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 - October 2025

The Hall House Museum Tours

Saturdays, 1pm - 4pm

The 2025 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 Halls of Poe

October 29 & 30, 2025

Enter the dark corridors of the Historic Hall House for a special event Hosted and narrated by Salisbury's own Jonathan Coarsey Wallace. There will be 6pm & 7:30pm showings on both nights. Tickets include refreshments. The cost is $20 per person. Ages 14 and up.

Second Saturday Salvage

November 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.

OctoberTour

October 10, 2026, 10am - 5pm
October 11, 2026, Noon - 5pm

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

Archive: Minding the store: Summer’s first History on Tap tours the Youngs’ restoration in progress

SALISBURY — At one time, this was a place to come for bolts, seeds, work gloves, tomatoes…

June 29, 2018

Historic Salisbury Foundation acquires house once overrun by nature

SALISBURY, NC (WBTV) – From Historic Salisbury Foundation: Historic Salisbury Foundation has announced the acquisition of the…

October 4, 2017

Archive: History on Tap series planned again this summer by HSF

SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation Inc. will host its third annual summer series, “History on Tap.”…

June 2, 2017

Archive: Empire Hotel is still majestic to History on Tap tour goers

Lots of lucky people got the chance to take a walk through history during a tour of…

June 26, 2015

Archive: H.O.T. series will pair brews, wine with history

Historic Salisbury Foundation, Inc., Downtown Salisbury Inc. and Salisbury Young Professionals are inviting the public to try…

June 1, 2015