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
Local historian Curtis White presents “Samuel Brown: A Teacher’s Trek to Antietam.”
This presentation will explore many surviving landmarks in the short life of Union soldier Captain, Samuel Brown of Peabody.
When: Wednesday, October,11th, 2023, 1pm
Where: Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Local historian Ted Quinn presents “Peabody Firefighting”.
When: Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, 1pm
Where: Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Exhibits
Exhibit hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am to 2 pm. Free to the public.
Please note that the following galleries are open:
Foster House, 35 Washington Street: Revolutionary and Civil War History
Osborn-Salata House, 33 Washington Street: World War II History, temporarily closed prior to opening of our latest exhibit in October 2023.
We have closed the World War I, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War and War on Terror sections of our exhibit, as this space will house our upcoming exhibit on Peabody farming, set to open October 2023.
UPCOMING EXHIBIT
“Until the Cows Come Home: Farming in Peabody”
Peabody has a long, fascinating history of farming. Come explore our agricultural past and present with our latest exhibit “Until the Cows Come Home: Farming in Peabody.”
Members Opening: Sunday, October 8th
Open House from 2pm to 4pm,
Osborn-Salata House, 33 Washington St, Peabody
Open to the General Public Starting Monday, October 9th at 10am
Special Events
Members Potluck Dinner
Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. 6:30pm. Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA.
Please contact Margaret Abbott, chair of the event, to coordinate your food contribution. Her number is 978-535-4924.
Annual Crafts Fair and Apple Bake
Saturday, November 18th, 2023. 9am to 4pm. Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT STARTING THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE A $5 ADMISSION FEE**
Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. 1pm to 4pm. Nathaniel Felton Junior House and Firehouse Museum; please park at the Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA.
Tours & Walks
- No tours and walks currently scheduled.
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