Museum Blog
Exhibition Highlight: Classroom Materials from the Early 20th Century
Materials used in the classroom certainly have changed over the years. The main school supplies children had in the 18th
The First Presbyterian Church of Plainsboro
The origin of the First Presbyterian Church of Plainsboro is considered to be on November 17, 1879, with the laying
Paint & Mocktails!
On Saturday 2/18 the Wicoff House Museum held our first adult Paint Night! We had a lovely turnout with music,
Exhibit Highlight – Young American Painting Book & Crayons
This children’s painting book and crayon set (circa 1920) were owned by Harry J. Sohl. who was born in Plainsboro
A House Built With Love
With Valentine’s Day nearby, here’s a peek into John and Catherine Wicoff’s story, a love that led to the construction
Thomas Titus – Ex-Slave Turned Landowner
Until the 1970’s, Plainsboro was home to the Titus Family, descendants of an ex-slave turned landowner of Middlesex County. Centuries
Children’s Toys and Games of the Early 20th Century
Now that our new temporary exhibit "The School That Started a Town" is open, we'd like to share a glimpse
New Year’s Traditions Around the World 2023
On Saturday 1/22 our YAC members hosted the Wicoff House's first event of 2023! "New Year's Traditions Around the World"
Collection Spotlight – Wicoff Hitching Post
Wicoff Hitching Post Hitching posts were heavily in use in the 1800s and early 1900s. The Wicoff family, like most
Collection Spotlight – 1923 Industrial Arts Desk
Chautauqua Industrial Arts Desk - Cardinal Model, manufactured in 1923 by Louis E. Meyers & Co. Donated to the Wicoff
