By admin December 10, 2024
Enjoy Cape May’s historic district decorated for Christmas in the evening on the Lamplighter Christmas Walking Tour. Stop and see inside a selection of Cape May bed & breakfast inns and private homes, specially decorated for the holidays on this self-guided evening walking tour that includes a visit to An Old-fashioned Christmas Exhibit in the… Read more »
By admin November 18, 2024
Come to Cape May, N.J. and enjoy the crisp night air and strolling carolers as you walk through the historic district and are welcomed inside historic homes, churches, museums, and inns to see beautifully decorated interiors. Don’t miss this highlight of the holiday season in Cape May, the Christmas Candlelight House Tours, presented by Cape… Read more »
By admin October 10, 2024
Come aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for this morning trip and cruise just for weekenders! Tour around the island of Cape May and see Victorian homes, the Cape May Lighthouse and many other points of interest as your captain narrates the tour with historical facts provided by Cape May MAC. This tour will head offshore… Read more »
By admin October 4, 2024
Plan your route and challenge yourself to visit all participating lighthouses, museums and lifesaving stations in New Jersey over two days during this annual event that helps raise funds for continued lighthouse preservation. Begin at any participating location. Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point State Park, is one of nearly a dozen participating sites throughout… Read more »
By admin October 3, 2024
Victorians of the late 19th century had wild notions about the passage from life to death and were fascinated by mystery and illusion. >Board a Cape May MAC trolley and travel through the lovely Cape May Historic District. You’ll hear strange stories from Victorian Cape May history that are macabre, mysterious or just plain weird. The… Read more »
By admin October 3, 2024
23 artists will show their works at 16 studios throughout Cape May County. Pottery, Paintings, Photography, Jewelry, Carvings and more will be available for sale. See the artists in their own environment and enjoy a day travelling about this beautiful Cape. Interactive map and a printable list available at our website.
By admin October 3, 2024
Take an evening trolley ride through the Historic District and hear stories of haunted Cape May. Step off the trolley at the 1879 Physick House with your guide and see Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, reputed to be haunted, as you learn about Victorian Spiritualism. In the museum, guides will compare the methods of… Read more »
By admin October 3, 2024
Fear of German attack in 1942 was real when this tower was built, now the last freestanding World War II Lookout Tower in New Jersey. It was part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles, and now helps tell the story of Cape May’s role during World War II. … Read more »
By admin October 3, 2024
Take a guided tour of the first and second floors of the 1879 Physick House Museum, for an in-depth look at Victorian architecture and the period, reflecting one Victorian family’s lifestyle, and detailing the way the Physick family and their household lived, worked and spent their leisure time. From dancing to fishing, golfing, and concerts, this… Read more »
By admin October 3, 2024
Cats in ghostly form purr from the beyond. Beloved family members in photographs without their heads. Graves equipped with a torpedo to put off intruders. Victorians of the late 19th century had wild notions about the passage from life to death. Belief in ghosts and spirits was common and superstition abounded. Hear strange stories from… Read more »