Museum Blog
1916: The Summer That Bit Back
In July of 1916, New Jersey became the site of a series of vicious shark attacks that would span 12
Behind the Scenes: What It Takes to Borrow an Artifact from the State Museum
This month, the Wicoff House Museum is proud to host a one-month loan of Lenape artifacts from the New Jersey
Indigenous History Month at the Wicoff House Museum
Each June, we take time to recognize and honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples during Indigenous
Farm Day Fun at the West Windsor History Museum
Join us for a day of hands-on history and outdoor fun at Farm Day, happening Sunday, June 1st at the
Racing to the Finish Line with Our YAC Seniors
This past Sunday, we celebrated our graduating YAC seniors with an Amazing Race-themed party at the Wicoff House Museum! Teams
Author Night Spotlight: Carol Binkowski
Last night at the Wicoff House Museum, author Carol J. Binkowski brought history to life with an engaging talk that
Once Upon a Township: The Tale of Plainsboro’s Beginning
Before it became the bustling township we know today, Plainsboro was a patchwork of fertile farmland nestled between Cranbury and
Baskets, Bunnies, and a Bit of History
In honor of the Wicoff House Museum’s annual egg hunt coming up on April 19, 2025, we’re taking a quick
A Whole Lotta Shakin’ in the Garden State
On the morning of April 5, 2024, residents across New Jersey—including here in Plainsboro—felt an unexpected jolt. A 4.8 magnitude
Plainsboro’s Pint-Sized Farmhands
Spring in early Plainsboro meant the start of long, busy days on the farm—and kids were an important part of
