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February 7, 2025 | Sophia Richter | 10 minute read. 2025 and 2026 mark the 250th anniversary since the American Revolution. All over the country, you can access programming to reflect on and explore the legacies of this period in our history. For the...
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A 10 minute read. A week after the burial of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, and a week before the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, we invite you to consider how one piece of Peabody history opens the door to a much bigger story that...
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In 2024, the Honor Roll plaque was restored (see finished plaque above) and will be moved to the corner of Washington Street and Allens Lane. Rousselot graciously gave the Peabody Historical Commission the plaque so it could be preserved and displayed in perpetuity....
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“Topsfield” Fair in Peabody, September 1900 Horse named “Tornado”, owned by Mr. T. W. Pierce; winner of hurdle jump “Topsfield” Fair in Peabody, September 1900 Horse named “Rifle”, ridden by Mr. Cochran, was...
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On September 22, 1843 at 1am, Mr. Berry’s wheelwright shop on (now) Railroad Avenue was destroyed by fire. This set off a chain reaction that destroyed many of the buildings in Peabody Square. It is worth noting that Peabody was still considered part of the...
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Often, ideas for our Postcard from Peabody’s Past series come from our members or recent research requests. This week, I received a request for information on the history of the John McCarthy Memorial Elementary School, on the 20th anniversary of its re-opening....
