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 →
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 →
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 →
KENILWORTH, N.J., Jan. 29, 2015 — A selection of inspiring African-American readings, music and art will highlight the Kenilworth Historical Society’s Black History Month Celebration on Sunday, February 22. 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…read more →
KENILWORTH, N.J., Jan. 29, 2015 — The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a bus trip to Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville, Conn.) on Sat., February 21. 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 →
Jan. 12, 2015 — ROCKIN’ BBQ WITH “THE KING” – “Elvis” (aka Elvis Tribute Artist Jim Barone) took time out from his January 10th performance at the Kenilworth Veterans Center for a photo shoot with members of the Kenilworth Historical Society’s fundraising committee and two young Elvis fans. The event, which also featured a BBQ-style dinner, was held to help…read more →
On Sat., January 10, 2015, the Kenilworth Historical Society will present a Rockin’ BBQ With “The King,” a fun-filled evening of great live “Elvis” music and a barbecue-style dinner, at the Kenilworth Veterans Center (33 South 21st Street) from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Click here to Download Flyer The event will feature award-winning “Elvis” tribute artist/singer-entertainer Jim Barone, who…read more →
The Kenilworth Historical Society Inc. invites you to dine at The Blackthorn Irish Restaurant and Pub anytime during the period Nov. 9 – Nov. 15, 2014 PLEASE PRESENT THIS FLIER UPON ARRIVAL Click to Download and the Blackthorn will generously donate 10% of the price of your meal to the Kenilworth Historical Society for the benefit of the Oswald J….read more →
KENILWORTH, N.J., Sept. 26, 2014 – A Communitywide Garage Sale will be held in Kenilworth on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5, 2014. This major 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. Nearly 200 residences will be participating. Residents who register and pay a…read more →
KENILWORTH, N.J., October 9, 2014 – Those wishing to have personal/family holiday portrait photos taken at the newly restored and furnished historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880), which will be authentically decorated for the holidays, may contact Kristin Boyle of PNK Photography at 908-400-2934 for reservations. Photos will be taken by PNK Photography on Sat., November 1, and on…read more →