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Kingston, New Jersey

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  • April 2026

  • Sat 18

    Earth Day Cleanup #1 (morning)

    April 18 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Franklin Township- Roadside cleanup on Kingston-Rocky Hill Road and Laurel Avenue. The Kingston Greenways Association holds annual roadside cleanups around Kingston. The morning session is around Rockingham State Historic Site. … Continue reading "Earth Day Cleanup #1 (morning)"

  • Sat 18

    Earth Day Cleanup #2 (afternoon)

    April 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    The Kingston Greenways Association holds annual roadside cleanups around Kingston. The afternoon session will be along the D&R Canal Towpath and Environs. Parking Location: Parking available at Kingston Lock-tender's House … Continue reading "Earth Day Cleanup #2 (afternoon)"

    Free
  • Sun 19

    South Brunswick Earth Day BioBlitz

    April 19 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    South Brunswick Earth Day BioBlitz Sunday afternoon!Sunday, April 19, 2026--3 to 5 PM Discover, photograph, share, identify, and learn about nature by joining Kingston Greenways for Rutgers' 13th annual BioBlitz! … Continue reading "South Brunswick Earth Day BioBlitz"

  • May 2026

  • Sat 2

    Kingston Lock Open House

    May 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Locktender's House Kingston, NJ 39 Old Lincoln Highway, 08540, Kingston, New Jersey

    The Kingston Historical Society will show off the Kingston Lock on the Delaware and Raritan Canal at a special Saturday Open House. Come learn about how the canal lock worked. … Continue reading "Kingston Lock Open House"

    Free
  • Sat 16

    Middlesex County: History Day

    May 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Mark your calendars! History Day<https://middlesexcountyculture.com/event/history-day/> at East Jersey Old Town Village<https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/history> will take place on May 16 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Division of History & Historic Preservation, Middlesex … Continue reading "Middlesex County: History Day"

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PO Box 323  Kingston, NJ 08528-0323

Locktender’s House Directions:
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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
Hours: 
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

Apr 18
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Earth Day Cleanup #1 (morning)

Apr 18
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Earth Day Cleanup #2 (afternoon)

Apr 19
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

South Brunswick Earth Day BioBlitz

May 2
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Kingston Lock Open House

May 16
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Middlesex County: History Day

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

Recent Posts:

  • Kingston’s 1999 Parade Video–now online! January 17, 2026
  • Conference on Horseback 2026 photos January 12, 2026
  • 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

Explore our site…

  • Welcome
  • About the KHS
  • About Kingston, New Jersey
  • Previous Events
    • Talk: Why is Kingston Here? 2/8/22 (with video)
    • New World Dutch Barns
    • Kingston’s Businesses 2018
    • Kingston Schools Video 2016
    • D&R Canal Videos with commentary
    • Kingston Public Events
  • Exhibits
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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
  • Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park
  • Delaware & Raritan Canal Commission
  • NJ Historic Preservation Office
  • Franklin Township
  • South Brunswick Township
  • Plainsboro Township
  • Princeton (municipality)
  • Welcome
    • About the KHS
    • About Kingston, New Jersey
    • Recent Posts
    • Directions (around Kingston)
  • Calendar
    • Event List
    • Monthly view
  • Archives
    • Videos of Talks
    • Exhibits
    • “Telegraph” Blog Posts
    • Kingston Public Event List
    • Kingston Historian .pdf’s
  • Search Websites
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