Sunday, May 14, 2023: It was a long time ago since I had seen the Delaware Bay side of the New Jersey Shore. Nevertheless, I decided to visit a place that I’ve never been to along the Bay: East Point Lighthouse, 10 Lighthouse Road, Heislerville (Cumberland County) (856-785-0349). This 1849 lighthouse was the second-oldest lighthouse in NJ (after Sandy Hook Lighthouse), and after buying tickets at a nearby gift shop, a very enthusiastic guide walked with us to the lighthouse and showed us the ground floor and upper floor. (I could also go to the top of the lighthouse, but I chose not to.) Furnished in a Victorian 19th-century style, the ground floor showed a living room and kitchen along with pictures and photos of former lighthouse keepers and their families. Meanwhile, the upper floor included bedrooms and a few other rooms. Our guide also mentioned to us what the daughter of a former lighthouse keeper said: “It could be a cold and lonely life, especially in the winter.” Located at the mouth of the Maurice River (The locals pronounce it “Morris.”) and the Delaware Bay, this place still served as a navigational aid in addition to a museum. Outside, the views of the bay looked good, especially with the flowers in bloom! Therefore, I noticed some people taking nature walks. Overall, if you wanted to see a more quiet area along the NJ Shore and study history or nature or both, this is the place.
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