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)
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- 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
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- Receives all benefits of an individual membership.
- Discounted membership for two adult memberships (and two children).
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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!
Photo credit to Cheryl Holbert Millard. Left to right: Sophia Richter; Gail Champigny; David Abbott; Pam Hood; and Maryann Gaudette behind our educational table at 37 Washington St. on April 21, 2025.
Mrs. Felton’s Tea
Volunteers (left to right): Anne Quinn, Mary MacDonald, Peg Lazzaro, and Sheila D’Ambrosio
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:
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- Office Assistance
- Tour Guides
- House Keeping
- Grounds Keeping
- Special Events
- Data Entry for our Museum Collection
- Technology Projects
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Benefits:
Our historical society participates in the Essex National Heritage Area Volunteer Reciprocal Pass Program which gives all of our volunteers free admission to the below partner organizations:
- Historic Beverly
- Danvers Historical Society
- Rebecca Nurse Homestead
- Buttonwoods Museum
- Whittier Birthplace
- Ipswich Museum
- Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum
- Marblehead Museum
- Joppa Flats Education Center
- Museum of Old Newbury
- House of Seven Gables
- Peabody Essex Museum
- Salem Maritime National Historic Site
- Salem Witch Hunt: Examine the Evidence film
- Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
- Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Passes are valid from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Make sure to check with the museums about their hours before arrival. Some require advanced reservations.
To learn more about the volunteer program, or to become a volunteer, call 978-896-6010 or email sophia.richter@peabodyhistorical.org.
Internships
Society staff will work with students to develop internship programs that meet each student’s professional goals and academic needs. Internships are pending available funding.
Please call 978-531-0805 or email sophia.richter@peabodyhistorical.org for more information.
Banner photo courtesy of Solare Wedding Photography