Fort Hancock is a former United States Army fort at Sandy Hook in Middletown Township, New Jersey. The coastal artillery base defended the Atlantic coast and the entrance to New York Harbor, with its first gun batteries operational in 1896.

The Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic Landmark covers the entire peninsula, including what is now under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard. Visitors may tour gun batteries and the historic post as well as enjoy Sandy Hook's trails and beaches.

Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that includes Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground on Sandy Hook in Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States.

Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook—part of the Gateway National Recreation Area—provided coastal defense for New York Harbor from 1895 until 1974. Now a National Historic Landmark, the fortifications were designed to be invisible from the sea.

Fort Hancock is a former United States Army fort at Sandy Hook, New Jersey. The coastal artillery base defended the Atlantic coast and the entrance to New York Harbor, with its first gun batteries operational in 1896.

The Lighthouse Keepers Quarters next door, built in 1883, is currently serving as the Sandy Hook Visitor Center. The park is open 6 am through 9 pm daily, except by permit. There is a $20 charge per day for beach parking from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Fees are collected between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic Landmark is located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. In fact, it includes the entire Sandy Hook peninsula. Since colonial days, ships entered New York Harbor throu

fortifications at Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock. From 1898 to 1972, this venerable old fort defended the New York Harbor first from an assault by sea and than by air attack.

Beginning with the Spanish-American War and continuing through World War I, Fort Hancock served as an important harbor defense site and coast artillery training center.

Take a stroll around Fort Hancock, a National Historic Landmark. Visit the Fort Hancock Museum, Battery Potter, and History House, a restored home on Officers' Row. The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Keepers' Quarters and Barn tell the story of the lonely life of a sentinel of the sea.