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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 Please explore this website and learn more about NJLHS. Thanks for visiting. |
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Upcoming Events
View past issues of
the "Beam". Meetings & Previous Meeting Minutes Updated 2/13/2019 Latest site updates w/links Click on underlining for more information Updated 2/13/19
Next meeting: March 23, 2019
Surf City, LBI 2020 Calendar Photo contest. Click for info Outreach programs for 2019 are posted. Ways and Means page has been redone with new items. Check it out Final Newsletter from Steve Murray regarding Hereford Lighthouse(.pdf file) View Mike Boucher's Australia trip presentation from the holiday meeting. (.pdf file)  Pictures from Holiday Luncheons at Mastoris and Absecon Thank you note from 'Holiday basket committee'
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. Finns
point Gift Shop now a reality.
All issues thru Dec 2017 are posted NEWLY UPDATED 10/29/2018. Previous Meeting minutes are now online.
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To
join the NJLHS, 
 Online Library
 Read old and historic books online Downloadable versions available  Sunshine Notes: Passing of: NEW -- Al Smith - Jan 16, 2019 Mary Catherine Kennedy
Updated Video Page Now with HD videos  Also on INSTAGRAM @njlhs |
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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 |
| Cape May |
Sandy Hook |
Absecon |
Barnegat |
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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.
Many files on
this site are in PDF format.
Click here for a free
copy of Adobe Reader
Copyright Statement
Unless otherwise specifically stated herein, all text,
graphics, maps, photographs
and other material are the property of the NJLHS. All
rights reserved.
