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36 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. 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 revo- lutionaries 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. 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) 606-7605 www.njmb.org New Jersey's only museum dedicated to the history of boating throughout the state. Its mission is to celebrate New Jersey's rich boating history, preserv- ing, presenting, and interpreting boats, marine equipment, and materials built and used on New Jersey's waters. Exhibits bring to life famed New Jersey boatbuilders, fishing fleets, sail and motor boats, and important events in New Jersey boating history including the history of steamboats on New Jersey waters, the origins of the U.S. Life Saving Service along the Jersey Coast, the pound boat fishing industry, the sport of waterfowling, and more. Year-round programs include both guided and self-directed tours, and summer programs include boating safety, sailing classes, and boat building. Open seven days from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is free. Group tours and school groups welcome. 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 PLACES tO GO, HIStORIC SItES/MuSEuMS Continued from page 35 Ken Motz, Executive Director, talks to Cub Scouts at the New Jersey Museum of Boating in Point Pleasant. courtesy of the New Jersey Museum of Boating Monmouth Battlefield State Park. Danielle Brancadora-Garske