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The lighthouse at Sandy Hook

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The lighthouse at Sandy Hook

SANDY HOOK, GATEWAY NRA

 

Beaches are only the beginning (3:34)

Sandy Hook’s beaches attract over two million people a year. But did you know about its bird habitat, salt marsh and the largest holly forest on the east coast?

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Disappearing guns and nuclear missiles (4:28)

Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook defended New York Harbor using cutting-edge weaponry.

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Life at an Army fort (3:09)

Sandy Hook has the oldest standing lighthouse in the U.S. But many of Fort Hancock’s military structures are just as significant. Photos: NPS, Sandy Hook Archives.
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Dimmed and camoflagued Sandy Hook lighthouse at night in World War II.  

Did You Know?
Did you know that the Sandy Hook Light was dimmed in World War II and painted in camoflague. Homes and businesses that were within 5 miles of the ocean were required to use blackout curtains in order to protect ships from U Boat attacks.
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Last Updated: November 09, 2009 at 09:29 EST