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.
Special Events
Open House for “250 Years of Service: Peabody’s Veterans”
Sunday, September 25th, 2022 from 1pm to 3pm
This open house is part of the Trails and Sails event series with Essex Heritage. Visit us to experience our newest exhibit delving into Peabody’s military history – from the American Revolution to the War on Terror. Feel free to start in 33 or 35 Washington Street, as the exhibition in both houses.
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.
West Peabody Speedway Exhibit
Sunday, April 15, 2023 from 10am to 4pm
The Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA
Carl Silva will present his artifacts and photographs of the West Peabody Speedway.
Members Free / Non-Members: $5.00
Exhibits
Exhibit hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am to 3 pm. Free to the public.
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.
This exhibit is open by appointment only. Please call 978-531-0805 or email info@peabodyhistorical.org if you would like to visit. Starting Monday, September 19th, we resumed our regular hours – Monday through Thursday, 10am to 3pm.
As part of Essex Heritage’s Trails and Sails, our exhibit will be open to the public, on Sunday, September 25th from 1-3pm. This will be open house style. Feel free to start at 33 or 35 Washington Street.
Tours & Walks
- No tours and walks currently scheduled.
Banner photo courtesy of Solare Wedding Photography