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June Painting Nights With Resident Artist Patricia Hubinger at Nitschke House

June Painting Nights With Resident Artist Patricia Hubinger at Nitschke House

‘Painting Nights’ with resident artist Patricia Hubinger will be held on Wed., June 14, and Tues., June 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Oswald J. Nitschke House cultural arts center (49 S. 21 Street, Kenilworth).  The enlightening, enjoyable two-hour painting sessions will give participants of all ages, backgrounds and abilities an opportunity to create unique paintings under the guidance of a master artist instructor. No…read more →

26 May, 2017
Dinner-Show Featuring The British Invasion Years Band to Benefit Nitschke House

Dinner-Show Featuring The British Invasion Years Band to Benefit Nitschke House

On Fri., Sept. 22, a dinner and show featuring The British Invasion Years band will be presented by the Kenilworth Historical Society from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. at the Kenilworth Veterans Center (33 S. 21 Street). The exciting, fun-filled evening will include a live performance of favorite music from the British Invasion musical movement of the 1960s followed by popular songs that…read more →

26 May, 2017
Girls’ Tea and Program at Nitschke House — “Tea at Benedict Farm” — Coming Soon

Girls’ Tea and Program at Nitschke House — “Tea at Benedict Farm” — Coming Soon

Sometime this spring/summer, the Kenilworth Historical Society will present “tea-i, tea-i o”… “Tea at Benedict Farm,” a delightful girls’ Tea and program to be held inside the historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880), 49 South 21st Street in Kenilworth, N.J. The enlightening, entertaining event, which is being held in honor of Women’s History Month, is geared toward 6- to…read more →

25 May, 2017
Dine at The Blackthorn May 1-4 to Benefit Nitschke House and Become Eligible to Win $50 Gift Card

Dine at The Blackthorn May 1-4 to Benefit Nitschke House and Become Eligible to Win $50 Gift Card

The Blackthorn will generously donate to the Kenilworth Historical Society 15% of the amount paid for food by anyone who dines at the restaurant (651 North Michigan Ave., Kenilworth) during the period May 1 through May 4, 2017, between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and presents a relevant invitation-flier (shown at the end of this post). Participants will be eligible…read more →

30 Apr, 2017
April 22 ‘Victorian Tea With a Contemporary Flair’ to Feature Nationally Acclaimed “Victoriana Lady Lisa” With Her Traveling Wardrobe of Victorian-Steampunk Attire

April 22 ‘Victorian Tea With a Contemporary Flair’ to Feature Nationally Acclaimed “Victoriana Lady Lisa” With Her Traveling Wardrobe of Victorian-Steampunk Attire

Nationally acclaimed speaker, author and television personality Lisa Griffiths (aka “Victoriana Lady Lisa”) will address attendees at an afternoon “Victorian Tea With a Contemporary Flair” to be presented by the Kenilworth Historical Society on Saturday, April 22, 2017 (afternoon), as a benefit for the Oswald J. Nitschke House “living history” museum and cultural arts center. During the program, Victoriana Lady…read more →

13 Mar, 2017

March 21, 2017 “Soup’s On” Soup Tasting Event to Feature Favorite Soups from Local Restaurants

  Participants in the Kenilworth Historical Society’s Soup’s On soup-tasting event on Tues., March 21, 2017,  will have an opportunity to taste a variety of favorite soups from local restaurants and others, including Boulevard Five72, Cafe Liberty, Elaine’s Souper Soups, Kenilworth Diner, Lenny & John’s Subs, Michigan Deli, Mike’s Place, The Blackthorn, Umberto’s Restaurant and Westfield Diner. Assorted breads and…read more →

4 Mar, 2017
Feb. 19, 2017 African Tea Ceremony to be Presented at Nitschke House in Honor of Black History Month

Feb. 19, 2017 African Tea Ceremony to be Presented at Nitschke House in Honor of Black History Month

The Kenilworth Historical Society will host an African Tea Ceremony on Sunday, February 19, 2017, in celebration of Black History Month. The ceremony, to be presented by certified tea specialist and tea educator Darlene Meyers-Perry, will take place at the historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (49 South 21 Street, Kenilworth) at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5…read more →

2 Feb, 2017
Painting Nights With Resident Artist Patricia Hubinger to Benefit Nitschke House

Painting Nights With Resident Artist Patricia Hubinger to Benefit Nitschke House

The Kenilworth Historical Society has launched a series of “Painting Nights” with resident artist Patricia Hubinger to benefit the historic Oswald J. Nitschke House “living history” museum and cultural arts center. The enlightening, enjoyable, two-hour painting sessions, held in the Nitschke House cultural arts center (49 South 21 Street, Kenilworth), give participants of all ages, backgrounds and abilities an opportunity…read more →

5 Jan, 2017

Back by Popular Demand — ‘Soup’s On’ Soup-Tasting Event in Kenilworth to Benefit Nitschke House Museum Project

KENILWORTH, N.J., Jan. 29, 2015 — The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a soup-tasting event on Tues., March 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the cafeteria of David Brearley Middle and High School, 401 Monroe Avenue., Kenilworth, N.J. This popular event — “Soup’s On” – will give participants the opportunity to taste a variety of favorite homemade soups,…read more →

29 Jan, 2015