Monmouth County - Highlands - Christmas at Fort Hancock, 1943

Saturday - Sunday, December 14 - 15 - Sandy Hook, Monmouth County
Christmas at Fort Hancock, 1943

Experience Christmas as officers, soldiers, and families of Fort Hancock would have experienced in 1943 in an officer's house, authentically decorated for the season. Meet Santa on Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm and share your Christmas wish list with him. Enjoy caroling with the Trinity High School choir from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. This free event takes place Saturday from 12:00 noon - 4:30 pm and Sunday from 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm at History House, No. 1 Officers Row, within Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, part of Gateway National Recreation Area. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/gate.
Location: 1 Hartshorne Dr, Sandy Hook, NJ 07732, USA

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