About Us

In 1979, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Salado Chamber of Commerce named a special committee to form an organization for those interested in preserving the history of Salado.  They realized that Salado's historical legacy is a major contributor both to drawing new residents to the area and attracting visitors in a community where history is more than a word.  The Salado Historical Society is the result of this effort. As the only entity specifically created to preserve the rich heritage of our village, the Society is guided by two basic purposes.

To collect information and exhibits which can help to establish or illustrate the exploration, settlement, and development of the area. To accomplish this, the Historical Society works to preserve and make available to any interested party those records, archives, and other documents that may help to illustrate the history of Salado and the immediate area.

To work cooperatively with national, state, area, and village officials to preserve the historical integrity of the Village. To accomplish this, the Society seeks to identify and preserve the Village's historic buildings, monuments, and markers and to ensure that any new construction or renovations within the Village's historic district conforms to the guidelines established for this district.