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Places to go, Historic Sites/museums Continued from page 39 Through collections, exhibits, and daily programs, the village presents events in the everyday lives of the inhabitants of Howell Works, an industrial community established between 1822 and 1850 when bog ore was smelted. The purpose is to create an understanding of the lives and times of the men, women, and children who lived and worked at the Howell Works. Grounds open year round. Buildings open Memorial Day through Labor Day: Wed. - Sun. 12:00 noon - 4:00 PM; Weekends in May, Sept., Oct., Nov. 12:00 noon – 4:00 PM. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OCEAN GROVE 50 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove (732) 774-1869 www.oceangrovehistory.org Founded by Methodists as a camp meeting ground back in 1869, Ocean Grove, which is a National Historic District featuring Victorian charm, is still flourishing today for its original purpose. The Historical Society offers guided tours inside the quaint tent colony, visits to Centennial Cottage (open July and August, Mon. - Sat. 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM) and the Great Auditorium, built to standards set forth in the Book of Genesis. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OCEAN GROVE MUSEUM, LIBRARY/ARCHIVES, GIFT SHOP, AND GALLERY 50 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove (732) 774-1869 www.oceangrovehistory.org INFOAGE SCIENCE / HISTORY LEARNING CENTER AND MUSEUM 2201 Marconi Road, Wall (732) 280-3000 www.CampEvans.org InfoAge's home is a World War II historical site located in Wall Township at the site of the former Camp Evans. Part of the InfoAge's mission is the stewardship of Camp Evans, preserving the heritage of the site including the historic Marconi station and major WWII radar laboratory buildings, and developing an 'Information Age Learning Center' in the historic buildings. Visit the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the NJARC Museum in the Marconi Cottage. Enjoy an escorted tour of the Marconi Hotel, and see the WWII Living Memorial. We have ten rooms filled with computer, radar, radio, and shipwreck exhibits. Open Sundays 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. JOHN F. PETO STUDIO MUSEUM 102 Cedar Avenue, Island Heights (732) 929-4949 Email: petomuseum@comcast.net The mission of this museum is the preservation of the John F. Peto legacy by maintaining his 115year-old house and studio as a working museum, by fostering educational opportunities in the arts, Kelly S. Andrews Located at Auditorium Square, this museum exhibits Ocean Grove and Jersey Shore memora- bilia, historical documents, and artifacts of years gone by and features a library/archives area, gallery, and gift shop. Come see and read about Ocean Grove's history! Open mid-June through mid-September Mon., Wed., and Thurs. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Fri. and Sat. til 5:00 PM; Sun. and Tues. by appointment. Ocean Grove 40