America 250

One of the highlights of the America 250 Heritage Festival: Celebrating Clayton’s Story on Saturday, September 12, will be two live readings of the Declaration of Independence, at 12 noon and 2:30 p.m. Community leaders, business owners and other Clayton-area residents will take turns reading portions of the Declaration from a stump at Clayton Town Square, 100 W. Main Street in downtown Clayton.

Discover the stories behind the demonstrations and exhibits at the America 250 Heritage Festival on September 12, 2026 The idea behind the America 250 Heritage Festival: Celebrating Clayton’s Story is to offer a glimpse of the work, skills, sounds and everyday activities that might have been familiar in a Johnston County community around 1776—93 years before the Town of Clayton was incorporated. As you explore the festival, many of the demonstrations and exhibits have a story

What might life have looked like in the Clayton area 250 years ago? Come find out at the America250 Heritage Festival: Celebrating Clayton’s Story on Saturday, September 12! For four hours, Clayton Town Square will come alive with living history, music, demonstrations, food, local stories and hands-on activities for all ages. - Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 11 a.m.–3 p.m. - Clayton Town Square, 100 W. Main Street - FREE admission Watch a blacksmith at work. Write with a quil

A limited-run American lager created by Deep River Brewing especially for Clayton’s America 250 celebration will be unveiled September 12.

Living history, music, demonstrations and local stories will fill Town Square on September 12 By Bruce Naegelen, President - Clayton Historical Association What might life have looked like in the Clayton area 250 years ago? Visitors will have a chance to find out Saturday, September 12, when downtown Clayton steps back in time for the America 250 Heritage Festival: Celebrating Clayton’s Story. Hosted by the Clayton Historical Association, the free festival will take place fro