In honor of the Wicoff House Museum’s annual egg hunt coming up on April 19, 2025, we’re taking a quick look at where this fun tradition began! The roots of egg hunting go back to 16th-century Germany, where stories of the “Osterhase” (Easter hare) hiding eggs...
Plainsboro recently celebrated the remarkable service of former Mayor Peter Cantu with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque in his honor at the Plainsboro Municipal Building. As the town’s longest-serving mayor, Cantu played a pivotal role in shaping Plainsboro’s...
After 44 years as mayor, Plainsboro’s Peter Cantu, 84, is retiring! He’ll stay on the Township Committee until December 2026 but will step down as mayor at the reorganization meeting on January 2, 2025. Cantu first became mayor in 1977 when Democrats took control of...
This past Saturday, December 7th, local book lovers gathered at the Wicoff House Museum for an exciting evening with author Kevin G. Chapman. Known for his thrilling Mike Stoneman novels, Kevin shared insights into his writing process and the inspiration behind his...
On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles’ radio adaptation of War of the Worlds caused nationwide panic, especially in New Jersey. The broadcast, which presented a fictional Martian invasion through news bulletins, was so convincing that many listeners believed it was real....
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...
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...
Founders Day will be celebrated by Plainsboro Township this year on Saturday, May 4, 2024 (raindate: Sunday, May 5th) beginning at 12:30 pm with a parade from Edgemere Ave to the Municipal Grounds. Make sure to stop into the Wicoff House Museum to see our special...