Clayson House Museum

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224 E. PALATINE ROAD • PALATINE, IL 60067 847.991.6460 • FAX: 847.963.0605 PALATINEHISTORICALSOCIETY.COM

GEORGE H. CLAYSON HOUSE HOURS

Tuesday 9:00am–4:00pm

Thursday 12:00pm–4:00pm (subject to change)

Sunday 1:30pm–4:30pm

GROUP TOURS

To arrange a group tour or educational program, contact Linni Pesch at 847.991.6460 or lpesch@palatineparks.org.

HISTORY OF GEORGE H. CLAYSON HOUSE

George H. Clayson House was constructed as a residence in 1873 by George Clayson, a nurseryman who served on the Palatine Village Board. It has been jointly owned by Palatine Park District and Palatine Public Library District since 1976, and is the home of Palatine Historical Society. Its restoration was undertaken as a bicentennial project by the citizens of Palatine Township and Palatine Historical Society. George H. Clayson House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1979 and opened to the public on October 7, 1979.

PALATINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Palatine Historical Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and exhibition of local history and memorabilia. Palatine Historical Society offers a variety of meetings and special events. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Palatine Historical Society, please contact the Clayson House at 847.991.6460. For more information, visit palatinehistoricalsociety.com. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/palatinehistoricalsociety

CLAYSON'S KIDS DAYS

2nd Sunday of every Month • 2:00pm-4:00pm Clayson invites kids ages 4–12 for a FREE and fun afternoon. Activities include a drop-in craft, tour of the Clayson House, and a visit with our mascot, Clayson the Family Dog. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

HISTORY CRAWL

JUNE 12, 2022–1:00PM TO 4:00PM

After nearly ten years, The Palatine Historical Society is bringing back a popular event—The History Crawl. Guests can stroll through downtown Palatine, stopping at various shops and businesses, and will be greeted by costumed actors who will share the history of that location. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the day of the event. Get ready to learn the fascinating stories of Palatine’s past!

SAVE THE DATE

Cemetery Walk

September 18, 2021 • 1:00pm-4:00pm Hillside Cemetery, Smith Road north of Colfax. Admission: $10 Adults • $8 Historical Society Members $5 School-aged children • Free for Preschoolers Enjoy guided tours of the cemetery as actors play the role of Palatine residents from Palatine's past. Tours start every 10 minutes with the last tour beginning at 3:30pm. Tickets for admission will be available at the cemetery on the day of the event. All funds collected will be donated to the Cemetery Restoration.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Are you looking for a busy and fun environment? Interested in Palatine and local history? Would you like to offer your skills or special talents to an esteemed community organization? Contact Linni Pesch, Museum Supervisor at 847.991.6460 or lpesch@ palatineparks.org to find out about joining our welcoming volunteer team!