Last night at the Wicoff House Museum, author Carol J. Binkowski brought history to life with an engaging talk that blended storytelling, research insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from her books Opening Carnegie Hall and New Jersey’s Remarkable Women. Attendees...
Before it became the bustling township we know today, Plainsboro was a patchwork of fertile farmland nestled between Cranbury and South Brunswick. The area was primarily agricultural, with residents relying on farming as their main livelihood. However, as the...
This past Saturday night, the Wicoff House Museum held Trivia on Tap, a history-themed trivia night that brought together history buffs and trivia lovers for an unforgettable evening. Set in the museum's historic environment, the event challenged participants with...
A door opens by itself. The stairs creak with no one on them. There's the faint sound of people whispering in an empty room. These things frighten us in our homes, so what makes us seek them out elsewhere around Halloween? The haunted house has been an attraction...
Be sure to stop by the Wicoff House Museum this Sunday, May 4, 2024 for special tours and family friendly activities in celebration of Founders Day! The Wicoff House was the life-long home John Van Buren Wicoff. John V.B. Wicoff was one of the men who petitioned the...
The Wicoff House was buzzing with excitement this morning as township employees brought their children to visit the Wicoff House Museum for "Take Your Child To Work Day." Children enjoyed crafts, snacks and an interesting talk from our fabulous Plainsboro Preserve...
Third grade students from the Wicoff Elementary School recently toured the museum. The Wicoff House was the life-long home of John Van Buren Wicoff, for whom Wicoff Elementary School is named. These "Wicoff for Senate" campaign items date from John Van Buren's run in...
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, we were thrilled to host 3rd grade students from Millstone River Elementary School for a tour of the Wicoff House Museum. Students had the opportunity to study artifacts relating to Plainsboro's farming history as well as see photographs of...
With the celebration of Plainsboro's founding approaching, the Wicoff House Museum has a new exhibit created by student intern, Emma L. This display case showcases Walker-Gordon milk bottles and photos of the farm's manager, Henry W. Jeffers, Sr. Henry W. Jeffers...