Learn About Sandy Hook's Lost Highland Beach Resort Oct. 19

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — On Oct. 19, the Middletown Township Historical Society will host Susan Sandlass Gardiner as she presents her upcoming book, "Sandy Hook's Lost Highland Beach Resort." This is a virtual lecture that begins at 7 p.m.; you must register in advance.

Built by William Sandlass during the Golden Age of the Jersey Shore, the Highland Beach resort was an iconic landmark for more than seven decades. Meet the characters who shaped the land and had the vision for a storied resort wiped away by time, technology and politics.

Susan Gardiner, granddaughter of William Sandlass, is a co-founder of the Jersey Coast Heritage Museum established in 2016. The nonprofit strives to create awareness of the history of Highland Beach excursion resort as a vital legacy of the Jersey Shore.

Susan grew up in Sea Bright and moved to Washington, D.C. in 1965.

The event is free to attend, but requires registration at https://www.MiddletownNJHistory.org. After you complete the brief registration form, you will receive an email that includes a link to the virtual event.

Just click that link on October 19 a few minutes before 7:00 p.m., enter the password that will also be provided within your registration email, and you'll be welcomed into the event. They will be using Zoom.