Timeline

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…

The new Route 8 bridge opens between Derby and Shelton. The span was named Commodore Hull Bridge after extensive lobbying from the Derby Historical Society. The Society sponsors the plaques…

The Society sponsors the restoration of Derby’s Uptown Burial Ground.

The Derby Library and Historical Society disbands after accomplishing it’s goal of establishing a public library in Derby.