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The New Jersey Lighthouses and selected

museums are eager to announce they

will again be hosting a “Lighthouse

Challenge of New Jersey” weekend on

October 15th & 16th, 2011.Visitors will

enjoy the opportunity to tour the state

and visit each lighthouse over the

weekend, and help raise needed funds

for continued lighthouse preservation.

These majestic beacons have played an important role in New Jersey's history, guarding mariners and protecting our coasts for over a century. Lighthouses serve as a reminder of American ingenuity while honoring the values of safety and heroism. Visit the lighthouses and museums on the Challenge for an opportunity to step back in time and learn more about our state and country's history.

Hours of operation for each lighthouse can be found on lighthouse and museum websites listed below, and at www.lighthousechallengenj.org, www.njlhs.org and www.visitnj.org. Night climbs will be offered as well at Absecon, Barnegat, Cape May, Sandy Hook, Tinicum and Tuckerton Seaport.

The lighthouses encourage the public to take advantage of this special weekend to financially support and preserve the maritime history of our state as we face the same economic challenges as other sectors of commerce.

Following is a list of all of the participating lighthouses and museums:

Absecon Barnegat Barnegat Light Historical Museum Cape May

Cape May County Museum East Point Finns Point Hereford Inlet

Navesink/Twin Lights US Life Saving Station Sandy Hook Sea Girt

Tatham Life Saving Station Tinicum Tuckerton Seaport

OCTOBER

15th & 16th