Posts about the development of Plainsboro.
Corbels
What is a corbel and why are they important? A corbel is a decorative support that extends out from a wall. The
Founder’s Day 2023
On Saturday, May 6th, Plainsboro held its annual Founder's Day celebration! The entire Recreation Department was on hand to ensure the day
Elsie’s Cow Boots
Elsie the Cow, Borden Company's mascot since 1936, is a national icon. Created during a time when dairy prices skyrocketed and larger
Children’s Entertainment in the Early 20th Century
These items were popular entertainment for Plainsboro children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were donated to the Wicoff
Princeton Nurseries
The Princeton Nurseries Kingston Site was established by William Flemer Sr. shortly before World War I, and grew to become the largest
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 of a
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 in 1908.
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 ago, Thomas
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 into a
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 people during
