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Cape May County Collectible Christmas ornament
Buy one of our collectible Christmas ornaments and help the Museum grow. This two dimensional Museum Christmas ornament is made of solid brass and finished in 24 karat frost and shiny gold. $14.95 plus shipping. Call (609) 465-3535 for more information or to place your order.

 

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Cape May County Historical Museum Tee Shirt
Choose our official museum shirt or our clambake tee shirt. One size. $12 each.

 

 

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Cape May County Historical Museum Tote Bags
Choose either the large or small tote bag, each decorated with a detailed drawing of the John Holmes House. $15 for small bag, $18 for large bag.

Museum members: Get 10% off any purchase in the Musuem Shop!

The Cape May County Historical and Genealogical Museum has many historical, informative, and fun books for sale.
Looking for a special book? We'll be happy to order it for you.
Call us at (609) 465-3535 or click to email the museum book store!

HISTORICAL BOOKS

Cape May, NJ: The Making of an American Resort Community
By: Jeffery Dorwart
Cape May County, at the southern tip of NJ is one of America’s most vibrant seashore resorts. A history of its community from its earliest settlement as an Atlantic maritime and farming frontier to its development today as a major regional tourist attraction.
(16.95 Soft) (40.00 Hard)

Cape May Frontiers
By: Jane Echevarria
A combination of art and news reporting. The paintings make it possible to peek inside these historical skins on the national register… some which are on tour, others are simply private houses.
(5.00 Soft)

The Summer City by the Sea: Cape May, NJ.
By: Emil R. Salvini
An Illustrated History of Americans Oldest Seaside Resort.
(27.95 Hard)

Dr. Boto Otto
By: James B. Gibson
Information pertaining to Dr. Otto and the medical background of the American Revolution.
(35.00 Hard)

Great Storms of the Jersey Shore
By: Larry Savadove
This is a book of survival, tales told by more than two hundred people who experienced major storms along the NJ Shore.
(26.95 Soft) (42.00 Hard)

Hotel Dale
By: John Nash
This brochure reproduced here describes the well rounded amenities and testimonies of a world renowned guest list at this distinguished and historic Afro-American hotel in Cape May, NJ.
(5.00 Soft)

Pilgrims Now & Then
By: Gary L. Marks
This book intends to relate the Pilgrim as a story which has no end.
(6.00 Soft)

John Wanamaker, King of Merchants
By: Wm. Allen Zullzer
This story is a complete history of John Wanamaker’s accomplishments and his busy productive life.
(21.95 Hard)

While My Country is in Danger
By: Ralph G and Gerry Harder Poriss.
The Life & Letters of Lieutenant Colonel Richard S Thompson.
Twelfth NJ Volunteers.
(21.95 Hard)

The Life Saving Guns of David Lyle
By: J.P. Barnett
This book is about David Lyle’s career- and his visions.
(12.95 Soft)

Colonial Families of Cape May County, New Jersey
By: F Edward Wright
A reconstruction of the early families in CMC, i.e. Corsons and Hughes.
(28.00 Soft)

The Men All Singing: Story of Menhaden Fishing
By: John Frye
Book tells of folk history as well as economic, reaching back almost four centuries. To give one a glimpse of a little known fishery that shares with God the vista of our coastal life.
(22.50 Soft)

NJ in History: Fighting to be Heard
By: Thomas P. Farner
Fills in many of the holes in the fabric of American history. It deals with people that have a relationship not only to the state but also to the nation.
(26.00 Hard)

The Postal History of Cape May County, NJ. 1802-1993
By: Mary E. (Kane) Law
The different postal formation of Cape May, and the postmasters.
(12.50 Soft)

History of Whitesboro
By: Shirley Green
Pictorial history of the community.
(29.95 Soft)

Call for other titles or to special order a book. (609) 465-3535

 

ADVENTURE BOOKS

Cape May Ghost Stories
By: David Seibold & Charles J. Adams III
A collection of stories sure to intrigue.
(7.95 Soft)

Cape May Ghost Stories Book Two
By: Charles J. Adams
(8.95 Soft)

BlackBeard the Pirate and other Stories by the Pine Barrens
By: Larona Homer
What does Black Beard the Pirate, an Indian princess, the Jersey Devil, and a moose named February all have in common? Explore the history and folklore of NJ Pine Barrens and find out.
(8.95 Soft)

Boardwalks of New Jersey, the Beach Bum’s Guide
By: Richard Handschuch & Sal Marino
A short history of the boardwalks of the NJ Shore.
(12.95 Soft)

The Beach Bum’s Guide to the Jersey Shore
By: Beach Bum Press
The book that answers the question- “What is that?”
(5.95 Soft)

The Jersey Devil
By: James F. McCloy & Ray Miller Jr.
This book is illustrated by photographs, drawings and maps. The authors have created a fascinating, highly entertaining account of the centuries old Jersey Devil.
(10.95 Soft)

Shipwrecks & Legends ‘Round Cape May County Museum
By: David Seibold & Charles Adams III
It includes stirring tales of pirates, buried treasures, rum runners, war action, plus pages of photographs.
(8.95 Soft)

Call or email the museum book store for other titles or to special order a book. (609) 465-3535

 

EDUCATIONAL BOOKS

Historic Dennisville, Cape May, NJ
By: Alice Belanger McGuigan
A walking tour of the old historic houses in Dennisville.
(6.95 Soft)

Hidden Half of the Family
By: Christine Kassabian Shaffer
A Genealogical Sourcebook for Women
(35.00 Soft)

Sentinels at the Shore
By: Bill Gately
A Guide to the Lighthouses and Light Ships of NJ
(12.95 Soft)

Atlantus and the History of the Concrete Ship
By: Connie Considine Kelly
A Story of the Concrete Ships and their history.
(7.95 Soft)

New Jersey Decoys
By: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr.
The book covers birds made in this state. It is a photographic history that pictures more than 700 different NJ ducks, geese, and shore birds.
(38.00 Hard)

A Naturalist Along the Shore
By: Joanna Burger
Includes bibliographical and index. A book anyone who loves the Jersey Shore will enjoy.
(23.00 Soft)

A Guide to Bird Finding in NJ
By: Wm. J. Boyle Jr.
(22.00 Soft)

Just Around the Corner in NJ
By: Edward Brown
Stories of real people and real events, as well as some mind boggling mysteries.
(5.95 Soft)

 

Call or email the museum book store for other titles or to special order a book. (609) 465-3535

 

NOVELS AND STORIES

Daughter of Dawn
By: Elizabeth D. Shaffer
(7.95 Soft)

Shore Stories
By: Rich Youmans
(29.95 Hard)

Shore Chronicles
By: Margaret Thomas Buckholz
Diaries & Traveler’s Tales from the Jersey Shore
(26.95 Hard)

University of Life
By: J. Yevish
Tale of two cities, Ocean Bay & NYC.
(11.95 Soft)

Cape Island
By J. Yevish
Cape Island traces the story of hotel keep and his irreverent daughter Willacasssa just prior to the Civil War. Not only good storytelling but authentic history.
(11.95 Soft)

Images of America, Sea Isle City
By: Michael Stafford
The dream of Charles K. Landis of what the ideal resort should be like.
(19.99 Soft)

Sidewalks of Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore
By: Michael F. Stafford
About a love story of a young couple. Their romance begins shortly after the first World War and it becomes increasingly intense as the chronicle unfolds.
(15.95 Soft)

I’d Do it All Again… But Slower
By: Michael F. Stafford
Mike Stafford story.
(12.00 Soft)

Call or email the museum book store for other titles or to special order a book. (609) 465-3535

 

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Big Trucks, Big Wheels
By: P. Gentile, B. Kalman and M. Crabtree
All about big trucks.
(5.95 Soft)

The Lighthouse & the Three Little Pigs
By: Katherine Von Ahnen
Story, coloring and activity book about the Cape May Point Lighthouse.
(6.50 Soft)

Pearlie Oyster- A Tale of an Amazing Oyster
Sammy Shrimp- A Tale of a Little Shrimp
Salty SeaGull- A Tale of an Old Salt
Spanky Spot- A Tale of One Smart Fish
Harry Horse Shoe Crab- A Tale of Crawly Creatures
Flossie Flounder- A tale of a First Fish
Katie K Whale- A Whale of a Tale
Tammy Turtle- A Tale of Saving Sea Turtles
Mary Manatee- A Tale of Sea Cows
By: Suzanne Tate
(4.95 Soft)


Mary Elizabeth and the Cape May Point Lighthouse
By: Katherine Von Ahnen.
Story of Mary Elizabeth’s childhood when childhood was truly innocent and carefree.
(7.50 Soft.)

Call or email the museum book store for other titles or to special order a book. (609) 465-3535

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