E. H. Montgomery General Store — Attraction in Salisbury

In the area for a wedding, and had the pleasure of visiting the Montgomery Store. Thoroughly enjoyed talking with the store owner at lunch & was so excited for the evening bluegrass music! What a gem for this community! The gathering was such special fellowship. Old time songs from our childhood, invites to sing along, the best hand-dipped ice cream! But then.... We attended during an election. 😔 One of the singers chose to speak divisive politics rather than just play & sing. As if that wasn't bad enough -- the person went on to say he had no use for anyone differing from his opinion. The sense of community evaporated. The gathering turned quickly from one of inclusion & a shared love of bluegrass to menacing division. We chose to leave -- not because we agreed or disagreed. We left because, in a world of hatred & divisiveness, we couldn't even escape it here. Americana. Values. None of that mattered. The heart of bluegrass & what it represents. What it gives. The gift of music was -- lost. And no one said anything to stop it. Instead the group responded to the mentality with giggles & laughter. My...

Love this small town, and Love this store even more! Besides being an old fashioned general store with ton of goodies to offer, this place is a great one to come to and listen to some awesome bluegrass! Every friday night there's a bluegrass jam that is very inclusive and upbeat. A great place for anyone from beginner to master skill levels. Vivian works hard to make everyone welcome and it really shows. They even have great hand...

This is among the most perfect feel-good place you could go. Old world general store appeal with variety of ice cream, homemade cookies, candies & such. Amish style Jarred fruits & veggies & misc other products. Owner is so nice and welcoming. Free bluegrass pickin every Fri night of the year. Sit casually around a potbelly stove and soak it in. SO SO much to do in Gold Hill all...