PRESERVING THE LAND, HISTORY, AND SPIRIT OF SALISBURY

Since 1902, the Salisbury Association has been celebrating our community, preserving our history, and conserving our land and natural resources for current and future generations.

Salisbury, Connecticut sits in the Litchfield Hills; it received its town charter in 1741. At one time the frontier, the town’s rich resources eventually drew speculators, farmers and businessmen. They benefited from the assets of the Northwest Corner: land, water, iron ore, and timber.

By 1902 some Salisbury citizens saw the need to respond to the town’s past, by planting trees, preserving its history and encouraging community. The Salisbury Association was born.

Today the Association carries out its mission through three committees:

Salisbury, Connecticut sits in the Litchfield Hills; it received its town charter in 1741. At one time the frontier, the town’s rich resources eventually drew speculators, farmers and businessmen. They benefited from the assets of the Northwest Corner: land, water, iron ore, and timber.

By 1902 some Salisbury citizens saw the need to respond to the town’s past, by planting trees, preserving its history and encouraging community. The Salisbury Association was born.

Today the Association carries out its mission through three committees:

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Land Trust

Protecting open space and maintaining trails for generations.

Salisbury Association Historical Society - Sampler Exhibition

Historical Society

Preserving Salisbury’s stories through collections, exhibits, and archives.

Community Events

Bringing Salisbury together through events, traditions, and shared experiences that strengthen the community.

CELEBRATING SALISBURY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Throughout the year, the Salisbury Association hosts events that bring the community together in meaningful ways. From seasonal traditions to shared experiences, each gathering offers a chance to connect, learn, and take part in the life of Salisbury.

OCTOBER
25

Fall Clean up

LAND TRUST

Fall Clean-Up and Biodiversity Talk with Dee Solomon

October 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Permanent

Silver Exhibit

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Display of 19th-century silver from the Holley-Williams collection

Permanent Exhibit

DECEMBER
5

Salisbury Association Holiday Concert

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Holiday Concert with Pizzaz Strings Group
December 5, 3:00
@ the Salisbury Congregational Church

Stories from the Salisbury Association

Highlights from our biannual newsletter – people, places, and moments that shape our town

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    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 [...]