Event

World War II Harbor Defense Lantern Tour at Sandy Hook

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Fort Hancock Museum, Building 28, Sandy Hook

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, May 17, 2024

Time:

6:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Guided Tour
Partner Program

Description

Volunteer living historians from the Army Ground Forces Association (AGFA) uniformed as World War II era Coast Artillery soldiers will take you for a walk that includes several sites across Fort Hancock, highlighting Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck. Tour will start and end at the Post Guardhouse/Fort Hancock Museum (across from Park HQ). Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Download Historic information at http://armygroundforces.org/new-events.htm

Reservation or Registration: No