"Seeing Stars"Coming in October, 2014! This flag has now become the most photographed spot on the hill! 1893 44-STAR FLAG When the first official Pledge of Allegiance ceremony was held at the Twin Lights on April 25, 1893, the American flag had 44 stars—like the one hanging here. This flag actually hung in a public building in upstate New York. Look closely and you will notice that it is actually a 43-star flag. The 44th star was added at the time in the lower right corner by hand as a cost-saving measure. New Exhibit The Twin Lights Museum is in the process of developing and installing a new and modern "state of the art" museum exhibit. The cases that were in the museum exhibit area have been relocated throughout the site, the museum walls have received a fresh coat of paint and a new hard wood floor has been installed. Stop by for a visit, climb the tower, take a glance at our new floor and spend some time in the Generator Building.
The Move to Safe Storage
Chuck Gullage and Keith Marley preparing to move the range lens to safe storage. Twin Lights Historical Society Volunteers
On April 12, the Twin Lights Historical Society held their 25th Annual Volunteer Luncheon. We thank all of our volunteers for their many years of service. Without you we would not be one of the state's premier historic sites.
Exhibits, Events and NewsThe "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. Weather permitting. This activity is based on staff availability. Please call in advance if you are making a special trip to the site. 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. 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. 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. 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! |
