Holiday Tree Lighting Photos 2025

The Kingston Locktender’s House was decorated, and ready for guests….

Members of the community assembled…

The kids got front row seats…

And the Kingston Women’s Chorus sang “O Christmas Tree”…

And led the crowd in several sing-alongs…

As the crowd listened and enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies.

But some kids would rather see the fire truck.

Thank you to members of the Kingston Historical Society board and archivists, and their families.
Thank you to the members of the Kingston Women’s Chorus and their leader Heather Robbins.
Thank you to Doug Miller for sound.
Thank you to the Kingston Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 for providing lighting and for showing off the engine.
Thank you to all who came, especially those who brought their neighbors.
Come back next year!!

Dressed For Winter

The Kingston Locktender’s House sports winter-appropriate decorations for the end of 2025.

Thanks to Anne Zeman and Karen Linder, the doors now have wreaths…

And the windows have greenery.

Even the old Toll House has some decorations

Even though the Locktender’s House is closed for the winter, you can still learn what’s happening by looking at our community window.

And maybe grab a trail map by the front door.

Two American Revolution Events Scheduled

We have added two Kingston, NJ events to our calendar, both on Sunday, January 4th. (click on highlighted links) The Franklin 250 Celebration poster for these events is available HERE

Map from December 1776 showing Kingstown and army movements from American Revolutionary War
British Map of troop movements in Kingston (Library of Congress)

January 4, 2026 @ 12:30 pm
Lunch with Washington and his Generals (LINK)
Eno Terra, Kingston 4484 Route 27, Kingston
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED– PURCHASE ONLINE
(click link to learn more.)


January 4, 2026 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The Conference on Horseback
Kingston Presbyterian Cemetery, Church Street, Kingston

Poster of Conference on Horseback event, January 4.2026
Poster from Franklin 250 click to enlarge

Volunteer!