Become a Member

Join the Peabody Historical Society and become an active participant in the history and culture of this remarkable city!  The Society is committed to providing free, quality programming to its members in order to preserve and promote the history of Peabody while strengthening and enriching the community.

Your tax-deductible membership has the following benefits:

Sutton Pierson Individual Membership: $35 (Students and Seniors discounted to $25)

• • Free tours of the Felton Smith Historic Site.
  • Our bi-weekly history emails “Postcards from the Past”.
  • Free admission to our programs and events.
  • Quarterly Wizard Newsletter

General Gideon Foster Family Membership: $50

• • Receives all benefits of an individual membership.
  • Discounted membership for two adult memberships (and two children).

 Felton Smith Patrons: $100

• • Receives all benefits of an individual membership.
  • Special invitations to exhibit openings and early access to museum exhibits and events.
  • A 20% discount on hourly research in our library and archives.
  • Acknowledgement of patrons on site and publications.

There are two options for payment:

• Mail a check payable to the Peabody Historical Society and Museum.
• Online payment through the PayPal platform, with a small additional credit card fee.

By clicking on your membership tier, you will be taken to PayPal for payment.

Corporate Membership

Annual Corporate Membership at the Peabody Historical Society and Museum offers exclusive access to the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, customizable networking events, and the opportunity to support our vibrant local history.

Your tax-deductible Corporate Membership provides critical operating support across an array of programming and the ongoing preservation of our shared cultural heritage.  Click on your desired membership tier, and you will be taken to PayPal for payment.

Tier 1: $250

• • Membership benefits equal to our Felton Smith Patrons
  • Additionally – The opportunity to host daytime events or meetings with a 3% discount for rental fee at the Smith Barn or the Firehouse Museum. Corporate rentals are eligible from Monday to Thursday.
  • Public thanks on our website, newsletter, social media
  • 1 Complimentary Reproduced Historic Photograph for your offices from the Museum’s historic collection

Tier 2: $500

• • Membership benefits equal to the Felton Smith Patrons
  • Additionally – The opportunity to host daytime events or meetings with a 5% discount for rental fee at the Smith Barn or the Firehouse Museum. Corporate rentals are eligible from Monday to Thursday.
  • Public thanks on our website, newsletter, social media
  • 3 Complimentary Reproduced Historic Photographs for your offices from the Museum’s historic collection

The 1896 Society: $1,896

• • Membership benefits equal to the Felton Smith Patrons
  • Additionally – The opportunity to host daytime events or meetings with a 10% discount for rental fee at the Smith Barn or the Firehouse Museum. Corporate rentals are eligible from Monday to Thursday.
  • Public thanks on our website, newsletter, social media
  • “Behind the scenes” tours for you and your staff
  • 5 Complimentary Reproduced Historic Photographs for your offices from the Museum’s historic collection

Peabody Historical Society memberships make great gifts!

Do you have questions or comments about membership?

Email: info@peabodyhistorical.org  Phone: 978-531-0805

Volunteer with us!

Volunteers are essential to the successful day-to-day operations of the Society.  Our volunteers work on a weekly, monthly or as needed basis, in a relaxed and friendly environment.  Volunteers are needed in many areas, including:

• • • Office Assistance
    • Tour Guides
    • House Keeping
    • Grounds Keeping
    • Special Events
    • Data Entry for our Museum Collection
    • Technology Projects

Internships

Museum Exhibition Spring Intern, 2026

February – June 2026 

Ages 14-25 years old.

In-person, week-days, occasional weekends and evenings for 10-15 hours per week. 

Benefits: $18.00-22.00/hr, flexible schedule. 

How to apply:

• Prepare a short cover letter describing why you would like this internship and how it would benefit your goals.
• Send your cover letter with your resume to Sophia Richter, staff curator at: sophia.richter@peabodyhistorical.org by February 1, 2026 before 12am.
• Applications will be reviewed as the are received and the position will remain open until filled.

About us:

The Peabody Historical Society and Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 1896, by the people of Peabody. It is independently funded through venue rentals, grants, and generous donations. With eight publicly accessible properties throughout the City, we steward an impressive archive of Peabody’s history.  We are a mission-driven center for the collection, preservation, and access to Peabody’s past. Our vision is to foster critical understanding and enjoyment of local history and of Peabody’s connection to the wider world. 

Responsibilities: 

• • • Assist with visual design of information plaques; 
    • Support preparation and installation of gallery displays; 
    • Develop a digital component to the exhibit for the website; 
    • Contribute to an exhibit catalog;
    • Assist with exhibit opening event planning; 
    • Assist with preparing promotional materials announcing the exhibition opening.

Eligibility: 

• Be between the ages of 14-25 years old at the start of March 1, 2026;
• Be enrolled in a high school, undergraduate or graduate program within 6 months of internship start date; or, 
• Coursework and/or some work experience in museums, libraries, or archives;
• Customer service experience; 
• Able to lift 20 lbs. 

Skills the intern will develop on the job: 

• Museum interpretation best practices; 
• Museum visitor services; 
• Collections care and handling;
• Exhibition planning and research;
• Non-profit marketing; 
• Project management. 

Please call 978-531-0805 or email sophia.richter@peabodyhistorical.org for more information.