BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Kingston Historical Society - ECPv6.17.4.1//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260709T192419Z CREATED:20260709T192416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T192419Z UID:3647-1785585600-1785603600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston Lock- Open House with Models DESCRIPTION:Members of the Kingston Historical Society welcome you to the Kingston Lock. See how a canal lock works\, etc. \n\n\n\nNote: The Locktender’s House is open every Saturday and Sunday until November. This is a special opportunity to meet members and see demonstrations. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-lock-open-house-with-models/ LOCATION:Locktender’s House Kingston\, NJ\, 39 Old Lincoln Highway\, 08540\, Kingston\, New Jersey CATEGORIES:Community,khs,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260625T221551Z CREATED:20260512T185837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T221551Z UID:3530-1786183200-1786201200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:South Brunswick: Rev Con 250 at Library DESCRIPTION:Township event at Public Library. Kingston Lane\, Monmouth Jct. NJ \n\n\n\n\nRevCon 250 – Revolutionary War FestivalSaturday\, August 08: 10:00am – 3:00pmThe Christopher J. Killmurray Building – All LibraryAge group: All Agesevent type: HistoryDive into South Brunswick’s Revolutionary past at this all-ages festival of all things Colonial. Enjoy food trucks\, beer garden\, kids activities\, reenactments\, history talks\, crafts\, and more \nhttps://sbpl.libnet.info/events?n=30&r=range&start=2026-08-08\n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/south-brunswick-history-day/ LOCATION:New Jersey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T220000 DTSTAMP:20260802T181213Z CREATED:20260802T181210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T181213Z UID:3662-1786815000-1786831200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Franklin gets "Patriot-ic" DESCRIPTION:The Franklin Township 250 committee invites us to join them at a Somerset Patriots Ball Game\, which is also a fundraiser for the Franklin 250th Committee:Here’s a link to the Poster \n\n\n\nhttps://www.franklintwpnj.org/Home/Components/News/News/13309/1130 \n\n\n\nAnd here are more details: \n\n\n\n\n“TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME…” \n\n\n\nPlease come and support the Franklin 250 Committee for an evening of affordable family fun at Patriots Stadium on August 15th. Reserved seats are available to all\, whether you’re a Franklin Township resident or not! \n\n\n\nIn addition to purchase options in the poster\, you can also buy them at the following locations: \n\n\n\nAugust 1\, 11am – 2pm: Franklin Public Library\, DeMott Lane \n\n\n\nAugust 4\, 10am – 2pm: National Health Center Week Family Fun Day\, Franklin Middle School \n\n\n\nAugust 4\, 6 – 8:30 pm: National Night Out\, Franklin Municipal complex parking lot. \n\n\n\n\nThe poster says: \n\n\n\nFranklin 250 Night at the BallparkSaturday\, August 15 | 6:35 PM | Gates open 5:30 PMSomerset Patriots vs. New Hampshire Fisher CatsPurchase Options:Online at https://franklintwp.recdesk.comCommunity Senior Center | 505 DeMott LaneFranklin 250 Events https://franklintwpnj.org/franklin250 \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/franklin-gets-patriot-ic/ LOCATION:New Jersey CATEGORIES:250 American Revolution,Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T200000 DTSTAMP:20260828T140448Z CREATED:20260828T140109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T140448Z UID:3710-1787940000-1787947200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:KGA/D&R Popup Walk Friday Evening DESCRIPTION:From the Kingston Greenways Association website: \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 28th From 6:00PM to 8:00PM \n\n\n\nKingston Locktender‘s House \n\n\n\n58 Old Lincoln Hwy\, Princeton\, NJ 08540Coordinates: (401374261. -74.61 8787)Join staff from D&R Canal State Parkand Kingston Greenways Associationon a free guided 2 mile hike. \n\n\n\nSee the wildlife living in and aroundthe canal\, as well as Carnegie Lake onthis relaxing sunset adventure. \nhttps://kingstongreenways.org/\n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. \n\n\n\nMap of Kingston and Canal Area with Lock-Tender’s House (arrow) URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kga-dr-popup-walk-friday-evening/ LOCATION:Locktender’s House Kingston\, NJ\, 39 Old Lincoln Highway\, 08540\, Kingston\, New Jersey CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260815T145625Z CREATED:20260815T145622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T145625Z UID:3689-1788084000-1788105600@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Walk and Roll (Franklin Twp) DESCRIPTION:Canal Road Walk and Roll\n\n\n\n\nCanal Road will be 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! \nhttps://www.canalwatch.org\n\n\n\nCanal Road extends north along the Delaware and Raritan Canal north of Route 518\, It is the continuation of Kingston-Rocky Hill Road near the Rocky Hill bridge. \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/walk-and-roll-franklin-twp/ LOCATION:New Jersey CATEGORIES:Community,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T110000 DTSTAMP:20260825T180248Z CREATED:20260825T180245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T180248Z UID:3696-1788773400-1788778800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: Labor Day Planting Party (FPNL) DESCRIPTION:Help FPNL expand the native plant garden at Mapleton Preserve. NJDEP has provided 60 young native wildflower plants. Our goal is to get them planted and have a great time in the process. \n\n\n\nTools and gloves provided — or bring your favorites. Wear a hat and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. \n\n\n\nCool down in the sprinkler if it’s hot. 🧁 Cupcakes and cold drinks for all! \nhttps://fpnl.org/\n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. see their website for updates. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-labor-day-planting-party-fpnl/ LOCATION:Mapleton Preserve\, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260904T190850Z CREATED:20260904T190848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T190850Z UID:3724-1789225200-1789232400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:"Nothing More Agreeable" George Washington's "Good Music" DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, 3 p.m. at Kingston United Methodist Church\, 9 Church St\, Kingston\, N] 08528 \n\n\n\nFree Registration Online @ Rockingham1783.Eventbrite.com URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/nothing-more-agreeable-george-washingtons-good-music/ 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:20260913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260912T165336Z CREATED:20260521T172505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T165336Z 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\nClick for a Map of Canal House Location: \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\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/ LOCATION:New Jersey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T185826Z CREATED:20260904T185824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T185826Z UID:3720-1789308000-1789315200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Meet Rockingham's New Historian (Sun) DESCRIPTION:From their poster:“Share your interests and priorities for Rockingham STATE HISTORIC SITE Rockingham1783@dep.nj.govFree Registration Online @ Rockingham1783.Eventbrite.com” \n\n\n\nAt Rockingham Historic Site \n\n\n\n(also Thursday Sept 17 2-4PM ) \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. see their website for updates. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/meet-rockinghams-new-historian-sun/ LOCATION:Rockingham State Historic Site\, 84 Laurel Avenue\, Kingston\, NJ\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T190057Z CREATED:20260904T190054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T190057Z UID:3722-1789653600-1789660800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Meet Rockingham's New Historian (Thurs) DESCRIPTION:September 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nFrom their poster:“Share your interests and priorities for Rockingham STATE HISTORIC SITE Rockingham1783@dep.nj.govFree Registration Online @ Rockingham1783.Eventbrite.com” \n\n\n\nAt Rockingham Historic Site \n\n\n\n(also Sunday Sept 13 2-4PM ) \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. see their website for updates. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/meet-rockinghams-new-historian-thurs/ LOCATION:Rockingham State Historic Site\, 84 Laurel Avenue\, Kingston\, NJ\, 08528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260915T130821Z CREATED:20260915T130737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T130821Z UID:3747-1790184600-1790197200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:KGA/South Brunswick: Data Center Permit Hearing DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Greenways Association had posted a notice of a hearing in South Brunswick Township. \n\n\n\n\nOPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT FOR PN-DC1Initial Preconstruction Permit and Certificate to Operate South Brunswick Data CenterSeptember 23\, 5:30 to 9 PMPlease mark your calendar and alert your friends and neighbors regarding the NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s public hearing regarding an air permit for PN-DC1\, a proposed data center that is located at 4405 Route 1\, South Brunswick\, NJ 08540.It will be held at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal located at 100 College Rd East\, Princeton NJ 08540. Both oral and written comments will be accepted. \nhttps://kingstongreenways.org/\n\n\n\nThe data center will be off Ridge Road in Kingston\, off US1\, adjacent to the the Kingston Greenway at Mapleton Preserve. \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. see their website for updates. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kga-south-brunswick-data-center-permit-hearing/ LOCATION:New Jersey CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260915T132516Z CREATED:20260904T191355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T132516Z UID:3726-1790420400-1790438400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:A Taste of Cacao The Mount Vernon Way (Sat) DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON’S HEADQUARTERS Saturday\, September 26 & Sunday\, September 27 \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026\, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  AND Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Rockingham Historic Site \n\n\n\nEnjoy “A Taste of Cacao: The Mount Vernon Way” at Washington’s Headquarters. \n\n\n\nSusan McLellan Plaisted\, Proprietress of Heart to Hearth Cookery\, makes chocolate cakes on traditional metates\, roasting fermented cacao beans and processing them into 100% pure chocolate. Susan introduces the cacao tree\, explains the types of cacao\, and follows the entire process from cacao bean to chocolate cake with tasting of an eighteenth-century chocolate beverage too. \n\n\n\nFree Registration Online @ Rockingham1783.Eventbrite.com \nhttps://www.rockingham.net/special-events\n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. see their website for updates. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/a-taste-of-cacao-the-mount-vernon-way-sat/ LOCATION:Rockingham State Historic Site\, 84 Laurel Avenue\, Kingston\, NJ\, 08528\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260915T132413Z CREATED:20260904T191549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T132413Z UID:3728-1790506800-1790524800@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:A Taste of Cacao The Mount Vernon Way (Sun)) DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. AND Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Rockingham Historic Site \n\n\n\nEnjoy “A Taste of Cacao: The Mount Vernon Way” at Washington’s Headquarters. \n\n\n\nSusan McLellan Plaisted\, Proprietress of Heart to Hearth Cookery\, makes chocolate cakes on traditional metates\, roasting fermented cacao beans and processing them into 100% pure chocolate. Susan introduces the cacao tree\, explains the types of cacao\, and follows the entire process from cacao bean to chocolate cake with tasting of an eighteenth-century chocolate beverage too. \nhttps://www.rockingham.net/special-events\n\n\n\nFree Registration Online @ Rockingham1783.Eventbrite.com \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. see their website for updates. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/a-taste-of-cacao-the-mount-vernon-way-sun/ LOCATION:Rockingham State Historic Site\, 84 Laurel Avenue\, Kingston\, NJ\, 08528\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T235959 DTSTAMP:20260915T135208Z CREATED:20260609T214234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T135208Z UID:3581-1791590400-1791763199@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Somerset County "Journey Throughthe Past" 2026 DESCRIPTION:From https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/public-works/cultural-heritage/journey-through-the-past \n\n\n\n\nThe 21st annual Journey Through the Past will be held on October 10th and 11th\, 2026! \n\n\n\nMake a vibrant connection to history at Somerset County’s Annual Journey Through the Past! During this free\, family-friendly weekend of activities\, Somerset County invites you to: \n\n\n\nEXPLORE the vast history of Somerset County through a variety of different experiences and activities at each historic site! \n\n\n\nLEARN what life was like 50…100…or even 250 years ago!  \n\n\n\nDISCOVER Somerset County’s rich Revolutionary War history – and more! \n\n\n\n\nThis event highlights historical places and buildings thorughout Somerset County\, including Rockingham\, Washingston’s Headquarters on Laurel Ave in Kingston. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/ourney-through-the-past-2026/ LOCATION:New Jersey CATEGORIES:250 American Revolution,Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260830T014516Z CREATED:20260830T014354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T014516Z UID:3715-1792850400-1792854000@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Franklin 250 Lecture: Black Refugees and the Crisis of American Freedom DESCRIPTION:From Franklin Township Calendar: \n\n\n\n\n1783 at Rockingham: Black Refugees and the Crisis of American Freedoma lecture by historian Timothy Messer-Kruse\, moderated by Mary Tsaltas-OttomanelliIntroduction: 1783 at Rockingham: Black Refugees and the Crisis of American Freedom\,” a lecture by historian Timothy Messer-Kruse\, moderated by Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli\, Saturday\, October 24th\, 2pm\, Public Library\, 485 DeMott Lane\, Somerset. Free and open to the public\, with a book sale and signing to follow. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen Saturday. October 24\, 20262:00 pm.Where Franklin Township Public Library485 DeMott Lane\, Somerset\, NJ 08873Admission Free and open to the public.Seating is limited.Book Sale & SigningSteven/’5 Fugitives and the Matting of the United States ConstitutionAvailable for purchase and signing after the lecture. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nhttps://www.franklintwpnj.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/31455/1132 URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/franklin-250-lecture-black-refugees-and-the-crisis-of-american-freedom/ LOCATION:New Jersey CATEGORIES:250 American Revolution,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260915T140553Z CREATED:20260915T140549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T140553Z UID:3762-1794339000-1794344400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:KHS Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:At the Kingston Fire House\, annual meeting with lecture and elections URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/khs-annual-meeting-2/ LOCATION:New Jersey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T175349Z CREATED:20260825T175342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T175349Z UID:3692-1795687200-1795694400@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:FPNL:Thanksgiving Day Walk 2026 DESCRIPTION:Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands again will host a family friendly morning walk on Thanksgiving Day. A very popular annual event. \n\n\n\nvisit https://fpnl.org for more information in November! \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/fpnlthanksgiving-day-walk-2026/ LOCATION:Mapleton Preserve\, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T133000 DTSTAMP:20260825T175756Z CREATED:20260825T175753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T175756Z UID:3694-1798804800-1798810200@www.khsnj.org SUMMARY:Kingston: New Year's Walk DESCRIPTION:Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands again will host a family friendly walk on January First\, 2027. A very popular annual event. \n\n\n\nvisit https://fpnl.org for more information in December! (time preliminary) \n\n\n\nThis non-KHS event is posted for community interest. URL:https://www.khsnj.org/event/kingston-new-years-walk/ LOCATION:Mapleton Preserve\, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston CATEGORIES:Community,kingston,public event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR