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 →
The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a bus trip to Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville, Conn.) on Sat., February 22. KENILWORTH, N.J., January 16, 2014 — 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 →
Visitors to Kenilworth’s historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880) at 49 South 21 Street on October 19 and October 20 will have an opportunity to see the newly restored and furnished home of the late Mayor Oswald J. Nitschke (1867-1934), who made significant contributions to the development of Kenilworth in the early 1900s. Tours of the site will be…read more →