The Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park have announced the 2026 speaker series, which brings a different, high-quality special guest to the visitors center each Saturday (with one exception on Sunday), starting right after the new year and running all the way to spring. The hour-long talks are free and start at 1 p.m. Reservations are not accepted; due to space and safety, seating is limited to 70 individuals. Be sure to arrive early to get a seat.

Photo by Jack. Cedar Bridge Affair_SP_ENT. Cedar Bridge 12.7.25

First up on Jan. 3 is Anthony Waskie, Ph. D., professor, Civil War historian, author and preservationist, presenting “General Meade Returns.”