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  • Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880)

    Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880)

    49 S 21st St, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
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  • For more info call: 908-709-0434

    For more info call: 908-709-0434

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Latest News

Juneteenth Celebration at Nitschke House to Feature ‘A Visit With Harriet Tubman’

Juneteenth Celebration at Nitschke House to Feature ‘A Visit With Harriet Tubman’

On Sat., June 11 (1 p.m.), acclaimed actress, educator and historical interpreter Dr. Daisy Nelson Century will present a...
July 30 Trip to Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino to Benefit Historic Nitschke House

July 30 Trip to Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino to Benefit Historic Nitschke House

The trip will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa School parking lot) at 8 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately...
‘Run for the Roses’ Kentucky Derby Tea Party Slated for May 14 to Benefit Nitschke House

‘Run for the Roses’ Kentucky Derby Tea Party Slated for May 14 to Benefit Nitschke House

A ”Run for the Roses” Kentucky Derby-Style Tea Party featuring an entertaining, enlightening program, an indoor horse race, a...

Grants

The Kenilworth Historical Society (KHS) has received general operating support and project grants from the N.J. Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. A long-range Strategic Plan and Interpretive Plan for KHS and the Oswald J. Nitschke House were funded through
N.J. Cultural Trust grants, and capital preservation grants from the N.J. Historic Trust, “Preserve Union County” grant program and others helped fund the multiphase restoration and transformation of the Nitschke House into a fully accessible “living history” museum and cultural arts center.

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