FOUNDED IN 1896

C. 1904

Smith Barn

C. 1683

Nathaniel Felton House

C. 1852

Osborn-Salata House

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!

Mass Cultural Council Celebrates $51M in Cultural Sector Pandemic Recovery Grants – Mass Cultural Council

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).

 

April 27th Essex Heritage Annual Meeting to announce grant recipients. From left to right: Michael Bonfanti, Board President, Anne Harris, Director of Essex Heritage, Morgan Stutler, Assistant Curator and Jim Roderick, Board Member

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

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.

Postcards from Peabody's Past

Commemorating Memorial Day: Part 2

Before we delve into our veterans' stories, I wanted to share an exciting project with you all. Cheryl Millard has photographed many of Peabody's Veterans Memorials, and she has shared her photographs with us. We have put them up on our website....

Commemorating Memorial Day: Part 1

In the week leading up to Memorial Day, we are doing a two-part series highlighting a Peabody veteran from each war. American Revolution (1775-1783) Captain Dennison Wallis was born in Ipswich in 1756 and raised in Peabody. At the age of 19, Wallis joined the local...

Peabody’s Veterans Memorials

Special thanks to Cheryl Millard and her wonderful photographs of these memorials! She took the time to visit each one and photograph them for us. We appreciate it!   We are doing our best to get images of all Peabody memorials. This is just a start. If you...

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Peabody Historical Society
33 Washington Street
Peabody, MA 01960

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Smith Barn

Felton-Smith Historic Site, 38 Felton St., Peabody, MA 01960

General Gideon Foster House

Headquarters/Office Hours
35 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960

Osborne-Salata House

33 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960

Sutton-Peirson House

31 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960

Nathaniel Felton Senior House

47 Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960

Nathaniel Felton Junior House

43 Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960

Peabody Historical Fire Museum

38 Rear Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960