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Cape May’s 52nd annual Victorian Weekend, presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture), celebrates the city’s famous Victorian architecture and history with a holiday weekend of house tours, walking tours, a crafts and collectibles show, murder mystery dinner, a show especially for hat lovers, trolley tours and more.

A vintage baseball game will be played with late 1800s rules, between the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia and the Brandywine Base Ball Club of West Chester. Vintage baseball treats will be available for sale. Admission is free.

Discover the world of vintage hats over lunch during Lynne Anne Donchez’s “For the Love of Hats.”

Expand your knowledge of history with the 12th annual Lessons of History Distinguished Lecture Series, welcoming Dr. Craig L. Symonds to present “War Comes Home to America: U-Boats off the Mid-Atlantic.”

Step inside Victorian houses and properties on the Victorian Weekend Historic House Tour. Take a walk along historic streets on the Victorian Weekend Architectural Walking Tour. There is also the Victorian Weekend Crafts & Collectibles Show, trolley tours, house tours, historic sites, and more.

Tour tickets may be purchased in advance by phone at 609-884-5404, online at capemaymac.org or in person by visiting Hill House Visitor Service Center or Carriage House Visitor Service Center, both at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., or the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Washington Street at Ocean

If you require assistance, call 609-884-5404 in advance. New Jersey Relay Center for TTY customers, call 711 (800-852-7899).