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WINTER 2023
Photo by Susan Krysiak
VOLUME LIII, ISSUE 1
Newsletter Photo courtesy of National Archives
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Marg Callahan sliding into home plate.
Cape May Carroll Gallery Exhibit ‘Throw Like a Girl: Women in Baseball’ open through March 26 Women have played baseball as long as men have. They were in amateur and professional teams and leagues, joined high school and college teams, and competed in Negro League matches. Co-presenters Center for Community Arts (CCA) and Cape
May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) introduce you to these players in this Carroll Gallery exhibit at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. The exhibit opened to the public Jan. 16 and continues through
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Celebrate Presidents’ Weekend in Cape May
Have you ever visited Cape May in winter? Some say it’s their favorite time of year here. Presidents’ Day Weekend Feb. 17-20 is right around the corner and a great time to take a road trip to Cape May. Take your time and explore America’s First Seaside Resort on this holiday devoted to remembering our presidential leaders, Washington and Lincoln—you might discover a new reason to love Cape May.
Crafts & Collectibles In Winter
On Feb. 18 and 19, our first Crafts & Collectibles Show of 2023 kicks off. Throughout the year, the Crafts & Collectibles Shows present unique wares from vendors and crafters from the Northeast. This winter show is just $2 admission, will
be held at the Cape May Convention Hall and will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Presidents’ Day Weekend Tours Roots of Cape Island Trolley Tour
The roots of Cape Island and the surrounding area’s economy are in whaling and farming, and while new industries have evolved since then, that heritage is still celebrated today. Hear how whalers centuries ago eked out a dangerous but lucrative living near Town Bank and discover the area’s rich farming heritage. Learn about the Union Bethel community in 1831 in which Black residents thrived and the diverse community that continues to con-
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Cape May MAC launches new daily calendar app Visitors and residents can choose and purchase Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) tours with even greater ease thanks to the creation of a new mobile app. The app, self-titled “Cape May MAC,” will allow users to view a daily calendar of tours and events in an easily accessible format and to purchase tour and event tickets directly in the app. Users will be able to sort through tours and events by location—such as the Cape May Lighthouse, the World War II Lookout Tower, and/or the Physick House Museum—and by thematic groupings such as walking tours, house tours, trolley tours and more. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 7)
In This Issue Coming Attractions....................Page 3-4 From the Director...........................Page 5 Membership News ......................Page 6 Recent Happenings...................... Page 2 Thank You Department........Pages 8-11