Rev. Mansfield’s 300th Birthday Celebration

Mansfield House Jewett Street, Ansonia, CT, United States

Join us for a sneak peek at the newly acquired Mansfield House on the day of the Reverend's 300th Birthday. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON

Autumn Festival

Ansonia Nature Center 10 Deerfield Road, Ansonia, CT, United States

Come visit the Derby Historical Society at the Ansonia Nature Center's Autumn Festival. Try your hand at spinning and weaving, test out colonial period toys or purchase something from our…

3rd Annual Historic Elm Street Lantern Tour

David Humphreys House

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. When…

Open Hearth Day – POSTPONED

David Humphreys House

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR INFORMATION ON A RESCHEDULED DATE. THANK YOU.   Get in out of the cold and join us at the David Humphreys…

12th Night Celebration

David Humphreys House

You're invited to the return of our Annual 12th Night Celebration! This traditional celebration of the last night of Christmas features food, music, caroling and a reading of A Christmas…

Historical Performer Sheryl Faye as Susan B. Anthony

Derby Public Library 313 Elizabeth Street, Derby, United States

The Derby Historical Society in partnership with the Derby Public Library is excited to announce this FREE community event. Join historical performer Sheryl Faye as she brings Susan B. Anthony…

Open Hearth Cooking Experience

David Humphreys House

Join Docent Maria Schreiner as she guides you through preparing a traditional 18th century meal over an open hearth. Participants will make a full meal including dessert and will participate…

Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Presentation

Payden Field House 45 Chatfield Street, Derby, CT, United States

The Derby Historical Society Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Presentation Sunday, April 21st 1:00pm J.R. Payden Field House, 75 Chatfield Street, Derby CT The William Payden Sports Memorabilia Museum  will…

The Great Give

  Have you dreamed of making history? Of course, we all have. And now we have a chance to be a part of Greater New Haven's day of giving -…

Kandie Carle as The Victorian Lady

David Humphreys House

Join us at the David Humphreys House for this FREE historical performance by actress and historical reenactor,  Kandie Carle. The VICTORIAN LADY While dressing in actual vintage and authentically reproduced…