Cape May County - Cape May - Seafarers' Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village

Saturday - Sunday, August 24 - 25 - Cape May, Cape May County
Seafarers' Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village


Ahoy, matey! Historic Cold Spring Village invites you to celebrate the maritime culture and history of the Jersey Cape at Seafarers' Weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. The event will feature pirates, music, family fun, and a variety of displays and demonstrations of all things nautical. The Village buildings will also be open, featuring historical interpreters in period clothing who demonstrate the trades, crafts and lifestyles of Early America.

New this year, Main Deck Productions will be weighing anchor with their 30 foot long, 20 foot tall pirate ship the Black Pearl at the Welcome Center. Join in on the fun and frivolity with Captain Jack Sparrow and his trusty first mate Morgan! Watch Jack B. Wildered swallow swords or juggle fire! Have your face beautifully transformed by the Painted Pirate Wench or learn how to wield a sword! Guests can board through the backdoor of the Captain’s Cabin for a special photo-op with Captain Jack and tour the ship. You’ll also get a bang out of the ship’s cannon as well! Also new to the Village ranks, Kaptain Kristian and Red will be present to tickle your funny bone. The Sons of the Waves will teach you a new thing or two about the ocean environment and life at sea! Test your skill at One Eyed Mini Golf provided by O-Street Mini Golf!

The Valhalla Pirates have been plundering the Eastern Shores of the American Colonies since 1699. Captain Black and his scurvy crew will be joining us for a thrilling fight scene on both Saturday and Sunday. The Sea Dogs Maritime Band, an authentic maritime reenactment crew, will perform their sea shanties on both days at the Village Gazebo. Bayman Dan will be teaching all ye scurvy dogs the ways of the fishermen and how he makes his authentic fishing nets.

Children should be on the lookout for gold coins hidden throughout the Village that can be redeemed for a free prize! On Sunday ONLY, adults keep a weather eye for a treasure hunt geared just for you! The Sailors Swill Station Beer Garden will available at the Dennisville Inn to the thirsty sailor fresh off the boat.

Historic Cold Spring Village is a non-profit, open-air living history museum that portrays the daily life of a rural South Jersey community of the Early American period. It features 26 restored historic structures on a 30-acre site. Tuesday through Sunday, from late June to early September, interpreters and artisans in period clothing preserve the trades, crafts and heritage of “the age of homespun.” Fun and educational activities for children are featured Tuesday through Sunday, with special events every weekend through September.

The Village is located on Route 9, three miles north of Victorian Cape May and a mile and a half west of the southern terminus of the Garden State Parkway. Admission during the season is $14 for adults and $12 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 are admitted free. Unlimited free admission is available with Village membership. The Village Nature Trail at Bradner's Run is open to the public for free self-guided tours. For more information, call 609-898-2300, ext. 10, or visit www.hcsv.org.
Location: 720 U.S. 9, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA

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