join us in keeping history alive
Volunteers Needed
Help Keep Saluda's History Alive!
The Saluda Depot Museum is welcoming more visitors every day, and we'd love to have you be part of the experience!
Our Depot is filled with fascinating displays and stories about the historic Saluda Grade and the railroad depot built in 1903. We're looking for friendly volunteers to help greet visitors, answer questions, and share a little of Saluda's rich railroad history.
Can you spare two hours? We're looking for volunteers to cover either of these shifts:
12:00–2:00 PM
2:00–4:00 PM
We also welcome backup volunteers who can fill in when needed.
No railroad expertise is necessary! It's a wonderful opportunity to meet people, learn something new, and help preserve and share an important part of Saluda's history.
Interested in joining us? We'd love to hear from you!
Call us at 828-769-9016 or email savesaludadepot@gmail.com.
The museum is open Thursday–Saturday, 12:00–4:00 PM, and Sunday, 1:00–4:00 PM.
become a member
Becoming a member of the Saluda Depot Museum is an easy and meaningful way to show your support. Memberships help sustain our day-to-day operations, strengthen our community, and support our efforts to secure grants and funding for future preservation projects.
You can purchase a membership through the PayPal button below or visit us at the Saluda Historic Depot, 32 W. Main Street, Saluda, NC. Memberships make wonderful gifts, too! Consider purchasing one for each member of your family and sharing the experience of supporting local history.
Thank you for helping us preserve the past, share our stories, and keep the Saluda Depot welcoming visitors for generations to come!
In-Kind Giving
Our Community Makes It Possible.
The Saluda Depot Museum is grateful for the many individuals, families, and local businesses who have helped us preserve and share Saluda's railroad history. From donating historic artifacts and memorabilia to lending a hand with Depot repairs, providing services at reduced rates, contributing items for silent auctions, and volunteering at special events, your generosity makes a lasting difference.
Every contribution, big or small, helps keep the Depot's history alive and ensures that future generations can enjoy and learn from this special piece of Saluda's past.
With special appreciation to:
Marty Royo, The Boynton Family, Andy Weiser, Mary Reeves, SaludaGrade.com, New View Realty, Apple Valley Model Railroad Club, and Joe Gallman.
And a heartfelt thank-you to all of our dedicated docents who generously give their time to welcome visitors and share the stories of the Saluda Depot.
Have a piece of Saluda history to share? We're always interested in learning about historic photographs, railroad memorabilia, documents, and artifacts that could help tell Saluda's story. Learn more about contributing to the museum through our:
Saluda Historic Depot & Museum Donations & Collections Policy
Books for Good Program
Have books you'd like to pass along? You can support the Saluda Depot Museum while giving your gently used books a second life! Donate your books through Books for Good, where donated books are sold to new readers and the proceeds benefit the Saluda Depot Museum.
It's a wonderful way to share the joy of reading, reduce waste, and help preserve Saluda's railroad history at the same time. Every book makes a difference!
