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j e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 7 49 THE NEW JERSEY SHIPWRECK MUSEUM At InfoAge Science / History Learning Center and Museum 2201 Marconi Road, Wall (732) 280-3000 Email: info@njhda.org www.njhda.org/museumpage.html This museum contains artifacts recovered from area shipwrecks. It also includes a time line of wrecks that are significant to N.J. maritime history. Hands-on displays that teach aspects of science as they relate to shipwrecks and artifact recovery are on display. Also available are books, maps, plans, records and photographs of shipwrecks for researchers. Open Wed., Sat., and Sun. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. THE NEW JERSEY SURF MUSEUM AT TUCKERTON SEAPORT Tuckerton Seaport 120 West Main Street Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 www.tuckertonseaport.org/nj-surf- museum Celebrate the history of New Jersey surfing and our surfing heritage at the New Jersey Surf Museum at Tuckerton Seaport! Canvases featur- ing photographs and text artfully tell the story of surfing in New Jersey's past (beginning as early as 1912), present, and future. Learn the stories of those involved in the beginning and growth of surfing in New Jersey. Explore the close connec- tion of surfing to the environment and the science of waves. Exhibits include a large collection of surfboards, memorabilia, and surf art. NEW JERSEY VIETNAM VETERANS' MEMORIAL VIETNAM ERA MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel (732) 335-0033 www.njvvmf.org Please refer to our ad on page 49. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation offers a meaningful and engaging experience that recognizes the sacrifice, courage, and valor of Vietnam Veterans and encourages and fosters a thorough understanding of the Vietnam Era including the political, historical, social, cultural, and military aspects, which affect- ed the United States and especially New Jersey. The Memorial is open 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a- week with no admission fee. Free guided tours are held the first Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center is open Tues. - Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Admission: adults $7.; seniors/ students: $5. Veterans, active duty, and children under twelve are free. OCEAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River (732) 341-1880 www.oceancountyhistory.org In 1782, the British created an international incident by hanging an American soldier named Joshua Huddy at Toms River. This tragic tableau is reenacted every year to commemorate the injus- tice. Toms River's seafaring past is also reflected in the organization's collection of treasures. See the historic exhibits in the museum and visit a Revolutionary battle site at nearby Huddy Park. Open Tues. and Thurs. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and the first Sat. of the month 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Research Center open Tues. and Wed. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and the first Sat. of the month 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. OLD TENNENT CHURCH 448 Tennent Road (near Route 9) Manalapan, (732) 446-6299 www.oldtennentchurch.org Located adjacent to the Monmouth Battlefield on Tennent Road, the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church was built in 1751-53 and served as a temporary hospital for the American wounded. Near the church are monuments to soldiers killed during the Battle of Monmouth, including Col. Henry Monckton, the highest ranking British offi- cer to die in the battle. Tradition says that mus- ket balls pierced its walls during the battle. The church is still in use today. POINT PLEASANT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Point Pleasant Borough Hall 416 New Jersey Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-3091 www.pointpleasanthistory.com The Point Pleasant Historical Society Museum specializes in preserving photographs, maps, and other documents including early records from downtown businesses, meticulously compiled con- temporaneous scrapbooks detailing the exploits of local men and women in World War II, and post- ers of baseball games played, vaudeville shows produced, and summer extravaganzas. Open monthly on the second Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM or by appointment. SANDY HOOK: GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, SANDY HOOK UNIT SANDY HOOK LIGHTHOUSE FORT HANCOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT SANDY HOOK VISITOR'S CENTER Off Route 36, Sandy Hook (732) 872-5970 www.nps.gov/gate Please refer to the listing under "Parks & Recreation Areas." SPRING LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Spring Lake Municipal Building 423 Warren Avenue, Third Floor (732) 449-0772 www.springlakehistoricalsociety.org The Main Gallery depicts the entire history of Spring Lake. Videos of special events can be viewed in the conference room. Special arrange- ments can be made for all history researchers. Open Thurs. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and Sun. 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM or by appointment. Elevator available. NEW JERSEY VIETNAM VETERANS' MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Jersey Shore Ad WWW.NJVVMF.ORG 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel, N.J. 07733 (Garden State Parkway Exit 116 ) 732.335.0033 VISIT NEW JERSEY'S TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY continued on page 50 Please refer to page 49

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