Painting by Edward Moran, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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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Museums and Other Historic Locations
Upcoming History Events
Voices of Revolution 250th Lecture Series: Making Thirteen Clocks Strike as One
Plein Air Painting
Closing 250th celebration: The Hudson River School of Art, The Catskills, and the American Identity — an exploration with Jonathan Palmer
“Living History” presented by Theatre on the Road at the Matthewis Persen House Museum
/in Featured, History, Newsatomic /byUlster County Clerk Nina Postupack is pleased to welcome Theatre on the Road to the Matthewis Persen House on Saturday, July 16 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for the first of several Living History programs this season. The house is located at 74 John Street in uptown Kingston, at the historic intersection of John and Crown Streets. […]
Theatre on the Road presents DRACULA, the original Broadway version in the Widow Jane Mine
/in Featured, History, News, Newsatomic /byTheatre on the Road, a traveling company based in Rosendale, New York, will produce and stage Dracula at the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale on Friday, September 30th at 7 pm and Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd at 3 pm. Written by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, has been described by Newsweek […]
Reher Center Hosts Sustainable Fashion Event, Promotes Clothing Donations
/in Featured, History, News /byOn Saturday, August 20, Rondout’s Reher Center will celebrate sustainable fashion with an afternoon of free programming. The latest in a season of exciting community offerings, this event will feature workshops, hands-on activities for families, and access to the popular Sewing in Kingston exhibition. Visitors are also encouraged to bring lightly-worn clothing and shoes that […]
Ulster County Handspinners Guild Visits the Matthewis Persen House
/in Featured, History, News /byUlster 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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