About Us Founded in 1896, the Peabody Historical Society & Museum is a center for the preservation, study and enjoyment of Peabody's cultural heritage. The Society's collections are of local and national significance and document over 300 years of the region's history. The Society maintains eight historic properties, an extensive library and archives, and a large collection of china, textiles, furniture and fine and decorative arts. The Society is supported by many dedicated volunteers and members, by generous contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and by the rental of the Smith Barn, located at the idyllic Felton-Smith Historic Site, adjacent to Peabody's Brooksby Farm. Hours & Locations
General Gideon Foster House Headquarters/Office Hours 35 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960 Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 - 3:00 pm and by appointment Elizabeth Cassidy Art Museum & Peabody Art Association Gallery Osborne-Salata House 33 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960 Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 - 3:00 pm, 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 12:00 - 3:00 pm, and by appointment Open extended hours during special exhibits Ruth Hill Library & Archives Osborne-Salata House 33 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960 Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 - 3:00 pm, Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm, and by appointment Nathaniel Felton Senior House 47 Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960 Open for tours April 1 - November 1, Mondays and Fridays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Tours are offered every half hour, the last one beginning at 2:30. Tours may also be scheduled by appointment. Check the calendar for special events at the Senior House.
Nathaniel Felton Junior House 43 Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960 Open for tours April 1 - November 1, Mondays and Fridays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Tours are offered every half hour, the last one beginning at 2:30. Tours may also be scheduled by appointment. Check the calendar for special tours and events at the Junior House.
Peabody Historical Fire Museum 38 Rear Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960 Open for tours April 1 - November 1, Mondays and Fridays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Tours are offered every half hour, the last one beginning at 2:30. Tours may also be scheduled by appointment. Check the calendar for special events at the Fire Museum. Smith Barn 38 Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960 Available for rent for weddings, corporate events and private parties Admission There is no charge for tours of the Society's properties and use of the library and archives, though donations are greatly appreciated. Lectures and performances are free for members, and a minimal fee is charged for non-members. Community events are free to the public. To schedule a tour or make an appointment outside of regular museum hours, please call 978-531-0805. Group Visits The Peabody Historical Society welcomes groups of all ages. Special group tours are offered to members of other historical societies, museums and community organizations, as well as to school and university students. Please call 978-531-0805 for reservations. Directions  To Washington Street Properties
Take route 128 to exit 26, and follow Lowell Street, which becomes Main Street, through Peabody Square. Turn right at a traffic intersection onto Washington Street. The Cassidy Museum and Gideon Foster House will be on the right.  To Felton Street Properties
From Route 128 North and South Take exit 25B, Route 114 West/Andover Street toward Middleton. Drive for about 1 mile and take a left onto Mt. Pleasant Drive. Take the first right onto Felton Street. After .3 mile the Nathaniel Felton Senior and Junior Houses will be on the right, and the Fire Museum, Smith Barn, and parking lot will be on the left.
From Interstate 95 North Take exit 47A and merge onto Route 114 East/Andover Street toward Peabody. Drive for 1.4 miles and turn right onto Mt. Pleasant Drive. Take the first right onto Felton Street. After .3 mile the Nathaniel Felton Senior and Junior Houses will be on the right, and the Fire Museum, Smith Barn, and parking lot will be on the left. From Interstate 95 South Take exit 50 to merge onto Route 1 South toward Route 62 Danvers/Topsfield. Exit onto Route 114 East /Andover Street toward Peabody. Drive for 1.7 miles and turn right onto Mt. Pleasant Drive. Take the first right onto Felton Street. After .3 mile the Nathaniel Felton Senior and Junior Houses will be on the right, and the Fire Museum, Smith Barn, and parking lot will be on the left. From Route 1 North Take the Lowell Street exit toward Peabody, and turn right onto Lowell Street. Drive for 1.2 miles, and turn left onto Baldwin Street. After .5 mile turn left onto Felton Street. The Nathaniel Felton Senior and Junior Houses will be on the right, and the Fire Museum, Smith Barn, and parking lot will be on the left.
From Route 1 South Take the Route 114 East /Andover Street exit toward Peabody. Drive for 1.7 miles and turn right onto Mt. Pleasant Drive. Take the first right onto Felton Street. After .3 mile the Nathaniel Felton Senior and Junior Houses will be on the right, and the Fire Museum, Smith Barn and parking lot will be on the left. Staff & Board Staff William Power, Executive Director 978-590-2621 william.power@peabodyhistorical.org Heather Leavell, Curator 978-977-0514 heather.leavell@peabodyhistorical.org Ann Birker, Office Manager 978-531-0805 ann.birkner@peabodyhistorical.org Tammy Messina, Function Manager 978-204-6345 Executive Board William Power, President Emeritus Glenice Boyd, President Andrew Metropolis, 1st Vice President Margaret Abbott, 2nd Vice President Thomas Zellen, Treasurer Ann Birkner, Recording Secretary Barbara Doucette, Historian Daniel Doucette, Librarian Board of Trustees William Power, Chair Mary Bellevance Gayle Cavanaugh David McGeney Ruth Mowder Michael Rizzo Richard St. Pierre Thomas Zellen, Finance Advisory Board Bonita DeLorenzo, Costume Collection - bonita.delorenzo@peabodyhistorical.org Michael Hawes, Education William F. Healey, General Collections Clyde Hudnall, Military Collection Judy Isom, Public Programs Jeff Mercer, Technology Joy Terenzoni, Public Programs Pat Thorne, Public Programs Jack van de Krol, Grounds Contact Us Peabody Historical Society 33 Washington Street Peabody, MA 01960 Office phone: 978-531-0805 Fax: 978-531-7292 info@peabodyhistorical.org Links City of Peabody www.peabody-ma.gov Essex National Heritage Commission www.essexheritage.org Essex Society of Genealogists www.esog.org Peabody Art Association http://peabodyart.tripod.com/id6.html George Peabody House Museum/Peabody Leather Museum www.georgepeabodyhousemuseum.org Peabody Institute Library www.peabodylibrary.org PeabodyMassArchives.com back to top
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