The Value of Old Books with Ken Gloss

PHS and the Community, Special Events

Virtual Presentation by Ken Gloss on the Value of Old and Rare BooksWednesday, April 7, 6:00 PM Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, will give a virtual presentation via Zoom on Wednesday,...

“250 Years of Service: Peabody’s Veterans”

Current Exhibits, Exhibits, Programs & Exhibits

The Peabody Historical Society and Museum gratefully acknowledges funding from the Veterans Heritage Grant, provided by the Massachusetts State Historical Records Advisory Board, for use in this exhibit. We have resumed our regular hours – Monday through...

Lecture: Jewish History of Peabody

Lectures & Workshops

Presented by Alan Pierce, Historian When: October 13, 2021(Wednesday), 1:00 pm Where: Felton-Smith Historic Site, Smith Barn, Felton Street, Peabody, MA (we hope!)

Lecture: Whaling Captains of Color: America’s First Meritocracy

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Presented by Historian and Journalist Skip Finley When: February 27, 2022 (Sunday), 2:00 pm Where: Felton-Smith Historic Site, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA Many of the historic houses that decorate Skip Finley’s native Martha’s Vineyard were originally built by...

Peabody and War: Selection of Artifacts from our Military Collection

Osborne-Salata House

From 1776 to Desert Storm, men and women from Peabody have been active in serving their country. Documents of all kinds are on display to give a snapshot into the world of service people. Location: Osborn-Salata House 33 Washington St., Peabody When: ...

Annual Tea with Mrs. Felton

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Wednesday, June 15th, 1pm – 3pm Doors open at 12:45.  Mrs. Felton’s Tea, Nathaniel Felton Jr House $15 per person. RSVP to Peg Lazzaro at 978-532-1813. Please send checks to Peg at 5 Henrietta Road, Peabody, MA 01960. Space is...