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38 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 con tend with and not just a ragtag rabble. This is also the setting for the historic Craig House. Visitors center, picnic ar eas, and playgrounds. MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 70 Court Street, Freehold (732) 462-1466 www.monmouthhistory.org Five 18th century historic houses have been pre served by the association. Its headquarters in Free hold offer a fine library and mu seum featuring changing and permanent exhibitions. Museum hours: Tues. - Sat. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Library hours: Wed. - Sat. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The historical houses are located in various towns throughout the county and are open sea- sonally May through September. Please call or visit their website for locations and times. MONMOUTH MUSEUM Brookdale Community College Newman Springs Road, Lincroft (732) 747-2266 This museum presents changing ex hibits in the fields of art, science, na ture, 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 his- tory of boating throughout the state. Its mission is to celebrate New Jersey's rich boating history, preserving, 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 April 16 – November 30, Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. noon 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 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, maps, plans, records and photographs of ship- wrecks for researchers. Open most Sundays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. THE NEW JERSEY SURF MUSEUM AT TUCKERTON SEAPORT Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 www.TuckertonSeaport.org Tuckerton Seaport invites you to join us as we celebrate our tenth anniversary and the history of New Jersey surfing. Upon entering the exhibit, PLACES TO GO, HISTORIC SITES/MUSEUMS Continued from page 37 Huddy Park, Toms River. Judy Cardella