Derby Historical Society to host 27th Annual Silver Tea

Event Name:  Derby Historical Society’s Twenty-Seventh Annual Silver Tea

Date:  Monday - July 10, 2017

Location: LaSala Banquet Hall (Sons of Italy), 73 High Street, Derby, CT

Time:  2:00 – 4:30 pm

Admission:  $30.00 per ticket

Contact:  203-735-1908 or 203-676-0324

Ansonia – Monday, July 10, 2017:  Please join us for our 27th Annual Silver Tea on Monday, July 10th, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.   This year Sheryl Faye will present “Eleanor Roosevelt – The First Lady of the World”. 

After suffering through an unhappy childhood, and losing her parents and one of her brothers, Eleanor figured out where she fit in and could make a difference.  She grew up and became an American politician.  The longest-serving First Lady of the United States, she was the first presidential spouse to hold press conferences, write a syndicated newspaper column, and speak at a national convention.  Eleanor advocated for expanded roles for women in the workplace, the civil rights of African Americans and Asian Americans, and the rights of World War II refugees.  She became one of the first delegates to The United Nations.

Refreshments will be served.  Raffle and door prizes are available.  Cost is $30 per person.  Please call (203) 735-1908 or (203) 676-0324 for tickets or more information.

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.  Our staff offices are located at the Sarah Riggs Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia, CT.  For more information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org 

(This is a press release from Paula Norton, Executive Director at Derby Historical Society)

Silver Tea in Ansonia features history lesson

Actress and history interpreter Judith Kalaora performs as Deborah Sampson Gannett, who served in the Continental Army pretending to be a man. In the performance Kalaora changes from a dress and petticoat and dons the uniform. 


ANSONIA - Those who attended the Derby Historical Society's 24th annual Silver Tea fundraiser Monday enjoyed lunch, tea, and punch served by docents in Colonial garb, and learned a slice of interesting history about the country's early years.

The annual Silver Tea drew a (mostly female) crowd of 165 to Molto Bene Italian Kitchen.

Please check out Register photojournalist Mara Lavitt's photographs of the event, and read more about Kalaora's performance here.

Actress to portray female soldier at Derby Historical Society event

Annual Silver Tea slated July 14

ANSONIA - Join the Derby Historical Society for its 24th Annual Silver Tea from 2-4:30 p.m. July 14.

Judith Kalaora as Gannett

Guest speaker will be Judith Kalaora who will portray Deborah Sampson Gannett in A Revolution of Her Own.

Gannett was the first woman to enlist in, fight in and to be honorably discharged from the American military.

Kalaora brings her to life through interactive storytelling and authentic attire.  Let her passion take you back in time. 

Refreshments will be served. Raffle and door prizes are available.   

Cost is $25 per person. Call 203-735-1908 or 203-676-0324 for tickets or information.

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

For more information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org. 

Derby Historical Society to hold Silver Tea fundraiser

ANSONIA - Historical interpreter Tammy Denease will portray Elizabeth Keckley in a program, "A Letter to Frederick," July 8 at the Derby Historical Society's 23rd Annual Silver Tea.


Keckley was a former slave who became seamstress and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln. She wrote a book about her experiences.  

The event will run from 2-4:30 p.m. at Molto Bene restaurant (formerly John J. Sullivan's), 557 Wakelee Ave.

Donation is $25 a person.
To make a reservation, call 203-735-1908 or 203-676-0324.