Programs & Exhibits

Exhibits

Currently closed due to COVID-19. Exhibit hours when we re-open: Monday – Friday 10 am to 3 pm, first and third Sundays of each month,12-3 pm. Free to the public.

CURRENT EXHIBIT

Upcoming exhibit – “250 Years of Service: Peabody Veterans”

Lectures & Workshops

Programs at Felton-Smith Historic Site, Felton Street, Peabody, MA Members free | Non-members $5.00 Handicap accessible. Information 978.531.0805

What: Historian Alan Pierce presents “The Jewish History of Peabody.” This lecture is separate from the Bridge Street series.

When: Wednesday, October 13th, 1PM

Where: Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA (in-person!)

Seating will be socially distanced. We ask everyone to wear a mask for the safety of all.

You can register in advance using this Eventbrite form, but it is not required and any payment is separate. We will accept cash at the door. However, if you would like to pay via PayPal, please use this link.

Special Events

This program was supported by a grant from the Bridge Street Fund, a special initiative of Mass Humanities.

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The series has concluded. We had three talks as part of the series.

Stephanie Schorow presented “Boston on Fire: A History of Fires and Firefighting in Boston” on Wednesday, September 22nd. Recording of this presentation can be found by clicking here.

Justin W. Thomas presented “The Moses B. Paige Company: The Last of the Peabody Potteries” on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021. Recording of this presentation can be found by clicking here.

Dr. Lynne Nelson Manion presented “Local 21’s Quest for a Moral Economy” on August 25th, 2021. She provided insight on the leather industry and its workers in the 20th century through the lens of a local leather union. Recording of this presentation will be forthcoming.

Tours & Walks

No tours and walks currently scheduled

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