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Kingston Area History

Explore the Rich History of Kingston, NY and surrounding area

Kingston Happenings is proud to publish a collection of information about the history of the Kingston area. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive resource for residents, new and old, as well as visitors, who are interested in learning about the rich and diverse history of our community.

Our website includes a general outline of area history, a directory of museums and historical locations, and a listing of local history related events. We also feature articles of specific interest from local authors on an ongoing basis.

You can become a Kingston Area history buff by exploring all of these opportunities and going to our “Learn Our History” section  to learn all about our past by clicking here.     

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Upcoming History Events

Taking Root: Immigrant Stories of the Hudson Valley in Reher Center Gallery

Taking Root: Immigrant Stories of the Hudson Valley in Reher Center Gallery

This weekend is your LAST CHANCE to experience Taking Root: Immigrant Stories of the Hudson Valley in Reher Center Gallery! Stop by the Gallery (through [...]
MUDBOUND screening

MUDBOUND screening

Sat, Feb 22, 2025    
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
This gripping drama, about racial tensions and hardships in 1940s Mississippi, is “beautiful, complex and flawless,” critic Sandy Cohen writes for the Associated Press. “A [...]
Film Screening - Big Night @ Reher Center Gallery

Film Screening - Big Night @ Reher Center Gallery

Join us and the Kingston Film Foundation on February 28th for a screening of the film Big Night! Set on the Jersey Shore in the [...]
Closing Celebration of the Kingston Living Legends Exhibit by Michael Torres

Closing Celebration of the Kingston Living Legends Exhibit by Michael Torres

Sat, Mar 1, 2025    
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
8th Annual Black History Kingston: Closing Celebration Join us for the Closing Celebration of Black History Kingston 2025! This special event will highlight the Kingston [...]

Latest Articles

Ulster County Handspinners Guild Visits the Matthewis Persen House

Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack is pleased to welcome the Ulster County Handspinners Guild to the Matthewis Persen House on Saturday, August 20th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  The house is located at 74 John Street in uptown Kingston, at the historic intersection of John and Crown Streets. Admission is free and all are welcome. This Saturday, […]

Historic Brickyard to Re-Open as Mega Tatoo Parlor

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British Firing Squad Aims at Boris Johnson

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Indigenous Peoples to be Paid Reparations by Dutch Descendents

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