Historian To Talk Titusville Mills History In Mercer County

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The story of Titusville Mills and the Fiddlers Creek Ravine will be the subject of an upcoming talk at Howell Living History Farm. Historian Jack Koeppel will deliver the speech on Friday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. in the farm’s Visitor Center.

The presentation will tell the story of the enterprising Titus family and the business empire they created along Fiddlers Creek, near the village that bears their name. Koeppel will discuss photographs of mills and industries that once thrived on the banks of the Delaware River and nearby Delaware and Raritan Canal.

Koeppel, a lifelong resident of Hopewell Valley, has studied the area's past for many years. In 1986, he spearheaded a movement to establish a permanent collection of related artifacts and documents. He served many years as trustee of the Hopewell Valley Historical Society, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space and Howell Living History Farm.

After the program, attendees will have the chance to meet Koeppel and members of the Hopewell Valley Historical Society, co-sponsor of the event. Refreshments will be served, courtesy of The Friends of Howell Farm.

Howell Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. The farm's Visitor Center and historic site are located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. Visiting hours at the farm are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Parking and admission are free, donations are gratefully accepted.

The attached image was provided by county officials: Learn about the history of the Titusville Mills and Fiddlers Creek Ravine at Howell Living History Farm.