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Trips to Mohegan Sun, Rockvale Shopping Outlets, National Christmas Center/Shady Maple Smorgasbord to benefit Kenilworths’s Nitschke House

KENILWORTH, N.J., October 9, 2014 — The Kenilworth Historical Society will host bus trips to Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville, Conn.) on Sat., Oct. 25, to the Rockvale shopping outlets (Lancaster, Pa.) on Thurs., Nov. 6, and to the National Christmas Center, Shady Maple Smorgasbord and Kitchen Kettle Village (Lancaster County, Pa.) on Dec. 6. The Oct. 25 Mohegan Sun Casino…read more →

9 Oct, 2014
A Toast To Kenilworth: Celebrating History & The Arts

A Toast To Kenilworth: Celebrating History & The Arts

The Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Springtime “corks and forks” celebration/reception to benefit, in part, the David Brearley Middle and High School Art Dept. Featuring a tour of the newly restored and furnished Nitschke House, a student art exhibit and more (5:30-7:30 p.m.), ($30 in advance, $35 at the door), Oswald J. Nitschke House (49 S. 21 Str.) For…read more →

20 Jun, 2014
Author and Historian Walter Boright to Highlight ‘Kenilworth’s Role in New Jersey’s Industrial Age’

Author and Historian Walter Boright to Highlight ‘Kenilworth’s Role in New Jersey’s Industrial Age’

Distinguished author and historian Walter E. Boright, Ed.D., will highlight Kenilworth’s role in New Jersey’s Industrial Age during a program being hosted by the Kenilworth Historical Society on Thurs., May 15, in honor of this year’s 350th anniversary of the founding of New Jersey. All are welcome to attend the event, which will begin at 7 p.m. at the Oswald…read more →

24 Apr, 2014
‘Thyme for Tea’ Event to Benefit Kenilworth’s Historic Nitschke House

‘Thyme for Tea’ Event to Benefit Kenilworth’s Historic Nitschke House

On Saturday, April 26, the Kenilworth Historical Society will present “Thyme for Tea,” an elegant afternoon Tea and program highlighting the history, culture and benefits of herbs, particularly their use for tea. In honor of this year’s 350th anniversary of the founding of New Jersey, the “Garden State,” special attention will be given to native plants. The Tea, along with…read more →

14 Mar, 2014
Black History Month Celebration

Black History Month Celebration

An African-American Read-In will highlight the Kenilworth Historical Society’s Black History Month Celebration on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 23. The general public is invited to attend the event, which will take place at the newly restored Oswald J. Nitschke House “living history” museum and cultural arts center, 49 South 21 Street, Kenilworth, N.J. A soul food “tasting” will be…read more →

29 Jan, 2014
Trip to Mohegan Sun Casino

Trip to Mohegan Sun Casino

The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a bus trip to Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville, Conn.) on Sat., February 22. KENILWORTH, N.J., January 16, 2014 — The trip will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa’s School parking lot) at 8 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately 9 p.m. Cost of $52 includes motor coach transportation, an approximate six-hour visit to the casino,…read more →

6 Jan, 2014
Four Centuries in a Weekend

Four Centuries in a Weekend

Visitors to Kenilworth’s historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880) at 49 South 21 Street on October 19 and October 20 will have an opportunity to see the newly restored and furnished home of the late Mayor Oswald J. Nitschke (1867-1934), who made significant contributions to the development of Kenilworth in the early 1900s. Tours of the site will be…read more →

25 Sep, 2013
Open House

Open House

KENILWORTH, N.J., May 30, 2013 – Kenilworth’s newly restored historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880) at 49 South 21 Street will open its doors to the general public on Saturday, June 15, in celebration of Flag Day weekend. Visitors are invited to tour the site during an “Open House” hosted by the Kenilworth Historical Society from 10 a.m. to…read more →

30 May, 2013
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