Cape May County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society Calendar Of Events.

The Cape May County Historical and Genealogical Society

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Calendar Of Events 2009 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, June 13^th – , 11 am. Naval Air Station Wildwood will talk about planes, helicopters, jets and the NASW Aviation Museum. Free for members, $5 for others. Call to register 609-465-3535.	Naval Air Station Wildwood 500 Forrestal Rd. Cape May Airport, NJ 08242 (609) 886-8787
“Remember the Ladies” program for women Saturday, June 27^th – 11 am to 2 pm. “Remember the Ladies” program for women. Morning program “Out of the Cocoon: Victorian Women Who Broke the Mores.” Afternoon program “Grace O’Malley, Pirate.” Noon luncheon in the garden. Tickets $20. Call 609-465-3535 for tickets.
Jump Into History Children’s Program Saturday, July 11^th – 11 am. Learn about history through magic with magician Ken Northridge, free to Jump Into History. Free to members, $5 non-members. Call 609-465-3535 to register.
Jump Into History Children’s Program Saturday, Aug. 8^th – 11 am. It’s an Ice Cream Party!~ Learn how ice cream is made and who first served it in the United States. Free to members, $5 non- members. Call 609-465-3535 to register.
Founder’s Weekend Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4^th – 5th. Friday night - reunion barbecue for descendents of the original settler families. Lecture on “What You Find When Finding Your Roots” with Dr. Daniel Stites. Saturday – Colonial crafts, food, music. See what Cape May County was like in the 18^th & early 19^th centuries. Lectures by Joan Berkey on “Early Architecture of Cape May County”; JP Hand on “Why Cape May County?”
Jump Into History Children’s Program Saturday, Sept. 12^th – 11 am. Learn about traditions of other countries as well as our own with storyteller Dorothy Stanaitis. Members free, non-members $5. Call 609-465-3535 to register.
Art For History Art Auction Saturday, Sept. 12^th – 7 pm. Fine and Folk art live and silent auctions. Work by South Jersey artists and artisans. Hors d’oeuvres and wine bar. Preview 6 pm, auction starts at 7 pm. Tickets $20. Call 609-465-3535 for tickets and more information.
Jump Into History Children’s Program October – 11 am. Miss Vicki and Miss Fran from the County Library take you on a history adventure with their puppets. Free to members, $5 for non members. Call 609-465-3535 to register.
Jump Into History Children’s Program Saturday, Nov. 14^th – 11 am. November 14^th – Learn about the first Thanksgiving and other Thanksgiving traditions, including why we celebrate it today. Free for members, $5 for non-members. Call 609-465-3535 to register.	Happy Thanksgiving
Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation Thursday, Dec. 3^rd – 6 pm. Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation. At Menz’s Restaurant.
“Christmas in Middle” Friday, Dec. 4^th – 6 pm. to 8 pm. Ride the trolley to the Museum for period music and refreshments. Free admission.
Holiday Open House Friday & Saturday, December 4^th and 5^th. ^-10 am to 3 pm.Friday & Saturday, December 11^th and 12^th. - 10 am to 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.