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 →
‘Painting Nights’ with resident artist Patricia Hubinger will be held in August at the Oswald J. Nitschke House cultural arts center (49 S. 21 Street, Kenilworth). Exact dates of the sessions will be announced. The enlightening, enjoyable two-hour painting sessions (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.) will give participants of all ages, backgrounds and abilities an opportunity to create unique paintings under the guidance of…read more →
Bus trips are planned to Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville, Conn.) on Sat., October 28, and to the National Christmas Center, Shady Maple Smorgasbord and Kitchen Kettle Village (Lancaster County, Pa.) on Sat., December 2 to benefit the Nitschke House. Both trips are being hosted by the Kenilworth Historical Society. The October 28 trip to Mohegan Sun will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa’s School…read more →
On Thurs., Nov. 16, historian and author Dr. Walter E. Boright will present and discuss various aerial photos of Kenilworth that were taken by the late World War II veteran, photographer and lifelong Kenilworth resident Ray Scheuerer in the 1940s. Program will be held at the Oswald J. Nitschke House (49 S. 21 Street, Kenilworth) starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Kenilworth Historical Society will host bus trips to Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville, Conn.) on Sat., March 11, 2017, and to the Rockvale shopping outlets (Lancaster, Pa.) on Sat., April 1, 2017. As space is limited on these popular outings, it is suggested that reservations by made early to ensure availability. The cost of the Mohegan Sun trip is $55…read more →
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 →