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The historic Meroney Theater, home of the Piedmont Players Theatre, is a renovated 361 seat theater, built in 1906, in Salisbury, North Carolina.The Meroney's illustrious stage has been graced by Sarah Bernhardt, Lillian Russell, John Philip Sousa, William Howard Taft, Cary Nation, and the New York Symphony Orchestra.We have grown accustomed to our new home and it is even better than we expected. Most of all, we gratified by the wonderful reception our community has afforded this facility.In our inaugural season, 14,000 patrons of the arts came to downtown Salisbury to enjoy Piedmont Players productions. Our audiences and casts included all ages from primary grade children to senior citizens.Many community-minded citizens have pooled their talents and treasures to make the Meroney Theatre the splendid gift it has become for Salisbury and Rowan County. Thanks to all of you. Come home to the Meroney Theater and come back often.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Josephus Hall House

This impressive house museum was once home to Dr. Josephus Hall, Chief Surgeon at the Salisbury Confederate Prison during the Civil War. Built in 1820 in the Federal style, additions in 1859 and in 1900

Salisbury, NC Historic Homes

McCanless Golf Course

Known for its tight pine-lined fairways and small bentgrass greens. Streams and ponds come into play on nine holes. An easy course to walk makes it a favorite with local residents.;Championship (5700 yards, 66.8 rating, 113 slope); Middle (5650 yards, 64.6 rating, 104 slope); Forward (4990 yards, 68

Salisbury, NC Golf Courses

Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium

Join us as we continue to explore the 1861-1865 history of North Carolina's military prison during the War between the States. Lectures will cover a variety of topics relating to the Prison and those who were there. Friday's "Reunion of Descendants and Friends" and "Friendship Banquet"

Salisbury, NC Other Attractions


Historic National Cemetery and Confederate Prison Site

Dedicated in 1874, this is the final resting place for veterans of all wars. Buried in 18 trench graves are 11,700 Union soldiers who died at the Salisbury Confederate Prison during the Civil War. Office open 8 am - 4:30

Salisbury, NC Cemeteries

Things to do near Salisbury, NC

Andy Griffith Playhouse/Surry Arts Council

The Andy Griffith Playhouse, circa 1920, is the first known site of a public school in Mount Airy. Andy Griffith attended ele...

Howard Johnson

I-85, exit 58. 15 minutes from Lowe's Motor Speedway, 20 minutes from downtown Charlotte. ...

Twin Oaks Golf Club

Sporty course that usually enables the golfer to score well. Hole No. 4 is a par 3 across a pond, and No.15 is a par-4 dogleg...

Visit Lake Norman

Visitor and Information Center ...