Secret Places of Sandy Hook: Nine Gun Battery

Gateway National Recreation Area

  • May 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM
  • Free

Explore with a park ranger, the longest concrete gun battery built by the U.S. Army in the United States for harbor defense. Constructed in stages from 1897 to 1904, the "Nine Gun Battery" was in service at Fort Hancock from 1904 to 1944. Bring a flashlight and walking shoes. Call the Sandy Hook Visitor Center at
(732) 872-5970 to make a reservation.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Sandy Hook Unit, Parking Lot M

Schedule

Date:

May 5, 2019

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
Tags: gateway national recreation area, sandy hook , coastal defense