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
Celebrating Black History
February is Black History Month.
Carter G. Woodson, a distinguished Black author and journalist, advocated for a Black History Week in 1924. Woodson felt that the lives and accomplishments of Black Americans were not being properly recorded or celebrated. This idea eventually became what we know as Black History Month.
Black History Month is meant to be jumping off point for an on-going, year round conversation. We start that discussion by delving into the life of Sybil Swinerton, the last surviving slave of Danvers, now Peabody. Check out more on our Blog.
Racing through West Peabody
From 1947 to 1961, the West Peabody Speedway captivated audiences with stock car races, demolition derbies and even llama races! Just to name a few! The track was located between Lake and Pine Streets. The City of Peabody took over the land in 1963 for the...
Dashing through the snow
Today, many of us will be out with our shovels, snow blowers or plows.
In looking at the snow roller image above, we wondered how our ancestors managed big snow storms before today’s technology.
For more information and images – visit our Blog.
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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