BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Kingston Historical Society - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Kingston Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.khsnj.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Kingston Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20230910T224406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T165228Z UID:1708-1697886000-1697896800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:South Brunswick History Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:Historical sites from Dayton to Kingston and north to Deans will be open for three hours of special programming. More details at: Our Event List \n\n\n\nPresented by the South Brunswick Township Historical Society. A Saturday “Scavenger Hunt” encourages groups to visit locations across the township over a three hour period from 11 AM to 2 PM\, with a birthday cake at Woodlot Park at 2:30 PM. https://sbpl.info/history-day-scavenger-hunt/ \n\n\n\nCome to Kingston and get your “passport” stamped\, and a tour of our Locktender’s House URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/south-brunswick-history-day-2023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20230918T180503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T180637Z UID:1723-1697292000-1697302800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Cemetery Tales (Kingston Community Event) DESCRIPTION:(Kingston Presbyterian Church image)\n\n\n\nAs part of the celebration of 300 years\, the Kingston Presbyterian Church is holding a special event in the Kingston Cemetery.Meet some of Kingston’s ancestors\, as they tell you their story\, during an afternoon stroll through KPC’s historic cemetery. \n\n\n\nRSVP: call: (609) 921-8895 or email: kingstonpresnj@gmail.com URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/cemetery-tales-kingston-community-event/ CATEGORIES:kingston,public event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.khsnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cemetery-entrance-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20230325T182303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T220148Z UID:1465-1685815200-1685826000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston Celebrates 300th Anniversary of Presbyterian Church DESCRIPTION:All Are Invited! \n\n\n\n300 years ago farmers\, tradespeople\, and travelers gathered on Sundays at the newly formed Kingston Presbyterian Church. On Saturday\, June 3\, you are invited to join in celebrating the 300 Years of history of Kingston’s oldest church from the earliest days of the founding of Kingston. \n\n\n\nAll Are Invited! \n\n\nReflections On Our Past 1723 – 2023\n\n\nReception celebrating 300 years Kingston Presbyterian Church to be held at KPC social hall beneath the church sanctuary. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 3\, 2023\, 6 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKingston Presbyterian Church\, Kingston\, NJ\n\n\n\nJoin us to Celebrate 300 Years6 pm Reception hosted by Kingston Historical Society\, light refreshments7 pm Presentation by Rev. Sharyl Dixon\, pastor\, KPC and George Luck\, Jr.\, KPC Elder and KHS Vice President \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Kingston Presbyterian Churchand the Kingston Historical Society \n\n\n\nLocation: Kingston Presbyterian ChurchMain Street/Route 27\, Kingston\, New Jersey \n\n\n\nTo learn more about KPC’s 300th Year see THIS LINK \n\n\n\nKingston Presbyterian Church\, 4565 Route 27\, Kingston\, NJ 08528 URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-presbyterian-church-300-years/ LOCATION:Kingston Presbyterian Church\, 4565 Route 27\, Kingston\, New Jersey\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:kingston,public event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.khsnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/line-drawing-Kingston-Presbyterian.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20230426T204537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T014840Z UID:1561-1683378000-1683385200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Taverns of Kingston- a Saturday Walking Tour (new date) DESCRIPTION:Due to heavy rain in the forecast on April 29th\, the Tavern Walk has been moved to May 6th. \n\n\n\nA Saturday Afternoon walk led by George Luck\, Jr. \n\n\n\nHalf way between New York and Philadelphia\, Kingston was a natural place for inns and taverns for travelers. The first inn/tavern was established by Henry Greenland in 1683 on the west side of the Millstone River; subsequent taverns/inns were all on the east side. \n\n\n\nThe walk will be led by lifetime Kingston resident (and KHS Vice President) George Luck\, Jr.\, who will once again demonstrate his deep knowledge of Kingston history. \n\n\n\nWe will start at the Kingston Presbyterian Church parking lot (4565 NJ Route 27)\, then proceed down Main Street (Route 27) toward the D&R Canal. On the way George will point out the sites of the various former inns and taverns that once made Kingston an important and busy stopping place for travelers as well as a gathering place for locals from colonial times\, through the Revolutionary War\, the early republic\, the Lincoln Highway and today. \n\n\n\nTHE WALK IS FREE\, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. REGISTER AT: \n\n\n\nHTTPS://WWW.KHSNJ.ORG/WALKREGISTRATION \n\n\n\n“April showers\,Bring May tours.” (see you at the tour!) URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/tavern-walk-rain-date/ CATEGORIES:kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20230409T190922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T015715Z UID:1526-1682773200-1682780400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Taverns of Kingston-postponed to May 6 DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Rain Date Saturday\, May 6th \n\n\n\nYou can still register for the May 6 event at: \n\n\n\nHTTPS://WWW.KHSNJ.ORG/WALKREGISTRATION \n\n\n\nBecause of heavy rain forecast for April 29\, we decided to postpone the event to May 6th. \n\n\n\nRead more about it HERE URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-taverns-2023/ CATEGORIES:kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20221209T210356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T185043Z UID:1387-1680343200-1680368400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Locktender's House Opens DESCRIPTION:The Locktender’s House\, at the Kingston Lock on the Delaware and Raritan Canal holds historical displays in its first floor rooms. The displays are closed to the public during the winter months. Weekend access will resume on April 1st. \n\n\n\nKingston: On The Map display at Kingston Locktender’s House URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/locktenders-house-opens/ CATEGORIES:kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20230117T151058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T235634Z UID:1416-1674288000-1674320400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Happy Birthday Kingston Presbyterian Church! DESCRIPTION:Today the Kingston Presbyterian Church is 300 years old! Founded January 21\, 1723. \n\n\n\nChurch building (from kingstonpresbyterian.org )\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the 300th Anniversary\, visit THIS POST URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/happy-birthday-kingston-presbyterian-church/ CATEGORIES:kingston END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20221108T215011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T215007Z UID:1310-1670353200-1670362200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:KHS Annual Meeting & Program DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Annual Meeting of the Kingston Historical Society\, Kingston\, NJ will be held at 7 PM on Tuesday\, December 6th\, at the Kingston Fire House and also via videoconference and audio conference via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur program for the evening: \n\n\n\nThe D. & R. Canal State Park: Sustaining a Key New Jersey Asset. \n\n\n\nFor a description of the evening’s program\, click HERE (Description) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register to attend via Zoom\, or for directions\, click HERE: Talk (Directions and Registration) URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/khs-annual-meeting-program/ LOCATION:Kingston Fire House\, 8 Heathcote Road\, Kingston\, NJ\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:kingston,meetings,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T173000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20221018T002911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T031708Z UID:1268-1670171400-1670175000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Holiday Tree Lighting 2022 DESCRIPTION:Come down to the Locktender’s House! \n\n\n\nThe Kingston Historical Society\, with help from the Kingston Womens Chorus will brighten the canal at our traditional tree lighting. \n\n\n\nEvent will be at 4:30 PM. Dress warmly! \n\n\n\nJoin us!\n\n\n\nThe Locktender’s House and tree\, viewed from Route 27 at the Canal.\n\n\n\nMap of Kingston and Canal Area with Locktender’s House (arrow) URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/holiday-tree-lighting-2022/ LOCATION:Locktender’s House Kingston\, NJ\, 39 Old Lincoln Highway\, 08540\, Kingston\, New Jersey CATEGORIES:kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T203000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20220716T195538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T022156Z UID:1117-1661621400-1661632200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston Picnic DESCRIPTION:The perfect end to a summer Saturday. Bring a chair\, blanket\, and a picnic and enjoy live music and the delightful company of your friends and neighbors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Kingston Park (Lauel Ave. Schoolyard) \n\n\n\n5:30 or so: Bring a picnic and a blanket/chairs6 PM Music By Phil Orr & Steve Hiltner8 PM Movie: Kingston: Crossroads of History \n\n\n\n\nClick Here FOR EVENT DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nvillage picnic time\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Kingston Historical Society and Kingston Village Advisory Committee URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-picnic/ CATEGORIES:kingston,public event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.khsnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Kingston-Picnic-Basket.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T203000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035048 CREATED:20220406T133220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T005206Z UID:919-1655924400-1655929800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston's Main Street Reflections DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Date is now Wednesday\, June 22. \n\n\n\nThe Kingston Historical Society will present stories of Main Street through the eyes of longtime residents. \n\n\n\nMain Street\, Kingston (NJ GIS processed)\n\n\n\nThis talk will be a “Hybrid” talk\, with options to attend in person of via Zoom.us. For directions or to pre-register for Zoom (required)\, visit our “Talk” page: \n\n\n\n\n DIRECTIONS and REgistration\n\n\n\n\nFollow this link to view the: \n\n\n\n\n ANNOUNCEMENT. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingstons-main-street/ LOCATION:Kingston Fire House\, 8 Heathcote Road\, Kingston\, NJ\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:kingston,meetings,public event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.khsnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Kingston-Main-St-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035049 CREATED:20220503T222448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T143239Z UID:953-1654938000-1654948800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston Cemetery: Cleaning (new date) DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Presbyterian Church is asking for help cleaning gravestones at the KPC Cemetery on Church St. in Kingston. (see the website link below for new date.) \n\n\n\nThis is Abbie’s Confirmation Project. She says: “This is a great way we can show our love to our whole community\, our neighbors and God.” \n\n\n\nFor more details there will be an entry on the KPC website: \n\n\n\nLINK:https://kingstonpresbyterian.org/events/ \n\n\n\nThis Event was postponed from May due to weather. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: This is not a Kingston Historical Society event\, For details\, contact Kingston Presbyterian Church directly. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-cemetery-cleaning/ CATEGORIES:kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035049 CREATED:20220503T221112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220521T114214Z UID:944-1653220800-1653235200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Rockingham: Children's Day (CANCELLED) DESCRIPTION:News comes from Rockingham that they have had to cancel this event. \n\n\n\nOur friends at Rockingham State Historic Site will be holding their annual Children’s Day in person this year. 18th century games &toys\, crafts and presentations on 18th century life (dress-up) are just some of the activities planned for that Sunday afternoon.Co Sponsored by Montgomery Twp. High School Live Historians\, the Rockingham Association & the NJ Division of State Parks\, Forests & Historic Sites. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLINK: https://www.rockingham.net/special-events URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/rockingham-childrens-day/ LOCATION:84 Lauel Ave. Route 603\, Franklin Township\, Somerset County\, NJ CATEGORIES:public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035049 CREATED:20220404T214243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T023258Z UID:916-1653138000-1653145200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:KINGSTON's INNS and TAVERNS DESCRIPTION:A Saturday Afternoon walk led by George Luck\, Jr. \n\n\n\nHalf way between New York and Philadelphia\, Kingston was a natural place for inns and taverns for travelers. The first inn/tavern was established by Henry Greenland in 1683 on the west side of the Millstone River; subsequent taverns/inns were all on the east side. \n\n\n\nThe walk will be led by lifetime Kingston resident (and KHS Vice President) George Luck\, Jr.\, who will once again demonstrate his deep knowledge of Kingston history. \n\n\n\nWe will start at the Kingston Presbyterian Church parking lot (4565 NJ Route 27)\, then proceed down Main Street (Route 27) toward the D&R Canal. On the way George will point out the sites of the various former inns and taverns that once made Kingston an important and busy stopping place for travelers as well as a gathering place for locals from colonial times\, through the Revolutionary War\, the early republic\, the Lincoln Highway and today. He will tell about their owners\, patrons and history. We will proceed down the hill and end up at Eno Terra were there will be an opportunity to purchase drinks\, including some which George Washington would have enjoyed\, and George will talk about the former inns and taverns in the canal area. The role of historic preservation in rehabilitation of the former King’s Inn/ Wine Press into the present Eno Terra will also be described. \n\n\n\nTHE WALK IS FREE\, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE.REGISTER AT: KHSNJ.ORG/WALKREGISTRATION \n\n\n\nor click: \n\n\n\n\nHTTPS://WWW.KHSNJ.ORG/WALKREGISTRATION URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingstons-inns-and-taverns/ CATEGORIES:kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035049 CREATED:20220331T190040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T213033Z UID:901-1649498400-1649520000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: On The Map DESCRIPTION:Kingston: On The Map\, a new display\, opens April 9th in the History Room at the D &R Canal Locktender’s House\, on old Lincoln Highway (off Route 27) in Kingston. On view Saturdays and Sundays April to November from 10 AM to 4 PM. Air circulation is limited\, so masks and distancing are requested. \n\n\n\nSee our Blog Post for more details URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-on-the-map/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035049 CREATED:20211126T194003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T183421Z UID:467-1648893600-1648915200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Locktender's House reopens DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society opens the Kingston Locktender’s house from April to the end of November URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/locktenders-house-reopens/ CATEGORIES:kingston END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035049 CREATED:20211126T195939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T204052Z UID:472-1644348600-1644354000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Talk: Why is Kingston Here? DESCRIPTION:An illustrated talk by George Luck and Charlie Dieterich tracing Kingston’s many roles in history. (Rescheduled from January 11) \n\n\n\nFor links to the video\, authors and references of the talk\, go to \n\n\n\n\nTHIS PAGE URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/talk-why-is-kingston-here/ LOCATION:Hybrid – in person and via zoom.us CATEGORIES:kingston,meetings,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035049 CREATED:20211229T182741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T182844Z UID:600-1641929400-1641934800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Jan 11 Talk Rescheduled DESCRIPTION:Talk has been rescheduled to February 8th 2022. (Link) URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/jan-11-talk-rescheduled/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035049 CREATED:20211126T194258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T194259Z UID:469-1639492200-1639494000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:KHS 2021 virtual Annual Meeting. It will be only a brief business meeting (brief reports and election of trustees); there will be no speaker/ program. Members have received a link to the virtual meeting. Send an e-mail to contact@khsnj.org for more information. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/annual-meeting-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035049 CREATED:20211126T193214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T193215Z UID:461-1638703800-1638709200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:KHS Holiday Tree Lighting DESCRIPTION:outside behind the Kingston Lock-tender’s House in the D&R Canal State Park. While due to State regulations and concern for safety we will not have an Open House or refreshments\, the Kingston Women’s Chorus will sing a few songs and\, after the tree-lighting at 5 pm\, lead all in seasonal holiday songs. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/khs-holiday-tree-lighting/ LOCATION:Locktender’s House Kingston\, NJ\, 39 Old Lincoln Highway\, 08540\, Kingston\, New Jersey CATEGORIES:kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035049 CREATED:20211126T193747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T193748Z UID:465-1638154800-1638187200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Locktender's House Closes for Winter DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society displays historical information in the Locktender’s House on weekends from April to the end of November URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/locktenders-house-closes-for-winter/ CATEGORIES:kingston END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR