Delaware
Bay Lighthouse Keepers
& Friends Association, Inc.
"Our mission is to preserve the history of the Delaware Bay
and River Lighthouses, Lightships and their Keepers."
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For information on the cruises and pictures from 2008, click here. January: Events passed. February: Events passed. March: Events passed. April: Events passed. May: Events passed. June: Events passed. July: Events passed. August:
Saturday, August 31, 2024, 3PM - Narrated Sunset Cruise in the Delaware Bay leaving the dock at Higbee's Marina on the Bonanza II out of Fortescue, NJ.
(Slip #5).
This cruise will be heading south to Brandywine Light and returning north in the bay to visit four more lighthouses.
Get up close and personal
with the 5 lighthouses. Bring a lunch; bring a friend. These lighthouses are not going to be there forever. Cost of cruise
$50. Payment is due 2 weeks BEFORE the cruise, checks made payable to DBLHKFA may be mailed to Maxine
Mulligan, Treasurer, 1049 Simca Terrace, Vineland, NJ 08360. For reservations and further information call: Darlene
or Angelo Rigazio (609) 408-6692; e-mail: darlenej50@yahoo.com - KeeperAng54@yahoo.com or check our website
(Delawarebaylightkeeper-friend.org). You will be notified if the cruise is cancelled due to inclement weather; your check
will be returned.
September:
Saturday, Sept 14, 2024, 11am - Fall meeting to be held at the Bay Shore Center at Bivalve, NJ in the renovated oyster sheds at 2800 High St., Port Norris, NJ 08345 (856)785-2060.
Noon - Enjoy a fresh oyster lunch at the Oyster Cracker Cafe or brown bag it.
1pm - Learn some interesting historical facts about the area from guest speaker(s) and videos.
Bring a guest, all are welcome. Visit the newly refurbished oyster sheds, check out the museum and have a tour of the AJ Meerwald (if available)
NOTE: This is the bayside home of Ollie and family) October: Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20 - New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge - You are challenged to visit all the lighthouses in New Jersey in one weekend. Take the challenge!! Stop by East Point to tour the lighthouse, visit the gift shop and talk. East Point light is open for tours monthly every 1st and 3rd weekend. November: To be announced. December: To be announced. Other events: East Point Light is open for tours monthly every 1st and 3rd weekend. Events at Bayshore Center at Bivalve are scheduled every month. Check bayshorecenter.org or call 856-785-2060 for more information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR -- SAVE THESE DATES!!! Back to Top
NOTE: We are always looking for interesting guest speakers, topics and maritime locations. Suggestions can be sent to mspegstapleford@windstream.net For information on any of the above contact President Angelo Rigazio (609)884-1329 or Rod Mulligan (856) 691-8224.
Have an Event??To have your event listed here, please contact Jean Jones at 509 Whitall Avenue, Millville, NJ 08332 or call (856) 825-3386 or email jeanjones@fast.net. Be sure to include your organization name, who to contact for more information, the date, time and description of your event. |
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