Sandy Hook boasts the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States, one that predates and had a role in the American Revolution.
On Saturday, June 11 14, the National Park Service is throwing a birthday party of sorts for the lighthouse, now 250 years old. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature family-friendly activities, including musket drills for kids, historic reenactments, games and talks by lighthouse experts, including park historian Tom Hoffman. There’s no charge for admission or parking. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)