Seymour Historical Society to host annual Holly Day Fair

The Seymour Historical Society is located at 59 West St., Seymour.

Visit historic David Humphreys House in Ansonia for family fun this summer

ANSONIA - Looking for something to do with the kids in your life this summer? 

From now until Labor Day, children under 18 and one accompanying adult can visit the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., free of charge thanks to a grant from Connecticut Humanities. 

Just contact us at 203-735-1908  to schedule your visit!

This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.            

Shelton Historical Society seeks volunteer museum educators

WHAT: Volunteer Training for Docents/Guides/Museum Educators  

WHERE: Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road, Shelton  

WHEN: Sunday, April 16

TIME: 2-4 p.m.  

PRICE: Just your time!

REGISTRATION: Call (203) 925-1803 or email shcdirector@gmail.com  

DETAILS: Love learning? Help visitors connect with the past at Shelton History Center.  Become part tour guide -- part teacher -- part ambassador by attending sessions to learn Shelton’s history and how to share it with families and students. 

                 We welcome enthusiastic individuals with a little time to spare during the day for facilitating enrichment programs for school groups or on occasional weekends for special events.  No experience necessary. Sessions will be ongoing and flexible. 

                 Free membership for one year to Shelton Historical Society will be included upon completion of training.  

      Questions? We love them. Call (203) 925-1803 or email shcdirector@gmail.com for information or to register to attend.

This is a press release from executive director  Tracey Tate.

Seymour Historical Society presents The Holly Day Fair

 

Seymour Historical Society to hold Holly Day Fair

 

Learn about magic via Zoom in Seymour Public Library presentation

 

Seymour Public Library to host virtual trip to American Museum of Magic

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host a program presented by Sara Schultz, Museum Director, The American Museum of Magic, located in Marshall, Michigan as she tells the stories and preserves the treasures of performers that entertained residents of the smallest communities and audiences in the grandest theaters.

Find out more about the museum at:
http://americanmuseumofmagic.com

Zoom - Registration Required

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Sep 22, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZElfumgpz8oHteOi4PLpz46N...

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This is shared from the Seymour Public Library  Facebook page.

Seymour Historical Society slates September open house

SEYMOUR - Join us [at the Seymour Historical Society] for our monthly open house from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and take a self-guided tour. The Katharine Matthies House is at 59 West St.

It's a great opportunity to walk through the museum at your own pace to see what's changed if you haven't done it yet! 

This is shared from the Seymour Historical Society's Facebook page. 

Derby Historical Society to hold CT Open House Day event

The Derby Historical Society has certified its ability to re-open under the State's guidelines for museums and zoos!
On June 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the society welcomes the 6th Connecticut Regiment for a unique day of drilling and period camp-life demonstrations.

Portions of this event will be virtual and Live on Facebook, but our yard will be open for this outdoor exhibit.

While the presenters remain a musket length apart from each other and wear face coverings, we ask that our visiting guests follow the guidelines for distancing and our posted rules.

The General David Humphreys House museum and all indoor exhibits will be closed to the public, however, guests attending our outdoor event will have restroom access at the back door of the House.

Our Facebook page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/davidhumphreyshouse/

*Guided historic district tours are prohibited, but self-guided historic district tour booklets will be available with a cash donation. Museums and zoos inherently present lower risks of contagion. There is little touching, and the density of visitors in any particular space is usually low and can be further limited. The set of rules we are following allows you to enjoy the state's cultural treasures.
We require that guests practice six-foot distancing measures, as well as utilize the proper face-covering while on the property of the Derby Historical Society and General David Humphreys House Museum.

The Derby Historical Society will be taking the proper measures that ensure our guests are visiting a clean and disinfected space. All programming/exhibits will be outdoor only. Hand sanitizer will be available for our guests.
While protocols provide a way for us to reopen as safely as possible, risks to visitors and employees cannot be fully mitigated. Visitors who choose to come to the David Humphreys House museum during this time should be aware of potential risks.

Individuals over the age of [65] or with other health conditions should not visit, but instead, continue to shelter in place.

The Derby Historical Society and General David Humphreys House Museum take these rules as the minimum baseline of precautions needed to protect public health in Connecticut.

This event is shared from the Derby Historical Society Facebook page.

Reminder: Tune in for 'Tuesday Tours at Ten' at David Humphreys House in Ansonia

A message from Derby Historical Society executive director Dan Bosques:

Tune in Today at 10 a.m. for "Tuesday Tours at Ten"!

We will be Live from the General David Humphreys House Museum! Log onto Facebook, "Like" our page, and watch for our Live broadcast.

For today's feature, we will focus on a historical figure who fought in the Civil War and resided in Ansonia!

Seymour Historical Society to visit authors' homes, Wadsworth Atheneum

Friends of Derby Neck Library to host trip to Hyde Park, N.Y.

Bees are topic of summer series for children at Seymour Historical Museum

The Seymour Historical Museum is located at 59 West St.

*This information is shared from the Seymour Historical Society Facebook page.  

Friends of Derby Neck Library plans trip to FDR, Vanderbilt homes