BARNEGAT LIGHT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ

Building a Sand Castle, about 1885 ... while dressed in street clothes

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Building a Sand Castle, about 1885 ... Credit: JFGryphon

The Barnegat Light Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in the town of Barnegat Light, New Jersey. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of the area and its people. The society's headquarters is located in the historic Museum and Visitor's Center, which was built in 1903 and was once the location of the Barnegat City Hall and jail.

The Barnegat Light Historical Society operates a museum that is open to the public, showcasing artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the town and its maritime history. The museum also features a research library, where visitors can delve deeper into the history of the area. The society also maintains a collection of historic buildings, including the Barnegat Light Schoolhouse and the Old Coast Guard Station.

In addition to preserving and promoting the history of the area, the Barnegat Light Historical Society also hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year. These include lectures, tours, and special events, such as the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Historical House Tour.

Overall, the Barnegat Light Historical Society is an essential part of the Barnegat Light community, serving as a valuable resource for residents and visitors alike who are interested in learning more about the history of this unique and fascinating town.

BARNEGAT LIGHT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a History Museum in BARNEGAT LIGHT NJ. US MID #8403400210

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Contact BARNEGAT LIGHT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BARNEGAT LIGHT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 386
BARNEGAT LIGHT
NJ
08006-0386

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BARNEGAT LIGHT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403400210
Name BARNEGAT LIGHT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 221930278
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.751664, -74.109994
CODES FIPS State Code: 34
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 738100
US Census Block: 7015