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Calendar Of Events 2010
Unless noted, all events will be held at,

The Cape May County Museum,
504 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Phone: 609-465-3535 or
E-mail us at museum@co.cape-may.nj.us

Jump Into History Children’s Program *
Saturday, February 6th, 11 am.

“Zoo to You”-Barbara Agens from the CMC Zoo will bring her little friends to the Museum for a visit. Children will get a chance to pet the animals and also get a history lesson.

Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.

Black History Month Exhibit
Friday, February 12th, 7 pm Opening reception.
exhibit to run until Saturday, March
6th ,10 am - 3 pm

Cape May County Slavery and Its Legacy-Exhibit will
cover children of freed slaves who fought for freedom
for enslaved blacks.
The exhibit will be on display in the Board Meeting Room located next to the office.

Jump Into History Children’s Program *
Saturday, March 13th, 11 am.
 

Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag?  You’ll find out today.  Learn about the
history of the American flag with Jim Stephens, Education Director at Historic Cold Spring Village.

Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.
"A Stitch in Time"
Saturday, March 20th , 2 pm.

“A Stitch In Time” Exhibit of our samplers and a Fashion Show of period clothing dating back to the 1800's from our very own collection and an exhibit of our Samplers that have been restored. Hors d'oeuvres with light refreshments will be served.

Admission is $10.00

Jump Into History Children’s Program * 
Saturday, April 10th, 11 am.
 

It’s the story of Takashi, a cabin boy aboard the Sindia when it ran aground at the beach in Ocean City in 1901.  Learn about life aboard a sailing ship in the 1900’s.


Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.
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Museum Volunteer Tea
Saturday, April 17th, 1 pm.
 

Details forthcoming.

 
Museum Spring Lecture Series
Wednesday, April 21st, 7 pm.

 

Details forthcoming.

 

 
Museum Bus Trip To Gettysburg Pennsylvania
Saturday, April 24th & Sunday, April 25th

Bus trip will begin at the Museum.

Details forthcoming.
 

Museum Spring Lecture Series
Wednesday, April 28th, 7 pm.
 

Details forthcoming.

 

 
Museum Spring Lecture Series
Wednesday, May 5th, 7 pm.

 

Details forthcoming.

 

 
Jump Into History Children’s Program *
Saturday, May 8th, 11 am.
 

Learn about quilts, how they were made and why they were important to our ancestors.  Then design a quilt block of your own.

Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.
Museum Spring Lecture Series
Wednesday, May 12th, 7 pm.
 

Details forthcoming.

 

 
Early Architecture House & Garden Tour
Saturday, May 15th, 10 am. - 4 pm.
 

Bus trip will begin at the Museum.
 

More details forthcoming.

 

 
Jump Into History Children’s Program * 
Saturday, June 12th, 11 am.
 

It’s Game Day.  How long ago did people first play marbles? Find out at Game Day!  Learn to play the games that our ancestors played when they were children. 

Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.
Museum Garden Party
Saturday, June 12th


Details forthcoming.

 

 
Jump Into History Children’s Program * 
Saturday, July 10th, 11 am.
 

It’s Magic!  Join magician Ken Northridge as he pulls a rabbit out of a hat.  He might even let you help him do his magic tricks.

Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.
Jump Into History Children’s Program * 
Saturday, August 14th, 11 am.
 

It’s a Birthday Party.  Help the Museum celebrate its 80th Birthday with cake and ice cream. Learn about some of the oldest things we have in the museum. 

Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.
Founder’s Day Celebration
Friday, September 3rd
Saturday, September 4th

Friday night - Reunion barbecue.
Saturday -  Music, demonstrators, lectures and tours.

More details forthcoming.
 

Jump Into History Children’s Program * 
Saturday, September 11th, 11 am.
 

Details forthcoming.


Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.
 
Third Annual Art For History Art Auction
Saturday, September 11th, 6 pm. - 9 pm.

To be held at Ocean View Resort, Ocean View

 

More Details forthcoming.
 

Jump Into History Children’s Program * 
Saturday, October 9th, 11 am.
 

It’s Halloween Fun with Miss Fran and the puppets from the Cape May County Library.  Will we find ghosts in the Museum?

Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.
Fools Moon Soiree
Saturday, October 23rd, 6pm. - 9pm.

Old time barbecue & music.

More details forthcoming.
 

 
Jump Into History Children’s Program * 
Saturday, November 13th, 11 am.
 

13th  Why did the Pilgrims come to the New World and who did they meet here?  Learn about the voyage of the Mayflower from members of the Mayflower Society. 

Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.

Annual Winter Reception Dinner & Awards
Thursday, December  2nd, 6 pm.


Details forthcoming.

 

Museum Christmas In Middle
Friday, December  3rd, 6 pm. - 8 pm.


Details forthcoming.

 

Holiday Open House
Friday & Saturday, December 3rd and 4th. - 10 am - 3 pm.
F
riday & Saturday, December 10th and 11th. - 10 am - 3pm.
Friday & Saturday, December 17th and 18th. - 10 am - 3 pm.
 

Holiday Open House, 10 am to 3 pm.  Tour the Museum decorated for the holidays and enjoy refreshments.  Children can make a holiday craft to take home.
 


Jump Into History Children’s Program * 
Saturday, December 4th

Saturday, December 11th
Saturday, December 18th


Open house.
Visit the Museum and make a Holiday craft to take home.


Free for members, $5 for others. 

Call
to register 609-465-3535.


 * Jump Into History is a program for children 4 to 10 years of age.  Monthly programs include a craft or activity related to that program.  Programs are free for members of Jump Into History or $5 for non-members.  Annual membership is $10 per child, $25 for 3 or more children in the same family.  Call the Museum at 609-465-3535 for more information.