Take a guided tour of the first and second floors of the 1879 Physick House Museum, for no 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. Despite never practicing medicine, Dr. Emlen… Read more »
Whaling, wartime and wild weather. The remarkable maritime history of our seaside town has long defined the Cape May story. Board the trolley and rediscover the Cape May’s Maritime Combo Tour places and natural phenomena that have shaped, literally and figuratively, the Cape May we know today. The trolley then stops at Fisherman’s Wharf for… Read more »
Cape May was part of the Underground Railroad and this trolley tour tells of those dangerous days. Slaves fled their chains in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia and braved strong currents and stormy seas, guided by the beacon at the Cape May Lighthouse. Hear how legendary anti-slavery fighter, Harriet Tubman, walked these streets, as did prominent… Read more »
The 51st annual Victorian Weekend celebrates Cape May’s Victorian seaside roots, featuring a Victorian Weekend Crafts & Collectibles Show, Architectural Walking Tour, Historic House Tour, Lessons of History Distinguished Lecture Series, and more, Friday, Oct. 6 through Monday, Oct. 9.
This immersive, 2-hour tour experience combines a guided tour by trolley of Cape May’s Historic District with a guided tour of the Physick House Museum, providing an in-depth look into Cape May history and architecture. Learn why Cape May is the only National Historic Landmark City in the nation as you appreciate the details of… Read more »
Known as the “Queen of the Seaside Resorts” for its quaint Victorian cottages and pristine beaches, Cape May is the oldest seaside resort in the country, and in 1976, the entire city was declared a National Historic Landmark. Possessing one of the country’s largest collections of 19th century seaside wood framed buildings, the historic district… Read more »
Joining in community under the Full Moon, this circle will be filled with celebration, gratitude practice, astrology conversation, releasing breathwork & open discussion. Come illuminate full circle with us… Full moon is time for celebration, gratitude, reflection, release, expansion & harvest.
Victorians were fascinated with mystery and illusion and this tour through first-floor rooms in the 1879 Physick House Museum shares that fascination. Learn about the famous Harry Houdini who captivated Victorian audiences with his intricate escapes, the Goddess of Mystery, Ionia, a Belgian beauty whom Victorians worshipped for her spectacles of magic, The Great Lafayette,… Read more »
This is your invitation to explore Cape May’s unique natural areas and the private plants, blooms and landscape designs of area gardeners. See both public and private gardens and take home ideas for your own garden.
From the 1900s to today, Cape May has been home to beautiful feats of architecture. This narrated tour travels along Beach Drive and delves into the history behind iconic seaside mansions.
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