Salisbury Association Site

Native American Heritage of the Salisbury Area
2023-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Wardell Community Room, Scoville Memorial Library
Tim Binzen, with a background in archaeology and anthropology, will discuss the colonial-period history of the Mohican communities of Weataug and Wechquadnach, who lived in today’s towns of Salisbury and Sharon. Tim grew up in Salisbury, now lives in Amherst MA, and serves as Regional Tribal Liaison for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The presentation will be both live and on Zoom. Register at www.scovillelibrary.org.

A Walk in the Woods
2023-04-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Norfolk Curling Club and Great Mountain Forest, 70 Golf Drive, Norfolk, CT, 06058, United States
Starling Childs II will reminisce about a lifetime spent in the woods balancing the sustainable management of natural resources and preserving the natural environment. Following the conversation, he will lead a walk through Tobey Woods within the Great Mountain Forest. Tickets and information at www.silvaetpratum.com. Benefits Great Mountain Forest.

In Search of Perfect
2023-03-31 17:30 - 18:30 | The White Hart Inn, 15 Under Mountain Rd, Salisbury, 06068, United States
Toshi Yano will share how his experiences as Director of Horticulture at Wethersfield Estate & Garden led him to search for perfection in his current role at Perfect Earth Project. He works with public gardens and cultural institutions to improve their land care practices. Tickets and information at www.silvaetpratum.com. Benefits Perfect Earth Project.

For the Birds
2023-03-02 17:30 - 18:30 | The White Hart Inn, 15 Under Mountain Rd, Salisbury, 06068, United States
Acclaimed garden designers, Page Dickey and Deb Munson, share their secrets for using native plants to create gardens that are a feast for the eyes…and the birds, bees, and butterflies.
Tickets and information at www.silvaetpratum.com. Benefits Sharon Audubon Center.

Bad Grass 2023
2023-02-09 17:30 | The White Hart Inn, 15 Under Mountain Rd, Salisbury, 06068, United States
Join us for a series of local in-person conversations about the land and biodiversity. Each talk raises funds and awareness for like-minded not-for-profits. Bad Grass: Mike Nadeau, in conversation with Jeb Breece, provides a history of lawns and shares insights from over 40 years of experience transforming turf grass into native meadows. Cocktail reception follows. Ticket $20 Supporter $50 (receive a notebook and program acknowledgment) For information and tickets: www.silvaetpratum.net. Benefits Salisbury Association Land Trust .
Other Upcoming Events
For the Birds – March 2 at 5:30
In Search of Perfect – March 31 at 5:30
A Walk in the Woods – April TBD

Salisbury Association Annual Meeting through Zoom
2023-01-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Remote – Zoom
You are invited to the Salisbury Association Annual Meeting through Zoom.
When: Jan 14, 2023 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcO2qrD0tHtIxi0mbyy4UdV2gUDlTbX_a

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Fen, Bog, and Swamp by Annie Proulx
2022-12-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Wardell Community Room, Scoville Memorial Library
Novelist Annie Proulx, who has often focused on environmental issues in her fiction, considers wetlands in her new non-fiction book, Fen, Bog, and Swamp. Vivian Feist Garfein and Dr. Michael W. Klemens will speak about the book and lead a discussion on wetlands, considering Proulx’s book as a point of departure. In person and on Zoom.
For more information, visit the Scoville Memorial Library’s website.

Waging a Good War: A Military History of the Civil Rights Movement 1954-1968 by Thomas E. Ricks
2022-12-04 16:00 - 17:00 | The Reading Room, Scoville Memorial Library
New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas E. Ricks offers a new take on the Civil Rights Movement, stressing its unexpected use of military strategy and its lessons for nonviolent resistance around the world. Presentation and discussion led by Peter B. Kaufman. In person or on Zoom.
For more information, visit the Scoville Memorial Library website.

Free Holiday Concert
2022-12-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Congregational Church of Salisbury, 30 Main Street, Salisbury, CT
Musicians of The Salisbury Four will perform a special program of seasonal music spanning periods form the medieval to the Baroque, as well as more modern eras. Ensemble members include: Zahra Brown – soprano, Judith Dansker – recorder, Christopher Morrongiello – lute, and Marcia Young – soprano and Renaissance harp.
Seating will be limited. Reservations may be made by emailing info@salisburyassociation.org or calling 860-435-0566 and leaving your name, number in your party and contact information by noon on Saturday, December 3. Doors will open at 3:30. Walk-ins are welcome until limit is met. Masks are encouraged but not required.

The Salisbury Four
Zahra Brown- soprano, A soprano specializing in early music, Zahra Brown is a longtime member of the professional octet at the Church of the Resurrection in New York City and has performed as a soloist with Ex Umbris, the Vox Renaissance Consort, and the New York Baroque Dance Company. She has been featured in medieval and baroque operas in New York and on tour, at the Boston Early Music Festival, the Connecticut Early Music Festival, the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, the Trinity Twelfth Night Festival, the Cloisters Museum, and Le Poisson Rouge. She is a co-founder of the Parnassus historical dance ensemble and has choreographed for Juneau Lyric Opera and the New York Continuo Collective.
Judith Dansker-oboe and recorders, oboe and recorder received the Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees from The Juilliard School of Music where she studied with renowned oboist Robert Bloom. The New York Times has said of her playing:“her lovely solo lines were very skillfully handled.” She has performed widely with many chamber music ensembles including The Galliard Woodwind Quintet, Trio Sonata, The New York Baroque Consort and is currently a member of The Hevreh Ensemble. The group has performed in Eastern Europe and recently returned from a tour to Poland. Ms. Dansker is on the faculty of Simon’s Rock of Bard College and is Professor of Oboe and Recorder at Hofstra University.
Christopher Morrongiello – lute, is a graduate of the Royal College of Music and earned a PhD at Oxford. In 1996 the Marco Fodella Foundation awarded him a scholarship for studies at the Sculola Civica di Musica of Milan, and in 2006 The Lute Society of America chose him to give the first Patrick O’Brien LSA Seminar Lectures. Christopher directs the Bachelor Consort, plays tenor lute in the Venere Lute Quartet and teaches music history at Hofstra University.
Marcia Young –soprano and renaissance harp, was cited by the Washington Post for her elegant, dark hued soprano voice and winning mixture of formal restraint and emotional intensity. She is a member of My Lord Chamberlain’s Consort, Duo Marchand and the medieval trio Trefoil. In recent seasons Young has appeared with the viol consort Parthenia, The Renaissance Band Piffaro, and the Folger and Newberry Consorts; at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters and the Yale Center for British Art among many others.

Vintage Christmas Display
2022-12-01 10:00 - 2022-12-31 13:00 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
Enjoy a collection of vintage Christmas decorations, cards, and memorabilia.

Volunteer Day
2022-10-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
Light trail maintenance and cutting vines on some of our Land Trust properties. Please register in advance at 860-435-0566 or info@salisburyassociation.org. Please bring work gloves. Bug spray is highly recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Celebrating 50 Years: The Art of Aging
2022-10-15 10:00 - 2022-11-30 13:00 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
“The Art of Aging” is a tribute to the first 50 years of Noble Horizons, which was founded by community members in 1972. The exhibit celebrates the many people—staff, residents, supporters, and volunteers—who helped create the tri-state’s premier senior living community. Enjoy photos, memorabilia, video clips and more in the exhibit.

Guided Walk in Historic Lakeville
2022-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Lakeville Post Office
Lakeville was a center of industry and commerce from the 1730s through the 1970s. Historian Lou Bucceri will tell storiies about places from Porter Street to the Furnace Neighborhood. Walk will last a little less than one hour and is less than ½ mile in length.

65th Annual Salisbury Fall Festival
2022-10-07 10:00 - 2022-10-09 16:00 | Main Street of Salisbury
Come and enjoy fun events throughout the weekend – scarecrows, quilt show, local artisans, Martha Graham dances, magic shows, live music, bake sales, brew-ski fest, magic shows, kids games and activities, book sales, attic treasures, face painting, hot dogs, arts and crafts, food tents, pumpkin decorating, forest exhibit, booths, and much more! See schedule of events: www.salisburyfallfestival.org.

Come Into the Forest
2022-10-01 10:00 - 2022-10-13 13:00, 2022-06-11 10:00 - 2022-08-07 13:00 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
What better way to connect with nature than a walk in a forest. Forests matter more than we may realize. From the air we breathe, to clean drinking water, to the diversity of life, we depend on forests for our well-being. Forested lands also combat climate change. Why do forest matter? What are the threats? What can we do to make a difference? These questions are the focus of our new exhibit, “Come Into the Forest.” Created by Lou and Elaine Hecht.

Guided Walk of Historic Salisbury
2022-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Meet in front of Town Hall, 27 Main Street, Salisbury, CT, 06068
Rich Reifsnyder, Chair of the Historical Society, and Chris Brennan, involved in historic preservation, will lead a walk along Main Street from Town Hall to the White Hart. Some buildings of note are the Scoville Memorial Library, Congregational Church, Academy Building, Ezra Jewell House, Ragamont Inn, and White Hart Inn. About twenty of the major buildings in the Salisbury Center Historic District were constructed in the 19th century. Most were residential and now have been converted to commercial use. Group limited to 20. Reservations required:
860-435-0566 or info@salisburyassociation.org.

Life of a Community: The Lakeville Journal Celebrates 125 Years
2022-08-13 09:00 - 2022-10-01 13:00
August 13 to October 1 Fascinating exhibit chronicles the history of the century-spanning Lakeville Journal newspaper. Celebrate at the Opening Reception on August 13 from 4-6 pm. Everyone is invited.

Mushroom Walk
2022-07-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Sugar Hill in Amesville, Salisbury
Dave Patton will give an introductory talk and show various specimens before leading the group on a walk at Sugar Hill. He will focus on common and easy-to-identify species that are edible, toxic, and known to have medicinal properties. Dave has been foraging and writing about mushrooms for over 30 years and recommends bringing: hiking shoes, magnifying glass, camera or phone for photos, rain gear if weather is wet. After the walk, an honorarium is optional.
Sugar Hill Road is 0.4 miles north of the Amesville/Water Street bridge. Parking is next to the trailhead at the very end of the paved roadway. Preregister at 860-435-0566 or info@salisburyassociation.org.

4th of July Celebration
2022-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Town Grove, 42 Ethan Allen Street, Lakeville
Gather at Town Grove to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Bring a picnic or purchase hot dogs from students in EXTRAS. Sit in the shade of the magnificent oak trees while Heman Allen, 1740-1778 (our own Lou Bucceri) reads the Declaration of Independence, followed by the Salisbury Band concert. Cancelled in case of rain.

The Coming of the East/West Railroad
2022-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Congregational Church of Salisbury, 30 Main Street, Salisbury, CT
Dick Paddock, a member of the Historical Society, will give an illustrated talk about the impact of the east/west railroad on the Salisbury/Lakeville community. In person and virtual.

Opening Reception - Come Into the Forest
2022-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States

Explore the Pope Preserve
2022-06-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Preserve entrance on Route 44 north of the town of Salisbury.
Come hike Salisbury Association’s Pope Preserve trail with John Landon. A gently rising loop trail with spectacular views. Meet at the preserve entrance on Route 44 next to Lions Head Condos.

Annual Bird Walk
2022-05-08 08:00 - 17:00
Enjoy a guided morning walk at Schlesinger Bird Preserve with Shelley Harms, Executive Director of Salisbury Association and an avid birder. Bring binoculars and bug spray. Meet at the parking area on Scoville Ore Mine Road which is off Undermountain Road/Route 41.

Student Projects from Coloring Our Past - The Troutbeck Symposium
2022-05-08 - 2022-05-31 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
The Troutbeck Symposium was a student-led collaboration uncovering local civil rights history through student created documentaries, exhibitions, and artwork. Some of that work is now on display in the Academy Building through the month of May.

Volunteer Day!
2022-04-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
Light trail maintenance, cutting vines, and planting trees on some of our Land Trust properties. Meet at the Academy Building at 9:00am.
Please register in advance:
Email: info@salisburyassociation.org
Phone: 860-435-0566
Gloves and bug spray highly recommended
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Photo Tribute to the Essential Workers of Salisbury/Lakeville
2022-04-22 - 2022-05-31 | Academy Building, 24 Main St, Salisbury, CT, 06068, United States
To honor our essential workers, Leo Nadeau created a photographic tribute to essential workers in our community, photographing each group with masks and without.

We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to these essential workers who, despite all risks, remained on the job and kept serving our community. Workers in grocery stores, public transportation, agriculture, health care, day care, retail, and other sectors provided critical services when we needed them most. To honor these workers, freelance photographer Leo Nadeau created this photographic tribute to the women and men who work face-to-face with the general public and provide much needed services in our town. To symbolize the difficulty of life during these challenging times, Nadeau photographed each group with masks and without.

Slavery in Salisbury
2022-02-24 19:00 - 2022-03-03 20:00
Salisbury School students have been investigating the history of slavery in Northwestern Connecticut. The students, as historians, will present their findings on ZOOM.

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Annual Meeting Video Conference
2022-02-12 10:30 - 12:00
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