This week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the iconic Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey. Nicknamed “the President’s playground,” Cape May often played host to U.S. Presidents looking for some summer vacation, and Congress Hall, America’s oldest seaside resort, was no exception. Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Ulysses S. Grant, and Benjamin Harrison all paid visits to the hotel, the latter making it his “summer White House” as electricity was being installed in the White House in Washington, D.C. Cape May Historian Tom Carroll joins us on the program to share some of the lesser-known stories of Cape May, including how the community came together to save 600 Victorian buildings. Travel Editor Joe Brancatelli discusses the continuing incompetence of the TSA, and Curtis Bashaw, owner of Congress Hall, drops by to discuss the community’s long-held traditions, and how Congress Hall continues that legacy today. There’s all of that and more when the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey.
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Roy Steinberg, Cape May Stage Director, talks with us about the stage’s 2016 program, and how he hopes that these productions become catalysts for conversations on topics affecting us all.
Richard Crossley, avid birder and author of the Crossley Bird ID Guide series, discusses what originally drew him to Cape May, and why many birders consider the area to be one of the greatest spots in the world.
Curtis Bashaw, Owner of Congress Hall, shares stories from his many years spent working for the hotel, and details his passion for continuing its iconic legacy.
Joe Brancatelli, Travel Editor for the Business Journals and JoeSentMe.com, explains why the TSA is continuing to fail, and how it seems little is being done to solve the problem.
Tom Carroll, Cape May Historian, discusses the unique history of the town and the community’s commitment to preserve it.
Jack Wright, Publisher and Editor of Cape May’s Exit Zero, talks about the origins of the publication, and what some of his early research uncovered about Congress Hall.
Jimmy Burton, Executive Chef at the Rusty Nail, shares the joys of cooking with his grandmother’s recipes, and how he’s able to locally source his ingredients.
Geoff Rife, Senior Lieutenant Lifeguard, discusses how he and his team strive to be daily ambassadors of the town and servants to its visitors.
Keith Laudeman, veteran fisherman and President of The Cold Spring Fish & Supply Company, talks about his years in the family-owned business and what he sees for the future of the industry.
Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, discusses the resiliency of people’s desire to travel, even amid recent terror attacks.
By Kandice Martellaro for PeterGreenberg.com
