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About Kenilworth Historical Society

The Kenilworth Historical Society, established in 1974, is an independent, non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c) (3) organization that is dedicated to researching Kenilworth’s past, saving its material culture and preserving its heritage. This primarily includes the preservation and interpretation of the Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880), representative of the founding and early development of the Borough of Kenilworth; the political, social and economic forces and cultural traditions that shaped the community; and the rich history of Kenilworth from its early settlement to the present day.
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Testimonials

In Kenilworth, everyone knows everyone. It’s a small, close-knit community – this is our historical house. read more →

Carol Cieslak
…the Nitschke House is one of Kenilworth’s original, clapboard-clad, wood frame farmhouses, and the most notable of the community’s few remaining 19th-century buildings. read more →

Success Stories from Around the State (2011-2016 Preserving New Jersey’s Heritage: A Statewide Plan)
There are so many learning experiences that the completed Oswald Nitschke House will be able to offer to Kenilworth students… Kenilworth citizens of all ages are now united by a commitment to… read more →

Janice Marsili, art instructor, David Brearley Middle/High School

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