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Twelfth Night is an old holiday associated with the end of the Christmas season, best known by the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
At a time when many of us are in a tizzy trying to accomplish all the chores and shopping associated with the Holidays, the celebration of Twelfth Night at the David Humphreys House has only become more popular with each passing year.
All are invited to visit and turn back the clock to a less hectic time. Partake in the refreshments, bask in the warmth of the fireplace, and enjoy the live music.
The Humphreys family and their neighbors of the 18th century will be on hand to welcome guests.
Tours of the historic home, which will be decorated with plants, branches, and greenery, will be conducted, and demonstrations of weaving and spinning will be presented. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the caroling, and partake of the refreshments, good company, and the warm, comforting fire of the hearth.
Refreshments will include finger sandwiches, desserts, hot cider and punch. Our homemade American Girl-sized doll clothes will be available at the gift shop.
Donation: $3.00 per person, or $10.00 for a family of four or more.
Please contact the Derby Historical Society for more information at 203 – 735-1908 or email info@derbyhistorical.org.
The Derby Historical Society is a regional non-profit historical society serving the area composed of and influenced by the original Township of Derby established in 1675: Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton. Its purpose is to foster and promote study, discussion and interest in the history of this area, as well as to discover and collect any property or material that may preserve, establish and/or illustrate this history. The Society manages four properties including the David Humpreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia CT; Rev. Richard Mansfield House, 35 Jewett Street, Ansonia, CT; Dr. John I. Howe House, 213 Caroline Street, Derby CT; Sarah Riggs Humpreys House (staff offices), located behind the David Humpreys House.
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 Humpreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia, CT. The David Humpreys House and gift shop are open year-round Monday through Friday, 1PM – 4PM and the third Saturday of each month, 11AM – 2PM. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 8 – 16, children under 8 are free. For more information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org
