Derby Historical Society to honor 54 patriots at burying ground ceremony

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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.