The Peabody Historical Society & Museum allows personal and commercial photography on the grounds of the Felton-Smith Historical Site to Peabody residents only. Please call 978-531-0805 to request permission. Photography is restricted to Monday through Wednesday. Access will be denied if special events are taking place.
The open hours for the Gideon Foster and Salata-Osborn Houses (35 and 33 Washington Street) have changed. We will now be open by appointment only. If you would like to visit, please call 978-531-0805. We look forward to seeing you.
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!
“Until the Cows Come Home: Farming in Peabody”
Come learn about Peabody's agricultural past and present with our latest exhibit “Until the Cows Come Home: Farming in Peabody.” We tell the stories of individual family farms, explain Peabody's connection to the Topsfield Fair and show how grassroots...
History
Postcards from Peabody's Past
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Redware and the Revolution!
Smith Barn Carriage Room, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, Mass., 2:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Join redware potter Rick Hamelin and archaeologist Justin Thomas on this fun and informative afternoon! Peabody was at the heart of the Colonial red earthenware industry roughly between 1770-1850. Potters from around New England used to come here to train and to source the high quality clay from the North River. “Danvers-ware” and “Danvers China” are just some of the names associated with this region’s pottery heritage. $5 per adult, FREE for members and youth under 18.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Attend a Colonial Dance!
Smith Barn Carriage Room, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, Mass., 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Join the Wayside Inn Steppers and the Colonial Minstrels for a live performance of New England colonial music during the Revolutionary War, and learn about the politics of the Revolution as told through music. Dress up and participate in their dance workshop! Families encouraged! Refreshment provided! Fees: $5 per adult, FREE for members and youth under 18.
Friday, June 12, 2026:
Peabody Historical Society presents:"Remembering the Revolution, a community conversation!"Join us!Come to Peabody's historic Bell Inn and Tavern for a community conversation about how the Revolution has been remembered in Peabody and beyond. Friday, June 12,...
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35 Washington Street
Peabody, MA 01960
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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
The Peabody Historical Society and Museum are proud members of the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce.
Website photos courtesy of Solare Wedding Photography and GraVoc Associates