Underground Railroad Trolley Tour

Cape May was part of the Underground Railroad and this trolley tour tells of those dangerous days. Enslaved persons fled their chains in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia and braved strong currents and stormy seas, guided by the beacon at the Cape May Lighthouse. Hear how legendary anti-slavery fighter, Harriet Tubman, walked these streets, as did prominent railroad businessman and former slave, Stephen Smith, whose railroad cars carried hundreds to freedom. Begins and ends at Ocean Street Trolley Stop and travels through parts of Cape May and West Cape May, with stops along the way, including the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Trolley tour co-sponsored by Center for Community Arts (CCA) and Cape May MAC. Some portions of this tour are not accessible.

Begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley stop. Allow ample time to find parking. We cannot guarantee large parties will sit together unless they plan to arrive early to secure seats.

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