Our Mission
To support and share the illustrious history of the
Navesink Twin Lights.
The Twin Lights Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in Highlands, New Jersey, that helped save this National Landmark from ruin in 1955.
Today, the Society is an Officially Recognized Friends Organization of the New Jersey DEP, Division of Parks, Forestry and Historic Sites, who owns and operates the site.
Together, we work every day to share this National Landmark and its view, and foster a broader understanding of the significant historical role played by Twin Lights in scientific and popular culture.
There's a Lot
to Be Thankful For
Our Society is proud of the very strong working relationship that we have today with our friends and coworkers from the New Jersey DEP, Division of Parks, Forestry and Historic Sites. We are thankful the Twin Lights site is open every day, and we are able to work together to keep the Twin Lights looking great, improve access and visitor experience and interpret the site's rich history.
Visitors and members are our Society’s greatest source of financial support. Our programs are also made possible in part by the Monmouth County Historical Commission through funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission.
In 2021, our Society was awarded a grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust to retain the Center for Urban Environmental Sustainability (CUES) at Rutgers University School of Landscape Architecture to create the Twin Lights View Shed Historic Site Management Plan. This plan now helps guide the implementation of landscape improvements to our site that incorporate environmental best practices and improve visitor experience.
In 2023, our Society was awarded a grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust to help us perform a Twin Lights View Shed Restoration. This long-term landscape project has restored iconic views and improved environmental practices. Over ensuing years, our Society will continue to fund the purchase of new plant materials to create a sustainable view shed that is more pollinator friendly. This projed is being made possible in part through funding from the New Jersey Historic Trust.
And finally, a special thanks to our many volunteers and dedicated Society staff who help to enhance the visitor experience.
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This is not your typical lighthouse.