In 1984, President Reagan designated the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day! Most ice cream companies are family-owned and have been in operation for more than 50 years. Celebrate this classic American treat with friends and family on the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate and cool off under the estate’s shade trees. Kids can play yard games and Fine Fellows Creamery will offer free samples of Bassetts Ice Cream! Explore the Cape May County Bookmobile and meet Ben Ridings and Steven Olszewski, author and illustrator of Cape May MAC’s delightful children’s books about Dr. Emlen Physick and his dogs.  Bring canned food for the Cape May Community Food Closet. Well-behaved pets are welcome. Don’t miss seeing the free Carroll Gallery exhibit, “We All Scream for Ice Cream: The History of Summer’s Favorite Treat” open through Nov. 3.