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Kingston, New Jersey

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  • July 2026

  • Fri 10

    Franklin: Fireworks Rescheduled

    July 10 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    2026 Independence Day Fireworks Thursday, July 10TH6:00 - 9:00PM, Food & Fun9:15PM, FireworksFranklin Township Municipal Complex475 DeMott Lane franklintwpnj.org This non-KHS event is posted for community interest. This event was … Continue reading "Franklin: Fireworks Rescheduled"

  • Sun 19

    Kingston: FPNL’s Moth Night

    July 19 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    Join Senior Ecologist Blaine Rothauser and Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands for an up close look at moths. After a slide presentation on New Jersey moths, we will turn on … Continue reading "Kingston: FPNL’s Moth Night"

  • August 2026

  • Sat 1

    Kingston-Rockingham hike Aug. 1

    August 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Following George Washington’s Footsteps:Hike and Tour of RockinghamJoin the Franklin Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) for a combined hike and historic house tour. Franklin was at the center of the action … Continue reading "Kingston-Rockingham hike Aug. 1"

    Free
  • Sat 8

    South Brunswick: Rev Con 250 at Library

    August 8 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Township event at Public Library. Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. NJ RevCon 250 - Revolutionary War FestivalSaturday, August 08: 10:00am - 3:00pmThe Christopher J. Killmurray Building - All LibraryAge group: All … Continue reading "South Brunswick: Rev Con 250 at Library"

  • September 2026

  • Sun 13

    Canal House Challenge 2026!

    September 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Once again, D&R Canal Watch is coordinating local historical organizations to create an historic scavenger hunt! Although the five canal-side houses haven't moved since 1835, you need to drive, ride, … Continue reading "Canal House Challenge 2026!"

    Free
  • October 2026

  • Sat 10

    Franklin: “Journey Into the Past” (250th)

    October 10

    Event being planned as part of Franklin 250 celebration. More news as the day approaches This non-KHS event is posted for community interest.

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Postal Address
PO Box 323  Kingston, NJ 08528-0323

Locktender’s House Directions:
Kingston Maps

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

Jul 10
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Franklin: Fireworks Rescheduled

Jul 19
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Kingston: FPNL’s Moth Night

Aug 1
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kingston-Rockingham hike Aug. 1

Aug 8
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

South Brunswick: Rev Con 250 at Library

Sep 13
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Canal House Challenge 2026!

Oct 10
All day

Franklin: “Journey Into the Past” (250th)

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

Recent Posts:

  • July 1, 2026 is the 350th anniversary date of division into East and West Jersey June 30, 2026
  • Markus McParland wins Young Historian Award, Scholarship June 8, 2026
  • May 2nd Open House Welcomes Visitors. May 4, 2026
  • Brightening Up The Place April 18, 2026
  • 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

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  • 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
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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)
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    • About Kingston, New Jersey
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