Upcoming Events Explore the many events put on by the Historic Salisbury Foundation
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.
Inside the Hall House: A Night of History & Hospitality
February 9 at 6pm
226 South Jackson, Salisbury
Interested in learning more about the history of the Hall House? Join us on February 9th at 6 pm for an intimate wine-and-cheese social hour and a free, engaging history lesson about the home—its early 19th-century origins, the families who lived there, and its lasting place in our community.
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.
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.
The Hall House will be closed during January and February for our annual maintenance period. Thank you for your support. We will reopen in March to kick off the 2026 Tour Season!
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…
Historic Salisbury Foundation honors seven with preservation awards
SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation presented its preservation award ceremony Thursday at the historic Salisbury Depot…
Historic Salisbury Foundation celebrating its 50th anniversary
SALISBURY — On April 12, 1972, more than 200 residents crowded into the second-floor meeting room of…
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…
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…
Historic Salisbury Foundation hires new executive director
Historic Salisbury Foundation, Inc. has hired Kimberly Stieg as its new executive director. Stieg will be moving…
2022 Preservation Awards now accepting nominations
For more than 40 years, the Historic Salisbury Foundation has recognized preservation projects and individuals throughout Salisbury…
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…
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….
