Markus McParland wins Young Historian Award, Scholarship
On May 27th, 2026, Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission awarded Markus the 2026 Young Historian Award.
The Kingston Historical Society congratulates Markus McParland, author of Community Collection for Kingston NJ, a new resource for understanding Kingston, NJ. See Details and Video HERE
January 4th, 2026 CONFERENCE ON HORSEBACK
Celebration of Kingston Events in the American Revolution continued on Sunday, January 4, 2026 with Generals and Horses and a good crowd (Article and Photos.)
The Kingston Locktender’s House on the Delaware and Raritan Canal welcomes guests for self-guided exploration on weekends and major holidays.
Display rooms are open Saturdays and Sundays 10AM to 5PM
Interested in helping? Learn how to JOIN us, or VOLUNTEER.
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Latest Historical Society News (Blog Posts)
Our Blog is called the Telegraph, in honor of the Kingston Telegraph Office, from the first telegraph line through New Jersey.
- Markus McParland wins Young Historian Award, ScholarshipThe Kingston Historical Society congratulates Markus McParland, author of Community Collection for Kingston NJ, a … Continue reading “Markus McParland wins Young Historian Award, Scholarship”
- May 2nd Open House Welcomes Visitors.The weather was cool and windy, but the Kingston Historical Society archivist crew was able … Continue reading “May 2nd Open House Welcomes Visitors.”
- Brightening Up The PlaceThis winter the archivist team of the Kingston Historical Society prepared the Kingston Locktender’s House … Continue reading “Brightening Up The Place”
- Kingston’s 1999 Parade Video–now online!https://archive.org/details/kingston-1999-parade Lots of Kingston fire departments, bands and dignitaries!!George is preparing a tea time talk … Continue reading “Kingston’s 1999 Parade Video–now online!”
- Conference on Horseback 2026 photosThe third event of Sunday, January 4th was a reenactment of Washington’s Conference on Horseback, … Continue reading “Conference on Horseback 2026 photos”
- Holiday Tree Lighting Photos 2025The Kingston Locktender’s House was decorated, and ready for guests…. Members of the community assembled… … Continue reading “Holiday Tree Lighting Photos 2025”
- Dressed For WinterThe Kingston Locktender’s House sports winter-appropriate decorations for the end of 2025. Thanks to Anne … Continue reading “Dressed For Winter”
- Two American Revolution Events ScheduledWe have added two Kingston, NJ events to our calendar, both on Sunday, January 4th. … Continue reading “Two American Revolution Events Scheduled”
- 2025 Annual Meeting VideosThree videos are now available from the KHS annual meeting on November 11, 2025. The … Continue reading “2025 Annual Meeting Videos”
(Older posts are available HERE)
The Kingston Historical Society (New Jersey) website KHSNJ.ORG features:
– a list of Upcoming Events LINK,
Listed are KHS, Kingston, and local Canal events.
– a blog with records and photos from Past Events LINK,
– videos from previous presentations LINK
– and information about the Historical Society LINK
_ Archives of previous publications LINK
Our website includes a list of upcoming EVENTS (both for the Historical Society and the community), background information about our HISTORICAL SOCIETY and about KINGSTON NEW JERSEY, including newsletter archives, and recent news in our “TELEGRAPH BLOG“, covering the Historical Society and the Community of Kingston, New Jersey.
Kingston Locktender’s House open weekends from April 1st to November 30th.
Want to volunteer to join in the work of the Society?
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About the Society
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.
Consider Volunteering! Learn More HERE or become a member (see below.)
KHS Ongoing Activities:
Locktender’s House Open Weekends, 10 AM to 4 PM.
The Locktender’s House has two first-floor display rooms, open on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays from 10 am to about 5 pm (4 pm in November.) It closes for the winter on December 1st.
Note that the building had no air conditioning and minimal air circulation. Please maintain social distancing. Also, there is no bathroom available in the Locktender’s House. In summer, the nearest bathroom is a portajohn in the parking lot across the entrance road, maintained by the State Park.
To find the Locktender’s House on your mapping software, try this address: 39 Old Lincoln Highway, Princeton, NJ 08540, or GPS: 40°22’25.9″N 74°37’06.7″W Or look for it at the D&R Canal at the foot of the Kingston hill.
View Videos of Earlier Programs
Follow THIS LINK to see a list of recordings from past events.
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Members help us survive.
”History is who we are and why we are the way we are..” –David McCullough
We wouldn’t survive without the generous donations and contributions from our donors and patrons. The Kingston Historical Society (KHS) was formed in 1997 as a 501(c)3 non-partisan, non-profit organization to preserve, enhance and promote the history of the village of Kingston. The KHS has its headquarters in the Locktender’s House on the Delaware and Raritan Canal in New Jersey where it maintains the original circa 1830 home of families who operated the Kingston locks on the canal.
Our exhibits, the maintenance of the Locktender’s house, and our programs are produced and managed by volunteers in collaboration with numerous local historians and craftsmen.