New Jersey Lighthouse Society

NJLHS Mission

The New Jersey Lighthouse Society (NJLHS) was formed in 1989 as a state chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society. In 1994, the chapter became the New Jersey Lighthouse Society, one of the largest regional lighthouse societies in the United States. The society counts among its membership more than 1000 people throughout the United States and the world.

The Society is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the history about and to support the preservation of lighthouses everywhere. The main focus of the NJLHS in these efforts is on the New Jersey, Delaware Bay and New York Harbor regions. Every year, the organization raises funds to help benefit the lighthouses in these areas. Society membership is very active in helping to preserve the
lighthouses of the Garden State.

Please explore this website and learn more about NJLHS. Thanks for visiting.

A letter from Steve Murray regarding Hereford lighthouse

January 28, 2018

Dear Friends of Hereford Inlet Lighthouse:

Many of you may be aware of the recent fight between our organization and the City of North Wildwood. Sadly, I have to report to you that the Mayor has won his politically motivated takeover of the Lighthouse. Our Friends group is no longer the steward of the historic building or gardens and has no legal right in regards to the property.

For those of you that are members, some I have known for many years, I thank you. For those of you that have also supported us in this battle through letters to the State, by donations to our legal defense fund, by voicing your support, I thank you as well. We will be dissolving as an organization sometime this year.

I am so sorry to pass on such heartbreaking news. We are still in litigation with the City but whatever the outcome of that action, it will not change the State’s decision in this matter.

Sincerely,

Steve Murray

Chairman, Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, Inc.

Upcoming Events
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Updated 3/9/2018

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Updated 4/20/18

        Next meeting, Sept 16th, Surf City Volunteer
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        National Lighthouse Day - August 7, 2018
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      Save these dates:
    Oct 20-21 - Lighthouse Challenge. Can you give
                          some time. 19th year of Challenge.

UPDATE - Ways and Means page has been
redone with new items. Check it out

       View Mike Boucher's Australia trip
       presentation from the holiday meeting.
       (.pdf file)

Lake Havasu and West pictures are posted,
along with Trip to Montauk

Pictures from the Holiday Luncheon at
Mastoris

      2019 Calendar Photo Contest Finalists
     & winners.

     Sandy Hook Souvenir Covers postmarked
     at the 250th Anniversary are available.
       Click here to view and get ordering info.

Visit the updated Preservation page.

Finns point Gift Shop now a reality.

      View past issues of the "Beam".
       All issues thru Dec 2016 are posted
       Updated 11/23/2017.

   Previous Meeting minutes are now online.

National Lighthouse Museum
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Upcoming events
and misc info.

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Student membership added.

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Link to:
My Favorite
Lighthouse
Photos

Online Library

Read old and historic books online
Downloadable versions available

Sunshine Notes:
Passing of:
Anita E. Norris - Jan 17, 2018
Bill Geilfuss - Dec 3, 2017

Mary Catherine Kennedy

Updated Video Page
Now with HD videos

Also on INSTAGRAM @njlhs

Some info on the first Lighthouse

Lighthouse Of Alexandria Sketch

The Wisdom of Will Rogers:
Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco.
Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.
Never miss a good chance to shut up.
If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.

Did you know!!!
More than half of the coastline of the USA is in Alaska.
Antartica is the only land on our planet that is not owned by any country.
There are no natural lakes in Ohio, everyone is manmade.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE LIGHTHOUSE !

1} South & North Mole
2} Europa Point
3} Gibb’s Hill
4} Cabo Espiritu Santo
5} Punta Celerain
6} Elbow Cay
7} Rubjerg Fyr
8} Inishowen Head
9} South Stack
10} Tranoy Fyr

CLICK HERE FOR ANSWERS

MATCH NUMBERS COLUMN WITH ALPHA COLUMN

A} Jutland, Denmark
B} Hamaroy, Norway
C} Cozumel, Mexico
D} Holyhead, Wales
E} Freemantle, Australia
F} Gibraltar
G} Southampton, Bermuda
H} Strait of Magellan, Chile
I} Abaco Island, Bahamas
J} County Donegal, Ireland

Some of New Jersey's treasures

Cape May

Sandy Hook

Absecon

Barnegat

A few facts about Atlantic City

-- It is the home of the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey with 228 steps reaching 171 feet. It is the
third tallest in the United States.
-- The boardwalk was the first built in the United States. Built in 1870.
-- The boardwalk Convention Hall is home to the largest pipe organ in the world. With over 33,000
pipes, it is the loudest and largest musical instrument in the world.
-- The Miss America competition was originated here back in 1921.

If you found the information on this site helpful/informative/useful and would like
to contribute to the efforts of the NJLHS, a 501c3 organization,
please make a donation to:
NJLHS, PO Box 332, Navesink, NJ 07752-0332.

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