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Clayson House Museum & Library

224 E. Palatine Rd • Palatine, Illinois 60067 • 847.991.6460

 

George H. Clayson House Museum & Library

Clayson House was constructed as a residence in 1873 by George Clayson, a nurseryman who served on the Palatine Village Board. It has been jointly owned by the Palatine Park and Library Districts since 1976, and is the home of the Palatine Historical Society. Its restoration was undertaken as a bicentennial project by the citizens of Palatine Township and the Palatine Historical Society. Clayson House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1979 and open to the public on October 7, 1979.

Facility Hours

Tuesday • 9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday • 12:00pm-4:00pm
Sunday • 1:30pm-4:30pm

 

Facility Closed • September 5, November 24, December 25

Palatine Historical Society

Palatine Historical Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of local history and memorabilia. The Palatine Historical Society offers a variety of meetings and special events throughout the year including a Holiday Open House, Victorian Teas, and a Cemetery Walk.


Contact

For tour and educational program information, call Museum Supervisor Linni Pesch at lpesch@palatineparks.org or 847.991.6460.

Address:

George H. Clayson House Museum and Library
224 E. Palatine Road
Palatine, IL 60067

Phone: 847.991.6460
Fax: 847.963.0605

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Community Center
250 E. Wood St.
Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 847.991.0333

Registration Office

Birchwood
Recreation Center
435 W. Illinois Ave.
Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 847.991.1960

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Falcon Park
Recreation Center
2195 N. Hicks Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
Phone:  847.202.5111

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