Derby Historical Society to unveil train building Saturday

Gen. Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia (Photo from Facebook)

ANSONIA - Step back in time at the Derby Historical Society's Connecticut Open House Day celebration from noon-4 p.m. Saturday.

Tour the Gen. David Humphreys’ House, 37 Elm St., and/or enjoy an outside, walking tour of the historic Elm Street district, led by costumed docents.

Colonial chores, activities, and demonstrations will be performed throughout the day.

The organization will be opening its train building to the public for the first time. The building houses a layout of “Derby Junction” circa 1918. This layout depicts the cities of Ansonia, Derby, and Shelton.

Be sure to stop by the gift shop. Admission is free; a $5 donation for tours is suggested.

All donations will benefit the Derby Historical Society and the Humphreys House Restoration Project.

Parking is available in the lot behind the Humphreys House, and on nearby Thomas Street.



This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.