Upcoming Events Explore the many events put on by the Historic Salisbury Foundation
History on Tap
June 25, July 23, August 27
We invite you to kick off the summer season with us at HSF’s 12th Annual History on Tap (H.O.T.) beginning in June! Tour the revitalization efforts of 3 historic properties and sample local craft beer from New Sarum while learning about Salisbury’s fascinating history and connecting with the community.
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.
Reclaimed Relics
Every Saturday, 9am - 1pm
120-C N. Church Street, Salisbury
Find treasure amongst the salvaged goods in our new location at Reclaimed Relics from 9AM - 2PM every Saturday located at 120-C N. Church Street, Salisbury NC. From doors, sinks, trim, light, fixtures, bathtubs, Mantels and more miscellaneous items that you wouldn't regularly be able to find anywhere. 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
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….
My Turn, Joe Morris: Jimmy Hurley would have loved Bell Tower Green
Congratulations to the Bell Tower Green Committee for the opening of an extraordinary green space! All aspects…
Historic homes will give 2021 OctoberTour participants stroll through Salisbury history
SALISBURY – OctoberTour is back in person for 2021 with protocols in place aimed to provide visitors…
Charlotte-based developer chosen for Empire Hotel project
SALISBURY — A year after forming a committee to make a selection, the Empire Hotel Redevelopment Task…
Livingstone College awarded $500,000 federal grant for Carnegie library
SALISBURY — A federal grant will help Livingstone College pay for the next phase of rehabilitating its…
Historic McCanless House sold, buyers plan on converting home into events venue
SALISBURY — From the moment she laid eyes on the Napoleon Bonaparte McCanless House, Sandra Toscano was…
‘The house that has sheltered life’: Monroe Street home repaired after storm damage
Sometimes bad things happen to good houses. The Salisbury Post reported on damage caused by a severe…
History of milk marketing can be found on bottles
by Mark Wineka – January 31, 2014 SPENCER, N.C. (AP) — Saying this out loud will jinx…
Farm and Garden Month: A look back at “pandemic gardens”
Today kicks off Farm and Garden Month here at the Foundation! Take a look back to last…
