War of 1812 artifacts on display at Derby library

DERBY -  Military objects and prints from the Derby Historical Society's collection from The War of 1812 (also called the English-American war of 1812 and the Second War of American Independence) are on exhibit at Derby Public Library through Oct. 31.
The library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

The War of 1812 is often called the forgotten war, perhaps because neither the United States nor Great Britain truly won or lost. 
Within Connecticut and New England in general, support for the war was very uneven, and there was even talk of seceding from the union.
New Englanders felt they were being left out of major decisions and the blockade of American shipping ports by the British and the trade embargoes of Jefferson and Madison were having a drastic effect on their economy. 

At the Hartford Convention in 1814-1815, representatives from the region met to discuss amendments to the Constitution which would grant them more rights.

One of the war’s greatest heroes, Commodore Isaac Hull, who was born in Derby, became one of the most admired Captains in the fledgling American Navy. 
Hull’s encounter with the H.M.S. Guerrière while Captain of the U.S.S. Constitution provided one of the most enduring stories of the conflict.

On Nov. 19 the Society will hold its annual Thanksgiving Reception at Grassy Hill Lodge, 77 Sodom Lane, Derby. 
Glenn Cantwell, author of the forthcoming book, America's Captain of 1812, will be guest speaker.

For information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org
 
The David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia, home of the historical society, will be open for tours from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Columbus Day. Admission to the museum and research library is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and children 8 - 16; free for children under 8.


The above is taken from a release from the Derby Historical Society.