Timeline

The Humphreys House and the Day in 1762  is featured on the CBS Early Show.

The Society produces its third book from Arcadia Publishing, entitled Then & Now – Derby and Ansonia.

The 250th Anniversary of the birth of David Humphreys is publicly commemorated at his birthplace on July 10. Lt. Governor (now Governor) M. Jodi Rell, speaking at the podium in…

The Society produces two pictorial history books through Arcadia Publications entitled Images of America – Derby and Images of America – Ansonia.Thousands are sold.

The Society sponsors a special History Festival at the David Humphreys House and Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the building of the Humphreys House.

The Society sponsors the return of the world’s first electric locomotive to Derby on the 100th anniversary of its inaugural run. The locomotive is on permanent display at the Shoreline Trolley…

The Derby Historical Society acquires the John I. House on 213 Caroline Street in Derby. A “Raise the Roof” campaign and restoration in the years to follow sees the tin…

The Historical Society sponsors “Echoes of Yorktown Month” in October, culminating in an encampment and reenactment to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the battle which won American independence. David Humphreys…

The David Humphreys House completes its restoration and opens to the public. The Day in 1762 Program begins.