Posts about the development of Plainsboro.
Princeton Nurseries
The Princeton Nurseries Kingston Site was established by William Flemer Sr. shortly before World War I, and grew to become the largest
A Visit from Wicoff School Alumni Carol Bakely
The other day the museum had a special visit from Wicoff Elementary alumni Carol Bakely. Carol went to JVB Wicoff School from
Exhibition Highlight: Classroom Materials from the Early 20th Century
Materials used in the classroom certainly have changed over the years. The main school supplies children had in the 18th and early
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.
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
