Lucy the Margate Elephant is a building in the shape of an elephant, complete with a canopied seat called a 'howdah.' Six stories high and built of wood and tin, it was constructed in 1881 by real estate developer James V Lafferty to draw prospective buyers to his holdings. It has served as a real estate office, a residence and a tavern. Free band concerts are given Thursday evenings 7 to 8:30pm in July and August. A 20-minute guided tour is offered every half-hour daily 10am-8pm June 15-Labor Day; Saturday & Sunday 10am-4:30pm, April 1-June 14 and day after Labor Day-October 31. Last tour begins 30 minutes before closing.
Location:
9200 Atlantic Ave, Margate City New Jersey 08402
Telephone
609-823-6473
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06/09 Coming to The Margate City area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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