Events

Civil War Stories Saturday, April 11th 10:00am Derby Public Library 313 Elizabeth Street, Derby CT   Join Dr. Joseph DiRienzo for a special presentation on the Civil War as part of the Derby Historical Society's celebration of America's 250th Birthday.   Copies of Joe's newest book "Lower Naugatuck Valley of Connecticut and the Civil War"…

You are cordially invited to The Derby Historical Society's Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Presentation Sunday, April 12th 1:00pm - 4:00pm J.R. Payden Field House, 75 Chatfield Street, Derby This year's award recipients are:   Dorothy Larson Award Gary Scarpa   David Humphreys Service Award Paul Simpson   Dr. John I. Howe Award Catholic War…

Stories of Connecticut's Black Patriots Presented by John Mills of the Alex Breanne Corporation   Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00am David Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia   THIS PROGRAM IS FREE TO ATTEND     Although many Black men served during the Revolutionary War, the Militia Act of 1792 made it illegal for Black…

In celebration of Connecticut Open House Day and America's 250th, the David Humphreys House will be open for FREE, public tours today, Saturday June 13th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. And to continue the celebration, anyone who becomes a member of the Derby Historical Society at the Open House will receive their Individual Membership for just…

WIN an America 250 Squishy and Support the Derby Historical Society     Here's how to enter: Between June 17th and July 3rd, visit our website www.derbyhistorical.org Click the DONATE button on the top righthand side of the page. If you are visiting our website from your phone click MENU then GET INVOLVED then DONATE.…

Join 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 LOCATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT 11:00 AM – ESSAY CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONY Preamble by the Magnificent Brass Salute to the American Flag…

Community Partnership Brings the Past to Life   Derby Neck Library is teaming up with Derby Historical Society to bring you a new program series this summer: Valley Tales on Derby Greenway.   This all-ages walking club meets on the Derby Greenway for a leisurely stroll along the Naugatuck River, while listening to true stories…

Community Partnership Brings the Past to Life   Derby Neck Library is teaming up with Derby Historical Society to bring you a new program series this summer: Valley Tales on Derby Greenway.   This all-ages walking club meets on the Derby Greenway for a leisurely stroll along the Naugatuck River, while listening to true stories…

Community Partnership Brings the Past to Life   Derby Neck Library is teaming up with Derby Historical Society to bring you a new program series this summer: Valley Tales on Derby Greenway.   This all-ages walking club meets on the Derby Greenway for a leisurely stroll along the Naugatuck River, while listening to true stories…

Community Partnership Brings the Past to Life   Derby Neck Library is teaming up with Derby Historical Society to bring you a new program series this summer: Valley Tales on Derby Greenway.   This all-ages walking club meets on the Derby Greenway for a leisurely stroll along the Naugatuck River, while listening to true stories…