Exciting News

We are ecstatic to announce we received a Cultural Sector Recovery Grant for $46,010 from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. We are beyond grateful for their support!

We are also happy to announce that we will be receiving the Essex Heritage Partnership Grant for upcoming preservation work on the Osborn-Salata House. This grant given by Essex Heritage fosters and supports the stewardship activities of organizations that share their mission to preserve and enhance the historic, cultural and natural resources of the Essex National Heritage Area (Essex County, Massachusetts).
Last, but not least – The J.B. Thomas Lahey Foundation funds programs that support the health care needs of residents of Peabody, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities. The Peabody Historical Society and Museum recently received funding from the J.B. Thomas Lahey Foundation to purchase 2 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). We welcome thousands of local people through our doors each year between our wedding rentals and our public programs. AEDs are essential to bridge the gap between cardiac arrest and the arrival of paramedics. Its use increases a person’s survival by 90% if administered in the first minute. The J.B Thomas-Lahey Foundation is at the forefront of local health initiatives, helping Peabody and the surrounding areas. We are honored to be a small part of their work.
“Until the Cows Come Home: Farming in Peabody”
Peabody has a long, fascinating history of farming. Come explore our agricultural past and present with our latest exhibit "Until the Cows Come Home: Farming in Peabody."Members Opening: Sunday, October 8th Open House from 2pm to 4pm, Osborn-Salata House, 33...
Weddings
The historic Smith Barn is situated on a picturesque hilltop surrounded by two hundred and fifty acres of orchards and conservation land. Located at the Felton-Smith Historic Site adjacent to Peabody’s Brooksby Farm, the Smith Barn is the perfect setting for your special day. Rich in beauty and significance, the site represents over three centuries of the region’s history and is home to several historic landmarks.
We are proud to share that the Smith Barn was chosen as Bons Best of 2020, Reader’s Choice for Wedding Venue!
History
Postcards from Peabody's Past
The End of an Era
With Rousselot scheduled to close in December, we wanted to take a look back at this Peabody institution. Our story actually starts well before Eastman Gelatine comes to Peabody. In 1808, the Upton Glue Factory was formed. In 1894, they were bought by the American...
Back to School
With back to school around the corner, we are devoting this week's First Lady Friday to a pioneer teacher, Katharin Hodges Daland. We will be doing other educators and education advocates in the future, such as Annie McCarthy and Maggie McBreen. Feel free to reach out...
Saying I Do
We are delighted so many of you enjoyed "First Lady Friday"! We will be back with that series in our next Postcard. Today, we wanted to delve into our wedding collection. We were inspired after our Smith Barn being named one of the top orchard wedding venues in the US...
Smith Barn
General Gideon Foster House
35 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Osborne-Salata House
Sutton-Peirson House
Nathaniel Felton Senior House
Nathaniel Felton Junior House
Peabody Historical Fire Museum
Photos courtesy of Solare Wedding Photography and GraVoc Associates