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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.

The Society dedicates a plaque at the site of Commodore Hull’s birthplace in Derby, after the historic Commerce Street home is razed.

The Gen. David Humphreys House at 37 Elm Street in Ansonia is turned over to the Derby Historical Society as a public trust. Back then the house was painted white.

The Rev. Richard Mansfield House on Jewett Street in Ansonia becomes the Derby Historical Society’s first historic property when the Antiquarian Landmarks Association turns it over to the Society. Over…