DERBY - The Derby Historical Society will hold its 24th Annual Appeal and Thanksgiving Reception from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 24 at Grassy Hill Lodge, 77 Sodom Lane.
Community leader and businessman Ned Miller will be honored with the John Ireland Howe Award.
Guest speaker will be Dr. Warren R. Perry, Director, Africana Studies Archaeology Lab at Central Connecticut State University.
Perry will discuss his findings at the “Freeman Site,” the former home of Black Governor Roswell Freeman in the Derby Neck section of the city.
Donors of $40 or more to the Annual Appeal will receive a complimentary ticket to attend this great program.
For information, call 203-735-1908.
Community leader and businessman Ned Miller will be honored with the John Ireland Howe Award.
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| Freeman Homestead./ Derby Historical Society photo |
Guest speaker will be Dr. Warren R. Perry, Director, Africana Studies Archaeology Lab at Central Connecticut State University.
Perry will discuss his findings at the “Freeman Site,” the former home of Black Governor Roswell Freeman in the Derby Neck section of the city.
Donors of $40 or more to the Annual Appeal will receive a complimentary ticket to attend this great program.
For information, call 203-735-1908.
This post is taken from a press release from the historical society.
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