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Lighthouses of New Jersey
2024-08-13 18:30:00 2024-08-13 19:30:00 America/New_York Lighthouses of New Jersey Learn about the history of New Jersey lighthouses, their keepers, and the ways in which lighthouses can be preserved and protected. Presented by the New Jersey Lighthouse Society. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 13
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-13 18:30:00 2024-08-13 19:30:00 America/New_York Lighthouses of New Jersey Learn about the history of New Jersey lighthouses, their keepers, and the ways in which lighthouses can be preserved and protected. Presented by the New Jersey Lighthouse Society. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

Learn about the history of New Jersey lighthouses, their keepers, and the ways in which lighthouses can be preserved and protected. Presented by the New Jersey Lighthouse Society.

Miniature replicas of lighthouses will be on display for viewing during this program!

Presented by the New Jersey Lighthouse Society.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General |

TAGS: | HistoryOCL |

Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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