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 Ted Quinn presents “Firefighting in Peabody”.
When: Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, 1pm
Where: Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Following the lecture, there will be open house, next door, at the Peabody Historical Fire Museum. This circa 1875 building housed the Peabody Engine Company No. 3, which was originally located on Endicott Street. In 1990, the Society saved the property by relocating it to the Felton-Smith Historic Site. The Museum features exhibits of rare firefighting artifacts from Peabody and the North Shore.
Historian Anthony Sammarco presents “Valentine’s Day Traditions in Boston”.
When: Sunday, February 18th, 2024, 2pm
Where: Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Archivist Gabrielle Roth presents “Researching Women in Archives”.
When: Sunday, March 17th, 2024, 2pm
Where: Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Special Events
Annual Crafts Fair and Apple Bake
Saturday, November 18th, 2023. 9am to 4pm. Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA.
Starting this year, there will be a $5 admission, cash only. We will be monitoring building capacity all day to ensure the safety of all visitors, volunteers and vendors.
As part of our Crafts Fair, the Apple Bake Sale will be held at the Nathaniel Felton, Jr. House, on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. until sold out. If you can help by baking pies, crisps, cakes, muffins, etc., please contact Margaret Abbott, Chairperson of the Apple Bake Sale Committee, at 978-535-4924 or send an email to [email protected]. Please put in subject line “Apple Bake Sale”.
Should you wish to use Brooksby Farm apples, you can pick them up on Saturday, November 11th at the Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, between 9 a.m. and 11a.m. You may drop off your baked goods for the Apple Bake Sale and for the Barn Kitchen on Friday, November 17th between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., or early Saturday morning.
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.
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, Farming in Peabody
CURRENT EXHIBIT
“Until the Cows Come Home: Farming in Peabody”
Come learn about Peabody’s agricultural past and present with our latest exhibit “Until the Cows Come Home: Farming in Peabody.”
We will tell the stories of individual family farms, explain Peabody’s connection to the Topsfield Fair and show how grassroots efforts truly saved Brooksby Farm. This and so much more will be explored at our newest exhibit!
Located at the Osborn-Salata House, 33 Washington Street, Peabody, MA
Open Monday through Thursday – 10am to 2pm
Free to the Public
Questions? Call 978-531-0805 or email [email protected].
Tours & Walks
- No tours and walks currently scheduled.
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