Sponsored by the Union County Cultural Heritage Commission
On Saturday, October 19th, and Sunday, October 20th, from noon to 5 p.m., tour historic buildings throughout Union County, including Summit's Carter House, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Twin Maples, Wallace Chapel A.M.E Zionist Church, and the Summit Playhouse.
During Four Centuries in a Weekend, come visit the historic Carter House, built in 1741. It houses our historical archive and collection of historical artifacts from the Summit’s history—from its earliest days before the American Revolution to the 1830s, when the first train arrived, to the present.
For National Parks lovers, the Carter House has its own unique Passport cancellation stamp, recognizing its inclusion in the National Heritage Area, which can be added to your National Parks Passport. Union County is one of 14 New Jersey counties that comprise the National Parks Service Crossroads of the Revolution National Heritage Area, which recognizes the role New Jersey played in the American Revolution. Because the Union County area was one of the earliest regions to be settled, the Carter House is just one of thirty sites of significance from the Revolutionary War era being recognized as part of the National Heritage area. Our unique cancellation stamp will be available to all of our guests during the weekend and all other times the Carter House is open for visitors. Bring a Passport to Your National Parks and we will stamp it for you!