Richard Holmes

Richard Holmes is the chair of the Derry Heritage Commission, curator and co-founder of the Derry History Museum, and author of three books on or related to Derry's history. He offers tours at the Robert Frost Homestead and walking tours of Derry with area non-profits, scout troops, and school groups. Recently, the Derry Chamber of Commerce honored his work with the 2008 Citizen of the Year award. A high school history teacher for over 30 years, he is also a frequent contributor to the town's two newspapers.