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1760s era lighthouse located at the Gateway National Recreational Area in Sandy Hook
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Sandy Hook

A strategic location for the defense of New York's harbor, the Continentals failed to reinforce this peninsula, leading to the city's capture in August of 1776. A lighthouse dating to 1764 still operates there today, once serving as a Loyalist fortification.

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84 Mercer Road Highlands, NJ 07732
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Park ranger with two Junior Rangers and a birding scope
Tour | Nov 28, 2026
Junior Ranger Birding Buddies
Highlands, NJ
Join us on our Junior Ranger Birding Buddies' program, made for our Junior Rangers who are new to birding. We will learn the skills and tools used to have a fun outdoor adventure!
Golden fall foliage on nature trail
Tour | Nov 28, 2026
Thanksgiving Walk-it-Off at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Highlands, NJ
Walk off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join a park ranger for a big hike along the lesser visited areas of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Learn about the plants, birds...
Squirrel on fence post in snow
Tour | Nov 29, 2026
How To Hibernate Walk
Highlands, NJ
While some migrate, others stay put. How do different animals make it through the winter? Join a ranger on a walk through the wildlife refuge to learn all about the different winter survival...
Sitting room with furniture and deco from 19th century.
Event | Nov 29, 2026
Victorian Crafts
Highlands, NJ
Create a beautiful textile project in the Victorian quilt style. Supplies will be provided, though participants can bring their own fabric scraps, ribbons or lace to add a personal touch. For details...
Battery Harris East with surronding foliage
Event | Nov 30, 2026
Fort Tilden Hawk Watch
Highlands, NJ
Join a park ranger for the chance to see birds of prey like Osprey, Peregrine Falcons, Bald Eagles and more as they fly over the dunes during fall migration. Learn to identify them and join a...
Sampler with sewn letters, numbers, flowers, and a house
Event | Nov 30, 2026
Gather and Stitch at Fort Wadsworth
Highlands, NJ
Opportunity for Quilters of all skill levels to sew socially, learn new skills or get advice on projects you are currently working on. Contact 718 815-6155 for questions.

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