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  • December 2025

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Kingston: FPNL Holiday Drop-in

    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    From the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands' web pagehttps://fpnl.org/events : Drop in at Mapleton Preserve to enjoy a cup of hot cider, cookies and fun with FPNL as we trim … Continue reading "Kingston: FPNL Holiday Drop-in"

  • Sun 14
    December 14 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Kingston: Audubon Christmas Bird Count (KGA)

    Locktender's House Kingston, NJ 39 Old Lincoln Highway, 08540, Kingston, New Jersey

    All-day event, will be held in several sessions during the day. From https://kingstongreenways.org/ : The Kingston segment of this year's Audubon Christmas Bird Count begins at 7:30 AM to catch … Continue reading "Kingston: Audubon Christmas Bird Count (KGA)"

  • Sun 14
    December 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Kingston: “See the light” Womens Chorus Concert

    Kingston United Methodist Church 9 Church Street, Kingston, New Jersey, United States

    Kingston Women's Chorus presents a community concert, with carol singalong, at the Kingston Methodist Church. Refreshments, sing. This Kingston Community event is posted for public information.

    Free
  • Wed 24
    December 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Kingston: Christmas Eve KUMC

    Kingston United Methodist Church 9 Church Street, Kingston, New Jersey, United States

    The Kingston United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Eve service, 9 Church St. Kingston. This non-KHS event is posted for community interest.

  • January 2026

  • Thu 1
    January 1, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Kingston: 2026 First Day Hike

    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    Thursday, January 1st at noon. Kingston's annual "First Day Hike" on New Year's Day starts at the Mapleton Preserve behind the D&R Canal State Park Headquarters building Organized by Friends … Continue reading "Kingston: 2026 First Day Hike"

  • Sun 4
    January 4, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

    250th: Lunch with Washington and his Generals

    Eno Terra, Kingston 4484 Route 27, Kingston, New Jersey, United States

    ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED-- See Eventbrite link below As part of the weekend commemoration of Washington's winter campaign and the conference on horseback, you are invited to dine with the generals … Continue reading "250th: Lunch with Washington and his Generals"

  • Sun 4
    January 4, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    250th: The Conference on Horseback

    Kingston Presbyterian Cemetery Church Street, Kingston, New Jersey, United States

    Following the Trenton and Princeton battles of 1776 -1777, George Washington led his army north to Kingston. From the cemetery on the hill he could see back down the road … Continue reading "250th: The Conference on Horseback"

    Free
  • Mon 19
    January 19, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Kingston: MLK Day of Service 2026

    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    (Monday) Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a tradition in Kingston, NJ. Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands offers a variety of service tasks. Check their website for more … Continue reading "Kingston: MLK Day of Service 2026"

  • Sun 25
    January 25, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    Tea Time Talks- January

    The Kingston Historical Society returns to the Kingston United Methodist Church for afternoon tea and presentations. We are preparing three talks for January. Note: these dates are subject to weather. … Continue reading "Tea Time Talks- January"

  • Sat 31
    January 31, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Kingston: FPNL Winter Sowing Workshop

    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    Register for this activity presented by the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands. See their website for details as they become available. This non-KHS event is posted for community interest.

  • February 2026

  • Sun 22
    February 22, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    Tea Time Talks- February

    The Kingston Historical Society returns to the Kingston United Methodist Church for afternoon tea and presentations. We are preparing three talks for February. Note: these dates are subject to weather. … Continue reading "Tea Time Talks- February"

  • March 2026

  • Sun 22
    March 22, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    Tea Time Talks – March

    The Kingston Historical Society returns to the Kingston United Methodist Church for afternoon tea and presentations. We are preparing three talks for March. Note: these dates are subject to weather. … Continue reading "Tea Time Talks – March"

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PO Box 323  Kingston, NJ 08528-0323

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Locktender’s House, D&R Canal State Park
GPS:
40°22’25.9″N 74°37’06.7″W
South Brunswick Township, New Jersey
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10am-4pm Weekends April through November

 

About KHS

The Kingston Historical Society (KHS) was formed in 1997 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization to preserve, enhance and promote the history of the village of Kingston, New Jersey.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec 13
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kingston: FPNL Holiday Drop-in

Dec 14
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kingston: Audubon Christmas Bird Count (KGA)

Dec 14
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kingston: “See the light” Womens Chorus Concert

Dec 24
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kingston: Christmas Eve KUMC

Jan 1
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Kingston: 2026 First Day Hike

Jan 4
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

250th: Lunch with Washington and his Generals

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Kingston Locktender's House open on weekends April-November (Closed to Public in Winter)

Recent Posts:

  • Holiday Tree Lighting Photos 2025 December 10, 2025
  • Dressed For Winter December 9, 2025
  • Two American Revolution Events Scheduled December 2, 2025
  • 2025 Annual Meeting Videos November 16, 2025
  • Laptop Computer Donation Program October 3, 2025
  • Five Canal House Open House a Success! September 24, 2025
  • Spring Talk Video: Carrie Fellows July 9, 2025

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    • Talk: Why is Kingston Here? 2/8/22 (with video)
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Resource Links

Regional Civic Associations
  • Kingston Greenways Association
  • Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands
  • Kingston Volunteer Fire Co
Regional Nature Conservation and Historical Groups
  • Delaware and Raritan Canal Watch
  • Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition
  • Millstone Valley Scenic Byway
  • Preservation New Jersey
  • Crossroads of the American Revolution
  • The Watershed Institute
  • New Jersey Conservation Foundation
  • D & R Greenway Land Trust
  • Historical Society of Princeton
Regional Government Organizations
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  • Delaware & Raritan Canal Commission
  • NJ Historic Preservation Office
  • Franklin Township
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  • Princeton (municipality)
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