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  • August 2026

  • Sat 1

    Kingston Lock- Open House with Models

    August 1 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Locktender's House Kingston, NJ 39 Old Lincoln Highway, 08540, Kingston, New Jersey

    Members of the Kingston Historical Society welcome you to the Kingston Lock. See how a canal lock works, etc. Note: The Locktender's House is open every Saturday and Sunday until … Continue reading "Kingston Lock- Open House with Models"

    Free
  • Sat 8

    South Brunswick: Rev Con 250 at Library

    August 8 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Township event at Public Library. Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. NJ RevCon 250 - Revolutionary War FestivalSaturday, August 08: 10:00am - 3:00pmThe Christopher J. Killmurray Building - All LibraryAge group: All … Continue reading "South Brunswick: Rev Con 250 at Library"

  • Sat 15

    Franklin gets “Patriot-ic”

    August 15 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    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 … Continue reading "Franklin gets “Patriot-ic”"

    $10
  • Fri 28

    KGA/D&R Popup Walk Friday Evening

    August 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Locktender's House Kingston, NJ 39 Old Lincoln Highway, 08540, Kingston, New Jersey

    From the Kingston Greenways Association website: Friday, August 28th From 6:00PM to 8:00PM Kingston Locktender‘s House 58 Old Lincoln Hwy, Princeton, NJ 08540Coordinates: (401374261. -74.61 8787)Join staff from D&R Canal … Continue reading "KGA/D&R Popup Walk Friday Evening"

  • Sun 30

    Walk and Roll (Franklin Twp)

    August 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Canal Road Walk and Roll Canal 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 … Continue reading "Walk and Roll (Franklin Twp)"

    Free
  • September 2026

  • Mon 7

    Kingston: Labor Day Planting Party (FPNL)

    September 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    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 … Continue reading "Kingston: Labor Day Planting Party (FPNL)"

    Free
  • Sat 12

    “Nothing More Agreeable” George Washington’s “Good Music”

    September 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Kingston United Methodist Church 9 Church Street, Kingston, New Jersey, United States

    Saturday, September 12, 2026, 3 p.m. at Kingston United Methodist Church, 9 Church St, Kingston, N] 08528 Free Registration Online @ Rockingham1783.Eventbrite.com

  • Sun 13

    Canal House Challenge 2026!

    September 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    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, … Continue reading "Canal House Challenge 2026!"

    Free
  • Sun 13

    Meet Rockingham’s New Historian (Sun)

    September 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Rockingham State Historic Site 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ, United States

    From their poster:"Share your interests and priorities for Rockingham STATE HISTORIC SITE Rockingham1783@dep.nj.govFree Registration Online @ Rockingham1783.Eventbrite.com" At Rockingham Historic Site (also Thursday Sept 17 2-4PM ) This non-KHS event … Continue reading "Meet Rockingham’s New Historian (Sun)"

    Free
  • Thu 17

    Meet Rockingham’s New Historian (Thurs)

    September 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Rockingham State Historic Site 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ, United States

    September 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm From their poster:“Share your interests and priorities for Rockingham STATE HISTORIC SITE Rockingham1783@dep.nj.govFree Registration Online @ Rockingham1783.Eventbrite.com” At Rockingham Historic Site (also … Continue reading "Meet Rockingham’s New Historian (Thurs)"

    Free
  • Wed 23

    KGA/South Brunswick: Data Center Permit Hearing

    September 23 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    The Kingston Greenways Association had posted a notice of a hearing in South Brunswick Township. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT FOR PN-DC1Initial Preconstruction Permit and Certificate to Operate South Brunswick Data … Continue reading "KGA/South Brunswick: Data Center Permit Hearing"

    Free
  • Sat 26

    A Taste of Cacao The Mount Vernon Way (Sat)

    September 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Rockingham State Historic Site 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ, United States

    WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27 Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  AND Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Rockingham Historic Site … Continue reading "A Taste of Cacao The Mount Vernon Way (Sat)"

    Free
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PO Box 323  Kingston, NJ 08528-0323

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Locktender’s House, D&R Canal State Park
GPS:
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:

  • KHS DISPLAY AT REVCON250 August 10, 2026
  • August 1st open house August 1, 2026
  • Following George Washington’s Footsteps (Rockingham) August 1, 2026
  • July 1, 2026 is the 350th anniversary date of division into East and West Jersey June 30, 2026
  • Markus McParland wins Young Historian Award, Scholarship June 8, 2026
  • May 2nd Open House Welcomes Visitors. May 4, 2026
  • Brightening Up The Place April 18, 2026

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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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