Boy Scout repaints porch, installs ramp at Derby Historical Society in Ansonia

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society has always been a beneficiary of the service the Boy Scouts provide. 

The Society thanks the young men who accompanied John Wardzala who, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Randy Ritter, completed the most recent Eagle Project at the Society's property, 37 Elm St.

The Eagle Scout project included the repainting of a porch at the Society's office and installation of a wheelchair ramp in the rear of the David Humphreys House.

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Did you know? 

"In addition to the Derby Historical Society and its Humphreys House teaching museum, another local venerable institution takes great pride in preserving and presenting local history. That institution is the Harcourt Wood Memorial Library, better known as the Derby Public Library. 

"The origin of the library was due to the generosity of the Wood family who pledged funds for the building and books." 

(Dr. Joe DiRienzo)

  

Two views of the Derby Public Library, which was dedicated in 1902 and still stands beautifully today. 

Check out their site at https://derbypubliclibrary.org/ 
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The Derby Historical Society office will be closed July 28-Aug. 4.

This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.