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 | Last year we made extensive changes and improvements to
the museum. Visitors to the museum increased three fold last year and our
membership has doubled in the last three years. |
A large screen TV slide show featuring over 100 pictures of the
history of "Barnegat City" was installed, made possible by a
grant in honor of Howard Warner. Additional, interesting DVD's are ready for
your viewing.
New cabinetry and a rearrangement of the
exhibits resulted in a more roomy ambiance and easier viewing of the
exhibits.
A new brick sidewalk was installed in the front of the
museum, replacing the old concrete one.
| We held our annual member's dinner at "The
View." Brett Franks spoke about the history and construction of
lighthouses, with emphasis on the condition of our lens and the need for its
reconditioning. |
| Previous member's meeting featured the
Oliver sisters talking about growing up on LBI in the 30's/40's, Jack
Lamping talking about the start of the BL Historical Society and other LBI
trivia and John Larson's childhood escapades. |
| Our Historic Homes Tour, followed by a wine and cheese party at the museum, was a success. 6
private homes plus St. Peters At-The-Light were open to the public. |
| We wish to thank the family and friends of Captain Jim Lees
who donated to the Barnegat Light Historical Society in his memory. |
Upcoming Events:
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June
20th:
Annual
meeting and Dinner Party. Jeanette Lloyd, LBI Historian, will be our guest
speaker.
ALL
ARE WELCOME!
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July
10th:
Ray
Miller, Carver, will be carving as he speaks to us about shore birds.
Everyone is invited to bring some wood and whittle!
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| August 17th: |
Wine and Cheese Open House in the Museum and
Gardens. Bring a friend!
| August 21st:
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Richie Kohler will speak about his diving
experience on the German U-Boat off Brielle (from the book SHADOW DIVERS). The
meeting will be held at the St. Peters at the Light Parish House on 7th and
Central. All are welcome.
| September
11th: Jack
Lamping, Island Historian and nonagenarian, returns to reminisce with
us about life and tourism on old LBI!
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| October
18/19th: |
The
2008 Lighthouse Challenge (Organized by the NJ Lighthouse Society) now
includes our museum as one of the stops. We expect close to 2,000 visitors.
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