Derby Historical

Founded April 18, 1946, to serve the Naugatuck Valley towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, & Shelton.

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At today’s Derby Historical Society Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation, the following awards were presented: the Dorothy Larsen Award to Thomas Baklik, the John I. Howe Award to Team Inc. and the David Humphreys Award to Cyndi Poppa.

It was a special day, thank you to all!

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"... One if by land, and two if by sea;..." #twolights to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride. America250 America 250 CT Commission #ct250 #Revere250 Minute Man National Historical Park

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Please stop by for Twelfth Night and the Reading of A Christmas Carol tomorrow from 1:00 - 4:00 at the David Humphreys House on 37 Elm Street, Ansonia, CT.

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#GivingTuesday has arrived! Please consider making a donation today to support our educational programs and events in 2025.

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Please join us for “Tea with the Queen” on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 11 AM — 12 PM at the Derby Public Library.

We will serve tea and refreshments as Historical Performer Sheryl Faye portrays Queen Elizabeth II

*Fancy hats and tea attire are encouraged but not required!

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@SusanWabuda Please DM us your email address so we can add you to our mailing list. Our FB page lists all events and we will get back to using our other social media avenues.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at the Derby Public Library for the launch of our new book “350 Years of Derby History”.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for Tavern Night at The Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub !!

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I was honored to be a Declaration of Independence reader at the Catholic War Veterans St.Michael's Post 1562 Celebration of Independence Day event at the Derby Green.

It was a great reminder of the sacrifices that our forefathers made to ensure that we were a free nation.

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Thanks to all who joined us for Kandie Carle and the Victorian Lady as she dressed in actual vintage and authentically reproduced undergarments, clothing and accessories and talked about fashion, home life and etiquette of men and women during the Victorian time period.

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Join us at the David Humphreys House for this FREE performance on Saturday at 11:00 am by actress and historical reenactor, Kandie Carle as the Victorian Lady.

Dressing in actual vintage clothing and accessories, Kandie Carle provides a view of a magnificent era in history.

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And that’s a wrap!!! Last day of A Day in 1762 program has come to an end for this school year! This year was challenging, but we got through like we always do! (Not pictured is Mistress Maria) Until Fall, now time to enjoy the summer.

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The Derby-Shelton parade was one for the books today! We represented the Past, Present and the Future of History. The kids were troopers as it did rain on our parade, but we honored those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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Thank you to all those who donated to the Derby Historical Society during the Great Give. We appreciate the critical support in helping us fulfill our mission of preserving, maintaining, and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck River Valley.

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I had a great time as usual talking about the @DerbyHistorical Society and so many other Derby topics including the @CTRailCouncil, the @Waterburyline, the Derby Board of Education and the upcoming state representative race in the 104th with the @ValleyIndy.

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Please give to the Derby Historical Society during this year’s “The Great Give”, which is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 and continue until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2.

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The Society would like to thank those who attended today’s Annual Luncheon Meeting and Awards Presentation. We were honored to present the 6th CT Regiment with the Dorothy Larson Award, Al Misiewicz the David Humphreys Award and the Valley Quail & Ale the John I. Howe Award.

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Thank you for visiting !!

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Mrs. Klabonski's class went back in time at The David Humphreys House yesterday.

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So glad you visited !!!

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Thank you, Mr. Mollengarden and Mrs. Henderson, for joining 5M at the David Humphreys House today! Be sure to check out the newsletter for more photos.