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In 1983, Titusville was designated as a National Historic District by the US Department of the Interior (National Register of Historic Places Reference Number: 74001169) and a State Historic District by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Referred to as he Titusville Historic District, adjacent to Washington Crossing State Park, where General Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas 1776 in one of the key battles of the American Revolution. It was a hub of fishing, transportation, industry and commerce when the Delaware and Raritan Canal, which borders the Village, was in opereation during the 19th century.

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The Conservancy aims to preserve the character of this unique Historic District and to educate the public about its history. The Conservancy provides educational programs to the Titusville community and the visitors of Titusville. Such educational programs include lectures regarding the history of Titusville and the restoration of historic properties, and tours of historic properties in Titusville. The Conservancy assists with the historic preservation of Titusville through the provision of services (e.g., architectural advice) or general information regarding the acquisition, restoration and/or preservation of homes, churches and public buildings with a special historical or architectural significance to Titusville, and access to such properties for viewing by the general public. The Conservancy will liaise with the federal, state and local governments to maintain the historical designation of Titusville and its architectural fabric.