Kenilworth Historical Society http://kenilworthhistory.org Mon, 13 May 2013 22:16:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Museum and Research Center Hours: http://kenilworthhistory.org/museum-and-research-center-hours/ http://kenilworthhistory.org/museum-and-research-center-hours/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:50:16 +0000 khs http://kenilworthhistory.org/?p=902 270365_192358407488765_4952037_n
Mondays, 9:00-4:30 and Thursdays, 9:00 to noon Kenilworth, Illinois is located between the villages of Wilmette and Winnetka, sixteen miles north of the Chicago loop.

]]> http://kenilworthhistory.org/museum-and-research-center-hours/feed/ 0 Biennal Dinner (Oct 19, 2012) http://kenilworthhistory.org/biennal-dinner/ http://kenilworthhistory.org/biennal-dinner/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:34:05 +0000 khs http://kenilworthhistory.org/?p=829

You’re invited

Please join us to celebrate the Kenilworth Historical Society’s 90th Anniversary at the Biennal Dinner.  Call for details (847) 251-2565

You can also print out this RSVP to mail back to us or drop off.

]]> http://kenilworthhistory.org/biennal-dinner/feed/ 0 Kenilworth Traditions: Old and New (Summer 2012) http://kenilworthhistory.org/kenilworth-traditions-old-and-new/ http://kenilworthhistory.org/kenilworth-traditions-old-and-new/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 20:44:44 +0000 khs http://kenilworthhistory.org/?p=838 The Kenilworth Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of our newest exhibit, “Kenilworth Traditions: Old and New”. The Kenilworth Historical Society’s Board Members came up with the exhibit concept in light of the many unique traditions that have been an important part of Kenilworth’s history. Some notable traditions include: Memorial Day Celebration; Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony; Kenilworth Historical Society Christmas Tree; Christmas Tree on Warwick; Block Parties; Kenilworth Field Days; Fireworks at Kenilworth Beach; New Year’s Party at Kenilworth Club; Scouting; Sears Halloween Parade; and Sears Graduation Parade.

In compiling artifacts for this exhibit, Kenilworth residents dusted off their scrapbooks and searched their basements and attics, donating photographs, movies, videos, programs, Christmas ornaments, banners, trophies and other historical items. Residents also shared their personal memories of participating in many of these unique traditions. Some traditions have existed for more than 100 years, while others are new on the scene.

The Kenilworth Historical Society is open every Monday from 9am-4:30pm and every Thursday from 9am-12pm. Stop in to learn more about Kenilworth’s traditions.

 

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The Kenilworth Club and  the Kenilworth Historical Society team together to present, “The Kenilworth Club: Prairie School Gem and Community Treasure.”

Popular  Kenilworth tour guide and architectural history buff, Bill Hinchliff, will present an entertaining program on the history and importance of The Kenilworth Club.

The lecture will take place at The Kenilworth Club on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 2:00pm.  Admission is free.

Don’t miss this wonderful and informative event!

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