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  • June 2026

  • 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"

  • Sun 28

    Kingston: Coffee and Volunteer Opportunities at Mapleton Preserve

    June 28 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    Connect with Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands (FPNL) over coffee to learn about volunteer activities at the Preserve. Come learn new skills, experience new things, get some great exercise and … Continue reading "Kingston: Coffee and Volunteer Opportunities at Mapleton Preserve"

  • 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

    POSTPONED Franklin Fireworks (July 2 moved to July 10)

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

    POSTPONED TO JULY 10 Due to Heat"Based on this forecast, and in the interest of the health and safety of attendees, staff, volunteers and vendors, the Township has made the … Continue reading "POSTPONED Franklin Fireworks (July 2 moved to July 10)"

  • Thu 9

    Rockingham Concert: Rescheduled to July 30

    July 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Moved to July 30th, see this event

  • Fri 10

    Rockingham Open House Days

    July 10 @ 11:00 am - July 12 @ 3:00 pm

    Grounds Tours and Open House at Rockingham Satate Historic Site, Laurel Ave, Kingston, Franklin Township, NJ. For details see https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-world-to-george-washingtons-rockingham-tickets-1991099777032 This non-KHS event is posted for community interest.

  • Fri 10

    Franklin: Fireworks Rescheduled to July 10

    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 to July 10"

  • 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"

  • Thu 30

    Rockingham: Outdoor Concert- 200 Years of Popular Song- Rescheduled

    July 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    200 Years of Popular Song for 250 Years of Independence This is an outdoor event, bring a blanket or lawn chair.RESCHEDULED from July 9th due to rain/flooding 84 Laurel Avenue, … Continue reading "Rockingham: Outdoor Concert- 200 Years of Popular Song- Rescheduled"

    Free
  • August 2026

  • Sat 1

    Kingston-Rockingham hike Aug. 1

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

    This non-KHS event is posted for community interest. Following George Washington’s Footsteps:Hike and Tour of RockinghamJoin the Franklin Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) for a combined hike and historic house tour. … Continue reading "Kingston-Rockingham hike Aug. 1"

    Free
  • Sat 1

    Kingston Lock- Open House with Models

    August 1 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Locktender's House Kingston, NJ 39 Old Lincoln Highway, 08540, Kingston, New Jersey

    Members of the Kingston Historical Society welcome you to the Kingston Lock. See how a canal lock works, etc. Note: The Locktender's House is open every Saturday and Sunday until … Continue reading "Kingston Lock- Open House with Models"

    Free
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PO Box 323  Kingston, NJ 08528-0323

Locktender’s House Directions:
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Locktender’s House, D&R Canal State Park
GPS:
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:

  • 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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    • 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
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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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