Clayton Historical Society & Museum

08/20/2026

Check out the Clayton Museum on Sept. 20 to find out about the early Portuguese immigrants that took to farming in Clayton. We will be open from 1:00 - 4:00. And enjoy the Hispanic Heritage Celebration in the Grove Park from 12:00 - 4:00

07/10/2026

Another successful preschool field trip to the Clayton Museum.

07/10/2026

Our friends from Buxworth, England - our Sister City and the birthplace of Joel Clayton, raising the USA flag on July 4, 2026 in solidarity with us.

07/07/2026

Clayton July 4th Parade, 2026

06/16/2026

This looks like an interesting event - but see it has a very narrow window of only 2 hours.

06/06/2026

Today, June 6, 2026, cleanup day at Live Oak Cemetery by Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13 E Clampus Vitus ("Clampers"). Perfect weather for it. Dry but not too hot. The Clampers do a great job in helping to preserve our Western History. Thank you Clampers.

05/31/2026

On Wednesday 5/27 over 40 local youth came to the Clayton Historical Museum in order to learn about the difference between Blacksmiths and Farriers! Patti Pratt and Anya Mujumdar planned the event so that kids could see some things that are the same from the past instead of always being different! Everyone had a great time with our Museum docents Brian Connery and Kerry Hill sharing their Horse History Knowledge! We had horses on site that were a big hit! Students were able to practice some of their own skills with clay projects working to make their own horseshoes and tools. There were games, laughs and of course, the required arrests ending in being locked in the jail! Thank you to Micki McCabe and Terri Reilly for riding into town on horseback! We have also acquired a slew of local ladies that enjoy coming and facilitating the projects with the kids! We couldn't do it without you! With all of this enthusiasm, we know that there will be many more youth events to come!

05/15/2026

Today is your last change to purchase Gardens Tour tickets in advance for $40 each. As of 9 PM tonight, pre-sales will no longer be available. But you can purchase tickets at the museum on Saturday and Sunday for $45 each. And check out our raffle tables in the front of the museum. This is our major fundraiser for the year and we should have perfect weather for visiting 5 beautiful local gardens.

05/04/2026

05/03/2026

Announcing the Spring 2026 Clayton Chronicles Newsletter

Dear Members and Friends,

HAPPY SPRING! As usual, there is a lot going on this time of year in our little City of Clayton. We have already experienced a short early summer and a late cool winter in this year. Every year the climate cycles are different. The Art & W**e Festival was a bit chilly, but it did not stop people from enjoying this wonderful event sponsored by the Clayton Business & Community Association (CBCA). The variety of vendors were great. Thank you to all the volunteers for another successful event.

The Clayton Historical Society & Museum extends its heartfelt thanks to the Clayton Business & Community Association for their continued generosity and annual support. Their commitment helps us continue to preserve and share Clayton’s history with our community.

We invite you to join us on Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17 for the Annual Clayton Gardens Tour, which is the Clayton Historical Society & Museum’s main fundraiser.

Patti Pratt has planned a Blacksmith Demonstration on May 27th. See page 5 for more information.

Finally, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers. The Museum simply could not stay open without you, and your dedication is appreciated.

Sincerely,

Linda Cruz, Editor
[email protected]

Clayton Gardens Tour:

May 16-17, 2026

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