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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
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CREATED:20260528T210340Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T213000
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CREATED:20260609T214745Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T220000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
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CREATED:20260512T185837Z
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SUMMARY:South Brunswick History Day
DESCRIPTION:Township event at Public Library.   Time preliminary.
URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/south-brunswick-history-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T235959
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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
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