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.

Support the Derby Historical Society and the David Humphreys House by entering our raffle for an America 250 Squishy!www...
06/17/2026

Support the Derby Historical Society and the David Humphreys House by entering our raffle for an America 250 Squishy!

www.derbyhistorical.org

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TOMORROW- SATURDAY JUNE 13th:FREE Public Tours of the David Humphreys House from 10am-2pm. And in honor of America's 250...
06/12/2026

TOMORROW- SATURDAY JUNE 13th:

FREE Public Tours of the David Humphreys House from 10am-2pm.

And in honor of America's 250th, anyone who becomes a member of the Derby Historical Society at an event this year, can do so for the special price of $25 for an individual membership.

This SATURDAY - FREE Public Tours of the David Humphreys House. And in honor of America's 250th, anyone who becomes a me...
06/10/2026

This SATURDAY - FREE Public Tours of the David Humphreys House.

And in honor of America's 250th, anyone who becomes a member of the Derby Historical Society at an event this year, can do so for the special price of $25 for an individual membership.

Thank you to John Mills of the Alex Breanne Corporation for visiting the Humphreys House on Saturday. His presentation “...
06/02/2026

Thank you to John Mills of the Alex Breanne Corporation for visiting the Humphreys House on Saturday. His presentation “Stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots” was eye opening. We are already looking forward to having him back.

Today at 10am at the Humphreys House- Stories of Connecticuts Black Patriots. We hope to see you at this free presentati...
05/30/2026

Today at 10am at the Humphreys House- Stories of Connecticuts Black Patriots. We hope to see you at this free presentation courtesy of a grant from the Valley Community Foundation.

THIS SATURDAY 5/30 at the David Humphreys House. Presented thanks to a grant from the Valley Community Foundation's Amer...
05/26/2026

THIS SATURDAY 5/30 at the David Humphreys House.

Presented thanks to a grant from the Valley Community Foundation's America 250 Committee.

05/25/2026
Rain or shine the Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade kicks off Monday, 5/25 at 9:00am. Come cheer us on!
05/24/2026

Rain or shine the Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade kicks off Monday, 5/25 at 9:00am. Come cheer us on!

Thank you so much to Melissa from Melissa in the Morning on WICC600 for having us on the Valley Diner Tour yesterday. We...
05/22/2026

Thank you so much to Melissa from Melissa in the Morning on WICC600 for having us on the Valley Diner Tour yesterday. We’re always so grateful for a chance to talk about the Humphreys House, our upcoming events and of course our local history.

If you missed it, you can listen to yesterday’s show and the interviews with me and all of the amazing Valley organizations who participated at

https://www.voiceofct.com/news/2026/05/21/melissa-in-the-morning/melissa-in-the-morning-valley-diner/4663

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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