12th Night Celebration

David Humphreys House

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…

Historical Performer Sheryl Faye as Susan B. Anthony

Derby Public Library 313 Elizabeth Street, Derby, United States

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…

Open Hearth Cooking Experience

David Humphreys House

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…

Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Presentation

Payden Field House 45 Chatfield Street, Derby, CT, United States

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…

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 House

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…

Tavern Night Fundraiser

Quail and Ale 328 Derby Avenue, Derby, CT, United States

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,…

Valley History Bus Tour

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…

4th Annual Historic Elm Street Lantern Tour

David Humphreys House

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…