Tag: Twin Lights

As a professor of history and anthropology at Monmouth University, Richard Veit, Ph.D., was always interested in Twin Lights, the two lighthouses situated on a hill in Highlands overlooking Sandy Hook Bay. The original structure was built in 1828; it was torn down and rebuilt just a short time later in 1862 during the Civil War. But why?

The tradition of brewing special beers for the winter holiday dates back to ancient Viking culture.

On Friday, Aug. 6, the U.S. Postal Service will unveil its Mid-Atlantic Lighthouse Forever stamp collection at a public event at Twin Lights, one of the lighthouses featured in the series.

The Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded grants to 10 projects, including one at The Parker Homestead-1665 for renovating the historic house's kitchen.

Every year since 2009 a team of volunteers have been installing a Christmas tree of lights in the south tower of the historic Twin Lights lighthouse. This year they found out how much the community appreciates it.

By Mary Ann Bourbeau HIGHLANDS – Where else can you tour a museum with millions of dollars in artifacts, get a U.S. history lesson and...

By Muriel Smith HIGHLANDS – The hard work, dedication and patience, to say nothing of energy and pride in their hometown has finally paid off...