Inspire appreciation for Salisbury history.
One of our primary goals for 2026 will be the launch of the "Helen and Emily Pike Research Room" (Read more in our blog.)
Operational support for 2026 has been provided through a grant from Institution for Savings
. . . grateful also. . .
Once again, the Salisbury Historical Society welcomed the financial support and expertise provided through the Massachusetts State Historic Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) grant program. On May 19, 2026, volunteers and Board members from our Organization attended a networking event ("Peer-to-Peer Mentoring") with other small museum stewards at the House of Seven Gables. Facilitated by SHRAB archivists who sponsored the event, a spirited dialogue was followed by a tour of the host's archives. We are grateful for both the opportunity to network with the other small museums who participated (Amesbury Carriage Museum, Public Health Museum of Tewksbury, and House of Seven Gables) and the grant awarded for archival storage purchases.
Pike Family Research Room
With a generous 2025 donation by American Legion Post 309 (Beevers-Wilmot Chapter), we have slowly been shaping our Research Room into a space that will allow family researchers and our own volunteers to broaden their understanding of genealogical exploration and the nearly 400-year history of our town. Local histories, published (and unpublished) genealogies, and maps will be on hand for analysis.
Salisbury's Potlid Square Monument
In June, 2026, Salisbury Historical Society's President Joyce McKenna joined Parks & Recreation Director Jennifer Roketenetz and Salisbury resident Ray Champagne in a feature about Salisbury's involvement in the Revolutionary War. In particular, Cayle Thompson of news outlet Boston 25 was interested in how the town has honored those citizens who fought for the cause of liberty. Of special note is our Potlid Square Monument, one of the earliest memorials of the Massachusetts colony to honor the actions of our women.
For the full story, see Cayle Thompson's piece here: "America 250: Salisbury memorial honors Revolutionary War women who helped forge a nation".
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Salisbury MA 01952
By appointment and every second Saturday May through November, 12-3pm
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Salisbury, MA 01952, USA