Come to Cape May over the long Presidents' Day Weekend, Feb.
15 to Feb. 18, and enjoy tours and activities sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic
Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). Here’s a list of some top events to
do in Cape during Presidents Day Weekend.
Cape May Crafts and
Antiques Show at Convention Hall Feb 16 and Feb 17th 2013. -The
region's most sought-after antiques dealers and craftspeople come together for
a two-day show in Victorian Cape May on Feb. 16 and Feb. 17. The show features
handmade items, gifts, country antiques, glassware, miniatures, silver,
furniture and more. Crafts & Antiques in Winter will be held at Cape May
Convention Hall, Beach Avenue at Decatur, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is
$2.
Wine lovers will enjoy combining a Wine Tasting Dinner,
Winery Cellar Tour & Tasting and Wine School Class over Presidents' Day
Weekend for triple the delight.
The Cape May Wine Weekend, Feb. 15 through
Feb. 17 - begins on Friday with a four-course Wine Tasting Dinner at the
Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., featuring wines themed to the Wine School
Class on Sun. Guests will be treated to individual attention from the wine
steward. On Feb. 16 at 3 p.m., visit the award-winning Cape May Winery located
in North Cape May for a Winery Cellar Tour & Tasting that includes a tour
of the vineyard, an introduction to the winemaker's art, and a barrel tasting
with cheese and fruit. On Feb. 17 at 1 p.m., learn the finer points of fine
wines and expand your knowledge in a Wine School Class at the Washington Inn on
"Great Italian Reds." The complete package (gratuity not included) is
$145 per person.
The Cape May Wine School class can be purchased separately from
the Cape May Wine Weekend. Learn about red wines from Italy and meet other wine
enthusiasts. The class on Feb. 17, "Great Italian Reds," takes place
at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. at 1 p.m. Admission is $40 per
person.
Experience the award-winning Cape May Winery during a Winery
Cellar Tour & Tasting at the Cape May Winery, 711 Town Bank Rd., on Feb. 16
and Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. Tour the vineyard to see how the grapes are grown, get an
introduction to the winemaker's art in the winery and enjoy a barrel-tasting
accompanied by cheese and fruit. Admission is $20 per person and includes a
sampling of five to six kinds of wine and a complimentary souvenir tasting
glass.
Self Guided Wine
Trail at Natali and Hawk Haven Vineyards- Would you rather sip and swirl at
your own pace? Then the Self-guided Wine Trail is for you. Spend the afternoon
touring Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery and sampling
wines at each. Admission is $8 and includes a map with the wineries listed and
a tasting glass. Self-guided Wine Trails are offered Feb. 16 and Feb. 17 from
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Take A Cape May Ghost
Tour during Presidents Week End- Cape
May is a hotbed of paranormal activity according to ghost investigator and
psychic medium Craig McManus. Discover the "other side" of Cape May
during a ghost tour on Presidents' Day Weekend. McManus has conducted numerous
investigations throughout the City of Cape May and his findings are shared by
your guide on the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tours. This 45-minute evening ride
takes you past flickering gas street lamps and the haunted properties of Cape
May to experience spine-tingling tales. Tours are offered on Feb. 16 at 7:30
p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults
and $7 for children (ages 3-12).
Cape May Historic
Trolley Tours- The best way to get to know Cape May and its rich history is
to take the popular Historic District Trolley Tours. Knowledgeable guides
present entertaining and educational stories about the nation's oldest seashore
resort. Tours are offered on Feb. 16 at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.,
Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. Admission is $10 for
adults and $7 for children (ages 3-12). Combine the Historic District Trolley
Tour with a guided tour of the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May's only Victorian
house museum, 1048 Washington St., with its theme "What Those Victorians
Wore." The Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour schedule is the same as
the Historic District Trolley Tour schedule during Presidents' Day Weekend,
Feb.16-18. Admission is $18 for adults and $9 for children (ages 3-12). The
Emlen Physick Estate Tours are also available separately. Tours are offered on
Feb. 16, at 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., Feb. 17 at 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.,
and Feb. 18 at 11:45 a.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages
3-12).
View the Exhibit and
Panel Discussion on African American Social Life in Cape May County -The
Center for Community Arts (CCA) presents an exhibit and panel discussion
Presidents' Day Weekend featuring the role played by black fraternal, social
and civic organizations in African American social life in Cape May County. On
Feb. 17, at 4 p.m., the public is invited to join representative from CCA and
the local community for this Free Panel Discussion at the Carriage House
Gallery on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.,
focusing on the exhibit, "Celebrating Community Service: Black Fraternal,
Social and Civic Organizations of Cape May County." This exhibit explores
the significance of black fraternal, social and civic organizations in African
American social life, featuring such organizations as the GEMS (Gracious,
Enthusiastic, Matron Service) of Cape May County, Inc., who in their 20-year
history provided $50,000 in scholarships to over 75 Cape May County students;
the Prince Hall Masons, the oldest black fraternal organization in the United
States dating back to the American Revolution; the Eastern Stars; and the Black
USO, among others. These organizations have emerged with the sole purpose of
enhancing the lives of African Americans; the exhibit focuses on the black
organizations of Cape May County.
Admission to the exhibit and discussion is free. The gallery
is open Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m.
to 6 p.m.; and Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exhibit is sponsored by CCA, in
association with MAC. For information on the exhibit, call 609-884-7525 or
see www.CenterforCommunityArts.org.
Climb the Cape May
Lighthouse during Presidents Weekend - The Cape May Lighthouse re-opens for
the season during Presidents' Day Weekend. Climb 199 steps to the top of the
lighthouse for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape and Atlantic Ocean. The
lighthouse is open from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 16, Feb. 17 and Feb. 18. Tower
admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children (ages 3-12). Admission to the
accessible Visitors' Orientation Center and the ground floor of the Lighthouse
is free. The lighthouse is located in Cape May Point State Park, Lower
Township.
MAC is also offering the Cape May Bike Tour, the Self-guided
Audio Tour of the Historic District and the Cape May Family Treasure Hunt daily
for those eager to explore Cape May at their own pace.
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