Celebrating 150 Years, 1862–2012
Welcome to the Official Home Page of the Twin Lights Historical Society, "Friends of Twin Lights" who directly support the Twin Lights Historic Site in Highlands, NJ
Nowhere else on the eastern seaboard have man and nature conspired to produce such a vista. Nowhere. But that’s just one of the reasons more than 80,000 people visit us atop the Navesink Highlands each year. They come to connect with our unique combination of history, nature and technology. The towers are magnificent. The view is spectacular. The museum and grounds are delightful. And it’s all free!
Museum Shop
The Museum Shop sparkles for the Holidays.
The Lights Are On
Photo Credit: Ken Braswell, ShoreGrfx, Highlands
HOLIDAY TREE: Thank you Diane, Bob, Carla, Dillon and Rich for braving the cold and spending your Saturday afternoon putting up the Twin Lights Holiday Tree in the lantern room of the south the tower. This was the groups 5th year and we're all thankful for their dedication. We couldn't do it without you!
The "Aurora" Exhibit: In 1827, a sailing ship named the Aurora was smashed to pieces in the surf off Sandy Hook after crossing the Atlantic from England. In 1828, two lighthouses were erected atop the Navesink Highlands, and the number of ship like the Aurora lost off the coast plummeted.
The Twin Lights Historical Society has acquired a collection of artifacts from the Aurora wreck and has set up a small exhibit. The story of how the ship's cargo was preserved will leave you in slack-jawed awe!
Letterboxing: Did you ever go Geocaching? How about Letterboxing? On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, starting on March 9th, you'll discover interesting features about the lighthouse. Pick up a Letterboxing Passport in the Museum Shop and follow the directions to fun. Record your discoveries by placing an ink stamp in your Passport. Complete your adventure and return to the Museum Shop for your special "Key to the Castle" stamp. Activity hours are from 1:30 to 4:00.
Coming Soon: "Seeing Stars" An exciting new exhibit featuring our national flag. Stay tuned for more details.
Donations Welcomed: While we're on the topic of flags, we always welcome a new flag. High on the hill our flags see rough service. Let us know if you have a new or gently used 5 x 8 flag you would like to see atop our flag pole. Please note that once flags are beyond use they are retired by the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or one of our local Veteran's Organizations.
Great Start to a Winning Year!
The Twin Lights of the Navesink Highlands DVD won Best Documentary at the Garden State Film Festival in Asbury Park. Congratulations to director Fred Frintrup of Visionary Video Studios, and the many members of the Twin Light Historical Society and lighthouse staff whose research and creativity brought this remarkable story to life!
New APP created in alliance with and approved by New Jersey State Parks and Forests
Become inspired to explore NJ's natural and historic world with this FREE mobile app—the only official app of New Jersey that allows you to access the most up-to-date park information such as upcoming events, weather conditions and safety alert communications, while taking in the scenery at your favorite area. Choose a park to visit by location, or by activity such as camping or fishing.
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Summer Hours:
The Park and Building hours change seasonally. Currently, the hours of operation are weekly, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Plan your trip today! Please check the Museum Hours page for Alerts and other important information before planning your trip to the lighthouse.
Lighthouse Log
More than 1,000 friends of the Twin Lights stay connected through our quarterly e-Newsletter. It covers all the news, events and people who make this such a special place. The e-Newsletter also alerts you to upcoming events and programs, special membership and volunteering opportunities, new exhibits, and special sales in the Museum Shop.
Click HERE > to receive the latest copy of the Twin Lights Lighthouse Log e-Newsletter.
Weather
If you’re wondering what the weather is like offshore, come up to the Twin Lights. On a hot summer day, you’re likely to catch a cool breeze. If not, the Twin Lights Museum is air conditioned (and free!). If you like a stiff breeze, well, few places in New Jersey are windier. The temperature can drop several degrees as you drive up the hill. A puddle at sea level may turn to ice here!
Highlands Weather Forecast, NJ (07732)
Become a Member
When you get connected through an annual membership, you’ll become a Friend of Twin
Lights and a member of the Twin Lights Historical Society. You will receive discounts at the Museum Shop and special deals at local shops and restaurants. And you’ll automatically be kept up to date on meetings, new acquisitions and special events through the Lighthouse Log e-newsletter.
One hundred percent of your dues and donations go toward preserving and enhancing this National Historic Landmark!
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