George S. Clayson House Museum

The George S. Clayson House Museum and Library located at 224 E. Palatine Road is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. For tour and educational program information call the Museum at 847-991-6460 or the Palatine Park District at 847-991-0333. If you are interested in volunteering, call Marilyn Pedersen, Museum Coordinator.

Palatine Historical Society

The Palatine Historical Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of local history and memorabilia. The Society raised $200,000 from 1976 to 1986 to restore the Clayson House Museum and Library at 224 E. Palatine Road.The Palatine Historical Society offers programs free to the public at the Palatine Library, the third Wednesday of the months of September and October at 7:00 pm.

The Palatine Historical Society offers programs free to the public at the Palatine Library, the third Wednesday of the months of September, October, March, April, and May.

March 17 • 7:00 pm
School Days! School Daze!

A history of Palatine schools, both elementary and high schools, in the township from 1840-1946.
Presented by Alice Rosenberg, Palatine Historical
Society archivist.

April 21 • 7:00 pm
The Gunner Wore Petticoats

The Gunner Wore Petticoats, presented by Susan
Schinleber, who tells the story of a woman who shunned fancy dresses to become a soldier in the Civil War.

Victorian Teas

April 10 & 11, April 17 & 18

Two seatings daily: noon and 3:00 pm
$20 per person

Come to the George Clayson House Museum, 224 E. Palatine Road and experience a traditional tea in a restored 1870's home (finger sandwichs, scones, desserts). Stop by the Museum Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday afternoons to purchase tickets. Call 847-991-6460 for additional information.