Programs & Exhibits
Lectures & Workshops
Programs at Felton-Smith Historic Site, Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA
Members free | Non-members $5.00
Handicap accessible. Information 978.977.0514
When: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 1pm
Where: Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA
Smithsonian Magazine declared “Elizabeth Hamilton is deserving of a musical of her own!” From wealthy belle to family protector, Eliza’s indomitable spirit and unwavering devotion to Alexander enabled her to survive and thrive after tragedy. Her commitment to creating Alexander’s legacy is the reason we know so much about his life more than two hundred years later. Meet MRS. HAMILTON!
When: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, 1pm
Where: Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA
Quilts made for use by soldiers during the Civil War are very rare—only seventeen are known (so far) to exist, and our presenter Pamela Weeks has studied most of them in person. She will outline the origins of the U. S. Sanitary Commission at the beginning of the War; the roles women played on the home front, and the battlefield; and feature the stories of fourteen actual Civil War soldiers’ quilts.
Exhibits
Exhibit hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am to 3 pm. Free to the public.
Please be advised that for the month of July our exhibition is open by appointment only. Call 978-977-0514 to set up a time.
CURRENT EXHIBIT
“250 Years of Service: Peabody’s Veterans”
The Peabody Historical Society and Museum gratefully acknowledges funding from the Veterans Heritage Grant, provided by the Massachusetts State Historical Records Advisory Board, for use in this exhibit.
For Summer 2022, this exhibit is open by appointment only. Please call 978-531-0805 or email info@peabodyhistorical.org if you would like to visit.
Special Events
Mrs. Felton’s Tea was a big success due to the hard work of all our volunteers. We hope you had a wonderful time! More images of the event can be found on our Facebook. Photos are courtesy of Cheryl Holbert Millard.
Volunteers (left to right): Deb Eskenazi, Margaret Abbott, Joyce Abbott and Bonnie DeLorenzo
Volunteers (left to right): Anne Quinn, Mary MacDonald, Peg Lazzaro, and Sheila D’Ambrosio
Some of the delicious offerings at Mrs. Felton’s Tea 2022.
Attendees at Mrs. Felton’s Tea 2022
Members Potluck
Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 at 6:30pm
The Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA
Craft Fair & Apple Bake
Saturday, November 19th, 2022 from 9am to 4pm
The Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA
Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 4th, 2022 from 1pm to 4pm
Nathaniel Felton Jr House & Firehouse Museum; parking at 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA.
Tours & Walks
- No tours and walks currently scheduled.
Banner photo courtesy of Solare Wedding Photography