Kingston-Rockingham hike Aug. 1

Following George Washington’s Footsteps:
Hike and Tour of Rockingham

Join the Franklin Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) for a combined hike and historic house tour. Franklin was at the center of the action during the American Revolution – from the victories at Trenton and Princeton through the end of the conflict. This special America250 event combines a leisurely hike with commentary about the area’s importance in the Revolution with a guided tour of the Rockingham State Historic Site, General Washington’s final wartime headquarters in Kingston.

The hike will be led by Patrick Murray, TAC member and former president of the Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, and the Rockingham tour will be provided by Paul Soltis, New Jersey State Parks Historian.

DATE: Saturday, August 1, 2026
TIME: 10:00am – 12:00pm
LOCATON: John W. Flemer Preserve, NJ-27, Kingston, NJ 08528
(the parking lot entrance is located between the D&R Canal bridge and Rider Furniture) *

Attendance is free, but registration is required.
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* Do not use the preserve’s street address for GPS directions. Instead, search “John W. Flemer Preserve” or enter the following coordinates: 40.374673, -74.617843 This is at the north end of the Route 27 bridge, away from Eno Terra and the D&R Canal parking lot.

The hike from the Flemer Preserve to Rockingham is just under 1.5 miles round-trip. The trail is flat except for a short incline to access the house. Please dress appropriately for hiking and weather conditions. Tick, insect and sun protection is strongly recommended! The event is held rain or shine

This non-KHS event is posted for community interest.