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NOV. 5 AUTUMN HARVEST TEA TO FEATURE HISTORY, LIFEWAYS OF LENAPE PEOPLE

NOV. 5 AUTUMN HARVEST TEA TO FEATURE HISTORY, LIFEWAYS OF LENAPE PEOPLE

An Autumn Harvest Tea will be presented by the Kenilworth Historical Society on Sat., November 5, 2022, at the Kenilworth Veterans Center (Kennedy Room), 33 South 21 Street.  The autumnal event, which will include an enlightening program highlighting the history and customs of the locally indigenous Lenape people, a gift auction, 50/50 raffle and door prizes, will begin at 12:30 p.m….read more →

21 Oct, 2022
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DEC. 4 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND ’OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS’ AT NITSCHKE HOUSE

DEC. 4 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND ’OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS’ AT NITSCHKE HOUSE

During a Sunday, Dec. 4 (12-5 p.m.) Holiday Celebration and “Old-Fashioned Christmas” at the Oswald J. Nitschke House (49 S. 21 Street), visitors will have an opportunity to meet and take photos with Victorian Santa, tour the c. 1880 home authentically decorated for the holidays, enjoy music sung by the Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers dressed in Dickens-style attire, and visit the site’s…read more →

21 Oct, 2022
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DEC. 10 ENCHANTED HOLIDAY SAMPLER TRIP TO FEATURE CHRISTKINDLMARKT, TREES OF HISTORIC BETHLEHEM, PA

DEC. 10 ENCHANTED HOLIDAY SAMPLER TRIP TO FEATURE CHRISTKINDLMARKT, TREES OF HISTORIC BETHLEHEM, PA

The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a holiday-themed bus trip to historic Bethlehem, Pa., on Sat., December 10. ​The trip will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa’s School parking lot on Monroe Ave., between N. 22nd and N. 23rd Streets) at 8:30 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately 6:30 p.m.  Cost of $95 includes comfortable motor coach transportation; admission to Bethlehem’s world-renowned Christkindlmarkt…read more →

21 Oct, 2022
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OCT. 15-16 ’FOUR CENTURIES IN A WEEKEND’ AT NITSCHKE HOUSE TO FEATURE LIVING HISTORY, MUSIC, GARDENS AND EXHIBIT — ‘NEW ORANGE/KENILWORTH, A MELTING POT OF MANY CULTURES’

OCT. 15-16 ’FOUR CENTURIES IN A WEEKEND’ AT NITSCHKE HOUSE TO FEATURE LIVING HISTORY, MUSIC, GARDENS AND EXHIBIT — ‘NEW ORANGE/KENILWORTH, A MELTING POT OF MANY CULTURES’

Visitors to Kenilworth’s historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880), at 49 South 21 Street, on October 15 and October 16 will gain glimpses into everyday life as a late 19th-/early 20th-century immigrant in a developing suburb through an enlightening, interactive “living history” program based on the theme “New Orange/Kenilworth – A Melting Pot of Many Cultures.”   The Oct….read more →

24 Sep, 2022
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KENILWORTH COMMUNITYWIDE GARAGE SALE SLATED FOR OCT. 8-OCT. 9

KENILWORTH COMMUNITYWIDE GARAGE SALE SLATED FOR OCT. 8-OCT. 9

A Communitywide Garage Sale will be held in Kenilworth on Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9, 2022. 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. There are usually nearly 200 participating residences.  Residents who register and pay a $12 fee to hold garage sales at their…read more →

7 Aug, 2022
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SEPT. 17 BUS TRIP TO WIND CREEK BETHLEHEM CASINO TO BENEFIT NITSCHKE HOUSE

The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a bus trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino (formerly known as the Sands) in Bethlehem, Pa., on Saturday, September 17, 2022. ​The trip will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa’s School parking lot) at 8:30 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately 5:30 p.m.  Cost of $50 includes comfortable motor coach transportation, an approximate 6-hour visit…read more →

7 Aug, 2022
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Juneteenth Celebration at Nitschke House to Feature ‘A Visit With Harriet Tubman’

Juneteenth Celebration at Nitschke House to Feature ‘A Visit With Harriet Tubman’

On Sat., June 11 (1 p.m.), acclaimed actress, educator and historical interpreter Dr. Daisy Nelson Century will present a colorful, enlightening program conveying the significance of the Juneteenth holiday (June 19) and highlighting the life and experiences of former slave and antislavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who during the Civil War guided approximately 70 enslaved people to freedom in her role…read more →

26 May, 2022
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July 30 Trip to Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino to Benefit Historic Nitschke House

July 30 Trip to Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino to Benefit Historic Nitschke House

The trip will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa School parking lot) at 8 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately 6:30 p.m. Cost of $52 includes comfortable motor coach transportation, an approximate 6-hour visit to the casino and $10 in free slot play. There will be a 50/50 raffle and complimentary door prizes on the bus.The Tropicana premier casino and resort…read more →

19 Apr, 2022
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‘Run for the Roses’ Kentucky Derby Tea Party Slated for May 14 to Benefit Nitschke House

‘Run for the Roses’ Kentucky Derby Tea Party Slated for May 14 to Benefit Nitschke House

A ”Run for the Roses” Kentucky Derby-Style Tea Party featuring an entertaining, enlightening program, an indoor horse race, a Gift Auction and more will take place on Sat., May 14 (12:30 p.m.) at the Kenilworth Veterans Center (Kennedy Room), 33 South 21 Street, Kenilworth. Assorted teas, tea sandwiches and desserts will be served. Wearing of “fancy hats” is encouraged. Admission…read more →

14 Mar, 2022
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‘Refreshingly New’ Wine-Tasting Event to be Held on April 1 at Oswald J. Nitschke House

‘Refreshingly New’ Wine-Tasting Event to be Held on April 1 at Oswald J. Nitschke House

This enlightening, enjoyable evening of wine sampling and discussion will feature a broad selection of new organic, vegan wines. Assorted cheeses, chocolates and Girl Scout cookies will be served to pair with the wine. The two-hour wine-tasting event will begin at 7 p.m. so participants are asked to arrive by 6:30 p.m. Admission is $30. Advance reservations are required, as…read more →

25 Feb, 2022
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