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39 JOHN F. PETO STUDIO MUSEUM 102 Cedar Avenue, Island Heights (732) 929-4949 www.petomuseum.org The mission of this museum is the preservation of the John F. Peto legacy by maintaining his 115-year-old house and studio as a working museum, by fostering educational opportunities in the arts, and by serving as a community part- ner. Guests will see the original studio, artifacts, and furnishing used by Peto, who lived and worked in Island Heights from 1890 to 1907. Today, Peto is recognized as one of America's most important still life painters. His works are found in the world's finest museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. His artwork is dominated by rich colors and enhanced lighting. He often used the "fool the eye" tech- nique known as trompe l'oeil. Open Sat. and Sun. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Mon. - Fri. by appointment. Admission: adults: $10.; seniors (62+) and stu- dents: $8.; children twelve and under: free. L. RON HUBBARD HOUSE 666 East Avenue, Bay Head www.lronhubbard.org/heritage-sites bayhead-new-jersey.html The home where Dianetics and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard authored Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health stands fully restored today in Bay Head. Dianetics was published in Manhattan in May 1950 and soared straight to the top of The New York Times bestseller list. By the close of the twentieth century, it was the best-sell- ing self-help book of all time and remains so today. Following meticulous restoration, Mr. Hubbard's Bay Head residence stands today exactly as it did when he lived there. Through original artifacts, informative displays, and photographs, the home relates the origin of the book that followers of the religion say provides the means to release the full potential of the human mind. The birthplace of Dianetics is open for tours. LONGSTREET FARM AND HOLMDEL PARK 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel Park Holmdel, (732) 946-3758 or (732) 842-4000 www.monmouthcountyparks.com A living history farm located in Holmdel Park that maintains life as it was during the 1890s. Costumed interpreters work the farm as it was over a hundred years ago. Come see the 14-room farmhouse, live animals, agricultural fields, and barnyard! Activities, guided tours, and children's programs are available. Open everyday except Christmas. The farmhouse is open only on weekends. Holmdel Park's 572 acres Continued on page 40 NEW JERSEY VIETNAM VETERANS' MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Jersey Shore Summer 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 Please refer to page 41; Map D2 features hiking and fitness trails, fishing and skating ponds, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, a sledding hill, and more. MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD AND MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK 16 Business Route 33, Manalapan (732) 462-9616 www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/ parks/monbat.html This is where Molly Pitcher became famous during a Revolutionary battle. It was on the Monmouth Battlefield that General Washington and General Sir Henry Clinton faced each other. This victory convinced the British that the rev- olutionaries were a force to contend with and