War of the Words: How Orson Welles Changed Plainsboro with a Radio Broadcast

On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles’ radio adaptation of War of the Worlds caused nationwide panic, especially in New Jersey. The broadcast,

War of the Words: How Orson Welles Changed Plainsboro with a Radio BroadcastEmily Thibault2024-12-06T14:47:53-05:00

There’s No Mooing in Baseball: How the Walker-Gordon Dairy Farm Was Involved in Our National Pastime

The Walker-Gordon Baseball Team holds a special place in the history of Plainsboro, New Jersey. Named after the Walker-Gordon Dairy Company, which

There’s No Mooing in Baseball: How the Walker-Gordon Dairy Farm Was Involved in Our National PastimeEmily Thibault2024-11-19T14:30:28-05:00

Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Lenape Rattles and Social Dances

Among the many items in Wicoff House Museum's Native American collection, the most interesting is arguably the rattles. Used in social dances

Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Lenape Rattles and Social DancesEmily Thibault2024-10-20T12:00:22-04:00

Commitment to Quality and Health: The Walker Gordon Dairy Farms

  Founded in 1897 with an initial 40 acres and 35 cows, Walker Gordon Dairy Farms swiftly distinguished itself through its dedication

Commitment to Quality and Health: The Walker Gordon Dairy FarmsManashvi2024-07-30T14:07:02-04:00

Textile Collection

The textile collection at the Wicoff House Museum shows the history of Plainsboro, as it allows visitors to gain a greater understanding

Textile CollectionLucy G2024-07-04T15:05:06-04:00

Wicoff Elementary School Students Visit the Wicoff House

Third grade students from the Wicoff Elementary School recently toured the museum. The Wicoff House was the life-long home of John Van

Wicoff Elementary School Students Visit the Wicoff HouseAnna2024-04-17T12:50:44-04:00

Mr. Wicoff’s Secretary Desk

This beautiful antique secretary desk is on display in the former home of John Van Buren Wicoff. Mr. Wicoff's portrait sits on

Mr. Wicoff’s Secretary DeskAnna2024-03-24T15:13:30-04:00

Plainsboro traffic – Look out for tractors!

Here are a few vintage license plates on display in our current exhibit about early Plainsboro families. At one time, it would

Plainsboro traffic – Look out for tractors!Anna2024-03-24T14:49:30-04:00

Plainsboro’s Pioneers Exhibit

With the celebration of Plainsboro's founding approaching, the Wicoff House Museum has a new exhibit created by student intern, Emma L.  This

Plainsboro’s Pioneers ExhibitAnna2024-03-17T13:51:54-04:00

Finding Genealogical Clues in Deeds

Most of the time when one is doing research for a family tree, the first step is to locate documentation to provide

Finding Genealogical Clues in DeedsAnna2024-03-10T15:06:52-04:00