Clayton Historical Society and Museum

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About the Society  
 
The Clayton Historical Society was founded in 1974 to "research, collect, record, preserve, display, borrow, share, and interpret local history information and memorabilia, and to promote understanding of Clayton origins and development."

Its volunteers finance, maintain and operate the non-profit Clayton Historical Museum as the major local history resource for students, writers, genealogical researchers, city and county needs, developers, businesses, new residents, and visitors including many from other states and countries.

It locates, records, inventories, publicizes and marks historic sites, buildings and natural features making recommendations.

In addition to maintaining regular museum hours, the Society hosts student classes and special tours and opens the Museum upon request. The Society has developed a "twinning" bond with Joel Clayton's birth town, Bugsworth, England, and the town he founded.

 

If you wish to join the Clayton Historical Society or are looking to get involved through volunterism, please visit our membership page or contact the Museum directly. 

Board of Directors 
 
President:
 Ted Meriam | view goals

1st Vice President:
John Rubiales

2nd Vice President:
Dick Ellis

Secretary:
Sheila Driscoll & Barbara Fogerson

Treasurer:
JoAnn Caspar

Directors:
Barbara Allen ~ Charmetta Mann
 Jeff Crady ~ Sue Kelson
Peggy Arundell ~ Sally Turner ~ Mary Wacker
 
Curators:
Mary Spryer & Renée Wing

Past Presidents:
Carmen Frank ~ Julie Gilchrist ~ Bob Hoyer
Andrea Blachman ~ Barbara Hardy 
Richard Ellis ~ Janet Easton
2010 Organizational Initiatives  
 
The Clayton Historical Society will focus on three strategic initiatives in 2010, as outlined by President Meriam:

1. Growing Membership

  • Increase membership numbers.
  • Review membership categories and fees.
  • Improve how we store and use our membership data.
  • Deepen engagement with our members and supporters.

2.     Building Fundraising Opportunities

  • How can we make money on what we already do?
  • Plan and deliver additional programs to raise funds.
  • Investigate the feasibility of securing grants.
  • Track and report on fundraising campaigns.

3.      Driving Operational Maturity

  • All things people and process: improve the way we work.
  • Workflows: the process in which we work from start to finish.
  • Document, analyze, report.

Everything we do in 2010 will fall under one of these categories as we prioritize the Society’s work.

To learn more about the Clayton Historical Society plans for 2010, download this report or contact us.

 

Other Clayton Resources  
 

  • City of Clayton: Website | 925-673-7300
  • Clayton Business & Community Association: Website | 925-672-2272
  • Clayton Community Library: Website | 925-673-0659
  • Clayton Pioneer: Website | 925-672-0500
  • Clayton Valley Garden Club: Website | 925-672-2526
  • Passport to Clayton: Website | 925-693-9933