A Sat., Oct. 27, bus trip to Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville, Conn.) is being hosted by the Kenilworth Historical Society to benefit the historic Nitschke House. The trip will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa’s School parking lot on Monroe Ave. between N. 22nd and N. 23rd Str.) promptly at 8 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately 9 p.m. The trip,…read more →
A Communitywide Garage Sale will be held in Kenilworth on Sat., Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Residents who register and pay a $12 fee to hold garage sales at their homes anytime during the Oct. 6/Oct. 7 weekend will receive a certificate representing the Borough’s permission to proceed and will…read more →
The JPs Island-Infused Duo, comprising “Kenilworth’s own” renowned singer-songwriter Jimi Pappas on guitar and John Patti on steel drums, will be flying in from Florida for an “End-of-Summer” Caribbean-Style Dinner Party to be presented by the Kenilworth Historical Society on Fri., Sept. 7, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Kenilworth Veterans Center (33 South 21 Street). The informal,…read more →
On Sunday, Feb. 25, professional storyteller, vocalist, musician, arts educator and motivational speaker Rev. Dr. Queen Mother Elaine Lloyd-Nazario will present “A Tribute to African Culture” at the historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (49 S. 21 Str., Kenilworth) at 1:30 p.m. The entertaining and educational interactive program, which is being hosted by the Kenilworth Historical Society as part of its…read more →
‘Painting Nights’ with resident artist Patricia Hubinger will be held on Tues., Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 27 and May 22 at the Oswald J. Nitschke House cultural arts center (49 S. 21 Street, Kenilworth). 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…read more →
On Tues., March 6 (7 p.m.) Joanne Hamilton Rajoppi will highlight stories from her book, “Northern Women in the Aftermath of the Civil War,” during a Women’s History Month Celebration at the Nitschke House (49 S. 21 Str., Kenilworth). Admission is free, but advance registration is requested due to limited seating. Light refreshments will be served. For information/reservations, please call…read more →
Participants in the Kenilworth Historical Society’s ‘Soup’s On’ on Tues., March 20, 2018, will have an opportunity to taste a variety of favorite soups from local restaurants and others. Assorted breads and desserts also will be served during the event, which is being held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Kenilworth Seniors’ Center, 526 Boulevard, Kenilworth, N.J. Admission…read more →
The Kenilworth Historical Society’s Sat., April 28 ‘Tea With America’s First Ladies’ will feature Cormac O’Brien, author of “Secret Lives of the First Ladies: Strange Stories and Shocking Trivia from Inside the White House,” who will present an enlightening, entertaining program highlighting many of America’s extraordinary first ladies (from 1789 to date) and relating their unique and oftentimes private ways…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 →
A Communitywide Garage Sale will be held in Kenilworth on Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October 8. 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. Nearly 200 residences usually participate. Residents who register and pay a $12 fee to hold garage…read more →