Are you a sleuth...a wannabe historian?
The Clayton History Society seeks interested individuals to assist with a variety of projects, from research about institutions and neighborhoods to collection of community stories from citizens. The group wants to know about people, buildings, churches, schools, businesses, parks, and historic residences. It also aims to discover and copy for permanent records a multitude of historic Clayton documents, maps, diaries, and photographs.
Get involved and make a difference in preserving Clayton's history for future generations.
Contact Sarah J. Umlauf, Community Resource Coordinator, at (314) 226-9893 for more information and volunteer opportunities.
Clayton Oral History Project
The city of Clayton is partnering with OASIS and Sunrise/Clayton on the Park to encourage residents
and business owners to recount their experiences in Clayton. A trained OASIS volunteer
(retired media professional) will work with and interview everyone who wishes to record their
stories and memories. It's an important legacy for informing and educating others. Taping will
take place in a comfortable setting at Clayton on the Park. Participants will have a copy of
their Oral History, and a second copy will be provided for the Clayton History Society's collection.
Excerpts may be selected for our website and a future History of Clayton book. The cost for
both tapes is $50.
Call OASIS at 314-367-5700 to schedule a taping time. Please join us, as we capture and celebrate the details of daily life in our community.
Tour Historic Hanley House!
Hanley House tours are scheduled Monday through Friday by reserved appointment only. You can also tour on Saturday or Sunday from noon to four.
Tours are $3 for Adults and Children 12 & under are free!
The Hanley House is located at 7600 Westmoreland in Clayton. 'Show Me St. Louis' Text only 5/14/2008
