Tag: Twin Lights
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Volunteers needed at Twin Lights historic site in northern Monmouth County
HIGHLANDS – The New Jersey State Park Service’s Twin Lights historic site in northern Monmouth County will open its doors to visitors seven days a week this summer, increasing the need for volunteers. The Twin Lights Historical Society is inviting individuals who are interested in volunteering to attend the historical society’s annual Volunteers Day on…
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Five historic flags in ‘Seeing Stars’ exhibit moving to other museums
HIGHLANDS — The new “Seeing Stars” exhibit at the Twin Lights Museum has been setting attendance records thanks in large part to the “wow” factor of its historic flags and patriotic artifacts. However, five of those flags will soon be headed to other museums. The Buffalo Soldier guidon, Grand Union flag, 1860s Free flag, 1818 20-star…
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Pledge of Allegiance anniversary celebrated at Twin Lights
HIGHLANDS – Friends and supporters of the Twin Lights Historical Society gathered atop the Navesink highlands on Monday, April 25, to mark the 123rd anniversary of the day the Pledge of Allegiance was given as America’s national oath of loyalty for the first time. In a ceremony held on a bright, breezy day in front…
