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The Visitor Center offers a variety of self-guided tours free to the public. The Salisbury Heritage walking tour provides a personal glimpse into the history and architecture of Historic Downtown Salisbury and the stately homes of the West Square District. The brochures and players for the tour are loaned free of charge. The African American Heritage Trail self-guided tour chronicles the historic moments, great leaders and lives of generations of African-Americans who lived, worked and contributed to the industrial, artistic, cultural and spiritual life of the Salisbury community. Brochure and map available.Salisbury Confederate Prison & National Cemetery self-guided driving tour is a must for Civil War buffs. Although nothing remains of the Salisbury Prison, the tour poignantly provides insights into this period of our history. Three monuments erected by the State of Maine, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Government stand in the Salisbury National Cemetery as a tribute to the 11,700 brave Union soldiers who died while at the prison. Tape players and cassettes for the tour are loaned free of charge at the Visitor Information Center in the Gateway Building located at 204 E. Innes Street, Salisbury.

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

Rowan Oak House Bed & Breakfast

1901 Elegant Queen Anne Victorian Mansion set on manicured 1/2 acre lot in the Historic District of Downtown Salisbury. Rowan Oak features wrap-around porch, Tiffany stained glass windows, formal gardens, 6

Salisbury, NC Businesses

Tamarac Marina & Campground

Access area to High Rock Lake. Marina for boating supplies, fishing supplies and gasoline. High Rock Lake is a 15,000 acre reservoir on the Yadkin River featuring excellent boating and fishing opportunities.

Salisbury, NC Businesses

Holiday Caravan Christmas Parade - Spencer to Salisbury

Known as the "Carolinas' Loveliest & Liveliest" Holiday Parade; volunteer produced since 1960; quality entertainment, totally free to the public. Parade begins in Spencer NC at 2 pm and in Salisbury NC at 3 pm. One of the few parades in the nation with a holiday theme that goes simultaneously in 2

Salisbury, NC Other Attractions

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

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