20th anniversary class adds 3 members to Derby Hall of Fame

DERBY - The 20th anniversary class for the Derby Hall of Fame chosen by the Hall of Fame Committee brings the number of Hall members to 72.

The official announcement was made on May 10, 2026 - as Derby's 350th birthday year comes to an end. Each of the members is memorialized with a brick on the plaza at the entrance to the Derby Greenway.

The three members of the Class of 2026 includes business and medical leaders in Derby.

One operated a circulating library in his business before public libraries existed in Derby. Another was a true pioneer and inventor in the automobile industry and the third was a senior surgeon at Griffin Hospital, had his own private hospital and even was Chairman for Derby’s Tercentenary Committee!

Read more about George C. Allis, Giovanni Lombardi and Dr. Michael Parlato at https://electronicvalley.org/.../HallofFame/classof2026.htm

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'Turnback Tuesday' (on Wednesday) features Derby 350th

Turnback Tuesday reminds us of the year-long celebration of Derby’s 350th anniversary.

There have been many events starting on May 13, 2025 with the chiming of the Clock at the Derby Public Library then the opening of the 1975-time capsule on the Derby Green.

They included a three-day event over Memorial Day Weekend, cleanup day, summer concerts, All-class reunion, Flood of 1955 display, pub crawl, gala ball, tree lighting ceremonies, Derby High School memorabilia display, the list goes on.

The library would like to thank all the dedicated hard-working people from the 350th Committee members and volunteers who made these memorable events possible.

The Derby Public Library will have on display the items retrieved from the 1975 Time Capsule starting April 6, 2026 thru the end of May.

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

Derby Public Library to show documentary on city's tercentennial

 

Learn about The Old Woodbury Path at Derby Public Library program

 

City selling Derby 350th commemorative items

DERBY - The Derby 350th holiday ornament, along with other items, are available for purchase at the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours.

We have commemorative bells, coins, ornaments, magnets, patches, sweatshirt hoodies, and t-shirts. They make a great holiday gift and are reasonably priced.

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Derby to celebrate 350th anniversary Friday at The Lodge at The Hops Company

 

Gala Oct. 17 to celebrate 350th Anniversary of Derby

Come join us for this signature event to celebrate Derby’s 350th Anniversary!

For information: derby350@derbyct.gov

For Reservations: https://www.derbyct.gov/Derby350GalaBall

This is a press release from Town/City Clerk Marc J. Garofalo.

Derby Public Library to host presentation on Old Woodbury Path

The Old Woodbury Path was once an ancient Native American path that originally connected what is now the Lower Naugatuck Valley with tribal communities closer to Long Island Sound.

That was before it was made wider by European settlers in Oxford and Seymour so that they could more easily bring farm products to market during the Colonial Period.

Ultimately, the path connected Woodbury and beyond with Derby landing, which was an important port for ships that carried produce to New York, Boston, Europe and the West Indies.

Learn more about this ancient highway, its effect on commerce, its eventual demise, and where original sections can still be found.

This event is Part of Derby's 350th Celebration.

REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE:

https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14210123

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