Four Centuries in a Weekend 2026

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00 Sun, Oct 18, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00
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Sponsored by The Union County Cultural Heritage Commission

The Carter House Museum will be open on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, from noon to 5 pm for visitors to tour the house and our collection of Summit artifacts, showing the city’s history from its earliest days before the American Revolution to the 1830s, when the first train arrived, up to the present time.

Tour other historic buildings throughout Union County, including Summit's Twin Maples, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, and Wallace Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church.

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Oct

8:00 AM08:00

COMMUNITY

Summit Historical Society at the Summit Farmer's Market

Sunday, October 18, 2026
8:00 AM 1:00 PM 08:00 13:00
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Representatives from the Summit Historical Society will be at the Downtown Summit Farmer’s Market to answer questions about The Carter House Museum, the oldest house in Summit with memorabilia and items spanning years of Summit history.

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Stop by to see us to learn what we have in our archives!

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Oct

5:30 PM17:30

SOCIAL

Witches' Night Out at The Carter House

Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:30 PM 8:30 PM 17:30 20:30
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Grab your Witch’s Hat and join us for signature cocktails, light bites, and FUN!

Fly In! Fly Out!
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Open House 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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Oct

8:00 AM08:00

COMMUNITY

Summit Historical Society at the Summit Farmer's Market

Sunday, October 11, 2026
8:00 AM 1:00 PM 08:00 13:00
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Stop by to see us to learn what we have in our archives!

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Apr

2:30 PM14:30

Washington Slept Here - A Lot

Saturday, April 18, 2026
2:30 PM 3:30 PM 14:30 15:30
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Explore the founding of the country with Pat Wells and discover George Washington’s experiences in New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.

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Celebrate the Carter House Historical Marker

Nov

10:00 AM10:00

Celebrate the Carter House Historical Marker

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
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On Tuesday, November 19th, please join us to celebrate the unveiling of the new historical marker for the Carter House, which was generously donated by the Beacon Fire Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and installed by Paytas Contracting, LLC.

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Nov

7:00 PM19:00

Karaoke Night at the Elks Lodge

Thursday, November 14, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Join us for Karaoke at the Summit Elks Lodge on November 14, 2024! Come sing your heart out or applaud those more daring while supporting a worthy cause.

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Oct

to Oct 20

Four Centuries in a Weekend

Sat, Oct 19, 2024 12:00 PM 12:00 Sun, Oct 20, 2024 5:00 PM 17:00
Carter House (map)
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Sponsored by The Union County Cultural Heritage Commission

The Carter House Museum will be open on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 from noon to 5pm for visitors to tour the house and our collection of Summit artifacts, showing the city’s history from its earliest days before the American Revolution to the 1830s, when the first train arrived, up to the present time.

Tour other historic buildings throughout Union County, including Summit's Twin Maples, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Wallace Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, and the Summit Playhouse.

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"History of Summit from A to Z" Lecture in Honor of the 150th Anniversary of Summit Free Public Library

May

2:00 PM14:00

"History of Summit from A to Z" Lecture in Honor of the 150th Anniversary of Summit Free Public Library

Sunday, May 19, 2024
2:00 PM 3:30 PM 14:00 15:30
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Join friends, family, and neighbors for an afternoon filled with stories, facts, and figures about the history of Summit from A to Z, presented by President Patricia Meola, featuring selected slides from the society’s collection, with each letter in the alphabet representing a person or place connected with the city’s history.

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Lecture on Summit Historic Homes and Residents in Honor of the 150th Anniversary of Summit Free Public Library

Apr

2:00 PM14:00

Lecture on Summit Historic Homes and Residents in Honor of the 150th Anniversary of Summit Free Public Library

Sunday, April 28, 2024
2:00 PM 3:30 PM 14:00 15:30
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A lifelong Summit resident and Free Public Library supporter, Ms. Meola will explore the details about some historic homes of Summit and the residents who lived in them, plus more.

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SUMMIT ANTIQUES CENTER HOSTS BENEFIT FOR SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

May

5:00 PM17:00

SUMMIT ANTIQUES CENTER HOSTS BENEFIT FOR SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Thursday, May 5, 2022
5:00 PM 8:00 PM 17:00 20:00
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The Summit Antique Center will host a benefit for the Summit Historical Society on Thursday evening May 5th from 5 pm to 8 pm. As a preview for their Mother’s Day Sale, most items will be priced at 20% off.

Bring friends and family to find that perfect antique, memento, or a piece of history to love like Mom!

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