Historical society appoints new director

Julia Baldini, the new director of the Derby Historical Society, poses in front of the fireplace in the kitchen at the David Humphreys House in Ansonia. / Contributed photo

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society has announced the appointment of Julia Baldini as its new director.
Baldini is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in public history. She most recently served as program coordinator at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford.
She was involved in everything from Bicentennial Celebrations to house tours to online and on-site programs. She worked closely with the director of education on managing program budgets and increasing revenues. She also was involved in oversight of training and evaluation for museum teachers.
Baldini served as Head of Education Programs at the Windsor Historical Society, where she developed and maintained relationships with school administrators and community groups.
She also has experience as an Educator and School Services Assistant at the Old State House/Connecticut Historical Society and as a Museum Guide at Old Newgate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby.
Baldini is also proficient with the PastPerfect software that the Society has adopted in an effort to fully computerize the Society's collection. She is versed in all aspects of social media and has developed websites.
Historical Society President Jack Walsh said, "The search committee was thrilled when they first read Julia’s resume. She had all of the qualifications that we were looking for in a new director, and she was even more impressive in the interviews that followed. We are all looking forward to working under Julia's leadership in the years ahead.”
The Society is based at 37 Elm St., in the David Humphreys House.