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Sat 20 Apr
NYS Constitution Day
Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site

Join us for the anniversary of the adoption 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 stay for a talk to learn more about this foundational document. 
Sun 19 May
Pinkster: Joy is an Act of Resistance
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Senate House State Historic Site

The Pinkster Sunday Festival returns to Senate House! Pinkster is the oldest African-American holiday in the U.S., a Dutch Pentecost tradition transformed into a joyous African celebration. Produced by Transart Inc. in cooperation with Senate House State Historic Site, the Pinkster Festival includes music, dance, history, food, crafts, vendors and more. For more information on Pinkster, please visit www.transartinc.org/pinkster
Sat 25 May
18th Century Growing Season
Saturday, May 25, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site

Join us in learning about what it as like to grow things and produce food in the 18th century. Watch us plant our 18th century inspired garden, see bee-keeping, sheep shearing, and food preservation. Includes crafts for visitors of all ages. 
Sat 29 Jun
Let Freedom Ring
Saturday, June 29, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site

Participate 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. 
Sun 29 Sep
18th Century Autumnfest
Sunday, September 29, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site

Experience some key 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 unicycling!
Sat 19 Oct
The Burning of Kingston
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Senate House State Historic Site

Stop by Senate House on Saturday during the weekend-long, community-wide commemoration of the burning of Kingston. That day site will be hosting reenactors, a talk, tours, and more. For full event program and more information as it becomes available, please visit www.burningofkingston.com