Today is Open House Day

There are lots of interesting places to visit throughout the state today!

Here in the Valley there will be open houses at the Derby Historical Society's Gen. David Humphreys House in Ansonia and the Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby.

Check out this site for more information. 

Derby Historical Society to host open house June 14

ANSONIA - Step back in time and join the Derby Historical Society for CT Open House Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14.

Enjoy a tour led by costumed docents of the Gen. David Humphreys House and/or an outside walking tour of the historic Elm Street district. 

Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia

Colonial chores, activities, and demonstrations will be performed throughout the day. 

Be sure to stop by the gift shop.

Refreshments, including a cake to celebrate Ansonia 125, the city's 125the anniversary, will be served.   

This event is free; donations to benefit the Humphreys House Restoration Project are accepted and greatly appreciated.  

Parking is available in the lot behind the Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., and on nearby Thomas Street.   

For information visit www.derbyhistorical.org.

Staff offices are located at the Sarah Riggs Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.

This post is taken from a press release from the Derby Historical Society, a regional organization dedicated to preserving, maintaining, and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

Derby Historical Society ready for CT Open House Day

ANSONIA -  The Derby Historical Society will participate in CT Open House Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8.

Come and enjoy a tour of the Gen. David Humphreys House and/or an outside, walking tour of the Historic Elm Street district, led by costumed docents. 

Humphreys House

While touring the house, be sure to check out a display of antique tools and the newest addition to our museum collection, a portrait of Commodore Isaac Hull (c. 1798-1804).
Colonial chores and activities will be performed throughout the day.

Refreshments will be served. 
This event is free to the public; donations are accepted and always appreciated. 
 

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 Elm St. 
For information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org.
  

Celebrate Shelton's history Saturday at Open House Day

Connecticut Open House Day

coordinated by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism.

June 9, 2012
11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free Admission to the Shelton History Center

Open House Day is a great way for you to experience all that Shelton Historical Society has to offer and to take pride in sharing your new discoveries with visiting family and friends. 

The annual event is coordinated by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism.

The Shelton History Center is at 70 Ripton Road, Shelton.

For information go to http://sheltonhistoricalsociety.org/connecticut-open-house-day.html.

The above post is from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.