Posts about the development of 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 of the
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
Collection Spotlight – 1923 Industrial Arts Desk
Chautauqua Industrial Arts Desk - Cardinal Model, manufactured in 1923 by Louis E. Meyers & Co. Donated to the Wicoff House by
Business Spotlight – Lapidus Market
In 1941, Sol and Ray Lapidus, formerly of Brooklyn, opened the first “Mom and Pop” grocery store in Plainsboro - Lapidus Market.
Princeton University’s Hovercraft Prototype
During the late 1950s, a worldwide burst of energy poured forth in experimental Ground Effect Machines (GEMs) and Surface Effects Ships (SES).
Junior Historians Club
The Junior Historians Club meets weekly, on Saturdays from 2 - 4 pm, during the fall and spring. Kids learn about historic
John V. B. Wicoff School Ceremony
John V. B. Wicoff School Ceremony Since schools are starting again in a few days, let’s continue exploring the history of Plainsboro’s
Plainsboro’s Four Room School House
Plainsboro's Four Room School House In honor of school starting in a few days, let’s continue exploring the history of Plainsboro’s schools.
