NY, USA
Old Dutch Church of Kingston
Church
The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston, whose predecessor structure was burned by the British in October 1777. Current building dates to 1852; congregation traces to 1659. The burial ground contains graves of early Dutch settlers and Revolutionary-era figures.
What Happened Here
Predecessor church burned by Vaughan's forces in October 1777; center of Kingston community life since the 17th century.
Visiting Today
Address
272 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401
Connected Events
Apr 1777
New York State Constitution Adopted at Kingston
Robert R. Livingston
Jul 1777
Governor George Clinton Inaugurated at Kingston
George Clinton
Oct 1777
British Capture Forts Montgomery and Clinton
George Clinton, General John Vaughan
Oct 1777
British Burn Kingston
General John Vaughan
Oct 1777
Apr 1778