THE ROUND ROBIN: JUNE: In coordination with the Historical Society of Webster, on the first Wednesday in June, fourth graders are led on guided tours of each of the town’s Historical Society in a Round Robin fashion. The Salisbury stop includes a visit to our Historical Society’s Museum and Meeting House and the Cemetery Walk experience in the Old Baptist Cemetery. The three school groups then join on the green in Salisbury for a picnic and opportunity to play traditional games together. Our town’s home schooled children of similar age are welcome.
CEMETERY WALK: Re enacting long past Salisbury citizens. Location-Baptist Graveyard
OLD HOME DAY: AUGUST, Second Saturday: We open our buildings to the public. Docents lead visitors through the buildings, highlighting specific exhibits. As a fundraiser for the Society, we sponsor a raffle with objects made primarily in Salisbury. Our White Elephant sales are always popular.
THE “SOUPER BOWL”: (Pre Covid) Was a wonderful opportunity to both learn about and preserve historical materials. The morning workshop was followed by a hearty luncheon of homemade soups. Perhaps in time we can do this again!
SCHOLARSHIP : The Salisbury Historical Scholarship for graduating High School Seniors is one of the largest for a non profit of our size.\
THE HISTORICAL FLAGS PROJECT: The flying of 17 Historical Flags from Memorial Day to Veterans Day (May-Nov), a community and Historical Society shared project.
COLLECTING AND PRESERVING ARTIFACTS, SUMMER DOCENT VOLUNTEERING, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
ONLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROJECTS: Share historical facts and images about our town, encourage conversations to help generate interest in our town’s history and keeping the public updated about our activities.
Old House Project, updating the Historic House Book, House Signs Project
Round Robin, fourth grade history day
Round Robin Cemetery Walk
Old Home Day Cemetery Walks
Demonstrations of traditional crafts
Historical Flag Project, displaying 12 early American flags
Preserving, maintaining and creating new displays at The Old Baptist Meeting House, headquarters of the Society
Preserving SHS historic buildings, maintenance and decoration
Accepting and preserving donations
Displaying fine vintage handcrafts at the Museum
Preserving and displaying traditional Crafts
Preserving the Archives
Maintaining displays at the Museum and Meeting House and presenting new ones
Displaying old Salisbury
Presenting historical programs
Researching town sites of historic significance
SHS scholarship and concert
Presenting historical Information in literature and online
Fundraising projects to Keep SHS viable
Gathering old Salisbury photos and information
Maintaining a website and social media presence on Facebook.
Stimulating Interest in town history
Presenting historical programs, talks and demonstrations
Presenting historical programs, talks and demonstrations
