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 →
KENILWORTH, N.J., October 9, 2014 — The Kenilworth Historical Society will host bus trips to Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville, Conn.) on Sat., Oct. 25, to the Rockvale shopping outlets (Lancaster, Pa.) on Thurs., Nov. 6, and to the National Christmas Center, Shady Maple Smorgasbord and Kitchen Kettle Village (Lancaster County, Pa.) on Dec. 6. The Oct. 25 Mohegan Sun Casino…read more →
— Living History Program to Feature a Visit from Civil Engineer James Wallace Higgins (1873-1956) and a Display of His Original Master Plan/Map (c. 1894) for New Orange/Kenilworth —
The Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Springtime “corks and forks” celebration/reception to benefit, in part, the David Brearley Middle and High School Art Dept. Featuring a tour of the newly restored and furnished Nitschke House, a student art exhibit and more (5:30-7:30 p.m.), ($30 in advance, $35 at the door), Oswald J. Nitschke House (49 S. 21 Str.) For…read more →
Distinguished author and historian Walter E. Boright, Ed.D., will highlight Kenilworth’s role in New Jersey’s Industrial Age during a program being hosted by the Kenilworth Historical Society on Thurs., May 15, in honor of this year’s 350th anniversary of the founding of New Jersey. All are welcome to attend the event, which will begin at 7 p.m. at the Oswald…read more →
On Saturday, April 26, the Kenilworth Historical Society will present “Thyme for Tea,” an elegant afternoon Tea and program highlighting the history, culture and benefits of herbs, particularly their use for tea. In honor of this year’s 350th anniversary of the founding of New Jersey, the “Garden State,” special attention will be given to native plants. The Tea, along with…read more →
An African-American Read-In will highlight the Kenilworth Historical Society’s Black History Month Celebration on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 23. 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 Street, Kenilworth, N.J. A soul food “tasting” will be…read more →