by Anna | Mar 24, 2024 | History of Plainsboro, Museum Collections
Here are a few vintage license plates on display in our current exhibit about early Plainsboro families. At one time, it would not have been an uncommon sight to share Plainsboro and Dey roads with tractors. The top plate from 1956 would have given a farmer permission...
by Anna | Mar 17, 2024 | Events, History of Plainsboro, Internship Projects, Museum Collections, Museum Events and Programs, Museum Intern Blog, Research, Uncategorized
With the celebration of Plainsboro’s founding approaching, the Wicoff House Museum has a new exhibit created by student intern, Emma L. This display case showcases Walker-Gordon milk bottles and photos of the farm’s manager, Henry W. Jeffers, Sr. Henry...
by Anna | Mar 17, 2024 | Events, History of Plainsboro, Museum Events and Programs, Uncategorized
Founders Day will be celebrated by Plainsboro Township this year on Saturday, May 4, 2024 (raindate: Sunday, May 5th) beginning at 12:30 pm with a parade from Edgemere Ave to the Municipal Grounds. Make sure to stop into the Wicoff House Museum to see our special...
by Anna | Mar 15, 2024 | History of Plainsboro, Wicoff Family
When thinking of Plainsboro’s farming history, Walker-Gordon Farm and their mascot Elsie the Cow may be the first to come to mind. But another important part of Plainsboro’s history surrounds the humble potato. The land in this area was rich, fertile and...
