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.
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
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
🐂Mechanical Bull rides
🎶 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
The Bricks
🎄✨ Christmas in July: Sip & Shop ✨🎄
Friday, July 11th | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 The Bricks – 400 N. 7th Street, Fort Smith
Join us for a jolly good time at our Christmas in July - Sip & Shop hosted by The Bonneville House, The Clayton House, and the Fort Smith Museum of History. This festive evening is your first chance to shop from our incredible vendors before the full weekend event begins!
🍷 Sip on beer, wine, and a signature holiday cocktail
🧀 Enjoy festive charcuterie
🎁 Bid on amazing items in our silent auction
🎉 Plus, delight in some fun surprises throughout the night!
Whether you're treating yourself or getting a head start on holiday shopping, this event is the perfect way to kick off the weekend in style—merry and bright!
All proceeds benefit our three beloved historic nonprofits—so sip, shop, and support local history. 🎅💕
Christmas in July: All Day Shopping
The Bricks101 N 11th StFort Smith, AR72901 Map
🎄✨ Christmas in July: All-Day Shopping ✨🎄
Saturday, July 12th | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 The Bricks at Brunwick – 400 N. 7th Street, Fort Smith
Get ready for a holly jolly shopping extravaganza! 🎁🎅 Join us for Christmas in July: All-Day Shopping, the ultimate summer shopping event benefiting three of Fort Smith’s most beloved historic treasures: The Bonneville House, The Clayton House, and the Fort Smith Museum of History.
🎟️ $5 All-Access Shopping gets you into a wonderland of incredible vendors, curated just for you—whether you’re treating yourself or getting a head start on your holiday list!
🍾 Upgrade your day with a “Merry Mimosa Morning” – $25
Start your shopping spree off right with complimentary mimosas as you shop!
💃 Bring your besties, wear your summer Santa hat, and let’s make some merry memories together!
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