Stories from the Salisbury Association

Some of the best news about Salisbury never makes the headlines – so we save it here. These stories, first shared in our biannual newsletter, celebrate the land, history, and community spirit of our town. Browse below to catch up on the latest or revisit a favorite.

    • painting “Maria Birch Coffing with Jane E. Winslow”

    Ready for their Closeup

    The Salisbury Association’s unique painting “Maria Birch Coffing with Jane [...]

    Independence Day at the Town Grove

    The Salisbury Association began sponsoring Independence Day at the Town [...]

    The Salisbury Association closes on last Boyett Parcel – Holly’s Preserve at Miles Mountain

    Since 2023 a cross-border conservation project involving eight organizations (called [...]

    • SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL

    Historical Society Commemorates the Semiquincentennial

    The Association’s commemoration of our nation’s 250 birthday began last fall when the Historical Society partnered with the Scoville Memorial Library for its 2025-2026 Salisbury Reads event

    • Rosina Rand, Billy Sheil, Mat Kiefer, Scooter Tedder, Cynthia Walsh, Brian Sangster, Willie Hallihan, and Cicily Hajek

    Land Trust Receives Award

    As a member of the Cooper Hill Conservation Alliance the Salisbury Association Land Trust was recognized by the Connecticut Land Conservancy Council (CLCC) for a Special Award for Excellence in Conservation Collaboration.

    • Rosina Rand, Billy Sheil, Mat Kiefer, Scooter Tedder, Cynthia Walsh, Brian Sangster, Willie Hallihan, and Cicily Hajek photo

    Celebrating 100 Years of Ski Jumping in Salisbury

    Norwegian immigrant John Satre gave a ski jumping demonstration off the roof of a hillside cabin in 1926,setting in motion one of the most improbable and unique traditions in Salisbury, CT.