Explore the Rich History of Plainsboro

Anna Braun

Explore the rich history of Plainsboro, NJ, through the eyes of our dedicated historians and volunteers at the Historic Wicoff House Museum. Our team is passionate about preserving and sharing the stories that shaped our community. Join us in celebrating the past and inspiring future generations.

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The 2003 Opening of the Plainsboro Preserve

The 2003 Opening of the Plainsboro Preserve

One of the jewels of Plainsboro Township is glistening McCormack Lake and the surrounding 1000-acre Plainsboro Preserve.  The McCormack Sand and Gravel Company mined the area that is now McCormack Lake from 1969 to 1976. The land lay unused for years until it was...

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McCormack Lake’s History

McCormack Lake’s History

Spring is a wonderful time of year to take a trip to the Plainsboro Preserve for a hike around beautiful McCormack Lake. The 50-acre lake is home to fish and wildlife and is the centerpiece of the 1,000 acres of undisturbed open space that makes up the Preserve. But...

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