Clayton is a small Bay Area Town nestled at the base of majestic Mt. Diablo just east of Walnut Creek and Concord. Established in 1854 as a mining town, it stayed rural with ranches, cattle,horses...
Clayton Historical Society Museum
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The Clayton Historical Society Museum, established in 1974, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Clayton, California. Through research, collection, and display of local historical artifacts and memorabilia, the museum fosters a deeper understanding of the town's origins and development.
Visitors can explore engaging exhibits, including the current display showcasing the history of the Clayton General Store. The museum also offers a range of merchandise through its gift shop and a YouTube channel featuring insights into Clayton's past, enhancing community engagement and education.
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Wonderful exhibits showing authentic pieces worn by the original owners in the 1800s. Clayton still has authentic western restaurants, saloons, and a small original house which is now a museum....
Come to the Clayton Historical Society Museum, located in the house that was the original, gen-u-ine, Joel Clayton's second residence in our little town. The museum is located on Main Street and...
A friend and I stopped by Sunday afternoon after our hike. The people there were super friendly, super fun and very knowledgeable. Great place, go check it out.
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