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BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE Broadway and the Bay, Barnegat Light, (609) 494-2016 www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html More commonly known as "Old Barney," the lighthouse is the New Jersey Shore's most familiar landmark. The 172-foot tower, marking the entrance to Barnegat Inlet, was built in 1858. Climb the 217 steps to the top for amazing, breathtaking views from every angle. The park offers facilities for picnicking and fishing. Open: Memorial Day - Labor Day, daily 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Admission: ages 12 and older: $3.; 6 to 11: $1.; 5 and under: free. Labor Day - Memorial Day, Wed. - Sun. 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Admission is free in the off-season. SANDY HOOK LIGHTHOUSE Off Route 36, Sandy Hook, (732) 872-5970 www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/sandy-hook-hours.htm Located near the tip of this seven-mile barrier peninsula is the his- toric Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Lighted for the first time on June 11, 1764, the octagonal tower was the fifth lighthouse in the colonies and remains the oldest operating lighthouse in the U.S. today. The Lighthouse was occupied by British soldiers during the American Revolution and was bombarded by cannons served by Patriot troops. It was also the sanctuary to local refugees who were sympathizers of the King. The grounds around the Lighthouse are open daily, and a video program can also be viewed. The Lighthouse itself is open daily for tours and climbs that are guided by National Park Service Rangers and Volunteers-in-the-Park from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Lighthouse Keepers Quarters/Visitor Center open daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Children must be at least 48 inches tall to climb the lighthouse. Seasonal park admission fees may apply; please check website for park fees and hours. SEA GIRT LIGHTHOUSE 9 Ocean Avenue, Sea Girt, (732) 974-0514 www.seagirtlighthouse.com In March 1889, Congress approved funds for the establishment of a lighthouse to bridge the forty-mile gap between the Twin Lights Of Navesink and Barnegat Light. In July 1895, a site was chosen: Sea Girt at Wreck Pond, overlooking the Atlantic. One year later, on December 10, 1896, its beacon was illuminated. It would become the last live- in lighthouse to be built on the Atlantic Coast. Five station keepers manned the light from 1896 to 1940. A protector of those at sea, its original Fresnel lens focused the light from a kerosene lamp that could be seen for fifteen miles. During World War II, the Coast Guard patrolled the beaches and used the lighthouse to monitor the U-boat menace off the coast. Today, organizations use this preserved histor- ic site as a meeting place, and schools visit for class trips. Inside are period furnishings, paintings, historic maps, local photographs, and lighthouse memorabilia. Open from the week after Easter through the week of Thanksgiving on Sundays, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; closed on major holidays. Donations welcome. TWIN LIGHTS OF NAVESINK Lighthouse Road (off Route 36), Highlands, (732) 872-1814 www.twinlightslighthouse.com Twin Lights Of Navesink is a brownstone double lighthouse. This two-beacon light marked the western entrance to New York Harbor. The south tower became the first electrically operated lighthouse in the United States. The present towers, rising 250 feet above the Sandy Hook Bay, were constructed in 1862. Though decommissioned in 1952, local organizations had a 500-watt blinker light installed in 1962 as a reminder of the Light's heritage. Marconi conducted the first ship-to- shore broadcast here. The museum's exhibit centers around the history of the Twin Lights, marine history, and the U.S. Life-Saving Service. Park and building hours change seasonally and are affected by inclem- ent weather. Call for current hours of operation. u A r e A L i g h t h o u s e s Andy Kazie Judy Cardella Andrew F. Kazmierski Mihai Andritoiu 46