Events

In celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the City of Derby, we will be offering public tours of the David Humphreys House on Saturday, June 14th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. No registration necessary. Just swing by and a costumed docent will teach you all about David Humphreys and life in pre-revolutionary Derby while giving you…

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION July 4th, 11am Derby Green, Elizabeth Street                                                     10:45am - Music by the Magnificent Brass 11:00am - Essay Contest Awards Ceremony featuring a reading of the Declaration…

The Derby Historical Society Presents TAVERN NIGHT SHHH... Fellas and Dolls - Listen Up! Join us for a roaring good time at the Quail and Ale Speakeasy.   Wednesday, September 10th 6:00pm Quail and Ale, 328 Derby Avenue, Derby CT   Limited tickets are available. $60 pp includes a buffet style dinner with appetizers and…

Valley History Bus Tour Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm (The tour will start and end at the Ansonia Train Station, 40 West Main Street, Ansonia)                                                     Join the…

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HISTORIC ELM STREET LANTERN TOUR Featuring Spooky Stories by the Fire with Storyteller Donna Lindgren and Others FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 6:30PM - 8:30PM   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.…

Join us for an informational walk around one of the Valley's oldest cemeteries.   OAK CLIFF CEMETERY TOUR Saturday, November 8th 3pm Rain Date: Saturday, November 15th Enjoy a fall afternoon walk as you learn about the lives and legacies of those laid to rest in one of the area's oldest cemeteries. The Oak Cliff…

Celebrate the Magic of the Holiday Season at the Derby 350th Old Fashioned Christmas and Tree Lighting Saturday, December 6th 2:00pm - 6:30pm   Start at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia from 2:00pm - 5:00pm   Join us at this FREE event for a festive afternoon of Holiday Arts and Crafts Gingerbread…

You're Invited to Our Twelfth Night Celebration Sunday, January 11th 1:00pm - 4:00pm David Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia A traditional celebration of the last night of Christmas with food, caroling and a reading of A Christmas Carol $5 per person at the door, Members are FREE.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE.    Derby Historical Society's Winter Children's Workshop   Saturday, January 24th 1pm - 3pm David Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia Make Your Own Snowman Pillow Hot Cocoa will be served. $12 per child Limited Space is Available, Must Pay Ahead of Event…