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
It’s Back! International Festival 2022
After a two year hiatus, we are excited to have Peabody's International Festival back. So, let's take a trip back to 1984 and 1985 and re-live the beginning of the International Festival. Unless otherwise noted, photographs are courtesy of the Ray Wallman Collection....
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
In 2019, the Mackie family donated a treasure trove of family photographs and correspondence. The Mackie family ran a vegetable farm off of Route 1. Their farm stand was located at 30 Newbury Street and had an accompanying gas station. They were prominent members of...
We all scream for ice cream
Boston.com recently asked their readers who makes the BEST ice cream sandwich in Massachusetts. Peabody's Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe came out on top, with 50% of the votes. Read more here. Delicious Facts During World War I, a German officer was quoted about America’s...
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Peabody Historical Society
35 Washington Street
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