[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E490]
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              RECOGNIZING CAPE MAY MUSEUMS, ARTS, CULTURE

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, I had the privilege of attending the Cape 
May MAC annual Volunteer Appreciation reception last Tuesday to meet 
with some great people. This organization has been a champion of the 
arts, cultures, and history that have taken place in Cape May County, 
South Jersey since its founding in 1970. Since that time, it has 
evolved Cape May from a beach resort to the United States' top 
Victorian theme destination. MAC has been able to do this by bringing 
to life the Victorian lifestyle of the 19th century by providing 
several activities that visitors can participate in. These include 
several tours whether it be a guided walking tour, golf-cart tour, or a 
hybrid tour incorporating both the historic houses of the district and 
the three historical sites MAC has. These historic sites include the 
Emlen Physick Estate built in 1879, the Cape May Lighthouse which has 
been in use since 1859, and the Fire Control Tower No. 23, a restored 
1942 coastal artillery lookout tower from World War II. It was an honor 
to have the opportunity to visit this extraordinary organization that 
does so much for its community and tells the story of 19th century 
South Jersey so well. God bless Cape May MAC and God Bless the United 
States of America.

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