DERBY - The Derby Historical Society Board of Directors invites the public to its annual meeting at 1 p.m. March 29 at First Congregational Church, 137 Derby Ave.
A brief business portion will be held to elect officers and Board of Directors followed by an update on restoration of the Gen. David Humphreys House & Museum at 37 Elm St., Ansonia.
The Humphreys House is the community's link to the American Revolution. Humphreys was aide-de-camp to Gen. George Washington.
The House serves as home base for many public events and the award-winning A Day in 1762, a hands-on colonial history educational program for students in the Valley and surrounding towns.
Guest speaker will be Dr. Stephen Gencarella, author of “Wicked Weird and Wily Yankees: A Celebration of New England's Eccentrics and Misfits,”as well as “Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut: Hiking the State's Legends, Hauntings, and History.”
Gencarella is a professor at UMass Amherst and specializes in New England folklore.
A reception with light refreshments will follow.
Membership renewals will be accepted by mail, at the door, or via PayPal donation by visiting derbyhistorical.org.
An application is attached for those who are unable to attend. We encourage you to renew your membership.
Your financial support is greatly appreciated and very much needed to ensure we are able to continue in our mission of preserving the Valley’s history and culture.
Click here for a printable membership form: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3a79ac2188170e3441f4525f1/files/9ecb28e7-1ec1-402b-ac12-2d7dbcb1e540/DHS_Member_App.pdf
Here's a link to Dr. Gencarella's site: https://thetalestheytell.com/
Click here for a printable membership form: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3a79ac2188170e3441f4525f1/files/9ecb28e7-1ec1-402b-ac12-2d7dbcb1e540/DHS_Member_App.pdf
Here's a link to Dr. Gencarella's site: https://thetalestheytell.com/
This is a press release from Daniel Bosques, executive director, Derby Historical Society.
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