As Salisbury's most significant downtown green space, the Bell Tower Green will be the place where our community gathers to celebrate, connect, and engage.

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The Bell Tower Surrounded by residences, businesses, and churches, the Historic Bell Tower (c 1892) was part of First Presbyterian Church and the Salisbury Female Academy. The Bell Tower--which will be a focal point from all locations in the park--provides an inspiration for and the namesake of our park. The intimate, formal gardens surrounding the Bell Tower will be a beautiful backdrop for weddings, parties, small concerts, and holiday celebrations. The Bell Tower & Formal Gardens Markets A weekly farmers’ market, Yoga on the Green, wine tastings, the landmark Pops at the Post concert, the Salisbury Blues and Jazz Festival, and similar events will fill the park's largest area. The circular lawn is highlighted by a handsome, versatile stage and will provide plenty of room for seating and lounging. Events & Entertainment Connections The Bell Tower Green will draw connections between Downtown Salisbury, neighborhoods, and the organizations surrounding the park. With seasonal events for the community, interactive, creative play spaces and hammocks, outdoor reading areas near the Rowan Public Library, a restaurant with outdoor dining, and quiet areas to study, everyone will find their place at The Bell Tower Green. Connections to our Neighbors

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Imagine a quiet haven with three acres of green space, trees, and gardens providing shelter from the busy sidewalks and pavements of the surrounding downtown streets. A place where everyone in Rowan County--children of all ages, their parents, four-legged friends, young adults, seniors, business partners and more--can gather to find their own way to enjoy nature in Historic Downtown Salisbury.

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In The News:

10 to Watch in 2019: Bell Tower Green

December 30, 2018

Historic Preservation Commission gives OK to downtown park, but requests more information

November 10, 2018

City of Salisbury receives state grant for Bell Tower Green Park project

August 30, 2018
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Bell Tower Green Park in sight of fundraising goal

May 31, 2020

Salisbury Kiwanis Club donates $100,000 to Bell Tower Green

November 23, 2019

F&M celebrates legacy in community with $110,000 total gift to Bell Tower Green

June 14, 2019

Thank you to all of our donors:

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Bill & Nancy Stanback   Fred & Alice Stanback   Wyndham Robertson   Edward & Susan Norvell   Owen & Elizabeth Norvell   F&M Bank   Paul & Sue Fisher   David Jordan   Greg & Missie Alcorn   George & Margaret Kluttz   Tom & Martha Smith   Dyke & Deborah Messinger   Gordon and Carolyn Hurley   Gerry Hurley   Mary Messinger   Richard & Dale Huffman   BJR   Jason & Tracy Walser   Bret & Sarah Busby   Alex Robertson   Naomi Brown   Kenan & Tracy Smith   Tim & Ellen Messinger   Charles Steinman & Family   Liddy Dole   Cheerwine (Cliff Ritchie)   Patsy Rendleman   City of Salisbury   Meg & Jay Dees   Mona Lisa & Lee Wallace   Glenn & Susan Ketner   Charles & Rachel Bernheim   Bill & Shari Graham   Maxine Knowles   Andy & Meredith Abramson   Woodson Foundation   Catherine Wallace Coltrain & Nancy Wallace Dunham   Raymond & Catherine Coltrain   Britt Snider   The Goodman Foundation   Novant   Rowan Co. Tourism Dev. Auth.   Hap & Annette Roberts   Bill & Sue Smith/Bill & MacLean Kluttz   David Post   Fisher Realty, Danny and Nan Fisher, Luke and Diane Fisher Tim & Trisha Proper   Pops at the Post   Bill & Becky Burgin   Summie & Debbie Carter   Clyde Harriss, Jr.   Beth & Paul Woodson   Archie Rufty, Jr. & Frances Rufty   PARTF Grant   Floyd M. Burton   Jane Gamewell   Victor & Vickie Wallace   Bob & Sara Cook   Matt and Gwin Barr   Mark and Jane Ritchie   Whitton Family   Walser Technology Group   Anonymous   Anonymous   Dan & Jan Williams   Steve & Sherry Beck   Billy & Scotti Webb   Doris Deal   Robert Steele   Will, Amelia and Joe Steinman     Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation   Bill and Susan Kluttz   Dr. Tommy and Trudy Thompson   Earle, Millie, Clare and Bo Thompson   Marna Steinman   Jeff and Donna Childress   Andy and Diana Storey   Bob and Leah Ann Honeycutt   Tony and Margaret Almeida   Wanda Jean Bridges   Clifton and Peggy Thomas   Children of Dr. & Mrs. T. 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Peters   Scott and Kim Robinson   Steven and Patricia Peacock   John and Anne Cave   Andrew and Kristen Hodges   Ashley Honbarrier   Chad and Renee McDaniel   Jane Creech   Russell and Sarah Michalec   Nancy Ruff Shirley   Beth Poovey   Eric Phillips (Skinny Wheels)   Steven Hunter   Sheila Brownlow   Jim Seiple   Dyke Messinger   Judy Klusman   Bill and Ann McCanless   Residential Garbage, Inc.   David W. Hoyle III   Betty M. Brown   Mark and Barbara Perry   Tamara Sheffield   Randy and Susan Giessler   Craige & Terri Myers   J. Anthony Blackwell   Anthony & Dorothy LaBarbera   Nancy H. Arnold   Julia T. Apone   Stephen R. and Sandra S. Combs   CDR Bruce Greenland, USN Ret.   John and Janet Haynes   Paul Henry Philpot (Bubba)   Mikey Wetzel   Jayne M. Hubbard   James, Jr. and Rachel Dunn   Joseph William(Bill), Jr. and Rosemary Hall   Douglas and Carolyn Glasgow & Family   Sarah H. Kizziah   Michael and Diane Young   Alfred and Lyn Wilson   Johnny Safrit   William D. and Toni C. Kenerly   Josh Bergeron   Molly Brooks   Heath Van Wagenberg   Vince and Deb Pastore   Don and Bethany Fortner   John Schaffer   Deborah Messinger   Erin Roland   Anonymous   John and Marye Taylor Wagner   Jack and Elizabeth Taylor Towell   Kate Taylor Hill   Geoffrey & Dottie Hoy   Godley's Garden Center & Nursery, Inc.   Daniel Matangira   Walter and Sherry Wall   William and Sybil Baker   Gianni and Mona Moscardini   Scott and Kim Johnson   Greg and Kristin Shields   Thomas and Dorothy Abramowski   Mariam Basso   The Forum Fitness Center   Soful Yoga   Whitney, Jordan & Inge, P.A.   Will and Mary James   Paul & Lynn Weissler   Shawn & Leah Campion   EveryMan's Bible Class   Frank and Nancy Eason   Meredith and Andy Abramson   Pinnacle Bank Steve Jarrell Lane Wallace and Jonathan Coarsy Mary Holt W. Murphy Myron and Mary Goodman James and Sara Fowler Frank and Cathy Adams John Thomas Hudson Todd and Mary Heather Steinman Dale and Margaret Basinger Darryl and Barbara Corriher Jean Corpening Barbara Jackson Reid and Tina Acree Davis L. Cooke & Mark W. Bias Kiwanis International - Salisbury Dr. Trevor Williams & Gail Hounshell Jerry and Kathy Short Gwin Barr Daniel Bross and Robert Cundall Frank and Beth Shafer Pepsico Dr. Catrelia Steele Hunter Lillian L. Morgan Beth and Glenn Dixon Jon Rufty Andrew, Spencer, Merritt Mason Glenn and Carrie Mason Cliff and Amy Ritchie Betty Lomax Richard and Susan Eldridge Jean D. Owen Erron Towns Kevin and Laurel Harry Ben and Kelly Goodman Alice H. Brady Burl H. Brady Charity League of Salisbury Richard R. and Marcia S. Reamer William and Amy Goodnight Glenn G. 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