Gathering History- Oral Histories:Remembering the Stories
Saturday, July 5, 10:30 am-11:30 am Clayton Guest House
Every family has a history, and it takes many forms. This class, part of a series at Clayton, addresses the oral histories that make up a family's story. You'll learn how to conduct interviews, how to properly preserve your works, and even how to create a legacy to share. Reservations required, please call 832-393-2600. Adults/Teens.
Clayton Library Orientation
Saturday, July 19, 10:30 am-11:45 am Clayton Carriage House Meeting Room
Learn about the vast resources and how to efficiently utilize genealogical research materials housed at the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research. No reservations needed, meet at the Information Desk in the library. Adults/Teens
Courthouse Records Day
Saturday, July 26, 10:30 am-4:30 pm Clayton Carriage House Meeting Room
Please join speaker John Sellers for the following presentations:
• 10:30AM-11:30AM "Learning Where Your Ancestors Played, Prayed, Lived, and Died"
• 11:45AM-12:45PM "Researching Your Ancestor's Plot of Dirt: The Adventures of Courthouse Land Research"
• 12:45PM-2:00PM Break for Lunch
• 2:00PM-3:00PM "With or Without a Will, There is a Way!"
• 3:15PM-4:15PM “What Do You Mean It Burned?”
Please pack a lunch; break time will be allotted during the day. Reservations required, please call 832-393-2600. Adults/Teens.
Additional Information about Clayton Library
Hours of operation: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
To search the Houston Public Library catalog for Clayton’s materials, choose the "Advanced Search" option here: https://halan.sdp.sirsi.net/client/hou, then limit your search by library to Clayton Library Center for Genealogical research.
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