Arts & History Directory

Center for Community Arts

David Mackensie, Executive Director
717 Franklin St., Cape May, NJ 08204 (609)884-7525; fax: (609)884-6424
website: www.centerforcommunityarts.org
e-mail: info@centerforcommunityarts.org

CCA is restoring the Franklin Street School, a New Jersey African-American Historic Site, as a Community Cultural Center. CCA also owns and operates WCFA-LP 101.5 FM, a low-power community radio station with jazz and community-generated programming serving lower Cape May County. A multicultural educational organization whose arts and humanities programs foster creativity, community-building and appreciation for the rich diversity of our world. Programs include: Art classes for adults; a Youth Arts Program from September to May and summer arts camps in Cape May; after-school programs, and youth arts exhibits; and annual Community Outreach Events including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Party in January.

Dennis Township Museum and History Center

571 Petersburg Rd and Hall Ave., P.O. Box 71, Dennisville, NJ 08214
(609)861-9700; fax (609)861-5402
website: www.dennistwp.org e-mail: dennistwpmuseum@comcast.net

The museum is housed in what was the Dennisville Village School House, built in 1874. The museum and history center's mission is the collection of artifacts, early pictures, and historic documents for thematic displays that tell the unique history of the Township's villages of Belleplain, Eldora, North Dennis, Clermont, South Seaville and Ocean View.

Dennisville Historic Home Owners Association

Jack Connolly, President
P.O. Box 311, Dennisville, NJ 08214 (609) 861-1338.
website: http://dhhoa.dennistwp.org/
e-mail: dennisvillechristmashousetour@verizon.net

The Association meets quarterly throughout the year. All who have an interest in historic home preservation and the history of the Dennis Township area are invited to attend. The Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour occurs every year on the 3rd Saturday of December from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $10.00.

Greater Cape May Historical Society

Diane Muentz, President
653 1/2 Washington Street
PO Box 495 Cape May, NJ 08204 (609) 884-9100
website: www.capemayhistory.org

The Greater Cape May Historical Society is Steward of The Colonial House Museum, located in the first period Memucan Hughes house, c. 1730. The museum includes a restored tavern room, common room and Gallery Exhibit Room on first floor. The museum is open June 15 to September 15 Wednesday through Saturday (closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during Victorian Weekend in October. The museum is also open by appointment. The Colonial House museum is the headquarters of the Society and is located at 653½ Washington Street, Cape May next to City Hall and behind the Blue Rose Inn.

Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township

P.O. Box 658 Marmora, NJ 08223-0658 (609)390-5656
website: www.UpperTwpHistory.org
e-mail: UpperTwpHistory@yahoo.com

The Society strives to promote the historical heritage of Upper Township through the identification, research restoration and preservation of historical landmarks throughout Upper Township. These landmarks include: The restored Tuckahoe Railroad Station on Railroad Ave., Friendship School at 859 S. Shore Rd., Palermo; and John Wesley Gandy Farmstead at 26 Tyler Rd., Greenfield. The Society provides custodial care for all three sites.

Historic Cold Spring Village

Anne Salvatore, Executive Director
720 Rt. 9 Cold Spring, NJ 08204 (609) 898-2300 Fax: (609) 884-5926
email: 4info@hcsv.org
web: www.hcsv.org

The Village is an Early American, open-air, living history museum portraying the "age of homespun." Visit with the interpreters in period clothing who bring the 1800s to life. Twenty-six antique, restored buildings on 22 wooded acres. Special weekend and weekday programs, and events, including children's activities.

Jersey Cape Atlantic Chapter
Embroiderers Guild of America

Meets the 1^st Wednesday of each month from 10 am to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm at the

Ocean City Library
1735 Simpson Ave
Ocean City, NJ 08226

Embroiderers Guild of America strives to be an acknowledged authority in the preservation and education of needle arts as an art form with significant resources to serve its broad base membership and global community.
Contact: President Kathy Tweed, 401 Route 47 South, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

John Walter Cape Community Band

Bill Winter, President
32 Canterbury Way, Cape May, NJ 08204 (609) 898-0589
email: ajcrcc@comcast.net

The band is composed of 20-25 volunteers from three states (Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey), three New Jersey counties (Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland) and thirteen South Jersey Communities. Band members range in age from 14-80 years. The band plays a variety of musical styles including marches, Broadway tunes, classical, pops and jazz. The band seeks new members of all ages and instrumentation. Music will be provided. Just bring your instrument. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at Court House Elementary School No. 2, 101 West Pacific Ave., Cape May Court House.

Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

B. Michael Zuckerman, Director; Mary Stewart, Chief Outreach Office
1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ, 08204, (609)884-5404 or fax (609)884-5064.
website: www.capemaymac.org
E-mail: info@capemaymac.org

Cape May's leader in cultural and heritage tourism, MAC offers a year-round schedule of special events and trolley, house, boat and ghost tours. Visit Cape May's only Victorian house museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, fully restored and operated by MAC. Attributed to the renowned architect Frank Furness, this 18-room mansion is one of the finest examples of "Stick Style" architecture in America. Many original furnishings are on display throughout the house. MAC has also restored the 1876 Carriage House and today it houses the Carriage House Gallery, home to changing exhibits and the Carriage House Café and Tearoom. MAC restored and operates the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse, located in Cape May Point State Park, where visitors can climb the 199 steps for an unparalleled view of the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and City of Cape May. MAC also restored and operates the World War II Lookout Tower (Fire Control Tower No. 23) on Sunset Boulevard, part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles. Visitors can climb to the sixth floor spotting gallery and learn about defense efforts during World War II. MAC also sponsors Sherlock Holmes Weekends (March and November), Cape May's Spring Festival (late April/early May), the Cape May Music Festival (mid-May-mid-June), Kids Day at the Physick Estate (July), the Cape May Food and Wine Celebration (late September), Victorian Weekend (mid-October), Halloween Happenings (throughout October)
and six weeks of Christmas in Cape May.

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Dr. Joseph Salvatore, Chair.
500 Forrestal Road, Cape May County Airport, Rio Grande, NJ 08242, (609)886-8787
website: www.usnasw.org e-mail: aviationmuseum@comcast.net

Naval Air Station Wildwood was a World War II dive-bomber training site. The Museum is dedicated to the 42 airmen who perished while training here between 1943 and 1945. NASW Aviation Museum now boasts over 20 aircraft displays as well as exhibits of military memorabilia, engines, photographs and interactive displays for the young and young-at-heart. We are open year-round rain or shine! Please call or visit us on the web for specific hours and current event listings.

Ocean City Arts Center

Roz Lifshin, Executive Director
1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, (609) 399-7628
website: www.oceancityartscenter.org e-mail: info@oceancityartscenter.org

The Center sponsors monthly gallery exhibits, over 35 weekly classes for adults and children, an annual Summer Art Camp, TV/Film Camp, Guitar Camp and Performing Arts Camp for children, workshops, lectures, bus trips and concerts. OCAC hosts special one-time events like poetry readings by noted individuals and interactive literacy or performing events throughout the year. Annual shows include the Boardwalk Art Show, Holiday Art Sale, Senior Citizens Craft Show, Juried Art Exhibition, and Photography Show. There is ample parking, and the Center is accessible to persons with disabilities. Both young and old are welcome, rain or shine.

Ocean City Fine Arts League

608 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226 (609) 814-0308 or (609) 814-9988
website: www.oceancityfineartsleague.org
e-mail: art@oceancityfineartsleague.org

The League is dedicated to promoting the visual and performing arts in South Jersey as well as expanding opportunities for individual artists and performers. We honor the cultural history of Ocean City and strive to trailblaze toward an exciting future in the community through exhibits, events, classes, workshops and demonstrations.

Ocean City Historical Museum

Jeff McGranahan, Executive Director
1735 Simpson Ave. Ocean City, NJ 08226 (609)399-1801
website: www.ocnjmuseum.org e-mail: kencooper@ocnjmuseum.org; rachel@ocnjmuseum.org

The Museum's permanent exhibit is "Sea View and Salt Air: A History of Ocean City." This exhibit features a historically correct timeline of Ocean City history that integrates artifacts and photographs from the Museum's collection along with large print storyboards to introduce the visitor to the history of Ocean City. Another permanent exhibit featured in the Museum is dedicated to the Sindia, a four-massed barque that grounded itself on Ocean City's beach in 1901. The Sindia exhibit includes an 8' x 8' stained-glass window showing the ship under said, the ship's original figurehead, and other artifacts and photographs from the ship. Ocean City Historical Museum also offers a fully-stocked gift shop and a modern research library that includes genealogy research tools. Admission is always free; donations are always appreciated.

Sam Azeez Museum of Woobine Heritage

Jane Stark, Executive Director
610 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 517, Woodbine, NJ 08270 (609)861-5355 or
fax: (609)861-5526
website: www.thesam.org

The rich history and heritage that belongs to Woodbine is truly a slice of Americana. Once the center of Jewish life in Woodbine, the antique brick Brotherhood Synagogue building now houses a wealth of history, personal accounts, historical photographs, documents and artifacts that detail the story of the town's original settlers. Through a self-guided tour, you can experience the unique history of Woodbine and the development of an American community. The Museum is open to the public and there is no admission fee. It is available for bus tours, school groups and more. For specific hours, please call, or visit us on the Web.

Turtlesinger, Inc.

Charlie and Karen Buckley
785 Stone Harbor Blvd., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 (609)463-0685
e-mail: turtlesinger@hotmail.com
website: www.turtlesinger.org

Turtlesinger, Inc. is a Federal 501c3 Public Charity. Winner of the Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE) Outstanding Environmental Educator Award. Now in its 18th year, having reached over 206,000 turtle lovers of all ages at over 888 events. This year-round, award-winning, traveling musical, environmental education program teaches and entertains the public about turtles with original turtle songs and/or 4 different kinds of live turtles in turtle shows and turtle events, along with award-winning turtle photography, DVDs and video, CDs, pet therapy, and the Turtlesinger T.A.L.E.S. (Turtles are Listening to Every Story) "Read and Feed" Reading Program. Themed presentations include: A Turtlesinger Rainforest program; Turtlesinger Turtle Myths and Legends programs; Turtlesinger Trick or Treat; Turtlesinger Tea Parties; and a special Turtlesinger Christmas Program.

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