“The Barnegat Light Historical Society & Museum regrets to announce that the museum will not open for the 2020 season. This includes our monthly speaker series. It was a difficult decision made only after careful consideration of all factors,” announced a message on the museum’s Facebook page on June 4.
The nonprofit Barnegat Light Historical Society operates and maintains the museum at 501 Central Ave.
“Due to the ongoing dangers posed by COVID-19 and our mostly older and at-risk team of indispensable volunteers, we feel it is not safe for Museum personnel and the general public whom we serve…
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