What is the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge® ?

The New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge® is a not-for-profit event presented by The New Jersey Lighthouse Society, Inc. for the purpose of raising public awareness of lighthouses in general and New Jersey’s lighthouses, specifically.  It is a rain or shine, two-day event held during the 3rd weekend in October when 11 land-based lighthouses are open for visitation and climbing.  During this weekend, the public is invited to visit any or all of the sites along the Challenge route.

  For 2008, we are pleased to introduce the addition of 2 new sites to the Challenge route:
            ·    Barnegat Light Historical Museum displaying Barnegat Light's 1st Order Fresnel Lens
            ·    Cape May County Museum displaying Cape May's 1st Order Fresnel Lens

At each site visited, participants of the Challenge receive a complimentary souvenir depicting that particular
lighthouse. Collect all 13 and you will receive a complimentary "completion" souvenir at your final stop
to commemorate your achievement.

For additional information, we invite you to view the following:
                New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge® FAQs
                2008 New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge® Brochure  (.pdf format, 1.9mb)
                      PLEASE NOTE: SUNDAY SITE VISITATION HOURS FOR EAST POINT ARE
                      10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
                Directions to Challenge Lighthouses and Museums in Word Format (.doc)                      
                History of the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge®

or e-mail us at Challenge@njlhs.org. 

Thanks for visiting the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge® page. 
We hope to see you on the next Challenge!

Doreen Berson & Laura Portée, Challenge Co-Chairs