Locktender’s House Opens
The Locktender's House, at the Kingston Lock on the Delaware and Raritan Canal holds historical displays in its first floor rooms. The displays are closed to the public during the winter months. Weekend access will resume on April 1st.
Taverns of Kingston-postponed to May 6
NOTE: Rain Date Saturday, May 6th You can still register for the May 6 event at: HTTPS://WWW.KHSNJ.ORG/WALKREGISTRATION Because of heavy rain forecast for April 29, we decided to postpone the event to May 6th. Read more about it HERE
Taverns of Kingston- a Saturday Walking Tour (new date)
Due to heavy rain in the forecast on April 29th, the Tavern Walk has been moved to May 6th. A Saturday Afternoon walk led by George Luck, Jr. Half way between New York and Philadelphia, Kingston was a natural place for inns and taverns for travelers. The first inn/tavern was established by Henry Greenland in … Continue reading "Taverns of Kingston- a Saturday Walking Tour (new date)"
Kingston Celebrates 300th Anniversary of Presbyterian Church
Kingston Presbyterian Church 4565 Route 27, Kingston, New Jersey, United StatesReflections On Our Past 1723 – 2023, Celebrating 300 years Kingston Presbyterian Church
Cemetery Tales (Kingston Community Event)
As part of the celebration of 300 years, the Kingston Presbyterian Church is holding a special event in the Kingston Cemetery.Meet some of Kingston’s ancestors, as they tell you their story, during an afternoon stroll through KPC’s historic cemetery. RSVP: call: (609) 921-8895 or email: kingstonpresnj@gmail.com
South Brunswick History Day 2023
Historical sites from Dayton to Kingston and north to Deans will be open for three hours of special programming. More details at: Our Event List Presented by the South Brunswick Township Historical Society. A Saturday “Scavenger Hunt” encourages groups to visit locations across the township over a three hour period from 11 AM to 2 … Continue reading "South Brunswick History Day 2023"
Book Talk / Annual Meeting
The Kingston Historical Society features an annual meeting speaker, Markus McParland, author of "Community Collection for Kingston, NJ" The meeting will be at the Kingston Firehouse, 8 Heathcote Road, Kingston NJ 08528. You may also attend by "zoom.us" by pre-registering at our EVENT PAGE LINK Books will be available for purchase and autograph ($80 Hardcover, … Continue reading "Book Talk / Annual Meeting"
Locktender’s House Closes for Winter
This Sunday is the last day in 2023 for public access to the history room in the Locktender's House. During the winter we will be updating the displays and preparing for the 2024 season. If you would like to help during our off-season, please consider joining our Archivist Team, or exploring other ways you can … Continue reading "Locktender’s House Closes for Winter"
Holiday Tree Lighting 2023
Locktender's House Kingston, NJ 39 Old Lincoln Highway, 08540, Kingston, New JerseyLink to photos of this event HERE We brighten up the Kingston Lock starting on Sunday afternoon with the Kingston Women's Chorus and some light refreshments. Come down to the Kingston Locktender's House off of Route 27 as we kick off the holiday season. Event is "rain or shine." Bring an umbrella!
Rockingham: Celebrate
Join the Rockingham Association as the celebrate George Washington's 292nd Birthday and The House's Recent Renovation. Renovation Ceremony 1 PMOpen House until 4 PM Scavenger Hunt, Light Refreshments & More Details at www.rockingham.net (see below) at Rockingham: Laurel Avenue- Kingston Rocky Hill Road, Kingston.
Kingston: FPNL Signs of Spring
Kingston Event: The Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands www.fpnl.orgat Kingston’s Mapleton Preserve -- 145 Mapleton Rd, Kingston, NJLet’s explore the Mapleton Preserve to look for signs of spring. Dress for the weather, whatever it is. Free and all are welcome. Don’t wear your good shoes – the 1.5-mile walk may be muddy in spots.
D&R Canal: Bike Ride Griggstown to Kingston- Rained out
We have heard that this event is canceled. Please check with D&R Canal Watch. Community Event from D&R Canal Watch Website: 10 miles roundtrip on the D&R Canal towpath. Explore the structures along the D&R Canal with Canal Watch trustee Bob Barth. Meet in the causeway parking lot in Griggstown. Bring water; helmet required. Allow … Continue reading "D&R Canal: Bike Ride Griggstown to Kingston- Rained out"