Twelfth Night Celebration
2026-01-11 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | David Humphreys House
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.

POSTPONED - Winter Children's Workshop
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | David Humphreys House
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 to Reserve Your Kit
Contact us to register and reserve your spot at 203-735-1908 or info@derbyhistorical.org

6th CT Regiment Annual Meeting
2026-03-01 11:00 - 13:00 | David Humphreys House
The 6th CT Regiment, Revolutionary War Reenactors who represent the regiment of David Humphreys, will be holding their Annual Meeting at the David Humphreys House on Sunday, March 1st at 11am. This meeting is open to all who may be interested in joining the regiment or learning more about what they do.

For more information, please visit them at https://www.6thconnecticut.org/.

Open Hearth Tasting
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | David Humphreys House
Open Hearth Tasting
Saturday, March 21st
1:00pm – 4:00pm
David Humphreys House
$10pp (under 3 is free of charge)

Visit the David Humphreys House, cozy up by the fire and enjoy samples of items cooked over an open hearth. Items served this afternoon may include but are subject to change: beef stew, homemade butter and toasted bread, pineapple upside down cake, sausage and peppers, squash soup, applesauce and cranberry orange punch. This is not a meal, just an opportunity to get a taste of open hearth cooking.

Entrance fees will be collected at the door and do not need to be prepaid but we do ask that you RSVP to info@derbyhistorical.org with your interest so we can prepare enough for everyone.

Civil War Stories with Dr. Joseph DiRienzo
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth Street, Derby, 06418, United States
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” will be available to be purchased and signed.

Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Presentation
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Payden Field House, 45 Chatfield Street, Derby, CT, 06418, United States
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 Veterans Post 1562

Tickets are $45 per person
Please send checks made payable to Derby Historical Society to:
Derby Historical Society
37 Elm Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
