Memucan Hughes, a member of one of the whaler yeomen families, had the Colonial House built on Washington Street before the Revolutionary War.There is evidence that he used it as a Tavern during his service as Commissary and Mustermaster.
When Israel Hughes, Memucan's first son married Mary Eldridge in 1806, this simple six room structure became their home. Today the museum gives you the unique opportunity to imagine Hughes' family life on old Cape Island.
Your visit to our Colonial House Museum Shop supports our effort to collect, preserve, interpret and share the history of Greater Cape May. Join us at the Colonial House exhibits and at our monthly meetings.
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"HOMESPUN" - Winter 2001 Edition
Box 495, Cape May, NJ 08204
Telephone: (609) 884-9100
Address: 653 1/2 Washington St. Cape May