Posts about the development of Plainsboro.
Planting Through the Ages
When we think of summer in Plainsboro today, we might picture backyard barbecues, local farmers’ markets, or planting a few tomatoes in
Plainsboro Through the Lens
They say a picture is worth a thousand words—but in the museum world, it’s worth a thousand stories. Photographs are one of
Don’t Get Catfished—Unless It’s August
No, we’re not talking about internet dating disasters—National Catfish Month is all about the real, whiskered kind that swim in our rivers
From the Bastille to Bordentown
July 14th marks Bastille Day, France’s national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille in 1789—a powerful symbol of the French people’s
America at 250: Reflecting on the Road to Independence
The 4th of July marks the day in 1776 when the Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence, a bold document
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 History Month.
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 West Windsor
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 South Brunswick.
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 earthquake struck
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 the work.
