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
Become a Storyteller of History: Volunteer as a Docent at the Hall House Museum. Join us on February 9th at 6pm for an intimate wine-and-cheese social hour, a free and engaging history lesson about the home - its early 19th-century origins, the families who lived there, its lasting place in our community, and the chance to meet and mingle with some of our experienced docents.
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
A Bold and Beautiful Transformation at the Women’s Building in San Francisco
In August 2020, to mark the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, Benjamin Moore and the National Trust…
Liz Moomey: Historic Salisbury Foundation scavenger hunt connects to city’s past
SALISBURY — Salisbury is known for its history. And while many of us are cooped up due…
Highlighting Salisbury Women of History: Edith M. Clark & Emma Lewis Speight Morris
Our Women’s History post this week features two women. The first, Edith M. Clark. This information was…
Patsy Flint and the origin of the Rowan History Class
By Pete Prunkl For the Salisbury Post The story of the beginning of the popular Rowan History…
Highlighting Blanche Spencer Robertson
Today’s Women’s History Month feature is Blanche Spencer Robertson, one of the founding members of Historic Salisbury…
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…
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…
Highlighting William W. Smith
William W. Smith is considered the first Black architect in the city of Charlotte. Smith was born…
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…
