Ceremony Oct. 14 to dedicate Shelton Riverwalk monument

 

Derby Public Library displays items from 1975 time capsule

DERBY - As we [at Derby Public Library] continue to celebrate Derby's 350th Anniversary we are displaying items from the 1975 Time Capsule.

These items are for all to see! Stop by to see this historic display!

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Shared from the Library's Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby High School cheerleaders in 1975

Turnback Tuesday has a great image of the Derby High School cheerleaders getting ready for the parade at the Derby 300th celebration in 1975. 

This image and many others are in a photo album here at the library. Please come to the Derby Public Library and help us identify faces in this album. 

Contact Christine Boulay Local History Coordinator at 203-736-1482 or cboulay@biblio.org to schedule a time to
view the album.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Second Congregational Church to host showing of Derby's 300th anniversary movie

 

Derby 350 to present movie of 300th anniversary at Second Congregational Church

DERBY - A viewing of the 1975 movie made of Derby's 300th anniversary week-long celebration will be held at 6 p.m. May 6 at Second Congregational Church.  

Also included will be a presentation of selected historic images from the Derby Historical Society's Sen. Henry Bradley glass slide collection.

The church is at 136 Elizabeth St. 

Shared from a Facebook event page.

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Derby's 300th celebration in 1975

Turnback Tuesday is remembering Derby’s 300th celebration in 1975. 

This year marks the 350th Anniversary for Derby. The image is of Mildred and Louis Pepe. Louis played a judge during the 10-day event for several Kangaroo Courts. He was a 1st ward Alderman for the City of Derby according to the City Directories from 1970 to 1972. 

The image was taken during the parade that was held on June 8, 1975. 

If you recognize anyone in this picture, please let us know so we can update our records.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week. 

'Turnback Tuesday' remembers Derby's 300th anniversary celebration

Turnback Tuesday reminds us of the 10-day celebration in 1975 of Derby’s 300th Anniversary.

This is the front cover of the commemorative book that was produced for the event. A 10-day celebration with activities going on every day, all day long.

The Derby Cultural Commission is in the planning process for the 350th celebration in 2025. Derby Public Library has this book in the Local History Room for anyone who wants to look at it.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Annual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Service slated Sunday at City Hall

 This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' on Wednesday features Derby's 300th in 1975

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" brings us back to "Derby’s 300th" from May 30 to June 8, 1975. 

A 10-day celebration filled with activities for all. Old fashioned bargain days at stores, sports events, a parade, fireworks, Silver Tea, soap box derby, square dance, amusement rides, Hats Off to Derby performance, and the list goes on and on. 

In this photo you can see Vonetes Palace of Sweets, 300th Headquarters and Howard & Barber on Main Street. 

The Derby Public Library has a photo album of this event in our collection, and we'd love for our FB followers to help us identify who is in the photos. 

Please contact the Local History Coordinator 203-736-1482 for an appointment. Thank you.

*Thanks go out to Derby Public Library for sharing interesting local history each week!