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Kingston, New Jersey

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  • May 2025

  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    History Day -Middlesex County

    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. EJOTV is a collection … Continue reading "History Day -Middlesex County"

  • June 2025

  • Sun 1
    June 1 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Rockingham: George and Martha…

    We have heard that this event is SOLD OUT, with a waiting list. https://www.rockingham.net/special-events

  • Sun 1
    June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Kingston: Kingston Women’s Chorus Concert

    Kingston United Methodist Church 9 Church Street, Kingston, New Jersey, United States

    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 … Continue reading "Kingston: Kingston Women’s Chorus Concert"

  • Tue 10
    June 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Spring Kingston Talk: Carrie Fellows

    Kingston Fire House 8 Heathcote Road, Kingston, NJ, United States

    Kingston Historical Society welcomes Carrie Fellows, Executive Director of New Jersey's Crossroads of the American Revolution Assoc. Inc. Crossroads of the American Revolution Association was founded in 2002 as the … Continue reading "Spring Kingston Talk: Carrie Fellows"

  • August 2025

  • Sat 23
    August 23 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Kingston: United Methodist Church Art and Music Fair!

    Kingston United Methodist Church 9 Church Street, Kingston, New Jersey, United States

    The Kingston United Methodist Church is hosting a community-wide art and music fair on August 23rd from 10am-2pm. Live Music, Vendors, Games, and Food!9 Church St, Kingston, NJ 08528 This … Continue reading "Kingston: United Methodist Church Art and Music Fair!"

  • Sat 23
    August 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Reception for Lady Washington (Rockingham)

    Rockingham State Historic Site 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ, United States

    Rockingham Association is sponsoring an event at Rockingham State Historic Site. They write: Our new mannequin of Martha Washington finally joins the General at Rockingham after 20 years.Please stop by … Continue reading "Reception for Lady Washington (Rockingham)"

  • Sun 31
    August 31 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Canal Road Walk & Roll (Franklin)

    Canal Road Walk and RollAugust 31 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Canal Road closed from Griggstown Causeway to Route 518 in Rocky Hill. Enjoy a day with friends and … Continue reading "Canal Road Walk & Roll (Franklin)"

  • September 2025

  • Sun 14
    September 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Five Canal House Challenge ’25

    The Kingston Lock will be part of a three-county history adventure. Get your motor (or bicycle) running! D&R Canal Watch is coordinating a "scavenger hunt" for a Sunday afternoon. The … Continue reading "Five Canal House Challenge ’25"

    Free
  • Sat 20
    September 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    FPNL Scavenger Hunt

    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    From the FPNL.ORG Website: Join 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 … Continue reading "FPNL Scavenger Hunt"

    Free
  • Sat 27
    September 27 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    FPNL: National Public Lands Day

    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    National Public Lands Day Work SessionSaturday, September 27, 2025, 2 -- 4 PM The Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands (fpnl.org) invites you for an afternoon of service at Mapleton Preserve–removal … Continue reading "FPNL: National Public Lands Day"

    Free
  • Sat 27
    September 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    PRACTITIONERS OF MUSICK CONCERT (Community Event)

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

    This is a community event, not sponsored by the Kingston Historical Society. Contact the sponsoring organization for details, registration and costs Rockingham State Historic Site is hosting a concert by … Continue reading "PRACTITIONERS OF MUSICK CONCERT (Community Event)"

  • October 2025

  • Wed 1
    October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    KHS Volunteer Night

    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 … Continue reading "KHS Volunteer Night"

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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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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
    • Kingston Public Events
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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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