>> Click to enlarge << Cape May Lighthouse was first lit on October 31, ... Photo by: Jeanne M. O'Neill

New Jersey's popular and historic Cape May Lighthouse, one of America's oldest continually operating lighthouses, recently celebrated its 150th birthday with a party hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.

>> Click to enlarge << General George Meade addresses the crowd at the ...

To show how just sturdy and strong the old tower still is, the tall beacon opened its doors to allow people to climb the 199 steep and spiraling stairs to the top. For the big event there was story telling, live music, book signings and dignitary presentations. A birthday can not be complete without a cake, which was eaten as fast as it could be served.

>> Click to enlarge << The birthday cake honoring 150 years, ...

Happy Birthday Cape May Lighthouse!

>> Click to enlarge << Captain Cari Thomas, USCG, gave remarks at the ...

>> Click to enlarge << It didn't take long for Cape May's 150th birthday ...

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