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A Victorian Primer In Cape May, the Nation's First Seashore Resort |
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Program Number: |
1672RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
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Cape May, New Jersey
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| Price starting at: |
$698.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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History & Culture
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| Meals: |
15;
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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With local experts, delve into all things Victorian: architecture and the secrets that old houses hold, literature, decorative arts, antiques and pastimes. Enjoy visits with living-history characters, expert-led walks of Victorian interiors (including the Frank Furness-designed Emlen Physick Estate) and exteriors, a visit to the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse and a lunch and lively Temperance Debate at one of Cape May's famous restaurants.
Highlights
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976, step back in time to the Victorian era of Americas first seashore resort.
Around every corner, experience Victorian architecture and the secrets held within.
Discover the social customs and traditions that permeate the parlors with the sea as your backdrop.
Activity Particulars
Walking on varied terrain; standing one hour. Stairs during museum visit.
Date Specific Information
10-7-2012
This program occurs during Cape May's Victorian Week.
6-2-2013
Choose from two lodging options: the Inn of Cape May or upgraded accommodations at Congress Hall Hotel. Participants in this program may attend concerts during the 24th annual Cape May Music Festival as part of their programming.
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6-9-2013
Choose from two lodging options: the Inn of Cape May or upgraded accommodations at Congress Hall Hotel. Participants during this program may attend concerts of the 24th annual Cape May Music Festival.
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology listening devices on this date.
8-18-2013, 8-25-2013, 9-29-2013
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10-13-2013
Choose from two lodging options: the Inn of Cape May or upgraded accommodations at Congress Hall Hotel. This program occurs during Cape May`s Victorian Week. Participants may attend specially-themed public programs offered as part of Victorian Week.
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology listening devices on this date.
10-27-2013
Round-trip transfer from Philadelphia or Atlantic City airports included in program cost. Choose from two lodging options: the Inn of Cape May or upgraded accommodations at Congress Hall Hotel.
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11-3-2013
Choose from two lodging options: the Inn of Cape May or upgraded accommodations at Congress Hall Hotel. Since this program occurs when Cape May is celebrating the Halloween season, some programs may be themed to the Victorians` fascination with spiritualism.
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology listening devices on this date.
Coordinated by Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.
Cape May
More than 600 authentically restored Victorian structures make up this National Historic Landmark City on New Jersey's southern shore. Dubbed the nation's "First Seashore Resort," Cape May has been welcoming visitors to its white-sand beaches since the 1800s. Also a birding "hotspot," Cape May attracts more than 400 species of birds a year.
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Accommodations
A basic Victorian-era hotel with modestly sized bedrooms. Loaded with character and clean, and for people who value the experience of an authentic turn-of-the century hotel.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Mary Stewart
| | Mary Stewart is the chief outreach officer for the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities. She has a degree in art, a background in graphic arts and a love of history. Mary is a fiber artist, and fell in love with fabric and yarn early in life. She enjoys researching Victorian holiday celebrations, and conducts workshops to create vintage decorations and cards. Mary is a member of the Cape May Artists Cooperative Gallery, where she exhibits her one-of-a-kind bags, scarves and hats. | | | | Robert Heinly
| | A former college professor, Dr. Robert Heinly is the Museum Education Director for the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities. During his career as an educator, Robert served as a curriculum supervisor, administrator and mentor to student teachers. He is also an experienced living history re-enactor, having played roles at Independence Hall National Park. In Cape May, he has become Dr. Emlen Physick, the eccentric doctor who built the Physick Estate and was a civic gadfly in his era. | | | | Rich Chiemingo
| | Rich Chiemingo is a museum educator for the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities, as well as a lighthouse keeper at the Cape May Lighthouse and an observer at the World War II Lookout Tower. As a living history interpreter, he shares his perspective on American composer and band leader John Philip Sousa. Prior to retiring to the Cape May area, Rich has also held a career in the music industry, including a stint as a military bandsman. | | | | John Alvarez
| | John Alvarez is a professor of theater history at Atlantic Cape Community College, and a museum educator for the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities. A published playwright, John has worked as a correspondent for the Cape May Star and Wave and Exit Zero magazine. He considers himself a local folklorist, having picked up many of the stories and lore that make up Cape May's history. John is also the author of several plays based on the character of Sherlock Holmes. | | | | Elan Zingman-Leith
| | Elan Zingman-Leith has a background in history, historic preservation and inn keeping. He has served as Deputy Director of Preservation of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, chairman of both the Cape May and West Cape May Historic Preservation Commissions, and has worked for the National Register of Historic Places. A Bed and Breakfast innkeeper in Cape May for 20 years, Elan is the president of the CM B&B Association and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities. | | | |
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