Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts near Atlantic City, NJ is located in the 20-mile stretch of New Jersey beach that is referred to as Cape May. The center is right in the middle of the Emlen Physick Estate, which was an 18-room house built in the 1800s and scheduled for demolition. Although the Victorian mansion, at one time, was a place of beauty, years of neglect had taken its toll. The had become abandoned and later vandalized. For many years, this mansion was considered the town's haunted house, until the restoration. With the addition of the Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts being inside the Physick mansion, it is once again a place of great beauty and historical value.
The Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts is the only Victorian house museum in Cape Mays, although they have also restored the Cape May Lighthouse and currently operate it. MAC encourages the interpretation and preservation of the heritage of Cape Mays as well as that of the performing arts. They offer different events and tours and are open year round for interested individuals. Some of the many interesting events you can find at MAC are ghost tours, trolley, walking, boating, wine events and family activities in the summer. Throughout the year they have special large events such as Victorian Week in October; Cape May Festival in May; Spring Festival, numerous fun Halloween activities and six weeks of events and tours for the Christmas season. The Cape May Food & Wine Festival is a popular event for all as the people get to sample great wine, delicious food and numerous culinary surprises. It's a good time had by all during this festival.
