Road Scholar : Cape May Victorian Christmas - New Jersey

Cape May Victorian Christmas

Program Number:

16451RJ

Start and End Dates:


	11/25/2012 - 11/28/2012; 12/1/2013 - 12/4/2013;

Duration:

3 nights

Location:

Cape May, New Jersey

Price starting at:

$417.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city

Program Type:

Holidays

Meals:

9; 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Meal Options:

Vegetarian

Each winter for more than 35 years, the picturesque seaside community of Cape May has transformed into a Victorian Christmas village featuring award-winning holiday programs. Embrace this charming setting to learn about treasured holiday traditions that date to the reign of Queen Victoria.

Highlights

� Learn Victorian etiquette to prepare for a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, where during lunch you'll take part in the debate over the merits of drink between a local saloonkeeper and a temperance union member. Then cast your vote on the debate winner.
� Later enjoy a visit with the Physick Family as it describes its preparations for the holidays and discusses its neighbors' foibles.
� Be inspired by the historic district�s holiday finery in a hands-on workshop to create heirloom ornaments for decorating your own home.

Activity Particulars

Field trips to historic homes without elevators.

Date Specific Information

12-1-2013

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.

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.

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.

Meals and Lodgings
	Inn of Cape May
		Cape May, NJ	4 nights

Inn of Cape May
	Type:	Hotel
	Description:	Victorian structure with wrap-around verandas, located on the beachfront and close to heart of Cape May's historic district.
	Contact info:	7 Ocean Street Cape May, NJ 08204 USA phone: 609-884-5555 web: www.innofcapemay.com
	Room amenities:	All rooms are heated and air-conditioned. All rooms have TVs and wi-fi access.
	Facility amenities:	Pool, gift shop, bar and restaurant. All rooms have the same basic amenities: private bath; heat; air-conditioning; television. However, this is an historic inn, so room configurations and outside views differ. Some rooms have a Cape May city-view; while others have an Atlantic Ocean-view. The room assignments are made randomly and will not be changed from one view to another.
	Smoking allowed:	No
	Bathroom:	Some baths have tubs and showers, others only showers.
	Elevators available:	Yes
	Additional nights prior:	Varies Availability varies by season.
	Additional nights after:	Varies Availability varies by season.

Travel Details
	Start of Program: Program registration in hotel lobby 3PM to 5PM. Registration for guest rooms begins 4PM. Wine and cheese reception in dining room 5PM to 6PM. You will be staying at Inn of Cape May that night.
	End of Program: Program ends after lunch at 1:30pm. Box lunch available for early departures. You will be staying at Inn of Cape May the night before.
	Required documents: The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required.
	Parking availability: Free off street parking on hotel lot

Transportation

	To Start of Program
	Location:	Cape May, NJ
	Nearest highway:	Garden State Parkway/Rte 47
	Nearest airport:	Atlantic City/Philadelphia

	From End of Program
	Location:	Cape May, NJ
		(Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
	Atlantic City	From Airport
	Service:	Commercial Van/Shuttle Royal Airport Limo phone: 609-748-9777 Advanced Reservations Required
	Per Person/One Way:	$85 Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	1 hour
	Distance:	50 miles
		If two people are traveling together, it is usually more economical to rent a car, even though you don't need one in Cape May.
	Philadelphia	From Airport
	Service:	Commercial Van/Shuttle Rapid Rover phone: 856-428-1500 Advanced Reservations Required
	Per Person/One Way:	$185 Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	2
	Distance:	90 miles
		If two people are traveling together, it is usually more economical to rent a car, even though you don't need one in Cape May.
	Philadelphia	From Bus Terminal
	Service:	Public Transportation NJ Transit phone: 973-491-9400
	Per Person/One Way:	$18.25 Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	4 hours
	Distance:	100 miles
		The hotel is about 3 blocks from the Cape May bus terminal. Local cab service is available: AArt's Taxi (609-898-7433) and AA Plus Cab, 609-889-9595.
	New York City	From Bus Terminal
	Service:	Public Transportation NJ Transit phone: 973-491-9400
	Per Person/One Way:	$33.25 Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	5 hours
	Distance:	250 miles
		The hotel is about 3 blocks from the Cape May bus terminal. Local cab service is available: AArt's Taxi (609-898-7433) and AA Plus Cab, 609-889-9595.

Driving Directions
	Baltimore, Washington DC	I 95 to Delaware Memorial Bridge, to Rte 40 East, to Rte 55 South, to Rte 47 South, to Garden State Parkway South into Cape May. Follow Lafayette St. to Madison Ave.(first traffic light), turn left. Follow Madison Ave. to Beach Dr., turn right. For the Chalfonte Hotel, turn right at Howard St. The hotel is two blocks up on your right. For the Inn of Cape May, follow Beach Drive to Ocean St. Turn right and the hotel is directly ahead on your right. or via the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, exit the terminal onto Rte 9, to Rte 109 South into Cape May. Follow Lafayette St. to Madison Ave.(first traffic light), turn left. Follow Madison Ave. to Beach Dr., turn right. See specific directions for each hotel above. (Approximately 3 hours from Baltimore and 4 hours from Washington.)
	New York	Garden State Parkway South to Cape May. Follow Lafayette St. to Madison Ave.(first traffic light), turn left. For the Chalfonte Hotel, follow Lafayette St. to Madison Ave.(first traffic light), turn left. Follow Madison Ave. to Columbia Ave., turn right. Follow Columbia Ave. to Howard St., turn left. The hotel is ahead on your left. For the Inn of Cape May, follow Lafayette st. to Madison Ave., turn left. Follow Madison Ave. to Beach Dr., turn right. Follow Beach Dr. to Ocean St., turn right. The hotel is ahead on your right. (Approximately 3 hour drive.)
	Pennsylvania	Walt Whitman or Ben Franklin Bridge to Rte. 42 South, to Atlantic City Expressway, to Garden State Parkway South into Cape May. For the Chalfonte Hotel, follow Lafayette St. to Madison Ave.(first traffic light), turn left. Follow Madison Ave. to Columbia Ave., turn right. Follow Columbia Ave. to Howard St., turn left. The hotel is ahead on your left. For the Inn of Cape May, follow Lafayette st. to Madison Ave., turn left. Follow Madison Ave. to Beach Dr., turn right. Follow Beach Dr. to Ocean St., turn right. The hotel is ahead on your right. (Approximately 2 hour drive.)

The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Daily Schedule

Day 1:

Registration and Orientation
(Sunday, November 25)

Afternoon:	Registration from 3pm to 5pm in hotel lobby. Guest rooms are guaranteed to be ready at 4pm. If ready earlier, participants may check in. Welcome reception from 5pm to 6pm with self introductions.
Dinner:	Dinner in hotel dining room.
Evening:	Introduction of faculty. Orientation to program and city. Review of menu and program materials.

Accommodations:	Inn of Cape May
Meals Included:	Dinner

Day 2:

Victorian Holiday Traditions and Dickensian Christmas Past
(Monday, November 26)

Breakfast:	Breakfast served in hotel dining room. Choice of hot or cold breakfast.
Morning:	Lecture: Introduction to the Victorian Era: Participants will receive an overview of the Victorian era to give them a context for subsequent lectures. Lecture: Victorian Holiday Traditions: Richly illustrated lecture about Victorian Christmas customs. Most of our modern celebrations had their origin during the Victorian era. Learn how Queen Victoria and Prince Albert forever influenced the future of the holiday. Workshop: Holiday Traditions Workshop: Begin your own family traditions as you learn how to create heirloom ornaments.
Lunch:	Lunch at hotel
Afternoon:	Enjoy a screening of a vintage version of Dickens' Christmas Carol and then join in a spirited discussion about the ghosts of Christmas past, present and to come.
Dinner:	Dinner at hotel
Evening:	Holly Trolley Ride. A guided experience through the charming gaslit streets of beautiful Cape May.

Accommodations:	Inn of Cape May
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:

Victorian Manners, Libations and the Emlen Physick Estate
(Tuesday, November 27)

Breakfast:	Choice of hot or cold breakfast in hotel dining room.
Morning:	Learn the importance of etiquette and manners to the Victorian world in this illustrated program. Enjoy a guided trolley exploration of the historic district decorated in its holiday finery followed by a behind the scenes exploration of the authentically decorated Emlem Physick Estate, an 1879 landmark building.
Lunch:	Enjoy an elegant luncheon at one of Cape May's fine restaurants. After lunch, a professional actor / playwright will perform holiday reading, examining how such works as "Gift of the Magi" and "A Visit from Saint Nicholas" have influenced our holiday experiences.
Afternoon:	Enjoy a visit from the Physick Family and listen as they describe their preparations for the holidays and discuss their neighbors' foibles.
Dinner:	Dinner in hotel dining room.
Evening:	Sincerely Ebenezer. A professional actor will perform "Sincerely Ebenezer", a one man adaptation of Dickens' beloved holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol."

Accommodations:	Inn of Cape May
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:

Seasonal Music and Farewells
(Wednesday, November 28)

Breakfast:	Choice of hot or cold breakfast in hotel dining room.
Morning:	Enjoy a program about seasonal music including cherished carols. Review the final exam and return questionnaires.
Lunch:	Lunch in hotel diningroom. A boxed lunch is available for early departures.

Accommodations:	Inn of Cape May
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch

Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.

As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.

Specifically, this program includes:

4 nights accommodations
9 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 6
Expert-led lectures

Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 2
Field trips

The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
Hands-on experiences: 1
Hands-on experiences

Learn by doing in these "hands-on" activities directed by an expert.
Performances: 3
Performances

A performance can range from a night at the opera to a visit from a local performer at your hotel.

Plus these special experiences...

A tour of Cape May Winery to learn about viticulture and the winemaker's art, followed by a barrel tasting.
A lecture about the origins of our holiday traditions, followed by a workshop to create keepsake ornaments in the Victorian tradition.
A performance of "Sincerely Ebenezer," an original one-man adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

View the Daily Schedule to see more

And included with all Road Scholar programs:

Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
Taxes

Each winter for more than 35 years, the picturesque seaside community of Cape May has transformed into a Victorian Christmas village featuring award-winning holiday programs. Embrace this charming setting to learn about treasured holiday traditions that date to the reign of Queen Victoria.

Highlights

Activity Particulars

Field trips to historic homes without elevators.

Date Specific Information

Enjoy the latest in hearing technology � listening devices � on this date.

Coordinated by Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.

Cape May

Mary Stewart

Robert Heinly

Rich Chiemingo

Meals and Lodgings

Travel Details

Travel Details

Atlantic City

From Airport

Service:

Commercial Van/ShuttleRoyal Airport Limophone: 609-748-9777Advanced Reservations Required

Per Person/One Way:

$85Prices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

1 hour

Distance:

50 miles

If two people are traveling together, it is usually more economical to rent a car, even though you don't need one in Cape May.

Philadelphia

From Airport

Service:

Commercial Van/ShuttleRapid Roverphone: 856-428-1500Advanced Reservations Required

Per Person/One Way:

$185Prices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

2

Distance:

90 miles

If two people are traveling together, it is usually more economical to rent a car, even though you don't need one in Cape May.

Philadelphia

From Bus Terminal

Service:

Public TransportationNJ Transitphone: 973-491-9400

Per Person/One Way:

$18.25Prices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

4 hours

Distance:

100 miles

The hotel is about 3 blocks from the Cape May bus terminal. Local cab service is available: AArt's Taxi (609-898-7433) and AA Plus Cab, 609-889-9595.

New York City

From Bus Terminal

Service:

Public TransportationNJ Transitphone: 973-491-9400

Per Person/One Way:

$33.25Prices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

5 hours

Distance:

250 miles

The hotel is about 3 blocks from the Cape May bus terminal. Local cab service is available: AArt's Taxi (609-898-7433) and AA Plus Cab, 609-889-9595.

Daily Schedule

You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.

As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.

Specifically, this program includes:

Plus these special experiences...

And included with all Road Scholar programs:

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Royal Airport Limo
phone: 609-748-9777
Advanced Reservations Required

$85
Prices are subject to change.

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Rapid Rover
phone: 856-428-1500
Advanced Reservations Required

$185
Prices are subject to change.

Public Transportation
NJ Transit
phone: 973-491-9400

$18.25
Prices are subject to change.

Public Transportation
NJ Transit
phone: 973-491-9400

$33.25
Prices are subject to change.