CAPE MAY – What important role did Cape May play during World War II? Why is Cape May architecture interesting and appealing to so many people? Who was Dr. Emlen Physick and what was daily life like during the late 1800s in the nation’s first seaside resort? You can discover the answers to these and other questions during a series of free lectures presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).
Each year, MAC conducts a series of staff training lectures in the spring and opens portions of them to the public. Enjoy in-depth, richly illustrated lectures presented by area historians including MAC’s Director, MAC’s Curator, MAC’s Chief Outreach Officer and MAC’s Museum Education Director, from May 11 through May 21.
The public is invited to join MAC staff and volunteers during six free programs. They include:
“History of the Cape May Lighthouse”- The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse, one of the oldest continually operating lighthouses in the nation, will be the topic of this presentation by MAC Museum Educator Rich Chiemingo on Fri., May 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave.
“World War II Tower History and Cape May in World War II”- Learn about the last, freestanding New Jersey World War II Lookout Tower, Fire Control Tower No. 23, and its history along with Cape May’s role in World War II during this presentation by MAC Museum Education Director Dr. Robert E. Heinly on Fri., May 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave.
“Cape May Architecture, Parts I and II”- You’ll recognize the architecture of Cape May and learn about topics such as Italianate style, Gothic Revival style, gingerbread trim and board-and batten siding during this two-part lecture presented by MAC Director Michael Zuckerman on Mon., May 14 at 9:45 a.m. at the Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave.
“Physick Family History”- Discover one of Cape May’s most famous and unusual families, the Physicks, at a program presented by MAC Curator Elan Zingman-Leith on Fri., May 18 at 10:45 a.m. at the Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave.
“Victorian Social History”- Learn about Victorian gender roles, social status, urbanization and industrialization, immigration and more during a presentation by MAC Chief Outreach Officer Mary Stewart on Fri., May 18 at 12:30 p.m. at the Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave.
“Cape May History, Parts I and II”- Immerse yourself in the story of the nation’s first seaside resort and learn about the development of Cape May during a two-part program presented by MAC Director Michael Zuckerman, Mon., May 21 at 9:45 a.m. at the Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave.
All programs are free and open to the public, but seating is limited and advance registration is required. Reserve early to ensure admission. To attend, please call (609) 884-5404 ext. 112 and leave a message stating the program for which you are registering.
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