PART 2 of Plainsboro’s First Inhabitants: The 1982 Scudders Mill Road Bypass Archeological Dig Reveals Lenni-Lenape Homes in Plainsboro

The 1982 Scudders Mill Road Bypass Archeological Dig Reveals Lenni-Lenape Homes in Plainsboro An archeological dig in the spring 1982 during improvements

PART 2 of Plainsboro’s First Inhabitants: The 1982 Scudders Mill Road Bypass Archeological Dig Reveals Lenni-Lenape Homes in PlainsboroDr. Anna Braun2023-11-28T13:37:52-05:00

Woman’s Dress

Woman's Dress Original form circa 1850/re-worked circa 1860 Silk, Cotton/Linen, Horsehair and Whalebone Middlesex County, NJ 1994.050 Unveiling the fascinating

Woman’s DressDavid Chen2023-07-27T18:57:25-04:00

Corbels

What is a corbel and why are they important? A corbel is a decorative support that extends out from a wall. The

CorbelsLauren Cunningham2023-07-16T13:26:42-04:00

Princeton Nurseries

The Princeton Nurseries Kingston Site was established by William Flemer Sr. shortly before World War I, and grew to become the largest

Princeton NurseriesJessica Cavanaugh2023-03-20T16:38:51-04:00

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

The First Presbyterian Church of PlainsboroJessica Cavanaugh2023-03-05T12:45:21-05:00

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.

Exhibit Highlight – Young American Painting Book & CrayonsJessica Cavanaugh2023-02-20T12:42:57-05:00

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

Thomas Titus – Ex-Slave Turned LandownerJessica Cavanaugh2023-02-06T15:06:47-05:00

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

Children’s Toys and Games of the Early 20th CenturyJessica Cavanaugh2023-01-30T11:35:51-05:00

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).

Princeton University’s Hovercraft PrototypeJessica Cavanaugh2022-11-22T11:43:36-05:00

Firmenich, Inc.

Firmenich, Inc. Admin & lab buildings, 1975. Buck Watlington working at a control panel for mixing equipment inside the

Firmenich, Inc.Renee Stemcovski2022-10-26T20:48:00-04:00