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Danielle Brancadora-Garske Places to go, Historic Sites/museums Continued from page 41 Monmouth Battlefield State Park. MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD AND MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK Route 33, one mile west of Route 9 Freehold, (732) 462-9616 www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests 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 revolutionaries were a force to contend with and not just a ragtag rabble. This is also the setting for the historic Craig House. Visitors center, picnic areas, and playgrounds. MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 70 Court Street, Freehold (732) 462-1466 www.monmouthhistory.org Four 18th century historic houses have been preserved by the association. Its headquarters in Freehold offer a fine library and museum featuring changing and permanent exhibitions. Museum hours: Tues. - Sat. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sun. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Library hours: Wed. - Sat. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The four historical houses are located in various towns throughout the county and are open seasonally May through September. Please call for locations and times. 42 MONMOUTH MUSEUM Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft (732) 747-2266 This museum presents changing exhibits in the fields of art, science, nature, and cultural history borrowed from leading museums, art galleries, and private collections throughout the country. Located on the campus of Brookdale College. NEW JERSEY MUSEUM OF BOATING Johnson Brothers Boat Works Building 13, 1800 Bay Avenue Point Pleasant, (732) 859-4767 www.njmb.org Due to the storm, this museum will be closed until further notice. 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,