You're invited to the return of our Annual 12th Night Celebration! This traditional celebration of the last night of Christmas features food, music, caroling and a reading of A Christmas Carol. $5 per person at the door.  

The Derby Historical Society in partnership with the Derby Public Library is excited to announce this FREE community event. Join historical performer Sheryl Faye as she brings Susan B. Anthony to life. Susan B. Anthony was a women’s rights activist, and she devoted her life to racial, gender, and educational equality. She is one of…

Join Docent Maria Schreiner as she guides you through preparing a traditional 18th century meal over an open hearth. Participants will make a full meal including dessert and will participate in every step from starting the fire to enjoying your meal. (and bringing your leftovers home!) This event is limited to 8 people. Tickets are…

The Derby Historical Society Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Presentation Sunday, April 21st 1:00pm J.R. Payden Field House, 75 Chatfield Street, Derby CT The William Payden Sports Memorabilia Museum  will be open for viewing 30 minutes prior to and 30 minutes following the event.   This year's awards recipients are: Dorothy Larson Award The 6th…

  Have you dreamed of making history? Of course, we all have. And now we have a chance to be a part of Greater New Haven's day of giving - an opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community. We need your…

Join us at the David Humphreys House for this FREE historical performance by actress and historical reenactor,  Kandie Carle. The VICTORIAN LADY While dressing in actual vintage and authentically reproduced undergarments, clothing and accessories, Kandie Carle adds humor, history and intriguing anecdotes about fashion, home life and etiquette of men and women during the Victorian…

Join us on July 4th on the Derby Green for an Independence Day Celebration!   JULY 4TH 11:00 AM DERBY GREEN, ELIZABETH STREET IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE LOCATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT 11:00 AM – ESSAY CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONY Preamble by the Magnificent Brass Salute to the American Flag…

Join us for a Tavern Night Fundraiser at The Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub. Tickets are $60 per person and include  a buffet style dinner with appetizers, salad , bread, and three entrees as well as a ticket for your first drink. Entertainment will be a history based music program featuring sea shanties, drinking songs…

Join us at the Derby Public Library as we release our new book, 350 Years of Derby History, in honor of Derby's upcoming 350th Birthday in May 2025. Author Joseph DiRienzo, PhD will give a presentation on Derby's rich history as well as take questions and sign copies of his new book. Books will be…

THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. NAMES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR OUR WAITLIST. IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST, WE WILL SCHEDULE A SECOND EVENT AT A DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER.   Join the Derby Historical Society and your guide, local history buff Jack Walsh, on a bus tour of our remarkable Valley. Ride in…

TOUR INFORMATION Join the Derby Historical Society for a lantern lit walking tour of the Ansonia Historic District. But stay alert! You never know who you will meet along the way. When you return, join storyteller Carolyn Stearns behind the Humphreys House for a hot drink and more spooky tales by the fire. All tickets…