Welcome to The Clayton House

Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Standing regally in the Belle Grove Historic District, the Clayton House serves as a living history book of Fort Smith’s elegant Victorian period during the city’s frontier beginnings on the border of Indian Territory. The Italianate-style mansion also provides a perfect setting for weddings and private gatherings with its stately parlors and expansive grounds.

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The Clayton House provides a step back to 1882, the year William Henry Harrison Clayton moved his family into the home that he doubled in size and shaped into an Italianate-style masterpiece. Coal-burning fireplaces and period furnishings in each room place you in a time that featured no indoor plumbing or electricity, but that was rich with austerity. Our guided tour provides a perspective of the mission to bring law and justice to the area from the home of the chief prosecutor of the famous court of Judge Isaac C. Parker.

Please browse our website for details on the history of the home and Mr. Clayton and his family, as well as our event rental options. The Clayton House is maintained and operated by the nonprofit Fort Smith Heritage Foundation, which led its restoration after saving the home from demolition in 1969. We thank you for your support of the Clayton House, as well as your participation in our many programs and events.

 

Coming Up at The Clayton House

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Sippin' on 6th Street

Sippin' on 6th Street

Saturday May 17th - 6:30pm - Saturday May 17th - 10:00pm

The Bakery District

📅 Saturday, May 17th | ⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 The Bakery District – 70 S 7th Street, Fort Smith

Get ready for Fort Smith’s must-attend spring soirée! The 11th Sippin’ On 6th Street is bringing Southern charm, fine bourbon, and great company together for an unforgettable night.

🎟️ Tickets: $75 (Includes dinner & drinks!)

Enjoy an evening filled with:
🔥 Bourbon tastings featuring premium selections
🍖 Mouthwatering BBQ feast
🎶 Live music & games to keep the party going
🔨 Exciting live auction – including a gun auction!

This event supports The Clayton House, helping preserve a cherished piece of Fort Smith history.

✨ Don’t miss out! Tag your friends, grab your tickets, and join us for a night of bourbon, BBQ, and bidding – all for a great cause!

For tickets call 479-783-3000 or stop by The Clayton House at 514 N 6th St
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