President Ted Meriam Announces 2010 Strategic Initiatives for Historical Society

December 8, 2009 - As shared during his inauguration speech at this year's General Meeting, President Ted Meriam outlined three strategic initiatives for the Clayton Historical Society in 2010.  Everything the Society accomplishes in 2010 should fall under one of these categories, supported by the Board of Directors and Volunteers. 

Learn more about these initiatives

2008

32nd Annual Camellia Tea

June 9, 2008 -- Join members of the Clayton Historical Society and local community for a cookout featuring tri-tip, chicken, beans, salad, baked potatoes, rolls, and coffee.  In addition, participate in many activities including swimming, horseshoes, cribbage, and games.  The BBQ will be held on June 21st from 2-6pm on Mt. Diablo.

Learn more about the BBQ

March 9, 2008 -- The American flag flying above the Museum was replaced today by the Robles and Freeman families. The caustic January storms in Clayton damaged the old “weatherproof” flag, which was tattered and torn. The new flag was raised Sunday by Lauren Robles and Travis Freeman, with John Robles and Tyson Freeman supervising.

Featured Photo Gallery: New Flag Raised at Museum

Remaking the Grove

January 22, 2008 -- The Grove, Clayton's newest downtown park, opened on January 12, 2008.  View the photo story from the Contra Costa Times, featuring stories of Clayton's past from the town's first Mayor, Robert Hoyer, and forth-generation resident, Charmetta Mann.

View the Photo Story (Contra Costa Times)

New Exhibit Opens at Museum

January 13, 2007 -- The Clayton Museum is featuring a special exhibit of Depression Glass and Vintage Linens from January 13 through June 1. The display, coordinated by Jan Trolan & Mary Spryer, consists of pieces loaned by Mary & Jan, as well as Diana Hunt & Dinah Towns & some from the museum’s collection.

Learn more about the Exhibit

Historic Rhine Clan Returns to Clayton

October 8, 2007 -- Clayton’s historical coin toss became the center of attention again as the descendents of Charles Rhine converged on Clayton for Oktoberfest, determined to insist on a “best of three” toss...read more from Clayton Pionner.

Featured Photo Gallery: Oktoberfest 2007 

Honoring Our Pioneering Past

July 4, 2007 -- The Historical Society celebrated our great country and the Sesquicentennial of Clayton’s founding by participating in this year's 4th of July Parade, held downtown. Community members joined in and honored Clayton's past, present, and future families.

Featured Photo Gallery: 4th of July Parade

Volunteers Restore Antique Flagpole

June 26, 2007 -- Members of E Clampus Vitus Chapter 13 ("The Clampers") recently restored a 100 year-old-flagpole donated to the Clayton Historical Society by the Olofson Family in 1976. The pole had been a gift to the family by their San Francisco relatives who took refuge with them after the 1906 earthquake.

Featured Photo Gallery: Antique Flagpole.