Congress Hall in Cape May, N.J., celebrates milestone as U.S. also rings in 250th birthday this year

Name: Congress Hall in Cape May, N.J., celebrates milestone as U.S. also rings in 250th birthday this year
Uploaded: 2026-05-22T17:24:00-0400
Duration: 4 min 37 s
Description: CBS News Philadelphia is kicking off the unofficial start of summer in the charming Congress Hall resort of Cape May. The hotel has welcomed generations of guests, along with some famous faces, including becoming a summer retreat for some of our nation’s presidents. Marcella Baietto takes us on a history tour spanning more than 200 years inside the resort.

CBS News Philadelphia is kicking off the unofficial start of summer in the charming Congress Hall resort of Cape May. The hotel has welcomed generations of guests, along with some famous faces, including becoming a summer retreat for some of our nation’s presidents. Marcella Baietto takes us on a history tour spanning more than 200 years inside the resort.