The biggest name in Civil War history, excepting Abe Lincoln who may or may not have been here, also came to the cape in the post war days. Ulysses S. Grant, who served as president from March 4, 1869 ...

If Cape May’s forefathers had been historically correct, we might never have been influenced by tulips, wooden shoes and Dutch heritage as we are now in this city that bills itself as the nation’s ...

CAPE MAY, N.J. (WPVI) -- Action News took a trip to the Jersey Shore Thursday to learn about the history of Cape May, including the A.J. Meerwald, New Jersey's Tall Ship. "She was built in 1928 in ...

Researched and compiled by Tom Byrn, "Historic Spout Offs" is comprised of letters to the editor in Cape May newspapers from 1860 - 1925. From crowded sidewalks to stealing chickens, from the Civil ...

A guided tour on one of the many city trolleys provides an introduction to Cape May’s historical district and surrounding area. As one who grew up in central New Jersey, I was embarrassed at how ...

The church associated with the Underground Railroad was sold to Cape May after it burned in 2018. It’s now the home of East Lynne Theater Company. The Allen AME Church in Cape May, damaged by fire in ...

As a contractor, Kyle Carter often finds glass bottles and other surprising items at job sites, but his recent find stands out for its historic relevance. Six months after finding a note nailed to a ...

CAPE MAY, New Jersey − The former Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church yielded a few finds when contractors began renovating it to become East Lynne Theater Company's new home: some old bottles, ...

Marjorie Preston is a contributing writer for Cape May Magazine, where for more than 10 years she has prowled every corner of America's first seaside resort for fun-filled adventures. U.S. News ...