Upcoming Events Explore the many events put on by the Historic Salisbury Foundation
Annual Meeting
April 9 at 6pm
Rowan Museum, 202 N Main St, Salisbury
If you're a member of Historic Salisbury Foundation, (or considering membership), we invite you to join us Thursday, April 9 at 6:00pm at the Rowan Museum! You'll meet our team as we share the ongoing and upcoming projects at Historic Salisbury Foundation, recap the previous year, vote in new board members, and more.
The Hall House Museum Tours
Saturdays, 1pm - 4pm
226 S. Jackson Street, Salisbury
The 2026 tour season is underway, and we’re excited to welcome you back to the Historic Hall House Museum! Open every Saturday afternoon in the beautiful West Square Historic District, our knowledgeable docents are available to guide you through the history of this amazing 1820s beauty. A notable place to take your out-of-town guests when sharing Salisbury! No reservation needed. $5 Adults, $3 Children. Free for HSF Members.
Group Tours available year-round.
Mantels & More
May 7-8, 9am - Noon
May 9, 9am - 2pm
Salisbury Ice House, 224 East Horah Street
HSF members get access to free giveaways at the Ice House. Including doors, sinks, trim, light fixtures, and more! It’s a great chance to find useful materials for your next project.
Second Saturday Salvage
Every Second Saturday, 9am - 2pm
224 East Horah Street, Salisbury
Find treasure amongst the salvaged goods in the Ice House at Second Saturday Salvage from 9AM - 2PM every second Saturday located at 224 E Horah Street, Salisbury. HSF members enjoy a 5% discount.
OctoberTour Launch Party
May 14, 6-8pm
Brown-Coffin House
Kick off the 51st Annual OctoberTour at our launch party. House reveals, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and more. Hosted by Edward and Susan Norvell, the beautifully restored 1856 Brown-Coffin House will be open for this special event. Meet and mingle with homeowners while getting the first look at this year’s featured historic sites. Grab your friends and come out to support OctoberTour, our largest fundraiser for 51 years that has helped HSF save over 100 historic buildings in our neighborhoods and in downtown Salisbury.
OctoberTour
Second weekend of October
Join us for the 51st Annual OctoberTour and explore historic properties Salisbury and Rowan County. This milestone event features an unforgettable lineup of properties, guided tours, complimentary trolleys, and the free OctoberTour Festival with food, vendors, and live music. Celebrate history, architecture, and community in a weekend you won’t forget!
In the Community
Restoration of Historic Bradshaw House
The 1907 Bradshaw House at 432 Park Ave. in Salisbury is an architecturally significant property that is…
Rowan Public Library to host welcome reception for We Built This Exhibit Nov 30
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) – On Thursday, Nov. 30, the public is invited to attend a Welcome…
100-year-old Salisbury home named local historic landmark
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to designate the Wright-Hobson House located at 302 South Fulton…
OctoberTour sends patrons on a historic trip through Salisbury
SALISBURY — The history of Salisbury is rich and full of stories that help put in perspective…
OctoberTour happening in Salisbury this weekend
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) – One of the most popular events of the year is taking place in…
You never know what you may find: Shoppers find value at Second Saturday Salvage
SALISBURY — An old building that once served Salisbury’s ice needs is now serving up a refreshing…
History lesson: Cheraw mayor visits Salisbury, takes notes
SALISBURY — Salisbury’s reputation for historic preservation efforts earned it a visit from a South Carolina mayor…
Doors open to an expanded OctoberTour
Fifty years ago, 200 Salisbury citizens became preservation activists. They were concerned that historically significant structures were…
Historic Salisbury Foundation to award $50,000 in exterior preservation grants
SALISBURY — For its 50th anniversary, Historic Salisbury Foundation is funding $50,000 in exterior preservation grants to…
