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  • April 2023

  • Sat 1
    Featured April 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Locktender’s House Opens

    The Locktender's House, at the Kingston Lock on the Delaware and Raritan Canal holds historical displays in its first floor rooms. The displays are closed to the public during the … Continue reading "Locktender’s House Opens"

  • Sat 29
    April 29, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Taverns of Kingston-postponed to May 6

    NOTE: Rain Date Saturday, May 6th You can still register for the May 6 event at: HTTPS://WWW.KHSNJ.ORG/WALKREGISTRATION Because of heavy rain forecast for April 29, we decided to postpone the … Continue reading "Taverns of Kingston-postponed to May 6"

  • May 2023

  • Sat 6
    May 6, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Taverns of Kingston- a Saturday Walking Tour (new date)

    Due to heavy rain in the forecast on April 29th, the Tavern Walk has been moved to May 6th. A Saturday Afternoon walk led by George Luck, Jr. Half way … Continue reading "Taverns of Kingston- a Saturday Walking Tour (new date)"

  • June 2023

  • Sat 3
    line drawing of Kingston Presbyterian Church with modern steeple
    June 3, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Kingston Celebrates 300th Anniversary of Presbyterian Church

    Kingston Presbyterian Church 4565 Route 27, Kingston, New Jersey, United States

    Reflections On Our Past 1723 – 2023, Celebrating 300 years Kingston Presbyterian Church

    Free
  • October 2023

  • Sat 14
    Entrance Gate Kingston Cemetery
    October 14, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Cemetery Tales (Kingston Community Event)

    As part of the celebration of 300 years, the Kingston Presbyterian Church is holding a special event in the Kingston Cemetery.Meet some of Kingston’s ancestors, as they tell you their … Continue reading "Cemetery Tales (Kingston Community Event)"

  • Sat 21
    October 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    South Brunswick History Day 2023

    Historical sites from Dayton to Kingston and north to Deans will be open for three hours of special programming. More details at: Our Event List Presented by the South Brunswick … Continue reading "South Brunswick History Day 2023"

    Free
  • November 2023

  • Tue 14
    November 14, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Book Talk / Annual Meeting

    The Kingston Historical Society features an annual meeting speaker, Markus McParland, author of "Community Collection for Kingston, NJ" The meeting will be at the Kingston Firehouse, 8 Heathcote Road, Kingston … Continue reading "Book Talk / Annual Meeting"

  • Sun 26
    November 26, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Locktender’s House Closes for Winter

    This Sunday is the last day in 2023 for public access to the history room in the Locktender's House. During the winter we will be updating the displays and preparing … Continue reading "Locktender’s House Closes for Winter"

  • December 2023

  • Sun 3
    December 3, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    Holiday Tree Lighting 2023

    Locktender's House Kingston, NJ 39 Old Lincoln Highway, 08540, Kingston, New Jersey

    Link to photos of this event HERE We brighten up the Kingston Lock starting on Sunday afternoon with the Kingston Women's Chorus and some light refreshments. Come down to the … Continue reading "Holiday Tree Lighting 2023"

  • February 2024

  • Sat 24
    February 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Rockingham: Celebrate

    Join the Rockingham Association as the celebrate George Washington's 292nd Birthday and The House's Recent Renovation. Renovation Ceremony 1 PMOpen House until 4 PM Scavenger Hunt, Light Refreshments & More … Continue reading "Rockingham: Celebrate"

  • March 2024

  • Sat 9
    March 9, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Kingston: FPNL Signs of Spring

    Kingston Event: The Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands www.fpnl.orgat Kingston’s Mapleton Preserve -- 145 Mapleton Rd, Kingston, NJLet’s explore the Mapleton Preserve to look for signs of spring. Dress for … Continue reading "Kingston: FPNL Signs of Spring"

  • Sat 23
    March 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    D&R Canal: Bike Ride Griggstown to Kingston- Rained out

    We have heard that this event is canceled. Please check with D&R Canal Watch. Community Event from D&R Canal Watch Website: 10 miles roundtrip on the D&R Canal towpath. Explore … Continue reading "D&R Canal: Bike Ride Griggstown to Kingston- Rained out"

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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:

  • 2025 Annual Meeting Videos November 16, 2025
  • Laptop Computer Donation Program October 3, 2025
  • Five Canal House Open House a Success! September 24, 2025
  • Spring Talk Video: Carrie Fellows July 9, 2025
  • Kingston in the American Revolution begins… June 18, 2025
  • Spring Kingston Historian ready for download June 9, 2025
  • Tea Time Videos 2025 April 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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