City of Kingston

Built around a Dutch stockade, Kingston grew into Ulster County’s seat and one of the Hudson Valley’s oldest cities. Its three historic districts trace distinct chapters: Uptown preserves the former colonial settlement of Wiltwyck, Midtown developed along later commercial routes, and Rondout recalls the port district where Rondout Creek meets the Hudson River. In 1777, Kingston served briefly as New York State’s first capital before British troops burned much of the town. The Senate House State Historic Site preserves the building where the state Senate met that year. Move through nearby webcams to discover the Hudson Valley beyond Kingston.

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