This site is operated by the Palatine Historical Society Board. Our purpose is the collection, preservation and display of artifacts and the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about the history of Palatine and Palatine Township. We have some openings on our Board, if you’re interested in helping the cause.
The Clayson House Museum, located at 224 East Palatine Road, is open Tuesday 9am to 4pm, Thursday Noon to 4pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. (It will be closed Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.) There is parking in the lot on Oak Street behind the museum. Groups are welcome with advance notice.
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Special Events
A complete listing of coming events can be found here.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7 pm: Ken Gorham will be presenting a History of the Palatine Public Library at our next general meeting at the Library. The presentation will celebrate the Library’s 100th anniversary.
Sunday, May 19, 2024: Walking Tour. Sign up here.
Saturday, June 8, 2024: Garage Sale
Saturday, June 15, 2024: Flag Day Ceremony
Saturday, July 6, 2024: Independence Day Parade
Saturday, July 27, 2024: Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, September 22, 2024: Cemetery Walk
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We have lots of information about Subdivisions here.
We are proud to offer our 2024 Marilyn Pedersen Scholarship! Please fill out an application here.
The Palatine Park District honored us at a Volunteer Luncheon at the Cotillion February 3, 2024
What’s Going On at the Clayson House?
Bev and Nancy are going through objects for our summer Garage Sale.
Marlee and Ken are researching houses for the next Walking Tour.
Kathie and Dave refreshed the exhibits in the Children’s Room.
Holly and Marg prepared hats for a special exhibit.
Ken is researching the history of a century-old house.
Joe is having a plaque made for that house.
Anji got the dollhouse ready for Easter.
Sara is cleaning the collection.
Thank you all so much!