Senate House State Historic Site
Let Freedom Ring
Senate House 296 Fair St., KingstonParticipate in commemorating American Independence at Senate House! There will be famous American music, and an Independence Ceremony featuring readings of important speeches on American Independence. The outdoor event is FREE, but there is a charge to tour the house and museum
Saturday Special: Delft Tiles
Senate House 296 Fair St., KingstonCreate your own Delft tile at Senate House! Delft was a city in the Netherlands which began creating tiles in the 1600s. This type of tiling was intended to imitate Chinese porcelain and as a result, became a major industry for the region. Delft would be shipped to the Americas as it was becoming a popular form […]
18th Century Autumnfest
Senate House 296 Fair St., KingstonExperience some fun Autumn activities from the 18th century and enjoy the season! There will be demonstrations of blacksmithing, meat smoking, candle dipping, pressing apples, and more. There will also be live performances of juggling, fire spitting, and tightrope walking! The outdoor event is FREE, but there is a charge to tour the house and […]
Sugaring Off: 18th Century Style
Senate House State Historic Site 296 Fair Street, KingstonStop by Senate House for live demonstrations of boiling maple sap down to syrup, meat smoking, and hearthside cooking. The 1st Ulster Militia will also be on site re-enacting 18th century camp life while Nick Martin from Minnewaska State Park Preserve will be making maple candy for visitors to enjoy. There will be hands on […]
NYS Constitution Day at The Senate House
Senate House 296 Fair St., KingstonJoin us for the anniversary of the ratification of the first New York State Constitution right here in Kingston! Visit the museum for a tour, participate in a quill pen writing activity, grab a copy of the original 1777 NYS Constitution, and learn more about this foundational document. At 1:00pm, don't miss the free talk […]