BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Kingston Historical Society - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260415T003744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T003830Z UID:3404-1776520800-1776528000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Cleanup #2 (afternoon) DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Greenways Association holds annual roadside cleanups around Kingston. The afternoon session will be along the D&R Canal Towpath and Environs. \n\n\n\nParking Location: Parking available at Kingston Lock-tender’s House at D&R Canal State Park\, 4498 Route 27\, Kingston NJ. Overflow parking available at John W. Flemer Preserve\, 4621 Route 27\, Kingston NJ. \n\n\n\nThis Community event is posted for public information. See the organization’s website for updates and corrections. KGA provides grabbers\, gloves\, orange vests\, and garbage bags. Water for refills will be available. Please wear sturdy clothing and boots! URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/earth-day-cleanup-2-afternoon/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260415T004340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T004343Z UID:3407-1776610800-1776618000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:South Brunswick Earth Day BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:South Brunswick Earth Day BioBlitz Sunday afternoon!Sunday\, April 19\, 2026–3 to 5 PM \n\n\n\nDiscover\, photograph\, share\, identify\, and learn about nature by joining Kingston Greenways for Rutgers’ 13th annual BioBlitz! More info at:https://kingstongreenways.org/ \n\n\n\nThis Community event is posted for public information. See the organization’s website for updates and corrections. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/south-brunswick-earth-day-bioblitz/ CATEGORIES:Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260415T002334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T141004Z UID:3400-1777716000-1777737600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston Lock Open House DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 2\, from 10-4\n\n\n\nThe 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. Learn about Kingston’s two swing bridges over the canal and take a walk to the turning basin\, where boats stopped for the night. \n\n\n\n\nIf the weather’s good we may have an outdoor demonstration of how the lock worked\, suitable for all ages. \n\n\n\n“HABS 2” Library of Congress image of lower gate at Kingston Lock (detail\, enhanced)\n\n\n\nFree\, Refreshments. \n\n\n\nNot from Kingston? Find the Kingston Lock area HERE URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-lock-open-house/ LOCATION:Locktender’s House Kingston\, NJ\, 39 Old Lincoln Highway\, 08540\, Kingston\, New Jersey CATEGORIES:Community,khs,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T123000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260421T113053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T165929Z UID:3414-1778320800-1778329800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:D&R Canal: Aqueduct Pop-up DESCRIPTION:This Community event is posted for public information. See the organization’s website for updates and corrections. \n\n\n\nThe Delaware and Raritan Canal State park announced a “Pop-up Walk” on the canal\, about 2 miles south of Kingston. Here’s what they posted on their website: \n\n\n\n\nJoin our seasonal historian at 10:30 10:00 am at the Millstone Aqueduct in Plainsboro for a leisurely 3-mile round-trip morning walk to Princeton Basin and back. Hear about the connections between the D&R Canal the small village of Aqueduct and how the creation of Carnegie Lake altered it forever. Learn about the bridge tender houses that once stood along the path in Princeton\, see the now inoperable turning bridge mechanism for the Dinky railroad spur line and discover the bustling canal community that once occupied the area around Turning Basin Park at Alexander Road in Princeton. As the group walks the towpath\, parts of the canal’s infrastructure will be highlighted. Put on your hiking shoes and come prepared to learn a bit about the D&R Canal and areas through which it flows. \nhttps://dandrcanal.org/programs\n\n\n\nSEE THEIR WEBSITE https://dandrcanal.org/programs for details and updates. \n\n\n\n(They also posted on their website a very cool photo of the aqueduct looking east\, toward Mapleton\, before the creation of Lake Carnegie!) \n\n\n\nMillstone Aqueduct Parking Lot\, 775 Mapleton Road\, Princeton (actually in Plainsboro\, Mapleton Road near US1 south) \n\n\n\nThe D&R Canal aqueduct viewed from the new bridge over the canal\, looking south. The towpath on the right and the “berm” path on the left. The Millstone River flows under the canal from left to right. The canal flows over the river\, coming north\, toward Kingston. (KHS photo 2026) URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/dr-canal-aqueduct-pop-up/ CATEGORIES:Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260224T171123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T113643Z UID:3329-1778925600-1778947200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Middlesex County: History Day DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! History Day at East Jersey Old Town Village will take place on May 16 from 10 AM to 4 PM. \nDivision of History & Historic Preservation\, Middlesex County\n\n\n\n\nLearn about the history in your backyard from local\, state\, and national historical organizations. Visit Revolutionary War and Civil War camps\, see historical weapons demonstrations\, and meet Generals George Washington\, Rochambeau\, Anthony Wayne\, and Colonel Stephen Moylan. Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy live music with a special performance by the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band.  This event features wheelchair-accessible wagon rides\, crafts\, skilled artisans\, and more. From the 18th century to the 20th century\, there is something for everyone at History Day. \nhttps://middlesexcountyculture.com/event/history-day/\n\n\n\nThis Community event is posted for public information. See the organization’s website for updates and corrections. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/middlesex-county-history-day/ CATEGORIES:250 American Revolution,Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T123000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260421T143209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T143219Z UID:3426-1779964200-1779971400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:D&R Canal State Park: Smell the Roses DESCRIPTION:The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park staff continues with more “Pop-up Walks” This one in Franklin Township at Colonial Park. Here’s some of what their website says: \n\n\n\n\nThe roses at Colonial Park Garden in Somerset are in bloom! Are you free for a few hours on THURSDAY\, MAY 28TH for a morning walk? If so then mark your calendar and join our seasonal historian to enjoy these beautiful late spring blossoms. Afterward the group will walk the D&R Canal towpath to East Millstone where you will see the bridge tender’s house and station that is located here. The group will also be introduced to the town’s colonial\, Revolutionary War\, canal\, railroad and manufacturing history as well as its tie to Colonial Park. This will be a leisurely outdoor program so plan to be with us a few hours……. Inclement weather will cancel this walk. A notice will be posted [on their website] should the program be canceled due to weather or other circumstance. \nhttps://dandrcanal.org/programs#PopUp\n\n\n\nLOCATION: Colonial Park – Parking Lot F; 156 Mettlers Rd\, Somerset\, NJ 08873 \n\n\n\nThis Community event is posted for public information. See the organization’s website for updates and corrections. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/dr-canal-state-park-smell-the-roses/ CATEGORIES:250 American Revolution,Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260528T204645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T204647Z UID:3539-1780131600-1780138800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Bamboo Cutting DESCRIPTION:Second Annual Bamboo CuttingSaturday\, May 30\, 2026\, 9-11 AM \n\n\n\nPlease come join us while we work to restore a little balance to our greenway. Bamboo will be available for your gardens (trellis/teepees)\, arts and crafts\, polinator hotels\, or musical instruments! Meet at the D&R Canal State Park headquarters at 145 Mapleton Road to join the cutting effort or to pick up cut pieces. \n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine\, unless there’s a hint of thunder. We supply gloves and water for refilling your own bottles\, and provide cutting tools–or you may bring your own. (But please be aware that no power tools may be used on Park land.) \nhttps://kingstongreenways.org/\n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-bamboo-cutting/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260528T204305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T172403Z UID:3537-1780740000-1780747200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Hooked on Fishing for Kids (KGA) DESCRIPTION:Kingston Greenways Association will provide fishing poles\, lures and instruction by our volunteers. Minimum age is 9 on or before 6/6/2026. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain date is September 26. Meet at D&R Canal Kingston Locktenders House at 4498 Route 27. \nkingstongreenways.org\n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-hooked-on-fishing-for-kids/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260528T205450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T205537Z UID:3541-1780740000-1780747200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:State Park: National Trails Day Walk- Princeton Nursery Trails DESCRIPTION:Led by Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park naturalist and historian. \n\n\n\nFor details see https://dandrcanal.org/programs \n\n\n\n\nDATE: Saturday\, June 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 10:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Kingston Office Parking Lot / 145 Mapleton Rd\, Princeton\, NJ 08540 (Click here for parking lot/meeting location). \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED / FREE \nhttps://dandrcanal.org/programs\n\n\n\nSee their website in the event of inclement weather. \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/state-park-national-trails-day-walk-princeton-nursery-trails/ LOCATION:Mapleton Preserve\, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260528T210340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T210343Z UID:3543-1781978400-1781985600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Blueberry Festival DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to KPC’s Annual Blueberry Festival on KPC’s spacious lawns ~Delicious Blueberry Desserts\, Music\, Games\, Pony Rides\, Bounce House\, GaGa Ball Pit\, & Local Fire Companies & Equipment for Kids to Explore ~ Fun for the Family. This is a Rain or Shine event. \nhttps://kingstonpresbyterian.org\n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. \n\n\n\nKingston Presbyterian Church\, 4565 Route 27\, Kingston\, NJ 08528 URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-blueberry-festival/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T213000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260609T214745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T214747Z UID:3583-1782928800-1782941400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:SBT- July 1st/Independence Day Celebration (Wednesday) DESCRIPTION:South Brunswick Township\, NJ celebrates America’s 250 years… \n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 1 – Independence Day CelebrationEvent starts at 6:00pmFireworks – Starts around 8:45pmRain Date: Thursday July 2Also Featuring: DJ & Food Trucks \n\n\n\nThe Independence Day Celebration:Crossroads South Middle School (195 Major Road) \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/sbt-july-1st-independence-day-celebration-wednesday/ CATEGORIES:250 American Revolution,Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T220000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260609T213906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T213909Z UID:3579-1783015200-1783029600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Franklin: 2026 Independence Day Fireworks (July 2) DESCRIPTION:2026 Independence Day Fireworks Thursday\, July 2nd6:00 – 9:00PM\, Food & Fun9:15PM\, FireworksFranklin Township Municipal Complex475 DeMott LaneRain Date – July 10th \nfranklintwpnj.org\n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/franklin-2026-independence-day-fireworks-july-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260512T185837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T185839Z UID:3530-1786197600-1786208400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:South Brunswick History Day DESCRIPTION:Township event at Public Library. Time preliminary. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/south-brunswick-history-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260521T172505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T172713Z UID:3533-1789293600-1789315200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Canal House Challenge 2026! DESCRIPTION: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\, or briskly hike along the canal to visit all five of them. Updates will be posted at canalwatch.org \n\n\n\nHere’s their announcement: \n\n\n\n\nFive of the historic locktender and bridgetender homes will be open to the public. Pick up a passport at your first stop and have it stamped. If you visit all five buildings in one day\, you will receive a small prize. \n\n\n\nVisitors will be invited to tour the homes in \n\n\n\n\nEast Millstone\n\n\n\nBlackwells Mills\n\n\n\nGriggstown\n\n\n\nKingston\n\n\n\nPort Mercer\n\n\n\n\n\nPrevious years: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.khsnj.org/2025/09/24/five-canal-house-open-house-a-success/\n\n\n\nhttps://www.khsnj.org/2024/09/24/kingstons-stop-on-five-canal-houses-tour/ URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/canal-house-challenge-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T235959 DTSTAMP:20260611T190513 CREATED:20260609T214234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T214236Z UID:3581-1791590400-1791676799@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Franklin: "Journey Into the Past" (250th) DESCRIPTION:Event being planned as part of Franklin 250 celebration. More news as the day approaches \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/franklin-journey-into-the-past-250th/ CATEGORIES:250 American Revolution,Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR