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  • April 2026

  • 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

    Saturday May 2, from 10-4 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 … Continue reading "Kingston Lock Open House"

    Free
  • Sat 9

    D&R Canal: Aqueduct Pop-up

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    This Community event is posted for public information. See the organization’s website for updates and corrections. The Delaware and Raritan Canal State park announced a "Pop-up Walk" on the canal, … Continue reading "D&R Canal: Aqueduct Pop-up"

  • 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"

  • Thu 28

    D&R Canal State Park: Smell the Roses

    May 28 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    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: The roses … Continue reading "D&R Canal State Park: Smell the Roses"

  • Sat 30

    Kingston: Bamboo Cutting

    May 30 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Second Annual Bamboo CuttingSaturday, May 30, 2026, 9-11 AM Please come join us while we work to restore a little balance to our greenway. Bamboo will be available for your … Continue reading "Kingston: Bamboo Cutting"

  • June 2026

  • Sat 6

    Kingston: Hooked on Fishing for Kids (KGA)

    June 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    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 … Continue reading "Kingston: Hooked on Fishing for Kids (KGA)"

  • Sat 6

    State Park: National Trails Day Walk- Princeton Nursery Trails

    June 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    Led by Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park naturalist and historian. For details see https://dandrcanal.org/programs DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026 TIME: 10:00 - 12:00 LOCATION: Kingston Office Parking Lot / … Continue reading "State Park: National Trails Day Walk- Princeton Nursery Trails"

    Free
  • Sat 20

    Kingston: Blueberry Festival

    June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    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 … Continue reading "Kingston: Blueberry Festival"

  • July 2026

  • Wed 1

    SBT- July 1st/Independence Day Celebration (Wednesday)

    July 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    South Brunswick Township, NJ celebrates America's 250 years... Wednesday, July 1 – Independence Day CelebrationEvent starts at 6:00pmFireworks – Starts around 8:45pmRain Date: Thursday July 2Also Featuring: DJ & Food … Continue reading "SBT- July 1st/Independence Day Celebration (Wednesday)"

  • Thu 2

    Franklin: 2026 Independence Day Fireworks (July 2)

    July 2 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    2026 Independence Day Fireworks Thursday, July 2nd6:00 - 9:00PM, Food & Fun9:15PM, FireworksFranklin Township Municipal Complex475 DeMott LaneRain Date - July 10th franklintwpnj.org This non-KHS event is posted for community … Continue reading "Franklin: 2026 Independence Day Fireworks (July 2)"

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PO Box 323  Kingston, NJ 08528-0323

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Locktender’s House, D&R Canal State Park
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40°22’25.9″N 74°37’06.7″W
South Brunswick Township, New Jersey
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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

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

Recent Posts:

  • 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
  • Dressed For Winter December 9, 2025

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    • Talk: Why is Kingston Here? 2/8/22 (with video)
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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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