What to know
Sandy Hook History House is a self-guided open-house program inside Building 1 at Fort Hancock, an 1898 lieutenant's quarters furnished to represent military family life from the fort's active years through the World War II era. The 2026 winter schedule lists the house open on Saturdays and Sundays from January 3 through February 28, beginning at 1:00 PM. Admission is free, and visitors should confirm weather-related changes through the National Park Service calendar before traveling.