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Guns Blazing: War of 1812 Exhibit Drops Anchor at Twin Lights Museum   Historic Single-Ship Victories Captured by Renowned Maritime Artist Maarten Platje A new, multi-gallery exhibit of historic maritime paintings is open to the public at the Twin Lights Museum. “Guns Blazing! The War of 1812 and the New Jersey Shore” features 15 dramatic works in oil by Maarten Platje, whose bold brushwork and attention to detail brings to life a game-changing chapter in American naval history. The exhibit, in Galleries II and III of the museum, also features historic artifacts and a short video on the 32-month conflict between the United States and Great Britain.  “Guns Blazing!” is the product of a partnership between two highly active local groups—Twin Lights Historical Society and Navesink Maritime Heritage Association—as well as Cavalier Galleries in New York City and the Twin Lights National Landmark. The exhibit has drawn wide acclaim at two previous U.S. stops this year and will ...

  DISCOVER                 ENGAGE                    SUSTAIN YOU ARE INVITED TO A CELEBRATION! The Board of NMHA and the Trustees of Twin Light Historical Society invite you to celebrate the Art Exhibi t  "Guns Blazing! The War of 1812 and the New Jersey Shore" at Twin Lights Historic Lighthouse. Thursday, October 24 th  from 6:00pm to 8:30pm  This private party will be held in the art galleries at Twin Lights so that you will be able to stroll among the fifteen glorious large paintings created by the renowned maritime artist Maarten Platje. These paintings depict some of the epic single ship vs ship battles between the nascent US Navy and the mighty British Royal Navy. In addition, there are paintings depicting earlier important milestones in the history of the US Navy. You will also have ...

DISCOVER                 ENGAGE                    SUSTAIN Public Presentation:  Guns Blazing! The War of 1812 and the New Jersey Shore by Rik van Hemmen Tuesday   O ctober 8 th   at 7:30pm   at   Bahrs Landing Restaurant, Highlands The naval battles of the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain are exquisitely visualized in fifteen large paintings by the renowned Dutch marine painter Marteen Platje on display at Twin Lights lighthouse, Highlands. Join us on October 8th at 7:30pm at Bahrs for a walk through the stories behind some of the epic naval battles, and the changes that took place in Monmouth County during and after the War. VISIT "Guns Blazing! The War of 1812" exhibit at TWIN LIGHTS lighthouse until November 22, 2020. The galleries are open every day during ...