Events

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…

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…

END OF SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT AT THE DAVID HUMPHREYS HOUSE Join us for a FREE outdoor movie to celebrate the last Saturday of Summer Vacation   SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND GROUNDS OPEN AT 7PM SHOWING OF THE SANDLOT STARTS AT 8PM FREE ENTRY but bring your own blankets or chairs Hot Dogs, Popcorn and Drinks available…

VALLEY HISTORY BUS TOUR SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH 1PM - 5PM $30 PER PERSON Join your guide, Randy Ritter, aboard an air conditioned coach bus as you learn the history of our All American Valley. This tour includes visits to several local historical sites and an ice cream stop at Big Dipper, located in the historic…

TAG SALE To benefit the Derby Historical Society September 12th and 13th Saturday, September 12th: 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday, September 13th: 9:00am - 1:00pm David Humphreys House 37 Elm Street, Ansonia All items have been donated for this fundraiser. No artifacts from our collection will be sold. Monetary donations will be accepted.

TAG SALE To benefit the Derby Historical Society September 12th and 13th Saturday, September 12th: 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday, September 13th: 9:00am - 1:00pm David Humphreys House 37 Elm Street, Ansonia All items have been donated for this fundraiser. No artifacts from our collection will be sold. Monetary donations will be accepted.

Spirits of 1776 A Historic Lantern Tour Presented by the Derby Historical Society Saturday, October 3rd 7:00pm Ansonia Nature Center Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members.   Join your tour guides "David Humphreys" and his mother "Lady Humphreys" on a Lantern Lit stroll of the old munitions trail, used to bring supplies…

  October 10, 2026 4pm - 8pm   Celebrate America's 250th by enjoying an evening out on the town. Participants will receive a T-shirt, wristband and passport map of all participating locations and their special offers. All money raised will go towards youth programming at the Derby Historical Society and in the City of Ansonia.…