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and by serving as a community partner. 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" technique known as trompe l'oeil. What if people believed you were a God? What would you do with that power? KEYPORT STEAMBOAT DOCK MUSEUM foot of Broad Street at American Legion Drive, Keyport, (732) 739-6390 www.keyportonline.com This museum contains exhibits of steamboats as well as fire department, air, and marine artifacts. Visit the gift shop. Open Sundays, May - September, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM or by special appointment. There is no admission fee; donations accepted. 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 features hiking and fitness trails, fishing and skating ponds, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, a sledding hill, and more. MARLPIT HALL 137 Kings Highway, Middletown (732) 462-1466 www.monmouth.com/~mcha This rare example of colonial architecture was erected in several stages. A one-room Dutch cottage was begun in 1685 by James Grover, Jr., and was greatly enlarged circa 1730-1750 by 'Squire' John Taylor, a prominent merchant. The house remained in the Taylor family until acquired for the Monmouth County Historical Association in 1936. It is furnished to reflect ownership from 1685 through 1820, with five rooms providing the time line. Continued on page 42 Children Of The Sky The Odyssey of Álvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca Based on little-known historical events, Gordon Hesse, author of All Summer Long - Tales and Lore of Lifeguarding on the Atlantic, tells the true adventure saga of the first European explorer to cross the North American continent. He depicts how this conquistador became a slave to Native Americans, yet rose to become a medicine man perceived by them to be a deity. E-book now available at: Apple Bookstore, Amazon.com, BN.com Details at levelonepublications.com. 41