Event

Nike Missile Radar Site

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Sandy Hook, NJ Parking Lot L at Horseshoe Cove

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

4 hours

Description

Tour the Nike Integrated Fire Control (IFC) Area to experience where nuclear armed Nike Hercules Missiles were controlled and guided during the Cold War defense of the New York metropolitan area. While taking a guided tour of this one-time secret missile site, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with some of the veterans who worked the Cold War era Nike Air Defense System.

Reservation or Registration: No