BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Kingston Historical Society - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Kingston Historical Society 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250218T145955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T145957Z UID:2598-1742047200-1742054400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Mapleton work session-2 DESCRIPTION:Sat. 3.8.25 and 3.15.25. Eagle Scout work session. 2-4 pm. Constructing planters for native shrubs. Kartikeya Yadavalli welcomes volunteers to assist him in his project to construct wooden planters for native shrubs. Dates are weather dependent and subject to change. Please contact Karen Linder  karen.e.linder@gmail.com if you are interested in assisting\, so they can keep you in the loop. \n\n\n\nThis Kingston community event is organized by Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands https://fpnl.org/ URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-mapleton-work-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250105T194442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T151927Z UID:2506-1742740200-1742745600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Tea Time Talks #3 March 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Historical Society presents three short talks about the Kingston NJ area. These monthly sessions are at 2:30 on Sunday afternoons in the center of Kingston\, with enough time for you to get home before dark (though Daylight Savings Time starts before this March session!) \n\n\n\nThe good folks at the Kingston United Methodist Church have offered their hall for the talks! 9 Church Street\, Kingston (by the cemetery.) Note that snow is still a possibility. KHSNJ.ORG and this page will have a cancellation notice if bad weather threatens. \n\n\n\nSee our Tea Time event webpage for directions and topics for the whole series \n\n\n\nAll are welcome URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/tea-time-talks-3-march-2025/ CATEGORIES:Community,khs,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250226T222026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T222116Z UID:2611-1743242400-1743253200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Bamboo Removal DESCRIPTION:From the link below: \n\n\n\n\nOn March 29th from 10am – 1pm\, join WMA 10 Watershed Ambassador Claire and the Kingston Greenways Association in clearing out bamboo from along the canal towpath! Volunteers will work to remove young bamboo shoots and prevent them from spreading. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own gloves or clippers. Bamboo shoots will be used to create native bee habitats! Volunteers are also welcome to bring some bamboo home for craft projects. Dress for the weather and ready to work! \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/kingston-bamboo-removal-tickets-1235017884739 \n\n\n\nThis is a Kingston community event\, not associated with the Kingston Historical Society. It is posted for community interest. \n\n\n\nOrganizer says “Rain Date: March 30 10AM -1PM” URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-bamboo-removal/ LOCATION:Mapleton Preserve\, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston CATEGORIES:Community,kingston END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250312T004101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T134430Z UID:2635-1743847200-1743872400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Opening Day Open House at the Locktender's House DESCRIPTION:The displays at the Kingston Canal Locktender’s House will reopen Saturday April 5th. The display rooms are open to the public on weekends from April to November. \n\n\n\nCome to our opening day celebration to see demonstrations of how a canal lock works\, to see a model of a canal swing bridge\, and to chat with members of the Kingston Historical Society. Details– CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nFor a .pdf poster announcing the event click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.khsnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/April-2025-Open-House-KHS.pdf URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/opening-day-open-house-at-the-locktenders-house/ CATEGORIES:Community,khs,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250210T201730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T222104Z UID:2581-1743933600-1743958800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Locktender's House Open for Summer DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Locktender’s House Displays on the first floor will be open on weekends from April to November. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/locktenders-house-displays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250327T190043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T190045Z UID:2652-1745006400-1745008200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Good Friday Service DESCRIPTION:Good Friday Service at Kingston United Methodist Church. \n\n\n\nThis is a Kingston Community Event. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-good-friday-service/ LOCATION:Kingston United Methodist Church\, 9 Church Street\, Kingston\, New Jersey\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250331T162253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T162915Z UID:2669-1745053200-1745060400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Earth Day Cleanups-Franklin DESCRIPTION:Annual event organized by the Kingston Greenways Association\, all are welcome to join in. \n\n\n\nMorning Session–9 to 11 AM: Cleanup of Laurel Avenue and vicinity of Rockingham Historic Site\, from just north of the village of Kingston up to Route 518. Meet at the Rockingham parking lot\, 84 Laurel Avenue. \n\n\n\nKGA provides grabbers\, gloves\, orange vests\, and garbage bags. Please wear sturdy clothing and boots! Rain or shine. \n\n\n\nThere is also an afternoon session in South Brunswick. \n\n\n\nThis Kingston Community Event is posted for your information. For updates see the Kingston Greenways Association website URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-earth-day-cleanups-franklin/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250331T162600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T163036Z UID:2671-1745071200-1745078400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Earth Day Cleanups- South Brunswick DESCRIPTION:Annual event organized by the Kingston Greenways Association\, all are welcome to join in. \n\n\n\nAfternoon Session–2 to 4 PM: Gather at the Mapleton Preserve at 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston. We’ll focus on picking up trash in the Preserve and along Mapleton Road. \n\n\n\nKGA provides grabbers\, gloves\, orange vests\, and garbage bags. Please wear sturdy clothing and boots! Rain or shine. \n\n\n\nThere is also a morning session in Franklin Township. \n\n\n\nThis Kingston Community Event is posted for your information. For updates see the Kingston Greenways Association website URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-earth-day-cleanups-south-brunswick/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T070000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250327T190502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193458Z UID:2654-1745130600-1745132400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Easter Sunrise Service DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunrise Service at the Lake Carnegie Dam in Kingston\, just south of the Kingston Mill. Parking off Princeton-Kingston Road (NJ Route 27) by the boat dock. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a Kingston community event\, organized by KPC and KUMC URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-easter-sunrise-service/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T080000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250327T191251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T191343Z UID:2658-1745132400-1745136000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Easter Breakfast Continental DESCRIPTION:At the Kingston Presbyterian Church\, following the sunrise service\, times approximate. More details as the day approaches. \n\n\n\nThis is a Kingston community event URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-easter-breakfast-continental/ LOCATION:Kingston Presbyterian Church\, 4565 Route 27\, Kingston\, New Jersey\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250327T191903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T191905Z UID:2661-1745145000-1745150400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Easter Worship and Easter Egg Hunt DESCRIPTION:This is a Kingston Community Event. The Kingston United Methodist Church website should have details as the event date approaches. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-easter-worship-and-easter-egg-hunt/ LOCATION:Kingston United Methodist Church\, 9 Church Street\, Kingston\, New Jersey\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250218T150435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T150436Z UID:2600-1745676000-1745683200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Arbor Day Celebrating Native Plants (FPNL) DESCRIPTION:Sat. 4.26.25: Arbor Day – Celebrating Native Plants.  2-4 pm.  Mapleton Preserve\, 145 Mapleton Road\, Kingston\, NJ. Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands celebrates Arbor day with a grand opening of the new Eagle Scout Native Plant Installations at Mapleton Preserve. Learn about native plants and shrubs\, composting\, invasive plants\, help to plant a tree for Arbor Day and MORE!  Refreshments.  Free and all are welcome. \n\n\n\nThis Kingston community event is organized by Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands https://fpnl.org/ URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-arbor-day-celebrating-native-plants-fpnl/ LOCATION:Mapleton Preserve\, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T123000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250226T132817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T144046Z UID:2614-1745740800-1745757000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Pancake Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Volunteer Fire Company has postponed their pancake breakfast. Please check with them regarding any new date. \n\n\n\nThis is a Kingston community event\, not associated with the Kingston Historical Society. It is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-vol-fire-co-pancake-breakfast/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250131T170449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T170637Z UID:2560-1747476000-1747497600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:History Day -Middlesex County DESCRIPTION:This county sponsored event is being held in Piscataway\, NJ. Save the date! History Day at East Jersey Old Town Village is on May 17\, 10am-4pm. \n\n\n\nEJOTV is a collection of historic houses along the north bank of the Raritan River\, west (up stream) of Highland Park along River road. This is across the river from Franklin Township\, Somerset County. \n\n\n\n1050 River Road Piscataway\, NJ 08854 \n\n\n\nhttp://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/history \n\n\n\nWe post this county-sponsored event because it occurs near the D&R Canal. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/history-day-middlesex-county/ CATEGORIES:Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250506T191037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T170540Z UID:2756-1748786400-1748797200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Rockingham: George and Martha... DESCRIPTION:We have heard that this event is SOLD OUT\, with a waiting list. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.rockingham.net/special-events URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/rockingham-george-and-martha/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250506T190727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T190730Z UID:2754-1748804400-1748811600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Kingston Women's Chorus Concert DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Women’s Chorus presents  “We can’t keep from singing” a concert celebrating our 20th season with favorites from our history. June 1\, 7 pm at the Kingston United Methodist Church \n\n\n\nPosted as a Kingston Community event URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-kingston-womens-chorus-concert/ LOCATION:Kingston United Methodist Church\, 9 Church Street\, Kingston\, New Jersey\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250503T145825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T181806Z UID:2742-1749583800-1749589200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Spring Kingston Talk: Carrie Fellows DESCRIPTION:Kingston Historical Society welcomes Carrie Fellows\, Executive Director of New Jersey’s Crossroads of the American Revolution Assoc. Inc. \n\n\n\n\nCrossroads of the American Revolution Association was founded in 2002 as the only state-wide non-profit organization established to offer a forum for new citizen initiatives on education\, historical interpretation\, site use and heritage tourism\, and to raise popular appreciation of the historical significance of the American Revolution in New Jersey. \n\n\n\nCongress established the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area in 2006. The Association was designated as the coordinating entity for the Heritage Area. \n\n\n\n\nKingston Firehouse\, 8 Heathcote Rd. Kingston\, NJ\, and via Zoom. \n\n\n\nYou may attend this meeting using Zoom.us\, but you must register. Go to https://khsnj.org/talk to fill out the registration form. Attending in person is free and does not require registration. \n\n\n\nFor more about our speaker\, see:https://revolutionarynj.org/crossroads-welcomes-carrie-fellows-as-new-executive-director/and https://revolutionarynj.org/carrie-fellows/ URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/spring-kingston-talk-carrie-fellows/ LOCATION:Kingston Fire House\, 8 Heathcote Road\, Kingston\, NJ\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:khs,meetings,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250814T204754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T204756Z UID:2850-1755943200-1755957600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: United Methodist Church Art and Music Fair! DESCRIPTION:The Kingston United Methodist Church is hosting a community-wide art and music fair on August 23rd from 10am-2pm. \n\n\n\n\nLive Music\, Vendors\, Games\, and Food!9 Church St\, Kingston\, NJ 08528 \n\n\n\n\nThis is a Kingston Community event\, of community interest. It is not sponsored by the Historical Society. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-united-methodist-church-art-and-music-fair/ LOCATION:Kingston United Methodist Church\, 9 Church Street\, Kingston\, New Jersey\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250810T222320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T223157Z UID:2836-1755955800-1755963000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Reception for Lady Washington (Rockingham) DESCRIPTION:Rockingham Association is sponsoring an event at Rockingham State Historic Site. They write: \n\n\n\n\nOur new mannequin of Martha Washington finally joins the General at Rockingham after 20 years.Please stop by and see her in the blue parlor\, learn more about her life and time at Rockingham and meet the seamstress who crafted her detailed clothing! Light Refreshments — Donations Welcome! \n\n\n\n\nThis is a Kingston Community event\, not sponsored by the Kingston Historical Society. For more information\, see Rockingham.net. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/reception-for-lady-washington-rockingham/ LOCATION:Rockingham State Historic Site\, 84 Laurel Avenue\, Kingston\, NJ\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250810T220952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T220954Z UID:2833-1756634400-1756656000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Canal Road Walk & Roll (Franklin) DESCRIPTION:Canal Road Walk and RollAugust 31 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nCanal Road closed from Griggstown Causeway to Route 518 in Rocky Hill. Enjoy a day with friends and family along the scenic D&R Canal with no cars! \n\n\n\nCanal Road is at the end of Kingston-Rocky Hill Road. Alternative are: \n\n\n\nRoute 518 East to Route 27 North to Bunkerhill Road west to Griggstownor Route 518 West to US 206 north to River Road/Route 533 north to Griggstown Causeway \n\n\n\nThis is a Canal-related community event. Details at canalwatch.org URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/canal-road-walk-roll-franklin/ CATEGORIES:Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250709T152620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T010123Z UID:2824-1757844000-1757865600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Five Canal House Challenge '25 DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Lock will be part of a three-county history adventure. \n\n\n\nGet your motor (or bicycle) running! D&R Canal Watch is coordinating a “scavenger hunt” for a Sunday afternoon. The goal is to visit five of the remaining D&R canal houses from Lawrence Township to northern Franklin Township. Some were bridgetender houses\, some were locktender houses\, and Kingston’s was both. Get your “Canal Passport” stamped at each House to win a small prize. \n\n\n\nParticipating Locations and Organizations : \n\n\n\n\nEast Millstone Bridgetender’s House\n\nBlackwells Mills Bridgetender’s House (Blackwells Mills Canal House Association)\n\n\n\nGriggstown Bridgetender’s House (The Raritan-Millstone Heritage Alliance)\n\n\n\nKingston Locktender’s House (Kingston Historical Society)\n\n\n\nPort Mercer Bridgetender’s House (Lawrence Historical Society)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the Lawrence Historical Society’s Website: \n\n\n\n\nThe Canal House Challenge is an annual event held in September at which all five historic homes along the Delaware & Raritan Canal are open to the public. It is the only time of the year that all are open at the same time. \n\n\n\nParticipants are challenged to visit all homes in a single day. While visiting each site\, participants can learn about the history of the home. Participants who visit all sites win a prize. \n\n\n\nThe event\, which is free\, helps to promote New Jersey’s canal heritage. Donations are purely voluntary\, but gratefully accepted at each house; \n\n\n\nthese funds go toward the preservation of our historic homes along the D&R Canal.  \n\n\n\n\n Here’s a post about last year’s Canal House Challenge URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/five-canal-house-challenge-25/ CATEGORIES:khs,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T113000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250830T152630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T154153Z UID:2855-1758362400-1758367800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:FPNL Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:From the FPNL.ORG Website: \n\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands (FPNL) for a nature- and history-themed scavenger hunt at Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park. Find list items while exploring the fields and trails of the Preserve. The event is FREE. All ages are welcome but kids under 10 should be accompanied by an adult… \n\n\n\n\nThis is a Kingston Community Event\, not sponsored by the Kingston Historical Society. See the FPNL website for details. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/fpnl-scavenger-hunt/ LOCATION:Mapleton Preserve\, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250902T185850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T193143Z UID:2858-1758981600-1758988800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:FPNL: National Public Lands Day DESCRIPTION:National Public Lands Day Work SessionSaturday\, September 27\, 2025\, 2 — 4 PM \n\n\n\nThe Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands (fpnl.org) invites you for an afternoon of service at Mapleton Preserve–removal of invasives\, trail enhancement\, butterfly garden maintenance\, litter pickup\, and more. Service hours available. All are welcome. Tools and gloves are provided\, or bring your own. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a Kingston Community Event\, contact the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands directly for details and updates. (fpnl.org) URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/fpnl-national-public-lands-day/ LOCATION:Mapleton Preserve\, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250811T192552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T171045Z UID:2846-1758988800-1758992400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:PRACTITIONERS OF MUSICK CONCERT (Community Event) DESCRIPTION:This is a community event\, not sponsored by the Kingston Historical Society. Contact the sponsoring organization for details\, registration and costs \n\n\n\nRockingham State Historic Site is hosting a concert by Practitioners of Musick at the Kingston Presbyterian Church on Rte. 27 in Kingston\, NJ. Saturday\, September 27th\, 2025\, 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nFrom https://www.rockingham.net/special-events: \n\n\n\n\n“This concert will celebrate Rockingham and the evolution of the historic house through local and international music reflecting the period of its 18th- and early 19th-century owners\, the Higgins\, the Berriens and the Crusers. Musicians performing will be:John Burkhalter on English and Small Flutes\, Donovan Klotzbeacher on harpsichord and Rebecca Mariman\,soprano.REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for attendance at this program and will open on AUGUST 30. Check back on this page then or thereafter for the email to register. The event is open to ages 12 and up and there is a suggested donation of $10/person at the door. The event is sponsored by The Rockingham Association and NJ State Parks\, Forests & Historic Sites. For further information\, please call the site\, 609-683-7132.” \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER: https://www.rockingham.net/special-events URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/practitioners-of-musick-concert-community-event/ LOCATION:Kingston Presbyterian Church\, 4565 Route 27\, Kingston\, New Jersey\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T203000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250916T181733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T181749Z UID:2892-1759345200-1759350600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:KHS Volunteer Night DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society is looking to form volunteer community teams to work on:Kingston and America’s 250th Celebration (Learning\, Assisting Celebrations\, etc.)D&R Kingston Lock (showing off and improving our historic canal lock)Archiving Team (organizing our collection)KHS Electronics Team (and web\, and social media) \n\n\n\nTo register attend\, fill our our volunteer form at https://www.khsnj.org/help/ and tell us a bit about you. \n\n\n\nCome a few minutes early if you haven’t seen the displays\, and bring a flashlight\, as there are no lights in the parking lots. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/khs-volunteer-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250910T202743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T202759Z UID:2869-1759651200-1759669200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston Fire-- Pancakes DESCRIPTION:2025 Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast SUNDAY October 5\, 2025 8AM – 1PM at the Kingston Fire House on Heathcote Road.This is a not-to-be-missed community event!! \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Kingston Volunteer Fire Company No. 1\, and is posted here as a community service. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-fire-pancakes/ LOCATION:Kingston Fire House\, 8 Heathcote Road\, Kingston\, NJ\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250514T004854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T151743Z UID:2767-1760169600-1760288400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Somerset County: Journey Through the Past DESCRIPTION:Somerset County’s 20th annual Journey Through the Past will be held on October 11th and 12th\, 2025! Kingston is at the extreme southern tip of Somerset County\, though sometimes we are a part of this county-wide celebration. \n\n\n\nHere’s the county’s annoucement \n\n\n\nThis year’s events are north of Kingston (as we are in Somerset County’s southern most point!) The closest canal related sites are in Griggstown and East Millstone. \n\n\n\nD&R Canal Watch’s Saturday 10-5 Event \n\n\n\nSunday Event 12-4 URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/somerset-county-journey-through-the-past/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250929T182509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T182832Z UID:2925-1760277600-1760284800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: KGA Fall Foliage Walk DESCRIPTION:“Kingston Greenways Association invites the public to join our annual Fall Foliage walk on Sunday\, October 12th from 2 to 4 pm.  This year’s walk will be at Heathcote Park in Kingston\, NJ. \n\n\n\nThe walk leader\, Jeff Cramer\, is the South Brunswick Township arborist and a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert with extensive background in urban forestry.  \n\n\n\nThe walk will be on flat ground and will be at a slow pace\, followed by refreshments and socializing. All are welcome.” (from their announcement) \n\n\n\nThis is a Kingston Community event\, posted for community interest. For more details and updates\, see the Kingston Greenways Association website https://kingstongreenways.org URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-fall-foliage-walk/ CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20250924T165731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T165732Z UID:2910-1761382800-1761404400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Canal: Tour de Towpath 2025 DESCRIPTION:D&R Canal Watch is presenting a variety of tours/runs/bike rides along the Delaware and Raritan Canal. While most of the activity is near Trenton\, a 50 mile bike ride will come through Kingston on their way to Somerset. Details at https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-towpath25 URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/canal-tour-de-towpath-2025/ CATEGORIES:Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013412 CREATED:20251027T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T190746Z UID:2974-1762371000-1762376400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: New Jersey’s Changing Climate DESCRIPTION:Kingston Greenways Association presents: New Jersey’s Changing ClimateA talk by David Robinson\, PH.D\, New Jersey’s State Climatologist \n\n\n\nWednesday. November 5th at 7:30PM.In person at the Kingston Firehouse\, or on Zoom (see kingstongreenways.org for how to register) \n\n\n\nThis Kingston Community event is posted for public information. See the organization’s website for updates and corrections. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-new-jerseys-changing-climate/ LOCATION:Kingston Fire House\, 8 Heathcote Road\, Kingston\, NJ\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,meetings,public event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR