The Barnegat Light Museum

The Barnegat Light Museum

The Barnegat Light Museum is located in Barnegat Light at Central Avenue and Fifth Street. You can easily miss the museum as most people take Broadway to the Barnegat Lighthouse.  The museum is well worth a visit, especially for the original first order fresnel lens from the lighthouse. 

Tags: Barnegat Lighthouse Read more

1920 Aerial view of Barnegat Light

Aerial View of Barnegat Light from a 1920 Survey

This is an aerial view of Barnegat Light and the Barnegat Inlet from a 1920’s survey by the Army Corps of Engineers. 

Tags: Aerial Photos, Barnegat Lighthouse Read more

Massacre at Long Beach Island – Oct 26, 1782

Marker for the Massacre at Long Beach Island - Barnegat Light

There is a plaque just outside of Viking Village in Barnegat Light memorializing a Massacre of Patriots by British Loyalists during the War for Independence. 

No tags for this post. Read more

Jen’s Links – 36 Holes of Mini Golf in Barnegat Light

Jen's Links mini golf - Barnegat Light NJ - Trawler

Jen’s links is composed of two 18 hole nautically themed mini golf courses in Barnegat Light, NJ. You can play either or both for a total of 36 holes. 

No tags for this post. Read more

Kelly’s Old Barney Restaurant in Barnegat Light NJ

Kelly's Old Barney Restaurant in Barnegat Light

Kelley’s Old Barney restaurant is one of my favorites when visiting Barnegat Light.

Tags: Outdoor Seating Read more

Mustache Bill’s

Mustache Bill's

Mustache Bill’s is a classic diner in Barnegat Light.

Tags: Outdoor Seating Read more

Barnegat Lighthouse 1940’s

Barnegat Lighthouse. Late 1940's

From a black and white print of the Barnegat Lighthouse. Most likely from the late 1940’s. 

No tags for this post. Read more

Old Coast Guard Station, Barnegat Light, NJ

The old Coast Guard Station in Barnegat LIght Circa 2005

The old Coast Guard Station in Barnegat Light has been acquired  by the Borough of Barnegat Light and is now the Borough Hall.

Tags: Coast Guard Read more

Barnegat Lighthouse and Park

The Barnegat Lighthouse Watercolor

A visit to the Barnegat Lighthouse and Park is a great way to spend a day. The Barnegat Lighthouse was built in 1855. It was designed by the Union Army General George “Snapping Turtle” Meade. Old Barney stands 165 feet high. 

Tags: Barnegat Lighthouse Read more