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Cape May’s Historic Cold Spring Village Offers Interactive Journey Into America’s Past

Issue #692

May 21, 2026

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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

🎭Cape May’s Historic Cold Spring Village Offers Interactive Journey Into America’s Past

🪁New Jersey Shore Shuttle Connects Wildwoods, Cape May Breweries and Wineries

🎉Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Guarded Beach Season Across Cape May County

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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

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Cape May’s Historic Cold Spring Village Offers Interactive Journey Into America’s Past

 Historic Cold Spring Village continues to bring South Jersey’s early American history to life through immersive exhibits, educational programming, and hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages. Located on a 30-acre wooded campus along Seashore Road in Cape May, the open-air living history museum recreates life in South Jersey during the “age of homespun,” spanning roughly 1789 to 1840. The village features 27 restored historic buildings relocated from across Cape May County, where costumed interpreters demonstrate traditional trades and daily activities from the Early American era. Guests can explore blacksmith shops, woodworking stations, printing demonstrations, basket weaving exhibits, and pottery workshops while learning about the region’s cultural heritage. The village also operates a working heritage farm showcasing heirloom crops and agricultural practices from the 19th century. Historic Cold Spring Village says its mission centers on preserving and interpreting the traditions and material culture of southern New Jersey through historic preservation, heritage tourism, and educational outreach. The organization also emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility through its diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives aimed at ensuring all visitors and staff feel welcomed and respected. Beyond its regular seasonal operations, the village hosts lectures, educational presentations, and customizable programs for schools, community groups, churches, senior organizations, and professional associations. Programs are available both in-person and through virtual Zoom presentations. Several major events are planned throughout the 2026 season, including the “Down on the Farm Weekend” in June, a special Semiquincentennial Fourth of July celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary, and the popular 1800s Carnival in July featuring historic games, live entertainment, and family activities. Visitors can also enjoy modern amenities blended with the historical setting, including the Cold Spring Brewery, New Jersey’s only nonprofit craft brewery, along with an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and the Cold Spring Grange Restaurant.

New Jersey Shore Shuttle Connects Wildwoods, Cape May Breweries and Wineries

 Visitors heading to the Jersey Shore this summer will have a new transportation option designed to make traveling between the Wildwoods and Cape May easier and safer. The newly launched “Coastal Cruiser” shuttle service will begin operating Memorial Day weekend, offering hop-on, hop-off rides to some of Cape May County’s most popular wineries, breweries, distilleries, and tourist destinations. The shuttle, operated by Metropolis Passenger Logistics, will run Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. Organizers say the service aims to reduce impaired driving while giving tourists and locals a convenient way to explore the region without worrying about parking or navigating shore traffic. Stops along the route include Cape May Winery, Willow Creek Winery, Turdo Vineyards, Nauti Spirits, Cape May Brewery, MudHen Brewing Company, Behr Brewing Company, Cold Spring Brewery, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal, the MAC Visitors Center, and downtown Wildwood near the boardwalk. Passengers will be able to monitor shuttle arrivals in real time through a mobile app. Day passes are priced at $40 when purchased in advance and $45 onboard, with discounted multi-day options also available.

Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Guarded Beach Season Across Cape May County

 Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer at the Jersey Shore, with lifeguards returning to beaches across Avalon, Stone Harbor, the Wildwoods, and Cape May. Most beaches will have guarded swimming areas throughout the holiday weekend, though beach tag requirements vary by town. In Avalon and Stone Harbor, lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beach tags are required for anyone age 12 and older. Seasonal tags cost $35 when purchased in advance and $40 during the season, and Avalon tags are also accepted in Stone Harbor. Avalon will provide guarded beaches at the following streets: 9th, 12th, 15th, 18th, 21st, 24th, 26th, 28th, 32nd, 35th, 38th, 40th, 43rd, 50th, 57th, 61st, 65th, 69th, 73rd, 76th, and 79th streets. Stone Harbor guarded beaches will include 81st, 83rd, 86th, 87th, 90th, 93rd, 94th, 95th, 96th, 100th, 102nd, 103rd, 105th, 108th, 110th, and 112th streets. In North Wildwood, guarded beaches will operate from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No beach tags are required anywhere in the Wildwoods. Lifeguards will be stationed at Inlet Beach at 1st and Surf avenues, along with beaches at 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, and 25th avenues. Wildwood will also have guarded beaches from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Coverage will include beaches at Cresse, Leaming, Rio Grande, Andrews, Baker, Youngs, Spicer, Lincoln, Oak, Maple, Magnolia, and 26th Street. In Wildwood Crest, all beaches will be guarded during Memorial Day weekend, and no beach tags are required. Cape May officials announced that all beaches will be guarded beginning Memorial Day weekend. Beach tags are required for anyone 12 and older during guarded hours.

Cape May, New Jersey, is famous for its historical significance and unique attractions. Which of the following statements about Cape May is true?

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 Answer to the May 20th Trivia Question

Cape May, New Jersey, is renowned for its historical significance and unique attractions. Which of the following statements about Cape May is true?

A) The Cape May Lighthouse was built in 1892. B) Cape May diamonds are actual diamonds found on the beaches. C) The entire city is designated as a National Historic Landmark due to its Victorian architecture. D) The Harriet Tubman Museum opened to the public in 2015.

Answer: C) The entire city is designated as a National Historic Landmark due to its Victorian architecture.

Cape May is famous for its extensive collection of Victorian buildings, which contributed to its designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1976s.  ​

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