Historic Happenings Blog

Cape May, Cape May County Emlen Physick Estate Tour Take a guided tour of Cape May's Emlen Physick Estate, the magnificent Stick Style mansion attributed to the renowned Victorian architect Frank Furness. A tour of the 15 beautifully restored rooms gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle of this Victorian-era Cape May family. Physick Estate Tours take approximately 45 minutes and end with a visit to the 1876 Carriage House where you can see the current exhibit in the Carroll Gallery. Tours will be at 11:15 am and 12:30 pm on Saturday and 12:30, 1:45, and 3:00 pm on Sunday .   Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children (ages 3-12). Tickets can be purchased at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit  www.capemaymac.org . Learn More  https://capemaymac.org/experience/emlen-physick-estat...

Sunday, December 22 - Cape May, Cape May County Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride A member of the East Lynne Theater Company regales you with a Victorian holiday ghost tale as you ride through Cape May’s festively decorated Historic District. Rides start and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth Adults $15 and children (ages 3-12) $8. Tour on Sunday at 8:30 and 9:15 pm. Advance reservations strongly recommended. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit  www.capemaymac.org .

Sunday, December 8  - Cape May, Cape May County Holiday Lights Trolley Ride Ride through Cape May’s Historic District to see festively decorated inns and homes as guides talk about Victorian Christmas traditions, lead sing-alongs, and play Christmas music. Rides last about 30 minutes. Adults $15 and children (ages 3-12) $10. Trolley rides on Sunday at 5:30, 6:15, 7:15, 7:30, and 8:15 pm. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit  www.capemaymac.org . --------------------------------- Sunday, December 8 - Cape May, Cape May County Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride A member of the East Lynne Theater Company regales you with a Victorian holiday ghost tale as you ride through Cape May’s festively decorated Historic District. Rides start and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth Adults $15 and children (ages 3-12) $8. Tour on Sunday at 8:30 and 9...

Saturday,  June 1   - Cape May, Cape May County Underground Railroad Trolley Tour On Saturday at 10:15 am, join the Center for Community Arts' (CCA) Community History Committee on a trolley tour of the places where escaped slaves sought refuge and help to continue their journeys to freedom. Hear the stories and visit some of the places connected with the Underground Railroad, including: a look at the Owen Coachman House; a walk in a historic cemetery where our earliest free Black settlers are buried; and a glimpse of the summer home of Stephen Smith, a leading businessman, abolitionist and unsung hero of the Underground Railroad. Learn how Harriet Tubman found Cape May as a resource for earning money to fund her work.  Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 2-hour tour.  Admission is $25 per adult.  Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).   For more information, call ...

Saturday,  May 25   - Cape May, Cape May County Underground Railroad Trolley Tour On Saturday at 10:15 am, join the Center for Community Arts' (CCA) Community History Committee on a trolley tour of the places where escaped slaves sought refuge and help to continue their journeys to freedom. Hear the stories and visit some of the places connected with the Underground Railroad, including: a look at the Owen Coachman House; a walk in a historic cemetery where our earliest free Black settlers are buried; and a glimpse of the summer home of Stephen Smith, a leading businessman, abolitionist and unsung hero of the Underground Railroad. Learn how Harriet Tubman found Cape May as a resource for earning money to fund her work.  Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 2-hour tour.  Admission is $25 per adult.  Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).   For more information, call ...

Saturday,  May 18   - Cape May, Cape May County Underground Railroad Trolley Tour On Saturday at 10:15 am, join the Center for Community Arts' (CCA) Community History Committee on a trolley tour of the places where escaped slaves sought refuge and help to continue their journeys to freedom. Hear the stories and visit some of the places connected with the Underground Railroad, including: a look at the Owen Coachman House; a walk in a historic cemetery where our earliest free Black settlers are buried; and a glimpse of the summer home of Stephen Smith, a leading businessman, abolitionist and unsung hero of the Underground Railroad. Learn how Harriet Tubman found Cape May as a resource for earning money to fund her work.  Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 2-hour tour.  Admission is $25 per adult.  Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).   For more information, call ...

Saturday,  May 11   - Cape May, Cape May County Underground Railroad Trolley Tour On Saturday at 10:15 am, join the Center for Community Arts' (CCA) Community History Committee on a trolley tour of the places where escaped slaves sought refuge and help to continue their journeys to freedom. Hear the stories and visit some of the places connected with the Underground Railroad, including: a look at the Owen Coachman House; a walk in a historic cemetery where our earliest free Black settlers are buried; and a glimpse of the summer home of Stephen Smith, a leading businessman, abolitionist and unsung hero of the Underground Railroad. Learn how Harriet Tubman found Cape May as a resource for earning money to fund her work.  Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 2-hour tour.  Admission is $25 per adult.  Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).   For more information, call ...

Saturday,  May 4   - Cape May, Cape May County Underground Railroad Trolley Tour On Saturday at 10:15 am, join the Center for Community Arts' (CCA) Community History Committee on a trolley tour of the places where escaped slaves sought refuge and help to continue their journeys to freedom. Hear the stories and visit some of the places connected with the Underground Railroad, including: a look at the Owen Coachman House; a walk in a historic cemetery where our earliest free Black settlers are buried; and a glimpse of the summer home of Stephen Smith, a leading businessman, abolitionist and unsung hero of the Underground Railroad. Learn how Harriet Tubman found Cape May as a resource for earning money to fund her work.  Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 2-hour tour.  Admission is $25 per adult.  Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).   For more information, call 6...

Saturday,  April 27   - Cape May, Cape May County Underground Railroad Trolley Tour On Saturday at 10:15 am, join the Center for Community Arts' (CCA) Community History Committee on a trolley tour of the places where escaped slaves sought refuge and help to continue their journeys to freedom. Hear the stories and visit some of the places connected with the Underground Railroad, including: a look at the Owen Coachman House; a walk in a historic cemetery where our earliest free Black settlers are buried; and a glimpse of the summer home of Stephen Smith, a leading businessman, abolitionist and unsung hero of the Underground Railroad. Learn how Harriet Tubman found Cape May as a resource for earning money to fund her work.  Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 2-hour tour.  Admission is $25 per adult.  Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).   For more information, cal...