(above) The Caldwell Parsonage
Virtual Paranormal Investigation and Historic Open House
Submitted by Barbara La Mort
On Friday, October 16, at 8 p.m. an investigation of the Caldwell Parsonage will be conducted live on the New Jersey Paranormal Facebook page. The popular in-person investigation fundraiser will return next year.
On Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. the Union Township Historical Society will host open houses at the Parsonage, 909 Caldwell Avenue, Union.
Although Four Centuries in a Weekend will not be coordinated by Union County this year, the UTHS board decided to continue the decades-long tradition of opening to the public for free. This year’s event will feature a new exhibit of ten historic Union documents archivally preserved, partially through a grant from the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.
The following guidelines will be observed: masks required; social distancing outside on walkway and lawn; social distancing inside; sign in with email address; temperature checks; portable UV sanitizing wand for surfaces; and hand-sanitizer available.
The UTHS had to cancel tours in March, July, and August and programs in April, May, and September. Each of those would have produced much needed revenue for the centuries-old house. It’s hoped that members of the community would consider an in-person contribution or an on-line donation at unionnjhistory.org.
For more information, please call 908-591-4377.
