Derby Historical Society

Derby Historical Society Serving the Naugatuck Valley towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton

Tours and Research by advance appointment
Call 203-735-1908 or email [email protected] to make appointment/inquiry
- David Humphreys House & Gift Shop hours: M-F 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm,
- Offices in the Sarah Riggs Humphreys House hours: M-F 1:00 pm - to 4:00 pm
- Dr John Howe house is not open to the public.

Tickets are on sale now for the Spirit of 76 Pub Crawl sponsored by the Derby Historical Society and the City of Ansonia...
09/01/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the Spirit of 76 Pub Crawl sponsored by the Derby Historical Society and the City of Ansonia.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:
https://www.derbyhistorical.org/event/spirits-of-76-pub-crawl/

Participating restaurants include:

Chifrijos Restaurant and Bar
Emma's Pizzeria
Koi
Munch Eatery
Relish Wine Bar and Grill
Retro Bar and Char

AND MORE TO COME!

There are still a few tickets left for this Saturday's Valley History Bus Tour. Contact us to reserve your seat: info@de...
08/25/2026

There are still a few tickets left for this Saturday's Valley History Bus Tour. Contact us to reserve your seat: [email protected] or 203-735-1908.

Looks like the rain is holding off and Movie Night is on! Hope to see you tonight at the Humphreys House!
08/22/2026

Looks like the rain is holding off and Movie Night is on! Hope to see you tonight at the Humphreys House!

Estate Sale- Academy Hill RoadOpen until 2 TODAY9:00-12:00 tomorrow
08/22/2026

Estate Sale- Academy Hill Road
Open until 2 TODAY
9:00-12:00 tomorrow

THIS WEEKEND'S EVENTS...WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!Questions? Email us at info@derbyhistorical.org
08/20/2026

THIS WEEKEND'S EVENTS...WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

DON'T MISS OUT! THIS WEEKEND...
08/18/2026

DON'T MISS OUT! THIS WEEKEND...

Limited tickets are still available for our Valley History Bus Tour sponsored by the Valley Community Foundation on Satu...
08/14/2026

Limited tickets are still available for our Valley History Bus Tour sponsored by the Valley Community Foundation on Saturday, August 29th.

And don’t forget to mark your calendars for our FREE Back to School Movie Night on Saturday, August 22nd.

TOMORROW at 9:00AMIt's your last chance to enjoy a leisurely walk along the Derby Greenway while hearing true stories fr...
08/11/2026

TOMORROW at 9:00AM

It's your last chance to enjoy a leisurely walk along the Derby Greenway while hearing true stories from the Valley's history! This week's Valley Tales on Derby Greenway is rescheduled from two weeks ago.

Meet at the Greenway entrance across from BJ's for a scenic walk and to learn more about the history of downtown Derby and General David Humphreys.

Participation is at your own risk. Please ensure you are healthy enough for outdoor exercise.

The Derby Historical Society is in the process of switching phone carriers and is temporarily without a phone. Our numbe...
08/10/2026

The Derby Historical Society is in the process of switching phone carriers and is temporarily without a phone. Our number will remain the same and while we are waiting for it to be transferred over, please contact us via email at [email protected]. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank You.

THIS THURSDAY AT 9:00AMMeet us at the Derby Greenway entrance at the gravel lot at the south end of Caroline St. for thi...
08/05/2026

THIS THURSDAY AT 9:00AM
Meet us at the Derby Greenway entrance at the gravel lot at the south end of Caroline St. for this week's Valley Tales on Derby Greenway.

All ages are invited to join us for a leisurely walk along the Greenway and to hear stories from local history. This week, we'll learn about the history of East Derby as a major inland shipping port, and touch upon the old trains that passed over O'Sullivan's Island.

As a reminder: All are welcome to join, but participation is at your own risk. Please review the weather and ensure that you are healthy enough for 30-60 minutes of outdoor walking.

Address

David Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street
Ansonia, CT
06401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

(203) 735-1908

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