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
On the Picket Line
With the Newton teacher's strike in the news, we thought we would throw it back to the 1988 Peabody Teacher's Strike. If you or anyone you know have images of this event, please consider sharing with the Historical Society! On September 7, 1988, 406 Peabody teachers...
Today in History: St. John Lutheran Church was Formed
On January 18, 1904, St. John Finnish Lutheran Evangelical Church was formed in Peabody. That was 120 years ago today! Like many other immigrant groups at the turn of the 20th century, the Finnish people came to Peabody for better opportunities in the leather working...
Pop Culture Corner with Morgan: Verna Felton
Pop Culture Corner With Assistant Curator, Morgan Stutler Hi everyone, welcome to the first installment of a new postcard topic, Pop Culture Corner. My name is Morgan Stutler, and I am the Assistant Curator at the Peabody Historical Society. I hope I can bring you...
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
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Website photos courtesy of Solare Wedding Photography and GraVoc Associates