Derby Historical Society to honor 54 patriots at burying ground ceremony

Historical society photo

DERBY - The General David Humphreys Branch No.1 SAR and Derby Historical Society will hold a Revolutionary War Grave Marking Ceremony at 10 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Olde Derby Uptown Burying Ground. 

The SAR will commemorate 54 Patriots who are buried at the oldest public burying ground in the country, which is across from Academy Hill at Derby Avenue.

The Derby Historical Society invites the public to join us in honoring these individuals with a plaque dedication ceremony.

A short reception will follow at the back yard of the Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia.

The Derby Historical Society is a regional historical society dedicated to preserving, maintaining and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

The Derby Historical Society welcomes all visitors and is also available to support researchers, school or other program needs.  

Staff offices are located at the Sarah Riggs Humphreys House, 37 1/2 Elm St., Ansonia.  

For more information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org.

This is a press release from Daniel L. Bosques, Executive Director, Derby Historical Society.

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Pack 25 in Shelton to hold joining night at First United Methodist Church

SHELTON  - Cub Scout Pack 25 joining night will be held at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 25 at First United Methodist Church of Shelton, 188 Rocky Rest Road. The Pack is sponsored by Housatonic Council, BSA.

To find out more or to RSVP email Mark Sims at simsmt@gmail.com

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Derby to hold annual service on Green to remember Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Photo of the Sept. 11, 2001 memorial taken at a previous service on the Derby Green./ Photo by Patti Villers

Sharing info from the Valley Independent Sentinel:

DERBY -  A service to remember the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday on the Derby Green.

The annual service will be held at the city’s Sept. 11 memorial, which is on the Elizabeth Street side of the Green. Ample on-street parking is available.

Friday marks the 19th anniversary of the attack on the U.S.

Please wear a face mask and follow COVID-19 protocols.