June 30, 2023

The park is happy to report on the completion of another much needed building improvement. With funding from from the Canal Society of New Jersey and in partnership with the Kingston Historical Society, the historic toll house in Kingston has received new roofing and a new entrance door. Both were much needed and will help to maintain the structure until additional restoration work can be done. We are particularly pleased to see a more historically accurate, period appropriate plank door restored to the structure.

The park again extends its thanks and gratitude to Canal Society of NJ, the Kingston Historical Society and especially to Chris Riley whose expertise, workmanship and cooperation resulted in a fantastic finished product. We are beyond pleased and hope to see additional improvement to this significant piece of D&R history. This toll house/bridge tender’s station is one of five surviving such stations along the corridor.

We never tire of saying that it is partly with the help and support of our partner organizations that much needed projects such as this can be addressed. We are grateful for their willingness to help fund such projects and for their commitment to support the park’s mission of resource stewardship. Our partners are always looking to recruit new members so if you have a passion for the D&R Canal, local history or any of the natural resources and trails managed by the park then by all means consider becoming an active volunteer with one of our many affiliated groups. Get off the bench, get involved and become a D&R Canal State Park stewardship champion! New members and volunteers are ALWAYS needed and welcome!