by Anna | May 3, 2024 | History of Plainsboro, Wicoff Family
When Catherine Britton Wicoff was living here with her son John Van Buren Wicoff and his family, the grounds surrounding the house were transformed from potato fields to carefully planned gardens. William Flemer Sr, founder of Princeton Nurseries, designed lovely...
by Anna | May 2, 2024 | Events, History of Plainsboro, Museum Events and Programs, Wicoff Family
Be sure to stop by the Wicoff House Museum this Sunday, May 4, 2024 for special tours and family friendly activities in celebration of Founders Day! The Wicoff House was the life-long home John Van Buren Wicoff. John V.B. Wicoff was one of the men who petitioned the...
by Anna | Apr 17, 2024 | History of Plainsboro, Wicoff Family
The Wicoff House, while no longer the large farm that Catherine Britton and her husband John Wicoff once ran, it still retains much of its natural beauty. In the spring, blooming trees perfume the air and the gently falling cherry blossoms create a pink carpet on the...
by Anna | Apr 4, 2024 | Events, History of Plainsboro, Museum Events and Programs, Wicoff Family
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, we were thrilled to host 3rd grade students from Millstone River Elementary School for a tour of the Wicoff House Museum. Students had the opportunity to study artifacts relating to Plainsboro’s farming history as well as see...
by Anna | Mar 24, 2024 | Museum Collections, Wicoff Family
This beautiful antique secretary desk is on display in the former home of John Van Buren Wicoff. Mr. Wicoff’s portrait sits on the hinged, drop-down writing desk. When folded, the writing desk hides inner storage compartments which would have held various desk...
