• Salisbury’s Iron Industry

    Scoville Memorial Library 38 Main Street, Salisbury, CT

    Dick Paddock, a member of the Salisbury Association Historical Society, will give an illustrated talk about the history of the iron industry in Salisbury/Lakeville. The Northwest Corner had vast areas of iron ore, limestone, and wood to make charcoal--the three main ingredients for iron
    production. The early blast furnace produced tools and cooking utensils and then cannons for the Revolutionary War. It was replaced with the Holley Manufacturing Company, one of the early producers of pocketknives in the country. 4 pm - 5:30 pm

  • 66th Salisbury Fall Festival

    Main Street of Salisbury

    Plan to atend this fun-filled home-town celebration with lots of activities and events for people of all ages. Wander Main Street for book and bake sales, local artisans, food tents, and displays. Enjoy a quilt show, brew-fest, scarecrows, pet parade, and live music. Kids will enjoy magic shows, games, pumpkin decorating, crafts, and more. For a schedule of events, visit www.salisburyfallfestival.org.

  • Merry and Bright

    Main Street of Salisbury

    Merry & Bright: Salisbury Hometown Holidays December 1, 2 and 3

  • Vintage Holiday Exhibit

    Academy Building 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, United States

    Seasonal decorations and display of special artifacts from our Holley-Williams and other Collections

  • Free Holiday Concert

    Congregational Church of Salisbury, 30 Main Street, Salisbury, CT

    Special concert of traditional music and carols performed by the celebrated artists of The Salisbury Four.

  • Salisbury Association’s Annual Meeting

    Video Conference

    We Invite You to Attend Our Annual Meeting:
    A Review of Our 2023 Activities and the Election of Directors
    Please join us Saturday, February 10, 2024
    10:30 A.M. through videoconference
    Registration here...

  • Morel Mushroom Hunt with Dave Paton

    Sugar Hill in Amesville, Salisbury

    Join Dave Paton in search of morel mushrooms, the first mushrooms of the season. Meet at the top of Sugar Hill.

  • e-Birding with George Wallace – 4 pm at SML

    Scoville Memorial Library 38 Main Street, Salisbury, CT

    George Wallace, a birding expert and conservationist, will discuss birding phone apps with an emphasis on apps that are both effective and free. Co-sponsored by the Salisbury Association Land Trust.

  • Student Exhibits from the Troutbeck Symposium – Academy Building

    Academy Building 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, United States

    The Troutbeck Symposium is a student-led collaboration uncovering local history through documentaries, art exhibitions, and conversation. Middle and high school students from 14 regional public and independent schools have researched local histories of communities of color and other marginalized groups.

  • The Timber Rattlesnake in CT –3 pm at SML

    Scoville Memorial Library 38 Main Street, Salisbury, CT

    Hank Gruner, a herpetologist, will present a historical overview of the decline of the timber rattlesnake. Efforts to eradicate rattlesnakes has led to the loss of many populations, and their conservation remains challenging. Co-sponsored by the Salisbury Association Land Trust.

  • Bird Walk at Schlesinger Bird Preserve – 8 am

    Schlesinger Bird Preserve Scoville Ore Mine Road, Salisbury, CT, United States

    Join George Wallace, an avid birder, for a guided morning walk at our local bird preserve. Meet at the parking area on Scoville Ore Mine Road,
    just off Route 41, north of Salisbury. Bring binoculars. Sponsored by Salisbury Association Land Trust.