A short drive down the Garden State Parkway, (exit 58 to be exact) is a newly developed Baymens Heritage Museum called Tuckerton Seaport.

The place is still being put together but many of the buildings and exhibits are already on display and more are to come by fall. The lighthouse is a replica of one that was actually on the bay in that area, and inside the museum they show the first ones last moments before crashing into the sea.

The area is also accessible by boat and the river was being dredged when we were there to accommodate the larger vessels. The volunteers who man the buildings are more than happy to explain to you all about the industry in the area in the early part of century.

The town of Tuckerton is also close by, that has quite a few interesting small shops, and a classic straight out of the '50s Stewarts root beer stand is next to the lighthouse.

Here is Nancy standing next to the clam house by the river, the top of the lighthouse affords a great view of the river and surrounding Pine Barrens.

A great day trip for those who love the mystique of our shore area lifestyle and who like to climb in lighthouses. Also if you are feeling adventurous Barnegat Lighthouse is right up Rte. 9 and worth taking a look at. (Before it also falls into the bay as it has begun to lean, 21" in the last year!)

We will be back in the fall to check out the new additions!