The City of Kingston, NY

    Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY

    Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).  Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.

    Historic Churches

    Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.

    Kingston, NY

    Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.

    Kingston, NY

    The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.

     

    Contact Us

    City Hall Address:
    420 Broadway
    Kingston, New York
    12401

    Phone:
    (845) 331-0080
    Email:
    [email protected]

    Seniors & Adults

     

    SENIOR PROGRAMS

    ADULT/SENIOR PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

    Open to all residents of the City of Kingston and the surrounding area.

    All programs (unless noted) are held at the ANDY MURPHY MIDTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 

    467 Broadway, Kingston NY 12401

    Once a month May-Oct the City of Kingston hosts a free nature walk! The full schedule can be found HERE

    Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.

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    MONDAY: 

    INDOOR PICKLEBALL:  8 AM - 12 PM (Rondout Neighborhood Center, 105 Broadway)

    January 8th to April 3rd only, pre-registration is required

    $50 for residents/$60 for non-residents

    Call 845-481-7337 to register

    KINGSTON HOME CRAFTERS:   12:30 – 3:00 PM (Senior Lounge)

    Knitting, Crocheting, Beading - BEGINNERS WELCOME!

    FREE

    CERAMICS:  Program full - call 845-481-7330 for more info

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    TUESDAY:

    CERAMICS: Program full - call 845-481-7330 for more info

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    WEDNESDAY

    INDOOR PICKLEBALL:  8 AM - 12 PM (Rondout Neighborhood Center)

    January 8th to April 3rd only, pre-registration is required

    $50 for residents/$60 for non-residents

    Call 845-481-7337 to register

    LINE DANCING:      10:00 – 11:30 AM (Gymnasium)

    FREE

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    THURSDAY

    NATURE HIKES:      Third Thursday of every month May to November

    Meet at 9:00 AM at the Forsyth Nature Center

    Call (845) 481-7336 for more information/schedule of locations

    FREE

    BINGO:         12:30 – 3:00 PM (Senior Lounge)

    FREE

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    For more information call the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department at (845) 481-7330

     

    Click for downloadable Senior Program Flier

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