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 2025

Second Saturday Salvage

March 8, 2025 from 9am-2pm

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.

50th Annual OctoberTour

October 11, 2025, 10am - 5pm
October 12, 2025, Noon - 5pm

Join us for the 50th Annual OctoberTour and explore historic properties in the West Square Historic District and Downtown Salisbury! This milestone event features an unforgettable lineup of homes, guided tours, complimentary trolleys, and the free Bank Street Festival with food, vendors, and live music. Celebrate history, architecture, and community in a weekend you won’t forget!

In the Community

Highlighting Blanche Spencer Robertson

Today’s Women’s History Month feature is Blanche Spencer Robertson, one of the founding members of Historic Salisbury…

March 4, 2021

City approves DOT agreement, Salisbury Station project could begin next year

SALISBURY — Construction for a second platform at the Salisbury Station on Depot Street is expected to…

March 2, 2021

Women’s History Month: Highlighting Elsie Bennett

Today marks the start of Women’s History month, and what better way to kick it off than…

March 1, 2021

Highlighting William W. Smith

William W. Smith is considered the first Black architect in the city of Charlotte. Smith was born…

February 23, 2021

Highlighting Delaine Tabor Fleming, who broke color barriers in nursing, and was ‘the Nightingale of our time’

This article was originally written October 9, 2015 at The Salisbury Post. SALISBURY — Even in the…

February 22, 2021

Louise Rountree and the Second Jewel of Salisbury

By Pete Prunkl For Historic Salisbury Foundation Historic Salisbury Foundation has long referred to our town’s National…

February 15, 2021

Highlighting Garland Gaither

This week’s Black History Month Salisburian of note was a daily fixture in the community. Former Salisbury…

February 9, 2021

Highlighting Rev. Joseph Charles Price, D.D

With the support of the AME Zion Church and the support of Salisbury residents, Dr. Price established…

February 5, 2021

Going virtual: How the iconic October Tour was translated to a digital format

SALISBURY — For the past several months, DKM Media has been shooting pictures, flying drones and mapping…

September 20, 2020