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!
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History
Postcards from Peabody's Past
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,...
“Runaway from the Bell Tavern.”
March 1, 2026 | By S. Richter | 8 minute read In 1776, a Black man by the first name of Pomp enlisted in Col. Nixon’s 6t Massachusetts regiment. This regiment is known for being where Peter Salem, a formerly enslaved Black man, who fought at the Battle of...
Quakerism during the Revolution: a Window into Women’s History
February 1, 2026 | By S. Richter | 5 minute read We recently received a new donation: an 18th century marriage certificate from a Peabody resident! Looking closer, this new addition to our collection helped us piece together a few previous mysteries about Quaker...
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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