The Clayton Historical Association was founded in 2007. Our mission statement is to preserve and share the history of Clayton and to recognize and preserve the historic properties of … See More about About the Clayton Historical Association

The Clayton Historical Association was founded in 2007. Our mission statement is to preserve and share the history of Clayton and to recognize and preserve the historic properties of … See More about About the Clayton Historical Association
To apply for membership download the application here, and mail the application and a check to Clayton Historical Association, Inc. PO Box 1722 Clayton NC 27528. To apply online fill out the form … See More about Apply for Membership
EVERY SECOND TUESDAY @ 6PM, the Clayton Historical Association group meets the Hometowne Realty conference room on Main Street in Downtown Clayton. Topics may vary as we do not have any upcoming events. Please feel free to visit and help us identify photographs, assist with displays or help us with a membership drive. If you […]
26-year-old Civil War re-enactor Philip Brown will walk the 166 miles from New Bern to Durham, re-tracing Washington Duke’s walk home at the end of the Civil War. His journey through Clayton begins at the Civil War-era Compton House at 6:45 PM Monday and proceeds to Town Square where a celebration with Town officials will be held and he’ll camp […]
A Living History “Flag of Truce” Negotiation for Raleigh This event commemorates the “Flag of Truce” meeting between Governor David L. Swain and William A. Graham with General William T. Sherman in Clayton on April 12, 1865. There will be musicians, storytellers, crafts, dancers and small reenactments of the life during the civil war. In […]
The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library would like to honor active duty & veterans with an exhibit beginning in 2015. We are asking for any type of photo, in B&W or color. Each submission should be labeled for 1) Name or Family 2) Rank 3) Branch 4) Years of Service. A book of the submissions will be […]