 | Pictured Here: The Linda Lee, 725 Columbia Ave., is one of the many Victorian bed and breakfast inns featured during Cape May's annual Candlelight Christmas House Tours. |
 | Pictured Here: The Bacchus Inn Main House, 719 Columbia Ave. Christmas in Victorian Cape May is a "Top 100 Event in North America," according to the American Bus Association. Find out why during the Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours, Cape May's longest-running holiday event. More than 20 bed and breakfast inns, guesthouses, hotels and churches open their festively decorated doors to reveal the charm, holiday cheer and Victorian interiors that make Christmas in Cape May a truly special time. |
 | Pictured Here: The Family Parlor of the Emlen Physick Estate decorated for the holidays. Visit the Estate during Cape May's holiday season for a living history experience and see how members of the Physick Family celebrated Christmas in the 1890s. |
 | Pictured Here:The Entrance Parlor of the Emlen Physick Estate decorated for the holidays. |
 | Pictured Here: The Formal Parlor of the Emlen Physick Estate decorated for the holidays. |
 | Pictured Here:The Dining Room at the Physick Estate decorated for the holida |
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Christmas House Picture
Designer Show House
Since 2005, the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) has presented the Designer Show House for the enjoyment of local residents and visitors. Noted designers from the region have transformed historic properties into gems of modern living and design, while maintaining the historical integrity of the buildings, and restoring them to their former glory. Be sure to include a visit to the Designer Show House when you are in Cape May.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
This season, two holiday classics will collide: A Christmas Story House & Museum will “go Griswold” and bedeck in 25,000 twinkle lights to celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
A Christmas Story Convention 2010
A Christmas Story Convention 2010 will be held the Friday & Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, November 26 & 27, 2010. A current schedule of events is posted on our website AChristmasStoryHouse.com. The convention will feature appearances by seven original cast members (Randy, Flick, Scut Farkus, Grover Dill, Miss Shields, and the two evil elves), a bb gun range in the back yard of the house, rides on the original fire truck from the movie, special movie screening with live actor commentary, a downtown tree lighting ceremony and much more. The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is the site for most of the convention events. For A Christmas Story fans coming from outside downtown Cleveland the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel will be offering all-inclusive accommodations packages. These packages should be available starting some time this month
Going forward A Christmas Story Convention will take place every other year. After the 2010 Convention the next one will be held in 2012.
Going forward A Christmas Story Convention will take place every other year. After the 2010 Convention the next one will be held in 2012.
Gorgeous wooden bird house
Gorgeous wooden bird house finished with a festive Christmas wreath to add to its charm
* Detailed design with pine shingled roof and gorgeous white shutters around the opening
* Opening is 1.125" in diameter perfect for smaller birds such as wrens while keeping larger birds away
* Finished with a non toxic paint
* Includes chain for easy hanging
* Christmas wreath is removable should you wish to take down the decoration after the festive season
* Detailed design with pine shingled roof and gorgeous white shutters around the opening
* Opening is 1.125" in diameter perfect for smaller birds such as wrens while keeping larger birds away
* Finished with a non toxic paint
* Includes chain for easy hanging
* Christmas wreath is removable should you wish to take down the decoration after the festive season
Historic Fairthorne Cottage
Historic Fairthorne Cottage115 Ocean St.
June 25 through Jan. 2, 2011
Open daily from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays to Fridays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 31.
CLOSED NOV. 1-18 FOR HOLIDAY DECORATING...RE-OPENS NOV. 19th
HOLIDAY SHOW HOUSE HOURS: Daily 1-4 p.m.; also 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays & Fridays (closed Thanksgiving Day)
Gothic and Stick-Style architectural elements are evident at the property, which is actually a combination of two separate houses. The rear house was built in 1830 and was moved from Lafayette Street, while the front of the house was added in 1880. Enos Williams is credited as the architect and builder. The cottage is named after Frederick Fairthorne, who was one of the original owners of the property along with his business partner, John C. Bullitt (Cape May’s mega-developer of the Victorian period).
Currently, the Fairthorne Cottage is a three story bed and breakfast in the heart of Cape May’s Historic District. The cottage will remain fully operational and continue to serve as a retreat for guests during its time as the Designer Show House. The first floor and grounds of the house will be renovated and transformed by designers and the top two floors will remain guest rooms.
Striking architectural elements at the cottage include the exterior tower in the front of the property, double parlors, and completely restored fireplaces. A new floor plan and kitchen and beautification of the outside grounds are some of the renovations slated to take place at this year’s house. There are 10 designer spaces which include an enclosed front porch, powder room, living room, dining room, and kitchen, among others.
Visitor will receive a full-color program book with information about the designers, products and vendors.
Open daily from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays to Fridays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 31.
CLOSED NOV. 1-18 FOR HOLIDAY DECORATING...RE-OPENS NOV. 19th
HOLIDAY SHOW HOUSE HOURS: Daily 1-4 p.m.; also 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays & Fridays (closed Thanksgiving Day)
Gothic and Stick-Style architectural elements are evident at the property, which is actually a combination of two separate houses. The rear house was built in 1830 and was moved from Lafayette Street, while the front of the house was added in 1880. Enos Williams is credited as the architect and builder. The cottage is named after Frederick Fairthorne, who was one of the original owners of the property along with his business partner, John C. Bullitt (Cape May’s mega-developer of the Victorian period).
Currently, the Fairthorne Cottage is a three story bed and breakfast in the heart of Cape May’s Historic District. The cottage will remain fully operational and continue to serve as a retreat for guests during its time as the Designer Show House. The first floor and grounds of the house will be renovated and transformed by designers and the top two floors will remain guest rooms.
Striking architectural elements at the cottage include the exterior tower in the front of the property, double parlors, and completely restored fireplaces. A new floor plan and kitchen and beautification of the outside grounds are some of the renovations slated to take place at this year’s house. There are 10 designer spaces which include an enclosed front porch, powder room, living room, dining room, and kitchen, among others.
Visitor will receive a full-color program book with information about the designers, products and vendors.
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