Colonial House Museum
Introduction
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This historic building, constructed around 1730 by Memucan Hughes, is a local history museum operated by the Greater Cape May Historical Society. Hughes was a strong patriot during the Revolutionary war and operated a tavern on the first floor. The museum features the tavern room and Colonial era cooking/eating room and bedroom. There is also a research room that was added in 1930.
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The Colonial House Museum
Cite This Entry
M., Ben. "Colonial House Museum." Clio: Your Guide to History. February 24, 2016. Accessed July 26, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/21310
Sources
http://www.capemayhistory.org/index.html