Locktender’s House Closes for Winter
The Historical Society displays historical information in the Locktender's House on weekends from April to the end of November
KHS Holiday Tree Lighting
Locktender's House Kingston, NJ 39 Old Lincoln Highway, 08540, Kingston, New JerseyKingston Women’s Chorus will sing a few songs and, after the tree-lighting at 5 pm
Annual Meeting (via Zoom)
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 … Continue reading "Annual Meeting (via Zoom)"
Jan 11 Talk Rescheduled
Talk has been rescheduled to February 8th 2022. (Link)
Talk: Why is Kingston Here?
Hybrid - in person and via zoom.usThis illustrated talk by George Luck and Charlie Dieterich will trace Kingston's many roles in history. All welcome
Locktender’s House reopens
The Historical Society opens the Kingston Locktender's house from April to the end of November
Kingston: On The Map
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. … Continue reading "Kingston: On The Map"
KINGSTON’s INNS and TAVERNS
A Saturday Afternoon walk led by George Luck, Jr. Half way between New York and Philadelphia, Kingston was a natural place for inns and taverns for travelers. The first inn/tavern … Continue reading "KINGSTON’s INNS and TAVERNS"
Rockingham: Children’s Day (CANCELLED)
84 Lauel Ave. Route 603, Franklin Township, Somerset County, NJNews comes from Rockingham that they have had to cancel this event. Our friends at Rockingham State Historic Site will be holding their annual Children's Day in person this year. … Continue reading "Rockingham: Children’s Day (CANCELLED)"
Kingston Cemetery: Cleaning (new date)
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.) This is Abbie's … Continue reading "Kingston Cemetery: Cleaning (new date)"
Kingston’s Main Street Reflections
Kingston Fire House 8 Heathcote Road, Kingston, NJ, United StatesNOTE: Date is now Wednesday, June 22. The Kingston Historical Society will present stories of Main Street through the eyes of longtime residents. This talk will be a "Hybrid" talk, … Continue reading "Kingston’s Main Street Reflections"
Kingston Picnic
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! Where: Kingston Park … Continue reading "Kingston Picnic"