ensemble and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players, plus programs of jazz, brass band, and pop.

Craft Beer, Music & Crab Festival Named one of New Jersey’s top five festivals, this daylong fun family event is held the first Saturday in August on the grounds of the Phys- ick Estate, offering a variety of craft beers, summer foods including fresh steamed crabs, activities for the kids, and non-stop live music on our outdoor stage.

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PAGE 10 Festivals Cape May Food & Wine Celebration Find out why Cape May is known as “the restaurant capital of New Jersey” when MAC joins forces with the area’s restaurant community as well as localy wineries each year in mid-September to showcase their talented chefs plus the best of the vine- yards. Included are Chefs’ Dine-Arounds, winery tours, and more. Bon appetit!

Harvest Brew Fest A high note, actual lots of different notes, of the Cape May Food & Wine Celebra- tion, is the Harvest Brew Fest, an all-day festival on the grounds of the Physick Estate featuring live music on the outdoor stage, regional craft brews, food, and plenty of family-friendly activities and games. Scheduled for the second Saturday in September.

Cape May’s Victorian Weekend Join us in celebrating our Victorian heritage during this fall festival each October over Columbus Day Weekend. Take a tour of some of the city’s famous Victorian landmarks. Enjoy a burlesque show, plus a crafts and collectibles show, living his- tory programs, winery tours, and much more.

OTHER TOURS House Tours Nature Tours Exploring the interiors of Cape May’s architectural trea- Explore the natural habitat of marsh and seashore on a sures is a special treat. Throughout the year, Cape May variety of tours co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and the MAC offers a variety of tours of the town’s well-known Nature Center of Cape May. You can also learn how your B&B inns and guesthouses, as well as private homes not seafood gets from the ocean to your table on a tour of normally open to the public. Especially popular are the Fisherman’s Wharf. one-day Designer House Tours in May and September. Group Tours Bike Tours Many of Cape May MAC’s tours are available for groups of One of the best ways to see Cape May is on foot or bike all sizes, including intimate groups, at discounted prices. for an up-close look at the Victorian architecture and Special itineraries, including tours and meals, can be cus- vibrant colors that are characteristic of the many re- tomized for your group. Call our Group Tour Office at 609- nowned bed and breakfast inns, guest houses, church- 224-6030 or 800-275-4278, ext. 1-158 for more information. es and hotels that line the historic streets of this National See pages 27-32 for more group tour information. Historic Landmark City. Cape May MAC has produced a handy Bike Tour booklet (which can also be used as a Fun Stuff for Families walking tour), which features photos, descriptions and Cape May MAC offers a variety of family-friendly program- directions to more than 40 landmarks. ming in to entertain and engage youngsters. Tours of the Emlen Physick Estate, as well as trolley tours, are designed Boat Tours for a younger audience. Our festivals on the grounds of Cape May has a rich maritime history, and a variety of the Physick estate are chock-a-block with kids’ games boat tours take visitors out for enjoyable cruises, as and circus performances. Visit the Lighthouse on National well as whale and dolphin watching. The Around Cape Lighthouse Day on August 7, and Wednesdays during July Island cruise, offered Spring through Fall, lets visitors and August with Family Fun Days at the Lighthouse, plus an see Cape May from a different perspective. A variety off-season visit from Santa during Christmas in July at the of other boat cruises are offered during the summer Lighthouse. Many of our nature tours and boat tours are months. also well-suited to youngsters. For more information, call 609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org

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Cape May is a town where things go bump in the night! Dozens of historic properties have been documented by psychic medium Craig McManus to have paranormal activity, including the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. The second half of October offer plenty of spine-tingling activities, as well a chance to see many of the Victorian homes decked out for this spirited holiday!

Ghost Walk With Crag McManus Seance at the Dare to walk the haunted streets of Victorian Cape Physick Estate Tour May. Your guide, psychic medium and ghost writer During each ghostly tour, 25 lucky people will get Craig McManus, will point out the houses where he has to spend a late night in the haunted Physick House sensed paranormal activity. Museum with author and ghost investigator Craig McManus who will share his experiences and perhaps Scarecrow Alley at the Physick channel a spirit or two. Estate Cape May’s original haunted house, the Physick Ghosts of the Lighthouse Estate at 1048 Washington St., gets into the “spirit” of Trolley Tour the season as local businesses, families, schools and Travel the ghostly path that leads to the Cape May community groups build scarecrows to display along Lighthouse. Listen to the tales along the way that have the walkways of the estate. been unearthed by psychic medium Craig McManus. Feel the presence of the spirits of the Light as you Phantoms of the Physick Estate climb to the top or stay below. Visit Dr. Physick’s estate and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism, and hear tales of the Trick or Treat at the Physick strange things that have been seen and heard here! Enjoy these special tours of the house and hear about Estate its “spirited” residents. On Halloween Eve, some spooky characters are waiting at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Ghosts of Cape May Street, with treats for good little ghosts and goblins, Trolley Tour pirates and princesses! A 30-minute ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who will relate the paranormal findings Dept. 56 Halloween Exhibit of Ghost-writer Craig McManus at various properties Be sure to see our free exhibit of Halloween-inspired along the way. Dept. 56 buildings and accessories on the enclosed entry porch to the Physick House Museum. Historic Haunts Combo Tour Combine the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, where you will visist a home séance room of the 1890s and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism.

Tours are subject to change. Check website for current schedule.

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PAGE 18 CHRISTMAS IN CAPE MAY Cape May is at its holiday best when it’s decked out for the season... bright twinkling lights, fragrant evergreen wreaths and garland, red bows and sparkling ornaments... all help to make this your best holiday season ever. Holiday events begin the weekend before Thanksgiving (Holiday Preview Weekend) and continue through the New Year Holiday Preview Weekend Lamplighter Christmas House Tours (Friday-Sunday, Weekend before Thanksgiving) Visit Victorian Cape May inns and homes in their Christmas finery! Take a self-guided Get a head start on the Holiday season! Santa and his evening tour of five of Cape May’s finest elves have decked out the Physick Estate with thousands Bed and Breakfast inns or private homes, of lights and holiday trimmings. Enjoy a wide variety of specially decorated for the holidays. holiday tours and food and wine events to get you into Owners and Innkeepers will share their the Christmas spirit. The Physick Estate becomes a Christ- holiday spirit inside each location. The tour mas wonderland during the holiday season. The Carroll also includes a visit to the Carriage House Gallery exhibit, An Old-fashioned Christmas, captures the Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where feeling of Christmas past with a Dickens Village, model you can see “An Old-fashioned Christmas” trains and toys, all beneath the boughs of our giant exhibit while enjoying warm beverages Christmas tree. Visit the Estate on Saturday evening as and traditional cookies. Santa arrives to flip the switch for the festive Tree-Light- ing Ceremony. For kids, there are Santa’s Trolley Rides Physick Family and a chance to visit with old St. Nick himself. Grown-ups Christmas House Tours will enjoy holiday ghost tales during Ghosts of Christmas Visit the 1879 Physick Estate, Cape May’s Past Trolley Rides. only Victorian house museum, decorated in authentic Victorian style and learn about Victorian Christmas decorations and traditions from members of the Physick family household. Christmas Candlelight Ghosts of Christmas Past House Tours Trolley Rides Enjoy an evening trolley ride through the Historic District Three Saturday evenings while listening to the ghost stories of holidays past told by in December members of the East Lynne Theater Company. These self-guided walking tours, PLUS.... the main attractions of Cape Breakfast with Santa May’s festive holiday season, Santa’s Trolley Rides feature homes, inns, hotels and Holiday Inns Tour churches specially decorated for Holiday Lights Trolley Rides the holidays; Christmas caroling Food & Wine Events • and much more and strolling musicians, trees and Tours are subject to change. Check website for current schedule. garland and good old-fashioned Gallery Exhibit: cheer; Hospitality centers with warm beverages & home-baked An Old-Fashioned Christmas: goodies; Admission to the Emlen Holiday Traditions Through the Years Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Opens Holiday Preview Weekend Victorian house museum, and to The Carroll Gallery becomes a Christmas fantasyland the holiday exhibit in the Carroll that captures the feeling of Christmas past with our Gallery; limited shuttle service on extensive collection of Dept. 56 Dickens Village and heated trolleys. model trains, all displayed beneath the boughs of our giant Christmas tree.

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PAGE 20 Special Events Sherlock Holmes Weekends Offered three times a year, March, October & November The game’s afoot in Victorian Cape May... Choose your weekend for a suspense-filled encounter with that in- imitable detective Sherlock Holmes. Get into the spirit of things by donning Victorian attire. Stalk the gaslit streets in search of clues and compete for prizes as you attempt to solve the mystery. The weekend begins as you join your fellow “partners in crime” Friday evening as Holmes and Watson set the scene. On Saturday, go on a Search for Clues Tour as you visit some of Cape May’s Designer House Tours Victorian treasures. Sat- urday afternoon, The Offered June and September Game Continues as It’s a design lover’s dream! Step across the thresholds Holmes reveals his clues of professionally designed, private homes in Cape May and then, on Sunday that are open to the public exclusively for this occasion. Be inspired by a variety of beautiful décor ideas. Visi- morning, Unlocks The tors receive a booklet with descriptions of the houses Mystery! All-inclusive and a map. packages, including accommodations, are available. FIND US ON REV Theatre Productions July & August 2020 SHA-BOOM! - THE NIFTY FIFTIES A cabaret evening of musical hits from the 1950s. @CapeMayMAC MACBETH Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy of ambition, murder and witchcraft.

Crafts and Collectibles Shows All year long, Cape May MAC presents high quality Crafts & Collectibles Shows featuring the wares of vendors and crafters from throughout the Northeast. Shows include The Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) is a multifaceted February’s Crafts & Collectibles in Winter; July & August’s not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the Family Fun Day Crafts Shows at the Lighthouse, August’s preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the National Lighthouse Day; three Crafts & Collectibles Shows Cape May region for its residents and visitors. Cape May MAC in October and two in November. membership is open to all. For information about Cape May Check our website for current shows and dates MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit Cape May MAC’s website at www.capemaymac.org. For information Cape May MAC’s Museum Shops about restaurants, accommodations and shopping, call the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508. Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Visit For information about historic accommodations, contact Cape Cape May MAC’s museum shops. The Carriage House May Historic Accommodations at www.capemaylodging.com. Museum Shop, located at the Physick Estate, offers unique www.capemaymac.org jewelry & gifts, teas & teapots, books and toys. The Cape May MAC is committed to making its programs accessible Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop offers Lighthouse to as many individuals as possible. If you require assistance, memorabilia, clothing, jewelry, toys and seashore items. please call in advance so we may accommodate you.

PAGE 21 Cape May MAC and the Rebirth of Cape May The Emlen Physick Estate in 1970

Cape May MAC (Museum + Arts + Culture) was founded special events that increased Cape May’s appeal to visitors and as the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts in 1970 at a critical transformed the economy of the area. They broke new ground juncture in Cape May’s history. in 1973 when they held the first Victorian Weekend over the Co- In the 1960s, Cape May had become a magnet for grow- lumbus Day holiday. The following year, Cape May MAC’s first ing numbers of historic preservationists and artists, attracted Christmas Candlelight House Tour put Cape May on the path of by its collection of Victorian seaside architecture. Their vision becoming a major Christmas destination. was increasingly at odds with the city government, which As Cape May’s popularity rose in the 1980s in response to a saw modern motel construction as the answer to Cape May’s national craze for Victoriana, so did the range and complexity of declining number of visitors. By 1970, preservationists vowed Cape May MAC’s tours and activities. From the single trolley tour that they would band together and fight any demolitions. route of the 1970s, a second was added in 1983 and a third in 1985. They did not have long to wait. In September, the Christmas trolley tours were introduced to the holiday season, and developer-owners of the Emlen Physick Estate announced special events were launched for February, April and May. plans to bulldoze this landmark to make way for tract housing. Cape May MAC’s next phase of growth was the “acquisi- To stop this plan, Cape May MAC’s founders took the lead in tion” of the Cape May Lighthouse. After three years of intensive incorporating the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts. negotiations, Cape May MAC received a long-term lease in 1986 Their first priority, naturally, was to restore the Physick from the State Park Service for this 1859-vintage structure. Under Estate. They rallied an army of volunteers, who repaired leak- the lease, Cape May MAC assumed responsibility for the restora- ing roofs, sanded and painted, reglazed missing windows, tion and operation of the Lighthouse as a museum. In 1987, the cleared jungle growth from the grounds, and carried out ground floor was opened to the public and the following year, the many tasks needed to bring the Estate back from the public safety improvements were made that allowed the public brink. They then embarked on a thorough restoration of the to climb to the top of the tower. main house as a Victorian house The restoration of the Cape May museum, a mission which has Lighthouse offered a new area of continued to the present. interpretation, involving lighthouse From the outset, however, and maritime history and technol- Cape May MAC’s founders ogy. It appealed to new audiences launched programs that went — lighthouse buffs and families far beyond restoring the Physick with children — with the 60,000 Estate. One of the major initia- visitors in 1988 increasing to over tives was to extend Cape May 110,000 by 1997. The Lighthouse MAC’s interpretative reach over also housed Cape May MAC’s first the entire community. In 1971, Museum Shop. Cape May MAC started guided In the decades since, Cape May walking tours of Cape May’s MAC has continued to make great Historic District. The following strides in its efforts to extend the year, they purchased the trolley tourism season and offer more to tour franchise of the defunct see and do for Cape May’s visitors. Victorian Village Development In 1990, Cape May MAC launched Corporation, and in 1973 be- the Cape May Music Festival to bring gan major historic house tours music lovers to the area during the that opened large numbers of normally “soft” weeks before the Cape May’s Victorian gems to peak summer season. There has also the public. Equally important, Cape The Emlen Physick Estate today at (CONTINUED ON May MAC’s founders launched 1048 Washington St. FOLLOWING PAGE)

PAGE 22 (CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE) been a continual expansion of Christmas programming, with the number of Candlelight House Tours increased from one to Cape May Area three, a wide variety of offerings added to the calendar, and the holiday season stretched from the weekend before Thanksgiv- ing (Holiday Preview Weekend) to New Year’s. In 1996, Cape Attractions May MAC launched a Spring Victorian Weekend, which has since EAST LYNNE grown into the Spring Celebration lasting almost four weeks. The following THEATER COMPANY In conjunction with local innkeepers, Cape May MAC First Presbyterian Church, introduced the popular Sherlock Holmes Mystery Weekends non-profit Decatur & Hughes Sts., Cape May in March and November, and 609-884-5898 • eastlynnetheater.org recently added a third weekend organizations Equity professional theater delighting audiences since 1980 with American classics and in October. In 1997, Cape May’s offer public premieres, and student workshops restaurant community joined for all ages. forces with Cape May MAC programs to launch the Cape May Food GREATER and Wine Celebration in mid- throughout CAPE MAY September. HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Physick Estate Carriage much of the 653½ Washington St., Cape May House, after a major 1996-1997 year 609-884-9100 • capemayhistory.org overhaul, was converted to a Operating the Colonial House Museum and multipurpose facility. The Carroll providing free access to the public. Gallery hosts an array of chang- CAPE MAY BIRD HISTORIC COLD ing exhibits, while the Carriage OBSERVATORY SPRING VILLAGE House Museum Shop offers 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point 720 Route 9 unique merchandise. A Cafe & 609-884-2736 • birdcapemay.org (between Cape May & Rio Grande) Tearoom was opened in 1999. From birding to star-gazing to gardening, 609-898-2300 • hcsv.org At the Cape May Light- plus many more activities sponsored by the An Early American living history museum with NJ Audubon Society. house, the 1989-1990 refur- 26 interpreted historic buildings, Country Store, bishing of the tower windows Old Grange Restaurant, Bakery and Ice Cream The restored 1859 CAPE MAY FILM SOCIETY Parlor. and doors and the Oil House Cape May Lighthouse 609-884-6700 • njstatefilmfestival.com was followed in 1993-1994 by at Cape May Point State Park Annual film festival in mid-November featuring Cape May MAC a $600,000 federally and state and the World War II Lookout films and filmmakers from New Jersey; Film 1048 Washington Street, Cape May funded restoration of the lantern Tower on Sunset Boulevard Society offers movies throughout the year. 609-884-5404 and repainting of the tower in near Cape May Point capemaymac.org its original colors. An additional CAPE MAY FORUM Cape May Lighthouse, Emlen Physick Estate, $750,000 in federal/state grants P.O. Box 128, Cape May World War II Lookout Tower, Cape May tours led to the complete restoration 609-770-2626 • capemayforum.org (trolley, walking, house, ghost and boat), Speaker programs and workshops... Carriage House Café & Tearoom, two museum of the Lighthouse structure in with a purpose! 1997-98, while work on the Light- shops, year-round special events. house grounds was completed CAPE MAY POINT in 2000-01. STATE PARK NATURE CENTER In 2004, Cape May MAC Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point OF CAPE MAY leased another landmark from 609-884-2159 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May the State Park Service...Fire Con- nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/ 609-898-8848 trol No. 23, a World War II coastal parks/capemay.html njaudubon.org/centers/NCCM artillery lookout tower near Sun- Nature walks, slide shows, lectures, programs An award-winning environmental education set Beach. After raising $1 million for kids - all free and for the whole family. center offering summer children’s classes, family for the first phase of this project, festivals, cycling tours, kayak trips, harbor safa- CAPE MAY STAGE ris; gardening workshops, nine themed gardens Cape May MAC carried out Robert Shackleton Playhouse, a thorough restoration of the and an observation tower overlooking Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May Cape May Harbor. tower, which opened in March 609-884-1341 • capemaystage.com 2009. Now, in 2019, Cape May Professional Equity theatre in MAC has acquired a fourth his- historic Cape May NAVAL AIR STATION toric site, The Whalers Cottages at Batts Lane, gifted by Dave WILDWOOD and Chris Clemans. CENTER FOR 500 Forrestal Road In its first 49 years, Cape May MAC has been a major force COMMUNITY ARTS Cape May County Airport, Rio Grande behind Cape May’s dramatic rebirth. In its 50th year, the orga- 717 Franklin St., Cape May 609-886-8787 • usnasw.org 609-884-7525 See dozens of airplanes, jets, helicopters... nization changed its name to Cape May MAC (Museums + Arts centerforcommunityarts.org + Culture) as part of a comprehensive re-branding project. For even an atomic bomb in a spectacular Year-round arts activities for ages 6-106, World War II hangar. the foreseeable future, Cape May MAC stands ready to help Black history exhibits & tours, sustain Cape May’s preservation success story. WCFA 101.5 FM commercial free jazz & more. -- By B. Michael Zuckerman, Ph.D., Director, Cape May MAC (December 1982 – February 2020) PAGE 23 WINERIES in Cape May County, NJ

Cape May Winery 1 & Vineyard 711 Townbank Road Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-1169 capemaywinery.com Hawk Haven  2 Vineyard & Winery 600 South Railroad Ave,  Enjoy Rio Grande, NJ 08242 tours and 609-846-7347 hawkhavenvineyard.com tastings at Jessie Creek our popular, 3 Vineyard & Winery  award-winning 1 Delsea Drive (SR 47) Cape May Court House,  wineries! NJ 08210 609-536-2092  jessiecreekwinery.com Willow Creek 4 221 Delsea Drive (SR 47), 6 Farm Vineyard Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 168 Stevens St. 609-465-0075 West Cape May, NJ 08204 natalivineyards.com 609-770-8782 willowcreekwinerycapemay.com Turdo Vineyard & Winery 5 3911 Bayshore Rd, North Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-5591

PAGE 24 BREWERIES & Distilleries IN CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ

Gusto Brewing Co. 3860 Bayshore Rd 1 North Cape May, NJ 08204 (609) 849-8260 Ò gustobrewco.com Cape May Brewing Co.  2 1288 Hornet Rd Cape May, NJ 08204 (609) 849-9933  capemaybrewery.com Enjoy Cold Spring Brewery  733 Seashore Road tours and 3 Cape May, NJ 08204 (609) 854-3077  tastings coldspringbrewery.org  Mudhen Brewing Co. at our 4 127 W. Rio Grand Ave. award-winning Wildwood, NJ 08260    609-846-7918 mudhenbrew.com breweries 7 Mile Brewery and distilleries! 3156 Rt 9 S 5 Rio Grande, NJ 08242 (609) 365-7777 Cape May 7milebrew.com Distillery 371 Rt 47 S Coho Brewing Co. Slack Tide Brewing CMCH, NJ 08210 6 28 Indian Trail Rd. Suite 103 8 1072 Rte 83 (609) 305-4853 CMCH, NJ 08210 Clermont, NJ 08210 capemay-distillery.com (609) 264-6480 (609) 478-2343 cohobrewingco.com slacktidebrewingco.com Nauti Spirits Bucket Brigade Brewery Ludlam Island Brewery Distillery 205 N Main St 9 9 Stoney Ct 916 Shunpike Rd. 7 Middle Township, NJ 08210 Ocean View, NJ 08230 Cape May, NJ 08204 (609) 778-2641 (609) 263-6969 (609) 770-3381 bucketbrigadebrewery.com ludlamisland.com nautispirits.com PAGE 25 CAPE MAY MAC WELCOMES YOU TO A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF TOURS & EVENTS

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PAGE 27 Discover Cape May County’s Past! The Carroll Villa hoTel A NAtioNAl lANdmArk Hotel

EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON HISTORY • 27 historic buildings on 30-acre site • Trades and crafts demonstrated by historically clothed interpreters • Children’s crafts and games Located in the heart of the • Themed Weekend Events Historic District • Country Store 1/2 block to • Ice Cream Parlor beach & shopping • Bakery, Restaurant & Brewery The best breakfast • Open June-September in town at The Mad Batter 19 Jackson St., Cape May, NJ Since 1882... one of Cape May’s 877-275-8452 original seashore retreats www.carrollvilla.com A Cape May Tradition 720 Route 9, Cape May (609) 898-2300 www.hCsv.oRg Family Owned Since 1976 The LEITH HALL MAD Historic Seashore Inn “distinctive restoration... stunning... BATTER handsomely appointed.” -- Frommer’s Atlantic City and Cape May Ocean Views • Private Baths Whirlpools • Fireplaces Wireless Internet Access Full Gourmet Breakfasts Afternoon Tea Air Conditioned • Free Parking AT THE NATIONAL LANDMARK CARROLL VILLA HOTEL OPEN ALL YEAR Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktails on our Front Porch, Garden Terrace or Skylit Dining Room Susan and Elan Zingman-Leith Live Music • Happy Hour 22 Ocean St., Cape May, NJ 08204 19 Jackson St., Cape May, NJ (609) 884-1934 • (877) 884-1400 609-884-5970 • www.madbatter.com www.leithhall.com PAGE 28 Purchase tickets from Cape May MAC (Museum + Arts + Culture) Call 609-884-5404 or online at www.capemaymac.org/toursevents/boattours.html GROUP RATES AVAILABLE:* CALL 609-224-6030 *Minimum 25 people

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