Cape May at Christmas

Issue #203

December 21, 2024

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 🎄 Cape May at Christmas

 🛸 New Jersey’s Forgotten Aviation Pioneer: Solomon Andrews and the Aereon Airships

⚖Witness Tampering Charge Filed Against Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small

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Cape May at Christmas

Cape May has transformed into a winter wonderland during the holiday season, offering visitors a blend of Victorian charm, festive activities, and cozy accommodations. The Cape May MAC calendar is your ultimate guide to seasonal fun, with events and activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy Breakfast with Santa, candlelight house tours, carriage rides, and a dazzling Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall. Family-friendly attractions include the Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit and festive activities at the Cape May County Zoo. With cozy accommodations ranging from historic inns to modern boutique hotels, Cape May is a magical destination for a Christmas getaway.

New Jersey’s Forgotten Aviation Pioneer: Solomon Andrews and the Aereon Airships

 With the recent sightings of mysterious lights in the skies, we recall a New Jersey pioneer of aviation who has nothing to do with drones. Solomon Andrews, a 19th-century physician from Perth Amboy, revolutionized aviation with the invention of the Aereon airships. Andrews piloted the original Aereon in 1863, a craft consisting of three elongated hydrogen balloons connected to a basket. Despite its seemingly unwieldy appearance, the Aereon was a marvel of ingenuity, using adjustable weights and a rudder for steering. Unlike traditional balloons, Andrews' invention allowed controlled flight, enabling the ship to circle, glide, and even move against the wind. Despite these successes, Andrews' vision for regular airship transportation between New York and Philadelphia never materialized. Economic difficulties after the Civil War, compounded by a bank failure, forced his Aerial Navigation Company into bankruptcy. The Aereons never achieved commercial success, but their technological innovations left a lasting legacy.

Witness Tampering Charge Filed Against Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small

 

 Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small faces a new charge of witness tampering for allegedly asking his daughter to change her story about a head injury linked to abuse claims. This charge adds to prior allegations of child endangerment and assault against both Small and his wife, Dr. La’Quetta Small. The investigation began after the teen reported abuse to school staff, which led to delayed reporting and charges against two school employees. The Smalls were first charged in April following a search of their home, during which investigators seized electronics. Mayor Small has publicly denied the accusations, labeling the charges as unfounded and vowing to fight the case.

Cape May is renowned for its collection of what type of architecture, which is so significant that the entire city has been designated as a National Historic Landmark?

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Answer to the December 20th Trivia Question

Which historic district in Cape May includes over 600 buildings, making it one of the largest collections of preserved Victorian structures in the United States?

A) Cape May Historic District
B) Washington Street Mall
C) Emlen Physick Estate
D) Lafayette Street Historic District

Answer: A) Cape May Historic District

The Cape May Historic District encompasses more than 600 Victorian buildings, making it one of the largest collections of such architecture in the United States. This area is a National Historic Landmark due to its historical significance and architectural beauty​.

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