3rd Annual Historic Elm Street Lantern Tour
David Humphreys HouseJoin 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…
Open Hearth Day – POSTPONED
David Humphreys HouseTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR INFORMATION ON A RESCHEDULED DATE. THANK YOU. Get in out of the cold and join us at the David Humphreys…
An Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration
David Humphreys House12th Night Celebration
David Humphreys HouseYou'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…
Historical Performer Sheryl Faye as Susan B. Anthony
Derby Public Library 313 Elizabeth Street, Derby, United StatesThe 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…
Open Hearth Cooking Experience
David Humphreys HouseJoin 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…
Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Presentation
Payden Field House 45 Chatfield Street, Derby, CT, United StatesThe 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…
The Great Give
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 -…
Kandie Carle as The Victorian Lady
David Humphreys HouseJoin 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…
2nd Annual Patriotic Essay Contest and Colonial Independence Day Celebration
Derby Green Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT, United StatesJoin 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…
Tavern Night Fundraiser
Quail and Ale 328 Derby Avenue, Derby, CT, United StatesJoin 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,…
350 Years of Derby History – Author Presentation and Book Signing
Derby Public Library 313 Elizabeth Street, Derby, United StatesJoin 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…