![Carroll Gallery presents "50 Years of MAC"](https://www.newjerseystage.com/events2020/Emlen.jpg "Carroll Gallery presents "50 Years of MAC"")
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) was born in 1970 when a small band of passionate volunteers committed themselves to save the Emlen Physick Estate (shown circa 1970) from demolition.The exhibit “50 Years of MAC” will highlight the organization’s history and its contribution to the preservation of historic Cape May, telling the story of an organization that has helped Cape May not only survive, but thrive. It will be on display from March 27 through Sunday, November 1 in the Carroll Gallery in the Carriage House of the Emlen Physick Estate.
Members of the public are invited to this exhibit opening on Friday, March 27 at 7:00pm which will also feature the unveiling of new organizational branding, including a new name and a new website. The exhibit is presented by MAC and is open daily with free admission.
The Emlen Physick Estate is located at 1048 Washington Street in Cape May, New Jersey.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Cape May region for its residents and visitors. MAC membership is open to all. For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s Web site at www.capemaymac.org. For information about restaurants, accommodations and shopping, call the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508 or visit www.capemaychamber.com. For information about historic accommodations, contact Cape May Historic Accommodations at www.capemaylodging.com.
PHOTO: The 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, circa 1970, slated for demolition. Photo courtesy of MAC
