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Oct. 21-22 ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ at Nitschke House to Feature Multicultural Living History and Garden Program, Music and ‘100 Years and More of School Days in New Orange/Kenilworth’  

Oct. 21-22 ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ at Nitschke House to Feature Multicultural Living History and Garden Program, Music and ‘100 Years and More of School Days in New Orange/Kenilworth’  

Visitors to Kenilworth’s historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880), on Oct. 21 and 22 will gain glimpses into everyday life in a developing late 19th-/early 20th-century suburb through enlightening, interactive, multicultural “living history” and garden programs, exhibits and activities based primarily on the theme “100 Years and More of School Days in New Orange/Kenilworth.” The Oct. 21-Oct. 22 weekend activities at the Nitschke House (49 S. 21 Street) will be offered to the general…read more →

19 Sep, 2023
Nov. 4 ‘Pizzarama’ to Celebrate the Universal Joy of Pizza, Featuring Renowned Pizza Aficionado and Collector Telina Cuppari

Nov. 4 ‘Pizzarama’ to Celebrate the Universal Joy of Pizza, Featuring Renowned Pizza Aficionado and Collector Telina Cuppari

Participants in “Pizzarama,” a fun-filled, enlightening event to be presented by the Kenilworth Historical Society on Sat., Nov. 4, will enjoy pizza, view an amazing collection of pizza artifacts and learn interesting facts about the popular Italian dish and its history from Kenilworth’s renowned pizza aficionado, collector and Guinness World Record holder, Telina Cuppari.  ​“Pizzarama,” which will feature the pizza of local pizzerias and other eateries,will be held…read more →

19 Sep, 2023
Kenilworth Communitywide Garage Sale to be Held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 (Register by Sept. 22)

Kenilworth Communitywide Garage Sale to be Held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 (Register by Sept. 22)

This major annual event, sponsored by the Kenilworth Historical Society, will take place, rain or shine, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. There are usually nearly 200 participating residences.   Residents who register and pay a $12 fee to hold garage sales at their homes anytime during the September 30/October 1 weekend will receive a certificate representing the Borough’s permission to proceed…read more →

22 Jul, 2023
July 29 Trip to Atlantic City’s Premier Tropicana Casino and Resort to Benefit Nitschke House

July 29 Trip to Atlantic City’s Premier Tropicana Casino and Resort to Benefit Nitschke House

​The trip, hosted by the Kenilworth Historical Society, will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa School parking lot) at 8 a.m. on Sat., July 29, and return to Kenilworth at approximately 6:30 p.m.  Cost of $55 includes comfortable motor coach transportation, an approximate 6-hour visit to the casino and $10 in free slot play. There will be a 50/50 raffle and complimentary…read more →

7 May, 2023
June 3 Juneteenth Celebration to Feature ‘A Visit With Sojourner Truth’ (Portrayed By Acclaimed Historical Interpreter Dr. Daisy Nelson Century)

June 3 Juneteenth Celebration to Feature ‘A Visit With Sojourner Truth’ (Portrayed By Acclaimed Historical Interpreter Dr. Daisy Nelson Century)

An inspiring interactive visit with renowned anti-slavery abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth (c. 1797-1883), as portrayed by acclaimed historical interpreter and actress Dr. Daisy Nelson Century, will be featured during the Kenilworth Historical Society’s Sat., June 3, 2023, Juneteenth Celebration. This colorful, enlightening program will celebrate African American culture and the significance of the Juneteenth holiday, which annually…read more →

7 May, 2023
May 20 ‘Around the World in a Teacup’ Afternoon Tea to Highlight Tea Traditions from Many Lands

May 20 ‘Around the World in a Teacup’ Afternoon Tea to Highlight Tea Traditions from Many Lands

Acclaimed certified tea specialist and food historian Judith Krall-Russo will highlight tea customs and rituals from around the world during an Afternoon Tea to be presented by the Kenilworth Historical Society on Sat., May 20, 2023, at the Kenilworth Veterans Center (Kennedy Room), 33 South 21 Street.  The event, “Around the World in a Teacup,” will begin at 12:30 p.m. and feature an enlightening “tea journey…read more →

29 Mar, 2023
March 23 ‘Soup’s On’ Will Feature Favorite Soups from Local Restaurants and Others

March 23 ‘Soup’s On’ Will Feature Favorite Soups from Local Restaurants and Others

“Soup’s On” will take place on March 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kenilworth Senior Center (526 Boulevard). This ever-popular event, presented by the Kenilworth Historical Society, will give participants the opportunity to taste a variety of favorite soups from local restaurants and others, including Angelo’s Steakhouse, Boulevard Five72, Caetanos Cucina, Cranford Station House, Kenilworth Diner, Michigan Deli,…read more →

29 Jan, 2023
March 18 Trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem Will Benefit Nitschke House Museum

March 18 Trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem Will Benefit Nitschke House Museum

The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a bus trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino in Bethlehem, Pa., on Saturday, March 18. ​The trip will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa’s School parking lot) at 8:30 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately 5:30 p.m.  Cost of $52 includes comfortable motor coach transportation, an approximate 6-hour visit to the casino and $25 in…read more →

29 Jan, 2023
March 4 ‘Clutter-Busting’ Virtual Workshop to Offer Tips and Tricks to Finally Get It Done

March 4 ‘Clutter-Busting’ Virtual Workshop to Offer Tips and Tricks to Finally Get It Done

A March 4 “Decluttering” virtual workshop will offer practical ways to clear unwanted clutter from living and work spaces. Starting at 2 p.m., the enlightening, approximate 90-minute interactive session will be presented by professional organizer and transformation specialist Christa Mobley, owner and president of InnerLift Organizing, LLC of Frederick, Md. “I help people clear up the confusion around them so…read more →

29 Jan, 2023