Event

World War II Harbor Defense Lantern Tour

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Sandy Hook, NJ Fort Hancock Museum

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, May 17, 2019

Time:

6:30 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Type of Event

Guided Tour
Partner Program

Description

Volunteer living historians from the Army Ground Forces Association (AGFA) will be
in uniform as World War II era coast artillery soldiers and will take you for a walk
that includes several Harbor Defense gun batteries of Fort Hancock, portions of the
Sandy Hook Proving Ground and highlighting Battery Gunnison/New Peck. Bring a
flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.

Reservation or Registration: No