About Us Founded in 1896, the Peabody Historical Society & Museum is a center for the preservation, study and enjoyment of Peabody's cultural heritage. The Society's collections are of local and national significance and document over 300 years of the region's history. The Society maintains seven historic properties, an extensive library and archives, and a large collection of china, textiles, furniture and fine and decorative arts. The Society is supported by many dedicated volunteers and members, by generous contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and by the rental of the Smith Barn, located at the idyllic Felton-Smith Historic Site, adjacent to Peabody's Brooksby Farm. Hours & Locations
General Gideon Foster House Headquarters/Office Hours 35 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960 Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 - 3:00 pm and by appointment Elizabeth Cassidy Art Museum & Peabody Art Association Gallery Osborne-Salata House 33 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960 Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 - 3:00 pm, 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 12:00 - 3:00 pm and by appointment Open extended hours during special exhibits Ruth Hill Library & Archives Osborne-Salata House 33 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960 Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm and by appointment Nathaniel Felton Sr. House 47 Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960 Open by appointment and for special events and programs
Nathaniel Felton Jr. House 43 Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960 Open by appointment and for special events and programs
Peabody Historical Fire Museum 38 Rear Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960 Open for special events and programs Smith Barn 38 Felton Street, Felton-Smith Historic Site, Peabody, MA 01960 Available for rent for weddings, corporate events and private parties Admission There is no charge for tours of the Society's properties and use of the library and archives, though donations are greatly appreciated. Lectures and performances are free for members, and a minimal fee is charged for non-members. Community events are free to the public. To schedule a tour or make an appointment outside of regular museum hours, please call 978-531-0805. Group Visits The Peabody Historical Society welcomes groups of all ages. Special group tours are offered for members of other historical societies, museums and community organizations, as well as school and university students. Please call 978-531-0805 for reservations. Directions To Washington Street Properties: Take route 128 to exit 26, and follow Lowell Street, which becomes Main Street, through Peabody Square. Turn right onto Washington Street. The Cassidy Museum and Gideon Foster House are on the right. View Map To Felton Street Properties: Take exit 44B off Rt. 95, and stay on ramps toward Rt. 1/Danvers. Bear right onto Lowell Street and drive for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Baldwin Street and then left onto Felton Street. Follow the signs to Brooksby Farm. The Nathaniel Felton Sr. and Jr. Houses are on the right, and the Historical Fire Museum, Smith Barn and parking lot are on the left. View Map Staff & Board Staff Ann Birker, Office Manager 978-531-0805 phs_m@juno.com Heather Leavell, Curator 978-977-0514 phscurator@comcast.net Tammy Messina, Function Manager 978-204-6345 Leo Tanguay, Buildings & Grounds Kim Thompson, Bookkeeper 978-531-0805 Executive Board William Power, President Andrew Metropolis, Vice President Thomas Zellen, Treasurer Ann Birkner, Recording Secretary Barbara Doucette, Historian Daniel Doucette, Librarian Advisory Board Bonita DeLorenzo Michael Hawes Clyde Hudnall Jeff Mercer Jack Van de krol Board of Trustees Mary Bellavance Glenice Boyd Ruth Mowder William Power Michael Rizzo Richard St. Pierre Thomas Zellen Contact Us Peabody Historical Society 33 Washington Street Peabody, MA 01960 Office phone: 978-531-0805 Fax: 978-531-7292 phs_m@juno.com Links City of Peabody www.peabody-ma.gov Essex National Heritage Commission www.essexheritage.org Essex Society of Genealogists www.esog.org Peabody Art Association http://peabodyart.tripod.com/id6.html George Peabody House Museum/Peabody Leather Museum www.georgepeabodyhousemuseum.org Peabody Institute Library www.peabodylibrary.org PeabodyMassArchives.com
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