Over 50 Years Preserving, Protecting, and Revitalizing the historic fabric of Salisbury and Rowan County

Upcoming Events Explore the many events put on by the Historic Salisbury Foundation

The Salisbury Watchman - January 2026

Our Place in History

Starting January 22

Rowan Museum, in collaboration with Historic Salisbury Foundation, present Our Place in History. This long running course provides a factual, well-rounded and entertaining romp through the history of Rowan County and Salisbury. Participants will develop strong personal contacts as well as reference guides to encourage and enable further casual reading or serious research.

Hall House Hop

March 28, 10am - 12pm
226 S. Jackson Street, Salisbury

Load up the kiddos and join us March 28 for a hoppin’ good time! Come out and enjoy a fun filled day for the whole family! We have a bunny petting zoo, bounce house, exciting games, and lots of candy and snacks. This free event offers plenty of activities for kids to enjoy and make some great memories.

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.

Second Saturday Salvage

Every Second Saturday from 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

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

Historic Salisbury Foundation’s History On Tap returns for summer

SALISBURY — Historic Salisbury Foundation invites the public to its eighth annual summer event series: History on…

June 18, 2022

Historic Salisbury Foundation honors seven with preservation awards

SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation presented its preservation award ceremony Thursday at the historic Salisbury Depot…

May 27, 2022

Historic Salisbury Foundation celebrating its 50th anniversary

SALISBURY — On April 12, 1972, more than 200 residents crowded into the second-floor meeting room of…

April 9, 2022

Quotes of the week: ‘An effort to help people learn how to take care of their historic homes’

“It’s just an effort to help people learn how to take care of their historic homes because…

April 1, 2022

Historic ‘Ice House’ will be site of new ‘Second Saturday Salvage’ event beginning in April

SALISBURY — More than 100 years ago, the Historic Salisbury Foundation’s architectural warehouse, currently known as the…

March 30, 2022

Historic Salisbury Foundation hires new executive director

Historic Salisbury Foundation, Inc. has hired Kimberly Stieg as its new executive director. Stieg will be moving…

January 1, 2022

2022 Preservation Awards now accepting nominations

For more than 40 years, the Historic Salisbury Foundation has recognized preservation projects and individuals throughout Salisbury…

December 8, 2021

My Turn, Ed Norvell: In 21st Century, Salisbury can enjoy ‘town commons’ envisioned in 1770

In his “History of Rowan County” published in 1881, the Rev. Jethro Rumple noted the 1770 Colonial…

October 28, 2021

City selects Sada Stewart Troutman as new Downtown Salisbury Inc. director

SALISBURY — Historic Salisbury Foundation Executive Director Sada Stewart Troutman will be the new Downtown Salisbury Inc….

October 15, 2021